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Illegal alien's alleged massive fentanyl haul in Nevada enough to kill millions
Fox News • • nation
Key Points:
- Francisco Joel Garcia Farias, an illegal immigrant, was stopped for speeding in Nevada and found with over 700 pounds of suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine in his truck, enough fentanyl to kill millions.
- Authorities seized approximately 30 pounds of fentanyl and 677 pounds of methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of around $2 million.
- The drugs were discovered after a narcotics detection dog alerted deputies during a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 93 near Ash Springs, Nevada.
- Garcia Farias faces federal charges for possession with intent to distribute large quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine, carrying mandatory minimum sentences of 10 years to life imprisonment if convicted.
- Law enforcement officials emphasized the significant public safety threat posed by such large drug shipments and praised the coordinated efforts that led to the seizure.
