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DEA Seizes Million Fentanyl Pills in Major Crackdown

12/8/2025

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In December 2025, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announced that Los Angeles agents seized over one million counterfeit fentanyl pills in October as part of the Fentanyl Free America initiative.
Fentanyl Free America initiative aims to curb trafficking and reduce demand through community outreach.
The U.S. DEA reported over 50,000 confirmed overdose deaths in 2024, down from over 100,000 in 2023, and the program emphasizes prevention, protection, and family discussions.

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In December 2025, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announced that Los Angeles agents seized over one million counterfeit fentanyl pills in October as part of the Fentanyl Free America initiative.
Fentanyl Free America initiative aims to curb trafficking and reduce demand through community outreach.
The U.S. DEA reported over 50,000 confirmed overdose deaths in 2024, down from over 100,000 in 2023, and the program emphasizes prevention, protection, and family discussions.