# DEA’s Fentanyl Tradeoff Sparks Crisis

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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: 2026-06-22T08:49:29+00:00
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## Resource

The DEA allegedly let hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills flood New Mexico streets between 2023 and 2025, choosing not to seize shipments in a risky strategy aimed at building major trafficking cases. Agents reportedly gambled with public safety, with one calling it “poisoning our community to make cases.” While the DEA insists decisions were lawful and aligned with policy, a whistleblower claims millions of pills went unseized and are now missing. Despite nationwide overdose declines, New Mexico saw a spike, fueling debate over whether targeting big organizations justifies risking lives. The White House calls fentanyl a “weapon of mass destruction,” and watchdogs demand deeper investigation as the Justice Department’s own guidelines once prioritized public safety above all. 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/ca293b11817b92b9

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