A Fresno man was arrested and charged this week on suspicion of intent to sell about 4 kilograms of fentanyl, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said Friday.
Federal prosecutors said in a news release that Isaac Benito Lopez, 39, of Fresno, drove to a Fresno restaurant on Wednesday with the intent to distribute the 4 kilograms (8 pounds) of fentanyl. He’s been charged with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.
Court records show a confidential source working for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration set up the deal with Lopez at a Denny’s restaurant. They agreed to $18,000 per kilogram, according to the complaint…