Ky. man arrested, officers seize more than 100 capsules of suspected fentanyl
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PADUCAH, Ky. (KFVS) - A man is facing charges after officers seize more than 100 capsules containing suspected fentanyl.
Burl Wayne Morris, Jr., 30, of Hickory, was arrested on a charge of importing carfentanil, fentanyl or fentanyl derivatives.
According to Paducah police, Morris was arrested on Friday afternoon, April 8 after detectives received information that he was selling fentanyl in Paducah and McCracken County.
Morris’ vehicle was pulled over on Cairo Road and detectives served a search warrant for his person and vehicle.
Detectives say they found a bag containing more than 100 black capsules of suspected fentanyl on Morris’ person.
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They said he was currently out on bond after being arrested in Graves County for trafficking fentanyl and being a persistent felon.
He was arrested and taken to the McCracken County Regional Jail.
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