The North Las Vegas Police Department has made a significant dent in the local narcotics landscape, intercepting 15 kilograms of fentanyl, a haul potent enough to create millions of lethal doses. In a recent operation, the NLVPD Narcotics Unit snatched these drugs from the perilous stream where they might have wreaked havoc within the community. According to a Facebook post by the North Las Vegas Police Department, “just 2 milligrams of fentanyl can be deadly,” articulating the magnitude of this seizure.
With 15 kilograms in hand, this represents a significant victory. However, the department remains vigilant in a battle against a substance that continues to claim lives across the nation. The North Las Vegas Police Department post highlighted the constant struggle their officers face, detailing that “Our officers work tirelessly to disrupt this deadly supply and protect lives every day.” Amid their crusade, fentanyl persists as a formidable adversary, responsible for a surge in overdose fatalities in recent years…