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

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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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