Multiple US Agencies Seize Over 7 Pounds Fentanyl in Coordinated Crackdowns

Law enforcement agencies across several U.S. states have recently made significant fentanyl seizures during traffic stops and investigations, highlighting the ongoing opioid crisis. In LaPorte County, Indiana, nearly 5 pounds of illicit drugs including fentanyl and heroin were found after a suspect fled police, leading to felony charges against Carlos Velez-Angulo. Oklahoma authorities seized over a kilogram of fentanyl during an investigation into a drug trafficking organization, with arrests ongoing. In Siskiyou County, California, a traffic stop resulted in the seizure of 16.9 grams of fentanyl, equating to over 8,450 lethal doses, prompting law enforcement to urge community vigilance. Meanwhile, in Venice, Florida, Stacy Garrett was arrested on Interstate 75 with 217.8 grams of fentanyl, marking a significant disruption to local drug trade efforts. These coordinated actions underscore the persistent challenge fentanyl poses nationwide and the collaborative efforts to combat its distribution and abuse.