Two deputies with the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office have been treated and released from local hospitals after being exposed to the drug Fentanyl.

It happened over the weekend, according to Public Information Officer Valerie Ponsetti.

On Saturday, deputies responded to the 300 block of Breezy Lane in Youngsville regarding an unresponsive male.

Medical aid was administered to the individual on scene, who was then transported to a local hospital for additional treatment, Ponsetti said. 

Further investigation led to the discovery of approximately 1 gram of Heroin inside the home, she said. 

As the investigation continued, two of the responding deputies began exhibiting symptoms of exposure to Fentanyl.

They were transported to the hospital for evaluation, treated and released, she said.