Largest fentanyl seizure in Customs and Border Protection history takes half ton of drugs off the streets
Around 4 million fentanyl pills, weighing more than 1,000 pounds were seized in the largest fentanyl bust in U.S. Customs and Border Protection's history on July 1.
Record fentanyl seizure made by Border Patrol
Around 4 million fentanyl pills seized by Border Patrol officials at the Lukeville Port of Entry. Nearly a half ton of pills were seized in the July 1 bust.
'Queen of the South' arrested; search continues for missing worker | Nightly Roundup
From the arrest of a drug trafficking suspect who authorities say identified herself as ‘Queen of the South’ to the latest on efforts to rescue a worker who is believed to be trapped in a building that was damaged during a monsoon storm, here's a look at some of our top stories.
'Queen of the South': Arizona drug trafficking suspect back in U.S., federal officials say
An Arizona woman who called herself 'Queen of the South' online is back in the U.S. to face various drug trafficking and money laundering charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Arizona wildfires prompt evacuations; teen violence suspect sentenced | Nightly Roundup
From wildfires near an Arizona town that prompted evacuations to an 18-year-old who is sentenced for his role in an East Valley teen violence case, here's a look at some of our top stories.
$1.2M worth of fentanyl seized in Mesa, 3 arrested
Three people were arrested after more than $1.2 million worth of fentanyl was seized during a drug bust near Country Club Drive and Rio Salado Parkway.
2024 Election: Pinal County prepares to keep workers safe from fentanyl
A number of suspicious packages were sent to various election departments across the U.S. in 2023, and some of those packages contain fentanyl. Now, officials in Pinal County are taking action to keep their election workers safe.
AG criticizes budget over opioid settlement reallocation
A budget battle came to a close over the weekend as politically divided Arizona lawmakers passed the 2024 budget. But, not everyone is happy. FOX 10's Lauren Clark has more.
Drug overdoses surge in some states: 5 takeaways on numbers that 'are people's lives,
Newly released figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate a staggering 107,543 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. during 2023.
Healthcare company execs arrested for running $100M online Adderall scheme
The founder-CEO and clinical president of a digital health company have been arrested and charged for their part in a multi-million-dollar scheme to give people easy access to Adderall and other restricted drugs, among other crimes.
Millions of fentanyl pills seized at AZ border
The Arizona portion of the U.S. - Mexico Border is seeing some of the most fentanyl in the nation. In fact, more than 3 million fentanyl pills have been seized at an Arizona border crossing in recent days. Reporter Kennedy Hayes has more.
Mexican cartels deal fentanyl in all 50 states now, study says
The amount of illegal fentanyl smuggled across the United States is increasing, and so are the drug’s dangers, according to a new study. FOX's Kennedy Hayes has more on what the study says about the amount of fentanyl seized and where.
US overdose deaths decline slightly in 2023, CDC reports
The CDC released data indicating a modest decrease in fatal overdoses in the United States last year.
Fentanyl crisis: Arizona schools chief launches effort to put Narcan in schools
Narcan, also known as Naloxone, is a nasal spray that helps reverse overdoses, and it may soon be coming to schools across Arizona.
AZ schools chief to put Narcan in schools
Narcan, also known as Naloxone, is a nasal spray that helps reverse overdoses, and it may soon be coming to schools across Arizona. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
The fight against fentanyl; water storage in AZ | Newsmaker
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker, we're talking with Josephine Dunn. She's the mother who lost her daughter, Ashley, following a fentanyl overdose in 2021. Ashley's legacy lives on in an act signed by Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs named the "Ashley Dunn Act." Her mother talks about the fentanyl crisis and how she continues to fight for change. In the second segment, John Hook chats with SRP water expert, Charlie Ester, about the water crisis in Arizona and the pioneers who helped create water storage infrastructure.
Fentanyl cases spiking in Rocky Mountain states
DEA agents and authorities across Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Utah and Montana are seeing a spike in fentanyl seizures where in the past these spikes were just seen in major cities like Los Angeles and Phoenix.
3 people shot in Phoenix; Iran bombards Israel with drones and missiles | Nightly Roundup
On tonight's nightly round up Israel's defense systems are working hard to defend against missile and drone attacks by Iran, two are dead and another was shot in an overnight incident in Phoenix. Here are tonight's top stories.
Fentanyl now blamed for Kentucky 8-year-old’s death, not 'isolated' reaction to strawberries
Authorities in Kentucky previously believed the boy died after an “isolated allergic reaction" to strawberries eaten at a school fundraiser.
Arizona begins to distribute part of $1 billion opioid settlement to fight fentanyl crisis
Maricopa County is set to receive $54 million and that money will go to dozens of cities and organizations.