Shortly before 9:30 a.m., three civilians were found to be suffering from fentanyl exposure or possible overdoses as a probation officer was checking on a parolee at an apartment complex in the 20000 block of Sorrento Lane, according to the LAPD.
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The three patients were taken to a medical center in unknown condition, as was an officer who came in contact with the drug, police said. The officer was hospitalized as a precaution.
Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics also responded to the location, along with an LAFD hazardous materials team.
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No arrests were immediately announced, and it was unclear if any narcotics were seized at the scene.
It does not appear any of the individuals are in life-threatening condition, according to the LAFD.