Over 4.5M fentanyl pills, 3K pounds of meth seized in Phoenix area
In addition to the fentanyl pills, 140 pounds of fentanyl powder, over 135 kilos of cocaine, over 3,000 pounds of meth, 35 kilos of heroin, 49 guns, and over $2 million in cash were seized.
Arizona troopers seize enough fentanyl to 'kill more than half a million people,' DPS says
A nearly fatal crash investigation resulted in Arizona troopers finding $5.1 million worth of fentanyl – potentially saving hundreds of thousands of lives.
Maricopa County inmates hid fentanyl inside battery, socks, a 'body cavity': MCSO
Five incidents were recently reported at the county's Intake, Transfer and Release facility near 27th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road.
Southwest drought & fentanyl dangers, myths
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker Saturday, we're hearing from Sarah Porter, director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy at Morrison Institute For Public Policy about the role California plays in water rights in the southwest as states are seeing historic drought numbers, including Arizona. Dr. Daniel Brooks from the Banner Poison Control Center is talking about the dangers of fentanyl and the myths surrounding coming into contact with the drug.
Phoenix man arrested, accused of trafficking fentanyl and meth
A Phoenix man was arrested and accused of drug trafficking. Investigators say he was caught on wire communications making illegal drug transactions.
3-year-old Apache Junction boy dies from fentanyl overdose
“Unfortunately, the 3-year-old boy's respiratory system shut down after issues of brain swellings and stroke symptoms, and he ultimately was put on life support before he died,” Apache Junction Police said.
Fentanyl suppliers in Arizona could face murder charges for overdose deaths, proposed law says
If passed, Senate Bill 1029 would allow first-degree murder charges to be filed against fentanyl suppliers who cause an overdose death in Arizona.
Opioid Crisis: Gilbert Police uses fentanyl-trained dogs to help find the drug
In 2022 alone, the DEA seized more than 22 million fentanyl pills in Arizona, making up more than half the national total. As police agencies work hard to find the powerful drug, they are getting some help from a police dog that is fentantyl-trained.
Maricopa County inmates caught with 150+ fentanyl pills at one facility in the past week
In total, 260 pills were found on newly booked inmates in three separate incidents at Maricopa County's Intake, Transfer and Release facility.
Chemicals for possible fentanyl production seized in Arizona
If further investigation shows that the chemicals were destined for fentanyl production, Thursday’s seizure could mark a new model for how it is manufactured, making it more readily available to consumers in the United States.
45K suspected fentanyl pills found during northern Arizona traffic stop; 2 suspects arrested
During a search of the vehicle, 10 bags filled with blue M30 pills that were presumed to be fentanyl were found in the trunk. Additionally, two bags of a white powdery substance were found. The identity of the substance is pending lab results.
Walgreens, West Virginia reach $83 million for company's role in opioid crisis
Walgreens has agreed to pay the settlement within an eight-year period.
Drugs behind bars: Phoenix mothers want reform after their sons die from apparent overdoses in jail
Two inmates are expected to survive after an overdose at a Maricopa County jail, but not all are so lucky to survive. "I don't want another family to go through what we did. I never realized I would be burying my son."
How to get Narcan in Arizona: What it's for, and how to use it
Here's how Arizona residents can get access to naloxone, or Narcan, if they see signs of an opioid overdose.
Opioid epidemic: Arizona mother on a mission to save lives after losing her son to overdose
After a deep, personal loss, a Phoenix mother is taking it upon herself to help others save lives by handing out an overdose reversal drug known as Narcan.
Animal sedative ‘zombie drug’ flooding opioid market: What you need to know
The animal sedative xylazine is flooding the illegal opioid market causing overdose, death and worse.
Violence hits Mexico cartel stronghold after son of 'El Chapo' arrested
Sinaloa's state capital of Culiacan was thrust into a day of terror after the arrest of Ovidio Guzmán, a son of the notorious former Sinaloa cartel boss “El Chapo.”
Phoenix-area nonprofit helps infants exposed to opioids recover from withdrawal
Hushabye Nursery is a Gilbert recovery center offering help for children suffering from neonatal abstinence syndrome.
DEA: Fentanyl seizures double this year, and half of the total comes from Arizona
A record number of fentanyl was seized in 2022, and about half of the nation's total comes from Arizona. “So we have doubled down on our efforts, and we are coming, and the cartels should be shaking in their boots."