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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 KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· 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 San Antonio
The fallout from the DEA's tactics in New Mexico has significant implications for San Antonio , given the city's proximity to the border and its own struggles with fentanyl. As a major transportation hub, San Antonio is vulnerable to the same drug trafficking routes that have plagued New Mexico. The governor's call for a criminal investigation raises questions about whether similar strategies have been employed in Texas, and whether local law enforcement agencies have been informed about the potential risks. San Antonio residents should be concerned about the potential consequences of allowing fentanyl shipments to reach their communities, and city leaders should be pressing for transparency and accountability from federal agencies. The fact that current and former DEA agents have spoken out against the agency's tactics suggests that there may be more to the story, and San Antonio officials should be watching this situation closely to ensure that their own communities are protected.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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