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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 KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· 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 The Piney Point
The fallout from the DEA's tactics in New Mexico has significant implications for Harris County, where fentanyl remains a major public health threat. As the governor of New Mexico calls for a criminal investigation, local officials in Piney Point Village and surrounding areas should take notice of the potential consequences of similar strategies being employed in their own communities. The fact that DEA agents allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to reach the streets raises questions about the agency's priorities and the potential risks to public safety in the Houston area. With the White House having designated fentanyl as a "weapon of mass destruction," it is crucial for local law enforcement and public health officials to be vigilant and ensure that any efforts to combat drug trafficking do not inadvertently put residents at risk. The investigation in New Mexico may have far-reaching implications for how federal and local agencies approach drug enforcement in Texas.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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