Major Fentanyl Busts in Juárez Uncover Massive Drug Operation


Last Updated On: October 15, 2024

In a series of drug raids, Chihuahua state police seized a significant amount of fentanyl in Juárez, underscoring the region’s ongoing battle against synthetic opioids.

The most recent bust, on October 9, revealed 130,000 fentanyl pills and led to the arrest of two individuals connected to a clandestine drug lab.

The operation took place in the Anapra area, near the U.S. border, when authorities intercepted a black 2013 GMC Terrain carrying fentanyl powder, precursor chemicals, and firearms.

The suspects, Maria Concepcion L.L., 58, and Juan Carlos T.P., 37, were taken into custody and are now facing federal charges.

Authorities believe the pills were destined to fuel the ongoing fentanyl crisis in the United States.

Just weeks prior, another major seizure occurred near Juárez International Airport, where state police apprehended a man transporting 17 pounds of counterfeit fentanyl pills disguised as blue M-30 tablets.

Officials estimated the street value of this haul at around $240,000. Along with the fentanyl, marijuana was also discovered during the search.

These busts highlight the dangerous pipeline feeding synthetic opioids into the U.S., as Mexican cartels continue to exploit cross-border drug routes.

The staggering volume of drugs seized represents just a fraction of the crisis, as authorities push forward in the fight against an unrelenting tide of illicit substances.

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