Written By: Prince William County Police Department

Today is World Emoji Day. A message from GetSmartAboutDrugs.com.

While emojis can be fun and can convey a variety of emotions, they can also be used by drug traffickers to sell fake prescription pills and other illegal drugs to youth.

For instance, did you know that a banana () can symbolize fake prescription oxycodone? Or that the 8-ball emoji — — can indicate cocaine?

To learn the latest emoji drug codes and more, download DEA’s emoji fact sheet www.dea.gov/onepill/teachers