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DEA asks watchdog to investigate claims that agents permitted fentanyl to hit the streets
By Jim Mustian, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 25, 2026
· 3 min read
The federal Drug Enforcement Administration on Thursday asked the U.S. Justice Department’s internal watchdog to investigate a whistleblower's claims that DEA agents permitted hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to hit the streets of New Mexico.The request came days after an Associated Press ...
Key takeaway The request came days after an Associated Press investigation found agents repeatedly monitored — but did not seize — major shipments of the synthetic opioid in a bid to build bigger criminal cases between 2023 and 2025.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The DEA's request for an investigation into allegations that agents allowed fentanyl to hit the streets of New Mexico has significant implications for the San Antonio area, given the region's own struggles with the opioid epidemic. As a community within the larger Bexar County, Terrell Hills residents should be aware of the potential consequences of such investigative strategies on public safety. The fact that DEA agents may have prioritized building bigger criminal cases over seizing major shipments of fentanyl raises questions about the agency's commitment to protecting local communities. With the White House designating fentanyl as a "weapon of mass destruction," it is crucial that law enforcement agencies prioritize safeguarding the public from this deadly drug. The outcome of this investigation will be closely watched, particularly in areas like Terrell Hills, where residents expect their law enforcement agencies to take a proactive approach to combating the fentanyl epidemic.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 3 min
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