California National Guard seizes $11.4 million in fentanyl in 3 months

The California National Guard's Counterdrug Task Force, in collaboration with local law enforcement, seized $11.4 million worth of fentanyl between January and March 2026, including 1,500 pounds of the drug and 713,000 pills. Governor Gavin Newsom's office highlighted the effort as part of a broader initiative to protect California communities.