Crime & Safety
Feds Seize 64 Pounds Of Fentanyl, Arrest 3 In Murrieta
The seizure was part of a joint operation with U.S. Border Patrol and the Orange County Sheriff's Department, officials said.
MURRIETA, CA — Three people were arrested and 64 pounds of fentanyl were seized during a joint law enforcement operation in Murrieta, officials said.
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Riverside, working alongside U.S. Border Patrol and the Orange County Sheriff's Department, made the arrests and seizure on Oct. 28, federal authorities announced Wednesday.
Officials said federal agents seized about 29.05 kilograms, or 64 pounds, of fentanyl during the operation.
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Authorities released a photo on Wednesday showing the seized narcotics wrapped in plastic packages.
Officials did not immediately provide additional details about the suspects, potential charges or the circumstances surrounding the seizure.
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