Drug Crime
Massive Drug Bust in San Jose: 2 Arrested, Thousands of Fentanyl & Adderall Pills Seized!
In a recent drug bust in San Jose, two individuals were arrested for their involvement in drug trafficking and possession. The arrest took place after the police executed a search warrant. The search resulted in the seizure of many illegal substances, including fentanyl and Adderall pills. Both individuals, identified as Omar Box, 24, and Laneyia Santos, 19, are residents of San Jose. They were taken into custody on suspicion of multiple drug and weapons-related charges.
The quantity of seized fentanyl pills was reported to be 1,000. Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid that is highly addictive and often abused. Its illicit use has been linked to numerous overdose deaths across the country. The seizure of such a significant number of fentanyl pills highlights the severity of the drug problem in the area and the need for law enforcement to crack down on illegal drug activities.
Along with the fentanyl pills, the search also led to the discovery and seizure of 28,000 Adderall pills. Adderall is a prescription medication commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. However, it is also frequently abused for its stimulant effects. The large quantity of Adderall pills suggests a potential illicit distribution network operating in the area. The seizure of these pills is a significant blow to the illegal drug trade and serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in San Jose and beyond.
References
- 2 Arrested, 1000s Of Fentanyl & Adderall Pills Seized In (n.d.) Retrieved July 28, 2023, from patch.com
- San Jose police confiscate nearly $1 million worth of street (n.d.) Retrieved July 28, 2023, from www.ktvu.com
- SJPD Arrests Two Suspects for Drug Trafficking and Illegal …. (n.d.) Retrieved July 28, 2023, from www.sjpd.org/Home/Components/News/News/1335/
- San Jose police seize about $1 million of drugs (n.d.) Retrieved July 28, 2023, from www.cbsnews.com
Originally published at https://original.newsbreak.com.
