New Mexico opens criminal probe of DEA after agents allowed fentanyl shipments to hit streets

New Mexico's attorney general has launched a criminal investigation into allegations that DEA agents permitted a massive influx of fentanyl pills into the community. This probe comes amid claims that the agency failed to intercept hundreds of thousands of these lethal pills, which have been linked to numerous overdose deaths. The situation underscores broader concerns about the DEA's effectiveness in combating the opioid crisis, highlighting the urgent need for accountability and systemic changes to prevent such tragedies in the future.