State issues alert after seizure of powder containing multiple benzodiazepine analogs

State public‑health staff alerted partners to a significant seizure of a powder that tested positive for multiple benzodiazepine analogs, and they cautioned collaborators about potential risks in street‑level mixtures.

Bobby Lawler told the council his office "put out a public health alert yesterday" after being notified by law enforcement of a substantial seizure. Lawler said testing identified "two different Midazene analogs and two different designer benzodiazepines" in the single powder, and investigators learned some purchasers were instructed to add adulterants to increase the quantity of product for resale.

Lawler said he was limited in the details he could share because the investigation is ongoing, but he urged public‑health partners to be aware of the mixture’s toxicity potential and to monitor related clinical and community reports.

The council did not receive additional technical detail at the meeting; Lawler said the alert was issued in coordination with the agency conducting the investigation.