The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently outlined a New York fentanyl and weapons seizure.
DEA personnel and Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor for the City of New York officials noted the seizure resulted in the confiscation of 300,000 rainbow fentanyl pills, 20 pounds of fentanyl in white and blue powder form, and multiple weapons.
The seized allotment included a loaded Tec-9 semi-automatic assault weapon, an extended magazine, and a box of ammunition. Two individuals have been charged in connection with the case.
“Rainbow fentanyl is one of many types of deadly fentanyl that ruthless Mexican drug cartels are producing to drive addiction and increase profits,” DEA Administrator Anne Milgram said. “Every day, DEA sees Americans of all ages, including young adults and even middle and high school-aged teens, being poisoned by fentanyl in fake pills and powder. DEA is committed to protecting our communities and we will stop at nothing to disrupt the criminal drug cartels, making it impossible for them to do business.”
The DEA is collaborating with federal, state, and local law enforcement to target the illegal drug supply chain and drug trafficking organizations threatening the safety and health of Americans today.
“The amount of illegal fentanyl concentrated in New York City and trafficked throughout our country is staggering,” New York City’s Special Narcotics Prosecutor Bridget G. Brennan said. “It is sold as powder, in bright colors, soft pastels, or disguised as common pharmaceuticals. Regardless of its appearance, or whether it is purchased on the street or online, it is deadly.”