* 2 mg of fentanyl equates to a potentially deadly dose
DEA Fentanyl Seizures in 2023
In 2022, DEA seized more than 58.4 million fentanyl-lace fake pills and more than 13,000 pounds of fentanyl powder. The 2022 seizures are equivalent to more than 387.6 million lethal doses of fentanyl.
The 2023 fentanyl seizures represent over 190 million deadly doses. *
The 2023 fentanyl seizures represent over 190 million deadly doses. *
Millions of Fentanyl Pills Seized
+ 39200000
Pounds of Fentanyl Powder Seized
+ lbs. 6500
* 2 mg of fentanyl equates to a potentially deadly dose
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