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DEA seizes 300,000 ‘rainbow fentanyl’ pills in Bronx raid

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Authorities confiscated about 300,000 pills of fentanyl in the Bronx in a major drug sting intended to protect the public from the potentially-deadly tablets that resemble candy. The largest seizure of fentanyl tablets in New York City coincides with the opioid pills being widely distributed throughout the country in time for Halloween. About 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine, fentanyl is being mixed into all sorts of street narcotics and has been linked to about 80% of fatal overdoses on Staten Island.

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Washington Times

300,000 rainbow fentanyl pills and 22 pounds of powdered fentanyl seized in N.Y. worth around $9M

Two New York City men were charged after the Drug Enforcement Administration seized 300,000 rainbow-colored fentanyl pills and 22 pounds of powdered fentanyl worth $9 million, and an assault weapon, from a Bronx apartment.

2 years ago·United States

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New York Post

Agents ‘saved lives’ with seizure of ‘lethal rainbow’ fentanyl pills in the Bronx: DEA

Drug enforcement officials say there's a new street-marketing push to lure young users while deceiving buyers about the presence of fentanyl, which could be lethal in small doses.

2 years ago·New York, United States

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CBS News

DEA officials seize 300,000 "rainbow fentanyl" pills in New York City bust

Authorities found 300,000 fentanyl pills and more than 20 pounds of powdered fentanyl in a Bronx apartment.

2 years ago

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The Hill

DEA seizes 300,000 ‘rainbow fentanyl’ pills in Bronx raid

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) last weekend seized 300,000 rainbow fentanyl pills, more than 20 pounds of fentanyl in white and blue powder form and multiple weapons from a Bronx apartment in New York City. The seizure is a significant drug bust, preventing more than 850,000 deadly doses of fentanyl and fentanyl pills from reaching New…

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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NBC New York

300,000 ‘Rainbow Fentanyl' Pills, Over 22 Pounds of Powdered Drug Seized in Bronx Bust

About 300,000 multicolored fentanyl pills, commonly referred to as rainbow fentanyl, were found inside two closets and in one of the suspect's bedrooms, as well...

2 years ago·New York, United States

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