340,000 Fentanyl Pills Seized in Major DEA Bust in Colorado Springs

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced on Monday the seizure of approximately 670,000 counterfeit pills in Colorado and New Mexico, marking a significant blow to fentanyl trafficking in the region.

The investigation began with a tip from a concerned citizen in New Mexico, which led authorities to a man in Colorado Springs allegedly involved in trafficking around 340,000 fentanyl pills. The same tip also resulted in the seizure of an additional 330,000 pills in Albuquerque.

Albuquerque Seizure

The case unfolded when two suspicious men traveling by bus to Denver caught the attention of a concerned citizen. One of the men became nervous and fled, leaving behind two large suitcases. Albuquerque Police responded, securing the abandoned bags. Upon obtaining a search warrant, they discovered approximately 330,000 fake fentanyl pills and two ounces of heroin.

Colorado Springs Seizure

The second man continued on the Denver-bound bus with two additional suitcases. Authorities in Colorado Springs were alerted, and local police intercepted the man upon his arrival. A search of his luggage uncovered another 340,000 counterfeit pills along with several thousand dollars in cash.

DEA Statement

“The number of fentanyl pills seized in this case is almost enough to give every resident in the city of Denver one fake pill,” stated DEA Rocky Mountain Field Division Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Pullen.

This case highlights the growing prevalence of counterfeit pills and the vital role of community vigilance in combating the fentanyl epidemic. The DEA continues to prioritize stopping the spread of illicit drugs in communities nationwide.

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