Counter Narcotics chief: Public awareness key to curbing fentanyl-related overdose deaths Savannah's overdose deaths are climbing as those addicted to opioids seek pain medications on the street, many of which are laced with lethal fentanyl Interview by Adam Van Brimmer The following is an excerpt from a recent "The Commute” podcast discussion featuring Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics Team Director Michael Sarhatt. Comments have been condensed in the interest of space. The full interview is available at SavannahNow.com/podcasts or through mobile device podcast apps by searching “The Commute with @SavannahOpinion.” Question: You took over leadership of the Counter Narcotics Team, or CNT, late last year, coming here from Knoxville. You recognized quickly a trend that involved addiction to opioid pain medication. Can you walk us through that issue?