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New Mexico governor calls for criminal probe of DEA allowing fentanyl shipments to hit streets
By Jim Mustian, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 25, 2026
· 4 min read
New Mexico’s governor on Wednesday called for a criminal investigation into the Drug Enforcement Administration after an Associated Press investigation found federal agents allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to reach the streets over a two-year period while pursuing larger drug-traff...
Key takeaway Current and former DEA agents told AP the strategy amounted to a gamble with public safety in a state ravaged by the fentanyl epidemic and may have violated U.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The fallout from the DEA's tactics in New Mexico has significant implications for Bexar County, where San Antonio has struggled with its own fentanyl epidemic. As Alamo Heights residents, we should be concerned about the potential consequences of similar strategies being employed in our own community. The fact that DEA agents allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to reach the streets in New Mexico raises questions about the agency's priorities and its commitment to protecting public safety. Given the porous nature of the Texas-New Mexico border, it's possible that fentanyl shipments could have made their way into our region, putting local lives at risk. As the investigation into the DEA's actions unfolds, it's crucial for local law enforcement and public health officials to scrutinize their own relationships with federal agencies and ensure that they are not complicit in strategies that prioritize larger trafficking cases over immediate public safety.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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