fentanyl

A cross-sectional survey study found that 47.8% of 8th graders attribute great risk to experimental fentanyl use, indicating a considerable proportion of younger adolescents may be unaware of its dangers.

NYPD seized over $7M of fentanyl and 90 pounds of the drug from three packing mills in Washington Heights, Mount Eden, and Belmont. Authorities also found $30,000 in cash and two loaded guns during the operation.

A specialized taskforce from Macomb County seized 200 grams of fentanyl, 8 grams of methamphetamine, and two stolen handguns in a Detroit raid. The Michigan State Police assisted in the operation, which also recovered an undisclosed amount of money and jewelry.

The Macomb County Enforcement Team (COMET) raided a Detroit house linked to a known felon, seizing fentanyl, methamphetamine, and guns. The operation occurred on June 30 after investigators traced drug activity to the location.

China requires export licenses for 16 precursor chemicals heading to North America, including 13 added in November and three after a May summit. The measures followed trade deals between Washington and Beijing that linked tariff relief to drug cooperation. Analysts suggest most chemicals still reach Mexican fentanyl operations.

The Crystal Police Department reported a vehicle chase involving suspected burglars who threw a flamethrower at officers. Police disabled the vehicle, arrested multiple occupants, and found a firearm, marijuana, fentanyl, and other weapons during a search.

Crystal police recovered a flamethrower, fentanyl, and a firearm during a pursuit that resulted in several arrests. The incident involved weapons and drugs being seized following a police chase.

China has banned tiletamine, a veterinary anesthetic, after its recreational inhalation by young people increased. The substance is now classified as a controlled drug, regulated as strictly as fentanyl, and is often vaporized in e-cigarettes for recreational use.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office arrested two individuals and seized 212 fentanyl pills, $2,300 in cash, and drug paraphernalia after finding them unconscious in a vehicle at Loaf N' Jug. Rudy Fuentes and Angela Vigil face charges including unlawful possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia possession. Both are currently out on bond.

Blaise Taylor, a former Tennessee Titans scout, is on trial for two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of felony murder after prosecutors allege he drugged his pregnant girlfriend, Jade Benning, with cocaine. The defense presented evidence suggesting Benning may have used drugs prior to her death and highlighted flaws in toxicology testing, while prosecutors argue she had stopped using drugs during pregnancy and that fentanyl was administered at the hospital.

Rowan County has seen an increase in overdoses and is ranked 2nd in the state for fentanyl deaths. Health officials are warning about opioid and fentanyl use.

Federal and state officials will announce criminal charges against multiple defendants in a major Minnesota drug trafficking investigation. The case involves two Minnesota-based organizations linked to fentanyl trafficking, firearms violations, and violent crimes.

A whistleblower claims DEA agents allowed large quantities of fentanyl pills into Albuquerque to facilitate a larger drug-trafficking bust, raising questions about potential legal violations and public safety risks amid the city's ongoing opioid crisis.

A whistleblower alleges that DEA agents allowed large quantities of fentanyl pills to enter Albuquerque, New Mexico, in an attempt to secure a larger drug-trafficking bust. The claim, detailed in an Associated Press story, highlights concerns about public safety amid Albuquerque's ongoing opioid crisis.

Blaise Taylor's defense in his murder trial is focusing on Jade Benning's alleged drug use, presenting phone records and toxicology reports to argue she willingly used drugs before her death. Benning died of cocaine poisoning in February 2023, with the defense suggesting her drug involvement, though medical testimony indicated fentanyl in her system was from hospital treatment. A forensic analyst presented text messages implying drug transactions, but the defense has not proven drug use.

The DEA has named the Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) as top priorities in combating the fentanyl crisis. DEA Administrator Terry Cole emphasized the agency's focus on seizing fentanyl and targeting these cartels, which are listed as foreign terrorist organizations.

New Mexico's governor stated the state could pursue civil damages after U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents allowed fentanyl shipments into communities to build larger drug cases. The governor highlighted the impact of fentanyl on drug-affected areas.

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said the state could pursue billions in civil damages after revelations that DEA agents allowed fentanyl shipments to reach communities to build larger drug cases. The state's attorney general has launched a criminal investigation into whether federal officials violated state law by exposing residents to the synthetic opioid.

Deputies in El Paso County, Colorado, discovered 212 fentanyl pills in a suspect's vehicle after responding to a report of a suspicious car at a convenience store on Galley Road. The individuals in the vehicle appeared impaired, leading to arrests and the drug seizure.

A new poll reveals a sharp generational divide in U.S. public opinion on China, with younger Americans (18-29) far less likely than those 65+ to view China as a major threat. Concern levels differ significantly on issues like spying, military actions against Taiwan, technology theft, and fentanyl. Despite the divide, over 80% of Americans across all ages remain concerned about China's role in fentanyl flows and land purchases.

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced a criminal investigation into the DEA over allegations that agents allowed fentanyl shipments to reach New Mexico communities while pursuing larger investigations. The inquiry follows reports that DEA agents monitored but did not seize fentanyl between 2023 and 2025, with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham criticizing the agency for enabling drug distribution that led to deaths.

Macon County Sheriff’s Office seized 8 pounds of meth and half a pound of suspected fentanyl during a search warrant executed after a four-month investigation. The operation involved the 15th Judicial Drug Task Force and Lafayette Police Department, resulting in the arrest of a man whose identity was not disclosed.

New Mexico's attorney general has opened a criminal investigation into the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for allegedly allowing fentanyl shipments to reach Albuquerque streets, following whistleblower allegations that agents monitored but did not seize the drugs to build larger cases between 2023 and 2025. The probe examines whether DEA actions violated state law and contributed to fatal overdoses during a severe fentanyl crisis.

New Mexico's attorney general launched a criminal investigation into DEA agents for allegedly allowing fentanyl shipments to reach Albuquerque streets. The inquiry follows reports that DEA agents monitored but did not seize fentanyl to build larger cases, potentially violating public safety rules. Whistleblower David Howell and others claimed the strategy endangered lives during a deadly drug epidemic.

New Mexico's attorney general has opened a criminal investigation into claims that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to reach the streets.

New Mexico's attorney general has launched a criminal investigation into the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for potentially violating state law by allowing fentanyl shipments to reach Albuquerque streets. The probe follows reports that DEA agents monitored but did not seize fentanyl pills between 2023 and 2025 to build larger cases, a strategy criticized as endangering public safety. The DEA has requested an independent review by the Justice Department's watchdog.

A Southern California man was found guilty of federal drug trafficking and firearm crimes for supplying fentanyl-laced oxycodone pills that caused the death of an active-duty U.S. Marine Corps lance corporal. The Department of Justice announced the verdict, citing evidence presented during the trial.

The DEA's Rocky Mountain Field Division warns about illicit pills containing deadly mixtures of fentanyl/carfentanil and fentanyl/heroin, identified in recent seizures in Colorado and Utah. The drugs were found in tablets after lab analyses by the DEA's Southwest Laboratory.

A Pennsylvania jail inmate experienced severe withdrawal symptoms from fentanyl laced with medetomidine, a tranquilizer causing extreme complications. Institutions, particularly carceral settings, are struggling to address the treatment gap for this dangerous drug combination.

An Austin man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for fentanyl distribution that caused the death of a 24-year-old. The sentencing occurred on June 24 in connection with the fatal drug distribution.

A memorial at the U.S. Capitol honored 272 children and young adults who died due to social media-related harms, with families, lawmakers, and advocates calling for safer social media legislation. The event, held on Social Media Victims Remembrance Day, was organized by two mothers whose sons died in 2020 from incidents linked to social media.

A Milwaukee man was sentenced for sex trafficking and conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, which caused a death. The case involves charges related to human trafficking and drug distribution with fatal consequences.

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has called for a criminal investigation into the Drug Enforcement Administration after an Associated Press investigation revealed DEA agents allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to reach the streets between 2023 and 2025 while pursuing larger trafficking cases. The governor alleges the DEA's actions may have violated New Mexico law and endangered public safety, with the agency defending its decisions as lawful and consistent with federal guidelines.

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is calling for a criminal investigation into whether federal authorities allowed fentanyl pills to reach the streets. The probe would examine potential violations of state law related to DEA actions.

New Mexico's governor has called for a criminal investigation into the DEA after an Associated Press report revealed federal agents allowed fentanyl shipments to reach the state's streets over two years while pursuing larger drug-trafficking cases. The governor argues the DEA's actions endangered public safety, while the agency claims its investigative decisions were lawful and consistent with department guidelines.

A memorial event at the U.S. Capitol honored 268 children and young adults who died due to social media-related harms, including cyberbullying and drug-related incidents. The event, part of Social Media Victims Remembrance Day, featured bipartisan calls for legislation to increase accountability of tech companies. The display included placards with photos and ages of victims, organized by two mothers whose sons died in 2020.

A 29-year-old man was arrested in Nashville after being found with methamphetamine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, and marijuana during his apprehension. He admitted to shooting a 33-year-old man and selling drugs in the area, and faces charges related to an attempted murder from a May shooting. The suspect has prior convictions for aggravated assault and robbery.

A woman was arrested after allegedly hiding 28 bags of fentanyl inside her body. She passed a roadblock, received a traffic ticket, misused 911, and had marijuana found during a vehicle search, leading to her arrest and discovery of the drugs during booking.

Gina Redding, 48, was arrested after allegedly hiding 28 bags of fentanyl in her body. She passed a roadblock, received a traffic ticket, and misused 911, leading to her arrest and discovery of marijuana in her vehicle. A body scan during booking revealed the fentanyl.

Gina Redding, 48, was arrested in Polk County, Florida, after allegedly stashing 28 bags of fentanyl inside her body. She was initially stopped for a traffic violation, misused 911 to complain about a ticket, and during a vehicle inventory search, deputies found marijuana. A body scanner later detected the fentanyl.