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Massive Sting Nets 25 Arrests and 1.7 Million Fentanyl Pills in Arizona

Officials said the latest enforcement effort marks the next level of cooperation among state and federal agencies.
Massive Sting Nets 25 Arrests and 1.7 Million Fentanyl Pills in Arizona
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seize 47,000 rainbow-colored fentanyl pills, 186,000 blue fentanyl pills, and 6.5 pounds of meth hidden in a vehicle in Nogales, Ariz., on Sept. 3, 2022. U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Allan Stein
Allan Stein
2/26/2025|Updated: 2/27/2025
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A major sting operation in Arizona has resulted in 25 arrests and the seizure of 1.7 million fentanyl pills and other drugs, as well as guns, vehicles, and a large amount of cash.

The seven-month enforcement effort called Operation Double Down targeted the illegal narcotics trade across the region from April to November 2024, and involved multiple agencies.

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Allan Stein is a national reporter for The Epoch Times based in Arizona.
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