PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Law enforcement officials from across Pennsylvania gathered in Philadelphia to present a united front against the fentanyl epidemic, which they say rivals the crack crisis of the 1980s and 1990s.

"We are here today again united in a common mission, to stop the flow of fentanyl," said Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday.

Sunday joined local, state and federal partners to highlight efforts to stop the spread of the deadly crisis. Officials say fentanyl is responsible for killing more than 70,000 people every year, with doses as small as a few grains.

"The fentanyl crisis in this country is literally the worst narcotics epidemic this country has ever faced," said Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer.

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