Task force agents are continuing to follow up on all complaints.

Within the past month, agents of the task force have received information from numerous sources of information about a drug called Krokodil.

Krokodil, originally made in Russia, is a derivative of morphine with powerful, fast-acting opioid effect, such as sedation and analgesia, and is highly addictive.

Krokodil which is a heroin-like drug, rots the skin from the inside out.

It eats the user from the inside out, rotting the flesh and leaving bone and muscle tissue exposed.

The skin will be scaly, green appearance, earning its name of Krokodil.

Krokodil can come in a crystal, pill, or powder form.

Most users inject the drug because it delivers a faster high than in tablet form.

If injected it could be within five to ten minutes. Most users will inject it directly into a vein, in the private area, under their arm or between their toes.

A common reason for death is the loss of skin; users can die of infection and gangrene.

The drug also destroys the blood vessels it’s injected into, causing blockages.

Regular users will often die within two years of starting Krokodil.

The City County Drug Task Force encourages citizens to report drug activity in their area, all information will remain anonymous.

The information provided allowed agents to get these drugs off our streets.

Citizens are encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 252 583-4444 to report any drug activity or log on to www.halifaxsheriff.com to submit a tip.