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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.
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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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