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Louisville Police Seize Pound of Fentanyl in Newburg Search

Police say the amount could equate to lethal doses for roughly 225,000 people in Jefferson County.

Overview

  • Detectives with LMPD's 2nd Division Impact Unit executed a search warrant around 6 p.m. on Sept. 26 in the 5000 block of Yew Lane.
  • Officers reported seizing one pound of fentanyl, 5.26 ounces of high-purity cocaine, eight ounces of marijuana, and two firearms.
  • LMPD estimated the fentanyl could deliver lethal doses to about 36% of Jefferson County's population, or more than 225,000 people.
  • The operation included support from SWAT, Patrol K-9, and Tech Ops units as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation.
  • Police announced no arrests and said the investigation continues in coordination with federal partners.