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New Mexico governor calls for criminal probe of DEA allowing fentanyl shipments to hit streets
By Jim Mustian, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 25, 2026
· 4 min read
New Mexico’s governor on Wednesday called for a criminal investigation into the Drug Enforcement Administration after an Associated Press investigation found federal agents allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to reach the streets over a two-year period while pursuing larger drug-traff...
Key takeaway Current and former DEA agents told AP the strategy amounted to a gamble with public safety in a state ravaged by the fentanyl epidemic and may have violated U.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The developments in New Mexico have significant implications for Bexar County, where San Antonio and Terrell Hills are grappling with the same fentanyl epidemic. As the DEA's tactics are called into question, local law enforcement and public health officials may need to reexamine their own strategies for addressing the crisis. The fact that hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills were allowed to reach the streets in New Mexico raises concerns about the potential for similar shipments to enter the San Antonio area, putting local residents at risk. Terrell Hills residents, in particular, should be aware of the potential consequences of such decisions and demand transparency from their local officials about the measures being taken to prevent fentanyl from entering their community. The governor's call for a criminal investigation in New Mexico may also prompt local leaders to scrutinize the relationships between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in Bexar County.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 4 min
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