Rankin County, Pearl police arrest dealer in fentanyl sting
Rankin County deputies and Pearl police arrested a wanted drug dealer after a controlled purchase of fentanyl and suboxone on
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Detectives administer Narcan, revive suspect after fentanyl arrest
On Jan. 16, 2026, three Jackson police detectives administered naloxone and revived a person who became unresponsive after being arrested
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Ten arrested, one wanted in multi-district takedown
This operation is part of Summer Heat, the FBI’s nationwide initiative targeting violent crime during the summer months.
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DeSoto County arrests in Fentanyl Strike Force operation
This operation was preceded by training sessions in New Albany and DeSoto County.
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Sentencing for illegal gun possession, conspiracy to distribute fentanyl
The investigation began after the U.S. Postal Service intercepted a package that contained nearly 100 grams of fentanyl, which is over 800 pills.
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Arizona men sentenced for methamphetamine and fentanyl trafficking
Two Arizona men have been sentenced for trafficking drugs from California into the Northern District of Mississippi.
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Felony charges in recent Fentanyl Strike Force operation
Fitch announced the creation of the Fentanyl Strike Force last fall with the roll-out of her One Pill Can Kill public education and awareness campaign.
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“One Pill Can Kill” awareness campaign announced
The One Pill Can Kill initiative is one half of a two-prong approach to fighting fentanyl.
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