Since April of this year, nearly 600 people in Pinal County have had a suspected opioid overdose.

Many of these overdoses have been caused by illegal counterfeit pills containing fentanyl. So far in 2020, The Pinal County Sheriff's Office has been able to take 300,000 counterfeit fentanyl pills off the streets. That is up dramatically from just 700 pills in 2019.

All PCSO deputies already carry Narcan. Now, in an effort to save even more lives, PCSO is also making Narcan available for the residents of Pinal County at no cost.

"We have seen too many people lose their lives due to drug overdose this year," said Sheriff Mark Lamb. "If you or a loved one uses opioids recreationally or for pain management, Narcan is now available to you, no questions asked."

Thanks to the PCSO partnership with the Arizona Counterdrug Task Force, this life saving drug can now be picked up at the PCSO Substation in San Tan Valley during normal business hours, located at 40815 N. Ironwood Dr. #101.  Please note the lobby is closed to the public due to COVID.  PCSO is asking people to call 520.866.5240 or 520.866.5280, ahead of time to let the receptionist know they will be stopping by.