More than half of the fentanyl seized in the U.S. is found in Arizona, according to the DEA.
is flowing through the United States faster than ever before, and Arizona is the main gateway for the powerful opioid.
More than half the fentanyl seized in the US is coming through Arizona. Approximately 42 million pills were seized in the state in 2023, according to the DEA.“Drug trafficking in the United States is a three trillion-dollar business. So, with a three trillion-dollar motivator, they will find a way to bring it into this country," Oz said.The Sinaloa Cartel is manufacturing fentanyl around the clock, and bringing it into the U.S. by any means possible.
The US Customs and Border Protection spent millions on X-ray scanners that would help detect fentanyl coming from Mexico.Attorney General Kris Mayes asked Congress to fund the installation of these scanners along the Arizona-Mexico border. app from 12News lets users stream live events — including daily newscasts like"Today in AZ" and"12 News" and our daily lifestyle program,"Arizona Midday"—onshowcases live video throughout the day for breaking news, local news, weather and even an occasional moment of Zen showcasing breathtaking sights from across Arizona.
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