Staggering amounts of fentanyl hit streets as the DEA watched and took no action, records show
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/ WTOP Staff
— June 22, 2026 at 04:32 AM UTC
Staggering amounts of fentanyl hit streets as the DEA watched and took no action, records show — a developing story that has drawn significant attention from observers and analysts alike.
The story, as reported by WTOP News, highlights ongoing developments that have captured public attention. Multiple sources have weighed in on the matter as events continue to unfold.
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West Virginia had the highest rate of fentanyl overdose deaths in the US in 2023 — 69.2 deaths per 100,000 people, about 55% higher than second-highest Delaware's 44.6. Washington, DC, had a rate of 48.7. Nebraska had the lowest death rate in 2023, with 3.3 fentanyl overdoses per 100,000 residents.
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Since January 20, 2025, DEA has seized approximately 44 million fentanyl pills, 4,500 pounds of fentanyl powder, nearly 65,000 pounds of methamphetamine, more than 201,500 pounds of cocaine, and made over 2,105 fentanyl-related arrests. Your browser can't play this video. An error occurred.
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