DEA asks watchdog to investigate claims that agents permitted fentanyl to hit the streets

The DEA has requested a Justice Department investigation into allegations that its agents allowed massive quantities of fentanyl, a highly addictive opioid, to flood the streets of New Mexico. This follows a whistleblower's claims and an Associated Press investigation revealing that agents monitored but did not act on seizures. This raises serious concerns about the DEA's effectiveness in combating drug trafficking and the potential public health crisis caused by the unchecked distribution of fentanyl. The investigation could uncover systemic issues that need addressing to protect communities and curb the opioid epidemic.