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DEA allowed staggering amounts of fentanyl to hit streets and took no action, records show
By Jim Mustian and Joshua Goodman | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Even as it battled the deadliest drug epidemic in American history, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration permitted hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to hit the streets of New Mexico between 2023 and 2025, according to three current and former DEA agents and government records reviewed b...
Key takeaway Drug Enforcement Administration permitted hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to hit the streets of New Mexico between 2023 and 2025, according to three current and former DEA agents and government records reviewed b...
Why this matters in Frisco News
The DEA's strategy of allowing fentanyl to hit the streets in New Mexico has significant implications for the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including Frisco . As a major metropolitan region, the DFW area is not immune to the opioid epidemic, and the flow of illicit fentanyl into neighboring states can easily spread to local communities. The fact that overdose deaths nationwide fell 14% last year, but New Mexico saw a 21% spike, suggests that the epidemic is shifting and adapting, and local law enforcement and health officials must be vigilant. In Collin and Denton counties, where Frisco is located, public safety and health agencies should be prepared to respond to potential increases in fentanyl-related overdoses and deaths, and to work with federal agencies to prevent the spread of this deadly opioid. The DEA's tactics in New Mexico serve as a cautionary tale for local authorities to prioritize public safety and take proactive measures to combat the fentanyl epidemic.
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Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Even as it battled the deadliest drug epidemic in American history, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration permitted hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to hit the streets of New Mexico between 2023 and 2025, according to three current and former DEA agents and government records reviewed b...
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