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DEA allowed staggering amounts of fentanyl to hit streets and took no action, records show
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Jim Mustian and Joshua Goodman | The Associated Press , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· June 21, 2026
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Key takeaway It appears that the DEA allowed large quantities of fentanyl pills to be distributed in New Mexico between 2023 and 2025.
A recent review of government records and information from DEA agents has shed light on the handling of fentanyl by the US Drug Enforcement Administration. It appears that the DEA allowed large quantities of fentanyl pills to be distributed in New Mexico between 2023 and 2025. Details of the situation are available from NBC Bay Area, which has reported on the matter.
The records and agent accounts suggest a significant amount of the drug was permitted to hit the streets during this time period. Further information on this issue can be found through NBC Bay Area's reporting, which provides more insight into the DEA's actions and the impact on the community.
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Category: local Published: June 21, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A recent review of government records and information from DEA agents has shed light on the handling of fentanyl by the US Drug Enforcement Administration. It appears that the DEA allowed large…
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