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13-Year-Old Arrested for Bringing Fentanyl Pills to School

12/14/2025

Summary

Story summary

A 13-year-old Moorhead student was arrested on December 11 for allegedly bringing 1,500 fentanyl-laced counterfeit M30 pills to Horizon Middle School.
The arrest followed a report from another student and involved the Moorhead Police Department's Narcotics Unit.
The pills are undergoing lab testing, and Moorhead Area Public Schools Superintendent Brandon Lunak emphasized the district's strict stance on illegal substances, stating that the student's parents have been informed.

History

Historical Context

The War on Drugs began in the 1980s under President Reagan, with initiatives like the Drug Enforcement Administration's Operation Swordfish in 1980 targeting drug trafficking. Despite significant funding and campaigns, such as D.A.R.E., studies revealed these programs often failed to reduce drug use. By 2021, over 70,000 overdose deaths highlighted the ongoing crisis, exacerbated by counterfeit drugs infiltrating schools.

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Story summary

A 13-year-old Moorhead student was arrested on December 11 for allegedly bringing 1,500 fentanyl-laced counterfeit M30 pills to Horizon Middle School.
The arrest followed a report from another student and involved the Moorhead Police Department's Narcotics Unit.
The pills are undergoing lab testing, and Moorhead Area Public Schools Superintendent Brandon Lunak emphasized the district's strict stance on illegal substances, stating that the student's parents have been informed.

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