DEA asks watchdog to investigate claims that agents permitted fentanyl to hit the streets (opens original article in a new tab)

The DEA has asked the Justice Department's watchdog to investigate claims that agents allowed fentanyl pills to reach New Mexico streets, following an AP investigation and criticism from New Mexico's governor.

• DEA requests watchdog investigation into claims that agents allowed fentanyl pills to enter New Mexico streets
• Whistleblower and AP investigation allege DEA monitored but did not seize fentanyl shipments to build larger cases
• New Mexico governor criticizes DEA actions as reckless and dangerous, questioning compliance with state law
• DEA administrator states investigation is for operational transparency, not a lack of confidence in agents