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DEA asks watchdog to investigate claims that agents permitted fentanyl to hit the streets
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Jim Mustian, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The DEA is asking the US Justice Department's internal watchdog to look into claims made by a whistleblower.
A federal investigation has been requested by the Drug Enforcement Administration. The DEA is asking the US Justice Department's internal watchdog to look into claims made by a whistleblower. The claims involve DEA agents and their alleged role in allowing fentanyl pills to be distributed.
The incident in question reportedly occurred in New Mexico. Further details about the investigation and the claims are available from the source, including the timeline of events and the actions that led to the request for an investigation.
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Category: local Published: June 25, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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