Mesa smoke shop owner, employee in trouble for selling fentanyl pills supplied by a Mexican cartel, police say
An owner and employee of a Mesa smoke shop are in trouble for telling counterfeit Oxycodone pills that contain a large amount of fentanyl, the Mesa Police Department said. The two got the pills from a Mexican cartel, they claim.
An owner and employee of a Mesa smoke shop are in trouble for telling counterfeit Oxycodone pills that contain a large amount of fentanyl, the Mesa Police Department said. The two got the pills from a Mexican cartel, they claim.
Rainbow fentanyl: Experts play down threat of drug to children ahead of Halloween
'Rainbow fentanyl' has been the topic of news reports in recent days, especially in the run-up to Halloween, and now, some experts are playing down the drug's threat to children, saying the cartels are making them in various colors for a different reason.
'Rainbow fentanyl' has been the topic of news reports in recent days, especially in the run-up to Halloween, and now, some experts are playing down the drug's threat to children, saying the cartels are making them in various colors for a different reason.
Thousands of fentanyl pills in candy boxes seized at LAX; suspect gets away
Agents found nearly 12,000 fentanyl pills disguised in Skittles, Whoopers and Sweet Tarts packaging.
Agents found nearly 12,000 fentanyl pills disguised in Skittles, Whoopers and Sweet Tarts packaging.
Fentanyl, meth, cocaine, a gun and $2,000 found on suspects, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says
Three people in Maricopa County are in trouble after deputies found fentanyl, meth, cocaine, a gun and thousands of dollars on them, the sheriff's office said.
Three people in Maricopa County are in trouble after deputies found fentanyl, meth, cocaine, a gun and thousands of dollars on them, the sheriff's office said.
Police seize 50,000 fentanyl pills, guns in Phoenix; suspect arrested
The seizure happened following the arrest of a suspect with multiple warrants, Phoenix Police tweeted.
The seizure happened following the arrest of a suspect with multiple warrants, Phoenix Police tweeted.
Drug treatment center in Scottsdale takes unique approach for fentanyl detox
The opioid epidemic in Arizona, and across the country, is killing thousands of people every year, and a medical center in Scottsdale is hoping to help people overcome addiction or detox from drug use with a unique approach.
The opioid epidemic in Arizona, and across the country, is killing thousands of people every year, and a medical center in Scottsdale is hoping to help people overcome addiction or detox from drug use with a unique approach.
West Allis parents charged, fentanyl death of 17-month-old
A mother and father in West Allis are both charged in connection with the death of their toddler. Court records say the 17-month-old had enough fentanyl in her system to kill an adult.
A mother and father in West Allis are both charged in connection with the death of their toddler. Court records say the 17-month-old had enough fentanyl in her system to kill an adult.
Arizona Border Patrol agents seize 2,100 fentanyl pills hidden inside tamales: official
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from the Nogales Port of Entry in Arizona found the pills hidden inside tamales that were being kept in a cooler.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from the Nogales Port of Entry in Arizona found the pills hidden inside tamales that were being kept in a cooler.
Another infant tests positive for fentanyl in Phoenix, police say
The infant is expected to survive and was placed into the custody of the Department of Child Safety.
The infant is expected to survive and was placed into the custody of the Department of Child Safety.
$6M in fentanyl pills seized in the Bronx
Two men face charges after approximately 300,000 "rainbow fentanyl" pills and 20 pounds of powdered fentanyl were seized in the Bronx.
Two men face charges after approximately 300,000 "rainbow fentanyl" pills and 20 pounds of powdered fentanyl were seized in the Bronx.
Arizona deputies, K-9 Kilo, track down suspects trafficking $1.4M worth of fentanyl, deputies say
An Arizona fentanyl bust was the result of deputies, including K-9 Kilo, tracking down a fleeing suspect who left another suspect on the side of the road. They reportedly had more than a million dollars worth of fentanyl on them.
An Arizona fentanyl bust was the result of deputies, including K-9 Kilo, tracking down a fleeing suspect who left another suspect on the side of the road. They reportedly had more than a million dollars worth of fentanyl on them.
Narcan administered to Arizona infant who tested positive for fentanyl, Phoenix Police say
Phoenix Police officials say medical workers at a hospital had to give Narcan to a young infant, after the child tested positive for fentanyl.
Phoenix Police officials say medical workers at a hospital had to give Narcan to a young infant, after the child tested positive for fentanyl.
Arizona troopers find 68 pounds of fentanyl inside fuel tank during I-8 traffic stop
The drugs were being smuggled from Mexicali, Mexico, to Phoenix, troopers said.
The drugs were being smuggled from Mexicali, Mexico, to Phoenix, troopers said.
Arizona man sentenced to nearly 2 decades in prison for selling fentanyl that killed a young man
An Arizona man who sold a "young man" six pills containing fentanyl for $90 will spend 17 years in prison after he died from an overdose.
An Arizona man who sold a "young man" six pills containing fentanyl for $90 will spend 17 years in prison after he died from an overdose.
Fears of Fentanyl: Legalized test strip distribution underway in Arizona as synthetic opioid crisis rages on
Fentanyl test strips are helping those battling addictions keep away from the deadly synthetic opioid, which is 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine. We take a look at how these strips work and why they're important in the fight against the drug trafficked mainly from the southern border.
Fentanyl test strips are helping those battling addictions keep away from the deadly synthetic opioid, which is 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine. We take a look at how these strips work and why they're important in the fight against the drug trafficked mainly from the southern border.
Woman arrested after deputies find 360,000 fentanyl pills in Pinal County
In total, 360,000 pills were seized from the vehicle. A Chandler Police Department laboratory confirmed a sample of the pills contained fentanyl.
In total, 360,000 pills were seized from the vehicle. A Chandler Police Department laboratory confirmed a sample of the pills contained fentanyl.
Fentanyl crisis continues to ravage US communities as border drug trafficking hits new records: memo
The amount of fentanyl seized at the US southern border so far this year could kill the entire US population eight times over.
The amount of fentanyl seized at the US southern border so far this year could kill the entire US population eight times over.
K-9 helps Cottonwood Police find 100K fentanyl pills during traffic stop; suspect arrested
The driver of the vehicle, 32-year-old Pedro Martinez-Perez, was arrested and booked into Yavapai County Jail. He is accused of multiple drug charges.
The driver of the vehicle, 32-year-old Pedro Martinez-Perez, was arrested and booked into Yavapai County Jail. He is accused of multiple drug charges.
More than 8 million fentanyl pills seized in Arizona during nationwide operation
Most of the seizures in Arizona are reportedly linked to the two primary Mexican drug cartels responsible for trafficking fentanyl into the United States: the Sinaloa and the Jalisco New Generation cartels.
Most of the seizures in Arizona are reportedly linked to the two primary Mexican drug cartels responsible for trafficking fentanyl into the United States: the Sinaloa and the Jalisco New Generation cartels.
Over 1 million fentanyl pills seized by officers; single largest bust in Phoenix Police's history
Two men were arrested as a result of what Phoenix Police officials say was the single largest fentanyl bust in the department's history.
Two men were arrested as a result of what Phoenix Police officials say was the single largest fentanyl bust in the department's history.