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Police chases involving Ford Mustangs have become common, but not ones where the driver tells officers he swallowed a quantity of fentanyl. That’s the alarming situation Posey County, Indiana deputies faced after running down a suspect in a pony car.

A claim of ingesting a dangerous drug turns an arrest into a medical emergency. The frightening situation underscores the unpredictable and hazardous circumstances officers can encounter during a pursuit.