Crime & Safetyscore 586·6 metrosupdated 3h ago
DOJ to Review DEA's Controversial Fentanyl Tactic Amid Public Safety Concerns
The U.S. Justice Department's watchdog is reviewing the DEA's tactic of allowing fentanyl to reach the streets to build larger drug cases. This strategy has raised significant public safety concerns and may have violated Justice Department rules.
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Justice Department watchdog to review DEA tactic that permitted deadly fentanyl to hit streets
Justice Department to Review DEA's Controversial Fentanyl Tactic
Justice Department watchdog to review DEA tactic that permitted deadly fentanyl to hit streets
Justice Department watchdog to review DEA tactic that permitted deadly fentanyl to hit streets
Justice Department watchdog to review DEA tactic that permitted deadly fentanyl to hit streets
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