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* 2 mg of fentanyl equates to a potentially deadly dose
DEA Fentanyl Seizures in 2025
In 2024, DEA seized more than 60 million fentanyl-laced fake pills and nearly 8,000 pounds of fentanyl powder. The 2024 seizures are equivalent to more than 380 million lethal doses of fentanyl.
The 2025 fentanyl seizures represent over 184 million deadly doses. *
updated: July 7, 2025
The 2025 fentanyl seizures represent over 184 million deadly doses. *
updated: July 7, 2025
Millions of Fentanyl Pills Seized
+ 12,299,445
Pounds of Fentanyl Powder Seized
+ lbs. 159
* 2 mg of fentanyl equates to a potentially deadly dose

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