ORLANDO, Fla. — Several Orlando police officers were taken to a hospital after they were possibly exposed to fentanyl, Orlando police Chief Orlando Rolon said in a tweet.
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Rolon said six officers went to a hospital Wednesday.
Three officers were taken by emergency services and the other three took themselves to get checked out.
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Rolon said the officers were directed to the hospital as a precautionary measure. They have since been released.
All the officers are doing well, police said.
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3 of our officers were transported to the hospital after exposure to possible fentanyl and 3 additional officers self transported as a precautionary measure. I am happy to report that all officers are doing well. Thank you to @AdventHealthCFL and @OrlandoFireDept for their care!
— Chief Orlando Rolón (@OrlandoPDChief) January 26, 2022
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