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Authorities seized more than 100 pounds of fentanyl pills on 13 November in the city of San Bernardino.
In In a statement, during a traffic stop, Gang and Narcotics Division investigators found evidence that led to a search warrant at a residence on the block 550 of East 9th Street , reported the Department of San Bernardino County Sheriff (SBSD).
During the inspection at home, the Investigators seized a total of 104 pounds of fentanyl pills, 5 ounces of methamphetamine and a firearm.
Authorities also insured the vehicle and residence.
Fentanyl is a substance 80 times stronger than morphine and 50 times stronger than heroin It is increasingly being disguised as prescription pills or can be added to other drugs, according to public health and law enforcement experts.
Until At the moment no more information related to this seizure of fentanyl has been published due to the fact that an investigation is ongoing on this case , authorities said.
This seizure is part of a drug control effort in the area that San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department designated Operation Consequences.
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors authorized resources to attack the crime problem throughout the county. Intent is to provide additional funding to SBSD, which will allow for increased law enforcement services related to quality of life issues affecting County communities.
According to the SBSD, Operation Consequences will remain active for the next several months to curb violent crime and disrupt and dismantle targeted criminal street gangs.
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