Millions of fentanyl pills, no seizures? DEA faces scrutiny over New Mexico operations | TheBriefWire
Millions of fentanyl pills, no seizures? DEA faces scrutiny over New Mexico operations
Published 22 June 2026 ยท general
US drug agents reportedly let thousands of fentanyl pills enter New Mexico communities while pursuing larger drug trafficking rings. Critics argue this tactic endangered lives
US drug agents reportedly let thousands of fentanyl pills enter New Mexico communities while pursuing larger drug trafficking rings. Critics argue this tactic endangered lives in a state already battling a severe opioid crisis. The DEA defends its actions, stating investigations were court-authorized and aimed at dismantling major criminal organizations, asserting that targeting kingpins ultimately saves more lives.
Published: June 22, 2026 โข 12:27 PM IST ยท Updated: June 22, 2026 โข 1:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
US drug agents reportedly let thousands of fentanyl pills enter New Mexico communities while pursuing larger drug trafficking rings.
Critics argue this tactic endangered lives in a state already battling a severe opioid crisis.
The DEA defends its actions, stating investigations were court-authorized and aimed at dismantling major criminal organizations, asserting that targeting kingpins ultimately saves more lives.