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Authorities Seize Lethal Amounts of Fentanyl in San Francisco Raids, Make 92 Arrests

  • California Highway Patrol seized over 4.2 kilograms of fentanyl in San Francisco over the past six weeks, enough to potentially kill 2.1 million people.
  • The CHP operation also resulted in seizures of other drugs like methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin, as well as 92 arrests on felony and misdemeanor charges.
  • Governor Newsom announced the success of the operation and emphasized the need to address both substance abuse issues and the fentanyl crisis.
  • A routine traffic stop on the Bay Bridge uncovered 2 pounds of fentanyl and methamphetamine, enough fentanyl to potentially kill 450,000 people.
  • The juveniles found with the drugs were arrested, and officers discovered the supplies to package the drugs for sale.
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