fentanyl

Investigators discovered over 1,500 pills suspected to be fentanyl, along with small baggies of suspected methamphetamine and heroin.

The group will meet on a quarterly basis, with the goal of conducting research and carrying out initiatives that will help mitigate the fentanyl crisis.

The Task Force is a working group led by Rep. Newhouse consisting of groups and individuals on the local and state levels who are on the front lines

. Many people are using the drug and some are overdosing.

A multi-agency law enforcement investigation has resulted in the seizure of more than 100 pounds of illegal narcotics and the arrest of multiple suspects. The Okanogan County Sheriff's Office was involved in the bust which included the discovery of approximately 161,000 fentanyl-laced pills (including Mexi-blues and rainbow-colored pills), and 80 pounds of methamphetamine, as well as six pounds of

21-year old Jonathan Rivera-Venegas pleaded guilty last December to Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl.

Detectives began investigating Wallace after seeing him advertise nicotine/marijuana infused cartridges known as “puff bars” and marijuana on his social media.

The bust netted two-million doses of fentanyl and over 230 pounds of methamphetamine, as well as more than 225 guns.

Washington's 4th Congressional District Representative held a roundtable discussion on the impact of fentanyl on our communities.

National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week is from March 20th through March 27th.