Exclusive: NYC accounted for 10% of all fentanyl seized in U.S. in 2023
"This has been the biggest drug threat we have ever seen in the history of DEA," Special Agent in Charge Frank Tarentino said.
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"This has been the biggest drug threat we have ever seen in the history of DEA," Special Agent in Charge Frank Tarentino said.
"This has been the biggest drug threat we have ever seen in the history of DEA," Special Agent in Charge Frank Tarentino told CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram.
Authorities said the drugs found inside Mexzzarella Pizza in Soundview have an estimated street value of $4 million.
Seized drugs are tested at the DEA's Northeast Regional laboratory in Manhattan, and their chemists are busy.
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The home where agents say Thursday's bust took place is two buildings away from a school.
The DEA estimates they seized about 1 million lethal doses of fentanyl worth about $1.5 million in a recent drug bust in the Bronx.
Frank Tarentino, special agent in charge of the DEA New York Division, told CBS New York's Ali Bauman the city is a hub for drug cartels after the DEA seized an estimated 1 million lethal doses of fentanyl worth about $1.5 million in a recent drug bust in the Bronx.
DEA says dealers are mixing the animal tranquilizer with fentanyl and other drugs, causing flesh wounds and overdoses.
The DEA says dealers are mixing the animal tranquilizer with fentanyl and other drugs, causing flesh wounds and overdoses. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
The DEA says agents found fentanyl pills and powder in the gas tank of a car on Sunday.
It has been linked to dozens of overdose deaths across upstate New York, and is now making its way south.
It has been linked to dozens of overdose deaths across upstate New York, and is now making its way south. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
Sixty kits will be deployed across the county in government buildings and parks where there are defibrillators.
What started as an investigation turned into a shooting on Tuesday afternoon in Bergen County. The DEA agents were trying to arrest someone as part of an ongoing drug investigation. CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.
The incident, involving two special agents, happened on Whiteman Street just after 1:30 p.m.
Last year, there was a 214% increase in meth seized and a 59% increase in fentanyl seized, compared to the year before.
The DEA is saying very little about what went down or why the man was wanted.
According to the DEA, dangerous counterfeit pills containing fentanyl are being manufactured by Mexican drug cartels for distribution throughout North America.
The DEA made the change in the wake of increase vaping-related illnesses and deaths nationwide.
It's estimated the cocaine has a street value of $77 million.
Suffolk County officials said Thursday that they have taken down a large drug ring in the summer tourist hot spot of Montauk.
Authorities say they have seized nearly nine pounds of cocaine in packages wrapped in pink Minnie Mouse gift paper in a bust on an alleged drug trafficking ring in Brooklyn.
With so many online pharmacies, ordering prescription medication over the internet has become a common practice.
A New York City teacher was arrested after allegedly putting a 5-year-old student in a chokehold Monday, police said.
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A shooting in a Chinatown building on Monday night left a woman dead after she tried to stop her husband from being robbed.
A New York City teacher was arrested after allegedly putting a 5-year-old student in a chokehold Monday, police said.
A shooting in a Chinatown building on Monday night left a woman dead after she tried to stop her husband from being robbed.
Mayor Eric Adams was grilled on the status of NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban on Tuesday amid the feds' probe of several high-ranking city officials.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo testified before Congress about his administration's handling of the COVID pandemic.
NYC commuters faced traffic from a Lincoln Tunnel accident, NJ Transit delays and then UNGA street closures today.
Temps will top out in the low 70s, far below normal, for a fall-like feel Sunday in the Tri-State Area.
A strong cold front will a bring a taste of fall to the region Sunday.
A porch pirate disguised as an Amazon driver was caught on video stealing a package at a home in Naugatuck, Connecticut.
While there are a some rain chances over the next three days, the long Labor Day weekend will feature plenty of dry time as well.
New York and New Jersey woke up to rainy weather Friday, as many set out for Labor Day weekend.
A Haledon police officer was accidentally shot at the Passaic County Police Academy Shooting Range Tuesday, authorities said.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order expanding access to the COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday.
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Joey Chestnut ate a world record 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes on Monday, relishing another victory against rival Takeru Kobayashi.
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Austin Wells homered and finished with four RBIs in the Yankees' 10-4 win over the Royals on Monday.
The Mets scored on a wild pitch and a passed ball in the eighth inning and went on to top the Blue Jays 3-2 on Monday.
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Family and friends came together Monday at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Delaware County for a funeral for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
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Queens residents are sounding the alarm about illegal trash dumping where Jackson Heights meets Woodside.
A New York City artist returned to her childhood favorite restaurant to restore a ceiling mural damaged in a flood.
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Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A teacher was arrested Monday after allegedly putting a 5-year-old student in a chokehold at a Manhattan elementary school, police said. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner spoke with the student's father and older brother.
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Police say a 57-year-old woman was shot and killed inside her apartment building after she tried to protect her husband from a robbery suspect. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports from Chinatown.
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