# DEA Let Fentanyl Flood Streets

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Podcast: [Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/durham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569659)
Published: 2026-06-22T08:49:21+00:00
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## Resource

The DEA allegedly let hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills slip through in New Mexico—intentionally, say officials, to catch bigger drug kingpins. A whistleblower with 19 years at the agency, David Howell, exposed the practice after a single letter in a name helped AP track him down. Internal memos and texts show agents discussing massive pill shipments they didn’t stop, while federal attorneys defended the moves as necessary for saving lives. The DEA denies knowingly enabling the crisis, calling the claims false and misinformed. Despite a Justice Department investigation finding the decisions reasonable, critics argue the real danger was letting fentanyl flood communities unchecked. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a5d67c33c87785e5

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