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3 Massachusetts officers treated for possible fentanyl exposure

December 12, 2017 11:00 pm • Last Updated: December 13, 2017 5:20 am

LAWRENCE, Mass. (AP) — Three Massachusetts police officers were taken to a hospital after being exposed to a substance believed to be the powerful opioid fentanyl.

The Lawrence officers were searching a home Monday night for drugs when they came into contact with the substance. They began to feel ill and went to a hospital as a precaution.

Detective Thomas Cuddy tells the Boston Globe they were treated and released in time to finish their shifts.

The Eagle-Tribune reports that one person was arrested in connection with the search.

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