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New Mexico governor calls for criminal probe of DEA allowing fentanyl shipments to hit streets
By Jim Mustian, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 25, 2026
· 4 min read
New Mexico’s governor on Wednesday called for a criminal investigation into the Drug Enforcement Administration after an Associated Press investigation found federal agents allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to reach the streets over a two-year period while pursuing larger drug-traff...
Key takeaway Current and former DEA agents told AP the strategy amounted to a gamble with public safety in a state ravaged by the fentanyl epidemic and may have violated U.
Why this matters in Tomball News
The fallout from the DEA's tactics in New Mexico has significant implications for Harris County, where Tomball is located. As the Houston area continues to grapple with the opioid epidemic, residents may wonder if similar strategies are being employed locally. The fact that DEA agents allowed fentanyl shipments to reach the streets in pursuit of larger cases raises questions about the balance between public safety and law enforcement goals. In Tomball, where community events and public health initiatives are crucial to combating the opioid crisis, the news from New Mexico may prompt renewed scrutiny of local drug enforcement practices. As the situation unfolds, Tomball residents will be watching to see if Texas authorities will reexamine their own approaches to tackling fentanyl trafficking, and whether the DEA's actions in New Mexico will lead to changes in how federal agents operate in the Houston area.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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