Ole Miss students found dead near 'packaged kratom' identified

As police investigate the deaths of two college students near Ole Miss, authorities are cracking down on the illegal sale of Kratom - an herbal supplement that can act as both a stimulant and opioid.

The drug bust unfolded about a mile away from the University of Mississippi, which is mourning the loss of two students who were found dead on Monday. NBC News’ Jesse Kirsch reports.

Two students were found dead with packages labeled as kratom found at the scenes.

Ole Miss student Jay Van Dyke discusses the deaths of student victims. Police continue to probe the deaths of the two students, which has put the University of Mississippi campus on edge.