400 Kilograms Fentanyl Seized: A historic operation spanning several states in the West has resulted in the arrest of 16 individuals, including a high-ranking leader of the Sinaloa cartel, and the seizure of approximately three million pills laced with fentanyl. Attorney General Pam Bondi hailed this operation as the “largest fentanyl bust in DEA history” and a significant victory in the nation’s fight against fentanyl and drug trafficking.
Arrests and Seizures
– Heriberto Salazar Amaya, 36, a Mexican national and Sinaloa cartel leader, was arrested in Salem, Oregon.
– Law enforcement officials seized:
– Over 400 kilograms (880 pounds) of fentanyl pills
– 11.5 kilograms of fentanyl powder
– 80 kilograms of methamphetamine
– 7.5 kilograms of cocaine
– 4.5 kilograms of heroin
– $5 million in cash
– 49 rifles and pistols
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Charges and Potential Consequences
– The 16 arrested individuals face various federal charges, including conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and firearms offenses.
– Attorney General Bondi expressed her desire for those convicted to remain in American prisons for as long as possible, mentioning the possibility of imprisonment in Alcatraz.
Impact and Statistics
– Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for Americans between 18 and 34 years old, with 75,000 deaths annually.
– The DEA reports that drug overdoses are the primary cause of death for Americans aged 18-44.
– Although overdose deaths decreased by 4% nationwide between 2022 and 2023, and 17% between July 2023 and July 2024, the fentanyl crisis remains a pressing concern.
Investigation and Operation
– The operation involved multiple states, including New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, and Utah.
– Ryan Ellison, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico, described the dismantled network as “sophisticated” and spanning several states.
– Robert Murphy, Acting Administrator of the DEA, emphasized the significance of this seizure, stating it represents the largest single seizure of fentanyl pills in DEA history.
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