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Massive Fentanyl Haul: Over 8.5 Million Doses Seized
15 May
Summary
- Over $1.3 million of fentanyl seized in an Arcadia bust.
- Fentanyl seizure equals 8,500,000 potentially lethal doses.
- California DOJ's Fentanyl Enforcement Program has made 621 arrests.
An alleged major fentanyl trafficker was arrested in Arcadia, with law enforcement seizing an estimated $1.3 million worth of the deadly drug. The California Department of Justice announced the bust on Thursday as part of a sustained investigation into drug trafficking operations. This significant seizure represents approximately 8,500,000 potential lethal doses of fentanyl.
During the operation, authorities also confiscated one kilogram of cocaine, 17 kilograms of powder fentanyl, and a handgun. Attorney General Rob Bonta emphasized the critical danger of fentanyl, stating that "it only takes one pill to kill." The suspect was apprehended while allegedly transporting fentanyl and cocaine, with origins suspected in Mexico.
The Department of Justice has been actively combating the fentanyl crisis since developing its Fentanyl Enforcement Program in 2023. Since April 2022, the program has led to the seizure of over 17 million fentanyl pills and 7,167 pounds of powder, resulting in more than 621 arrests statewide.
