Steamboat Springs Police Warn of Dangerous Compound Linked to 2 Deaths in the Yampa Valley

Steamboat Springs police warn of dangerous compound linked to 2 deaths in the Yampa Valley

Steamboat Springs police have issued a warning regarding synthetic compounds that are increasingly being found in products that are marketed as natural substances, according to a Tuesday statement.  The substance, referred to as 7-OH — found naturally, in trace amounts, in the kratom plant — is often found in products sold in convenience stores and has been tied to two deaths in the Yampa Valley.  On May 10, a 29-year-old man was found deceased …

Dangerous Drug Linked to Deaths in Yampa Valley

Steamboat Springs police are warning residents about a dangerous compound that has been linked to two deaths in the Yampa Valley area. The substance poses a serious public health threat and authorities are urging community members to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity. The deaths highlight the ongoing dangers of illicit drugs circulating in...