Federal agents say they pulled more than 19 kilograms of fentanyl out of West Texas communities on Wednesday, a seizure that officials say could have turned into millions of potentially lethal doses if it had hit local streets. The bust was announced publicly by the DEA’s El Paso Division, which shared a precise weight and little else.
Over 19 kilograms of #fentanyl has been seized and removed from our West Texas communities.
— DEA El Paso Division (@DEAELPASODiv) Nov 26, 2025
DEA El Paso Puts Massive Seizure On X
In a post shared by the DEA El Paso Division, officials wrote that “over 19 kilograms of #fentanyl has been seized and removed from our West Texas communities.” A photo attached to the post lists the haul at 19.012 kilograms. The agency did not specify where the fentanyl was recovered or whether anyone was arrested in connection with the seizure.
What 19 Kilograms Really Means
According to the DEA, a single kilogram of fentanyl can contain up to 500,000 potentially lethal doses. Using that yardstick, the 19.012 kilogram seizure represents roughly 9.5 million potentially lethal doses, a rough estimate based on the agency’s per kilogram figure.
Part Of A Much Bigger Crackdown
The West Texas haul is one piece of a much broader federal crackdown that has swept up far larger loads across the Southwest this year, as task forces try to disrupt cartel supply lines before fentanyl reaches users. Earlier this year, a multi state operation described by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of New Mexico led to what prosecutors called the largest single seizure of fentanyl pills in DEA history.
Why West Texas Residents Should Care
National provisional data show that overdose deaths have dipped from recent record highs, but synthetic opioids are still driving most fatal overdoses in the United States. Analysis from the CDC/NCHS points to a notable decline in overall overdose deaths in 2024, while still flagging synthetic opioids such as fentanyl as the dominant contributor to drug fatalities. That is a big part of why law enforcement continues to treat large seizures like this as a public safety priority.
What Officials Have Not Said And Where To Find Help
The DEA El Paso post left several basic questions hanging. Officials did not say whether anyone has been charged, how agents intercepted the shipment, or if the bust ties into an existing indictment or a wider ongoing investigation. Hoodline will follow up with the DEA El Paso Division and local partners for additional details and will update this story if more information is released…