U.S. Attorney Kurt G. Alme Statement On Pending Expiration Of Emergency Prohibition Of Fentanyl Analogues

 

February 5, 2020



“The emergency prohibition of fentanyl analogues expires on Feb. 6 without congressional action. Fentanyl and its analogues are responsible for at least 31 overdose deaths since 2015 in Montana. Unless Congress acts, law enforcement will not have the tools it needs to protect Montana families from the onslaught of these extraordinarily dangerous substances.

“We are seeing a transition in the source of fentanyl finding its way into Montana communities. Instead of fentanyl from China in relatively small amounts, law enforcement officials are now intercepting loads of Mexican cartel-produc...



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