Record Surge in Fentanyl Pill Seizures in the U.S..

Law enforcement seized over 115 million counterfeit fentanyl pills in 2023, highlighting a growing public health crisis.

Fentanyl pill seizures increased 2,300 times from 2017 to 2023, with pills now comprising nearly half of all fentanyl seizures.
The synthetic opioid, 50 times stronger than heroin, is often disguised as prescription medications, posing a lethal risk.
Fentanyl was responsible for 70% of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. in 2022, with over 200 fatalities daily.
Most illicit fentanyl enters the U.S. through Mexico, with precursor chemicals primarily sourced from China and India.
Public health officials stress the need for increased efforts to prevent these pills from reaching young people and unsuspecting users.