COLORADO SPRINGS - NEWSCHANNEL 13 has learned of a major drug investigation at Cheyenne Mountain High School. Police arrested Mexican Nationals, and some former students of Cheyenne Mountain High School, who were selling narcotics to currently enrolled students at the school.

A letter sent to parents of the District 12 high school says Colorado Springs Police are involved in an investigation of "black-tar" heroin possibly used by students at the school.

Colorado Springs Police spokesperson, Lt. David Whitlock confirms to NEWSCHANNEL 13 a "narcotics investigation" is ongoing. In October, the Colorado Springs Police assisted school officials with a student who had been in possession of Xanex and a false ID card. A police investigation of the student lead police to a larger narcotics ring; specifically black tar heroin.

At this time, families of those identified as being involved with the use of heroin have been notified, and services have been provided to facilitate intervention related to the drug usage.

According to the Drug Enforcement Agency, "black tar" heroin is becoming more available to Colorado drug users, with increased abuse in the Denver and Colorado Springs areas. The drug is known to come from Mexico and is trafficked into the Colorado area and other areas.

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