Over 4 Pounds Of Fentanyl Seized In Norwalk: Police

NORWALK, CT — Police officers seized over four pounds of fentanyl Thursday afternoon following a New York man's arrest in Norwalk, according to police.

In a news release, Police Sgt. Sofia Gulino said Orlando Jimenez of Yonkers, N.Y., was arrested around 2:30 p.m. He was charged with possession with intent to distribute controlled substances.

Gulino said two kilograms, approximately 4.4pounds, of pure fentanyl were seized at the time of Jimenez's arrest, as well as a large quantity of money. The total street value of the narcotic seizure is approximately $80,000, Gulino said.

The arrest was the result of a long-term joint investigation involving the Norwalk Police Department Special Services Division, New York and Connecticut field divisions of the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Danbury Police Department Narcotics Unit.

According to Gulino, the investigation targeted suppliers of fentanyl after several fatal and non-fatal overdoses occurred in the greater Norwalk area.

"Fentanyl is a dangerous drug that threatens all communities," the department said in a news release. "A tiny amount is deadly, even if inadvertently inhaled or touched, and puts all first responders coming into contact with the substance at risk. Our Investigators are sending a loud and clear message to drug dealers profiting from the distribution of fentanyl: the Norwalk Police Department is partnered with various local agencies, has access to many resources, and will continue to successfully arrest those responsible for bringing harm to our community."