In Riverside and San Bernardino counties, overdoses of the potent drug rose to over 700 in 2021 -- more than 48 times higher than in 2016.
"The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department reports that a majority of the fentanyl they're seizing is originating in Mexico. They've seen an over 100% increase in fentanyl seizures this year than last year," said Obernolte.
"We have lost operational control of the border. In fact on the Mexico side, Customs and Border Patrol tells us that the cartels have operational control of the Mexico side of the border," he said.does show cartels in Mexico are responsible for the majority of fentanyl and other illegal drugs coming into the U.S. but does not point to migrants looking to enter the country as the ones responsible for smuggling. Most fentanyl seizures at the border are occurring at Ports of Entry.
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