St. Clair County Sheriff issues warning about potent new drug in Metro Detroit area

Desomorphine, also known as "Krokodil" or "Crocodil," is a potent synthetic opioid-like drug that is 10 times stronger than morphine. Recently seized by the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office Drug Task Force, this drug has no accepted medical use in the U.S. but has been used in Switzerland under the name Permanoid. Desomorphine causes severe physical damage to users, leading to green, scaly skin resembling a crocodile's due to blood vessel and tissue damage near injection sites. Users risk developing thrombophlebitis and gangrene, potentially leading to limb amputation or death. Sold as a cheap and potent alternative to heroin, Desomorphine poses a significant threat in St. Clair County, with authorities warning residents about its presence and resistance to naloxone. The Drug Task Force is actively working to eliminate Desomorphine sources and educate the community to ensure safety amidst evolving drug trends.