Experts warn about synthetic opioids mislabeled as kratom following Ole Miss student deaths

Two men were arrested after narcotics agents linked synthetic opioids mislabeled as kratom to two convenience stores. The investigation followed the deaths of two Ole Miss students.
After a potent kratom-type product was found near two students who died, narcotics agents traced the packages to two convenience stores. Two men have been arrested.
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