Phoenix Police Grapple with Escalating Fentanyl Crisis

The growing fentanyl issue remains a concern for Phoenix police, as new numbers from the Drug Enforcement Administration reveal that agents have seized over 62.4 million fentanyl pills and 9,700 pounds of fentanyl powder in 2023 alone. In the Desert Horizon precinct of Phoenix, officers have already seized 1.9 million fentanyl pills by August 31 of this year, surpassing the 1.4 million seized in 2022. The availability and abundance of fentanyl, along with its decreasing price, have contributed to its widespread use, making Phoenix a hub for fentanyl trafficking.