DEA: Montana Fentanyl Seizures Down, Meth Seizures Up

DEA releases data on 2025 drug seizures

New data from the Drug Enforcement Administration shows the scope of illegal drugs seized in Montana last year.In 2025, the DEA seized 168 pounds of cocaine, 24

"We are going to be relentless in the pursuit of them": DEA's message to criminals as Colorado's drug crisis continues

(COLORADO) — Colorado's drug crisis continues to surge as the Drug Enforcement Administration's Rocky Mountain Field Division (DEA RMFD) seized a record amount of fentanyl pills and methamphetamine in 2025. According to the DEA RMFD, which includes Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and Montana, in 2025, approximately 8,729,000 fentanyl pills were seized along with 1,400 kilograms (nearly [...]

DEA seizes over 6 million fentanyl pills in Colorado in 2025

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- According to new data, the Drug Enforcement Agency's Rocky Mountain Field Division (DEA) had a big year in 2025, seizing over 6 million fentanyl pills in Colorado. The division spans multiple states, but Colorado alone saw several major, record-breaking drug busts last year.   In November alone, Colorado saw the largest fentanyl and methamphetamine busts in the state's history. In that fentanyl seizure, the DEA se…

DEA: Montana fentanyl seizures down, meth seizures up

A DEA agent said Wednesday in Billings that Montana is seeing a decrease in fentanyl seizures, while meth seizures are up.WATCH: DEA: Montana fentanyl seizures down, meth seizures upIn 2025, 8.7 million fentanyl pills were seized in the DEA's Rocky Mountain Region, which includes Montana, Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah, according to Cesar Avila, assistant special agent for the DEA Rocky Mountain Field Division.In addition to that, more than 3,000 p…

DEA: Wyoming fentanyl pill seizures nearly quadruple in 2025

DENVER, Colo. — The Drug Enforcement Administration Rocky Mountain Field Division seized record amounts of fentanyl pills and methamphetamine in 2025, officials announced Wednesday. The division, which covers Wyoming, Colorado, Utah and Montana, confiscated roughly 8,729,000 fentanyl pills and nearly 3,100 pounds of methamphetamine last year. “These numbers are absolutely staggering,” RMFD Special Agent in Charge David Olesky said. “This should …

Over 1 in 10 pills seized in US were in Colorado: DEA

There was a record amount of pill seizures in Colorado last year after millions of pills were found in the state, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration Rocky Mountain Division.