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Operation Lone Star seizes 870 million lethal doses of fentanyl after five years

Texas’ border-security mission, Operation Lone Star, reports record drug seizures including enough fentanyl for 870 million lethal doses.

Published Mar 25, 2026, 9:19 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Five years into Texas’ border-security mission, Operation Lone Star officers have recorded their largest haul of illicit drugs. Officials say seizures include enough fentanyl to amount to 870 million lethal doses, marking a record in the operation’s five-year run.