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Opioid Crisis Fridays: Idaho U.S. Attorney targets fentanyl trafficking in North Idaho and beyond

by Jordan Smith COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Idaho has a lot on its plate, battling multiple issues threatening public safety statewide. At the top of the list: cracking down on fentanyl. “Unfortunately we’ve seen large amounts of fentanyl in North Idaho,” said U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit, who represents the DistrictContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Fridays: Idaho U.S. Attorney targets fentanyl trafficking in North Idaho and beyond”

Opioid Crisis Friday: KCSO: Over 100 Fentanyl pills seized and woman arrested in traffic stop.

by Rob King ATHOL, ID — Deputies with the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Spokane woman Sunday night when drugs were discovered during a traffic stop. A deputy pulled over a vehicle on near Highway 54 and Railroad Street in Athol, Idaho. According to KCSO, the deputy saw drug paraphernalia in plain view.  KCSOContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: KCSO: Over 100 Fentanyl pills seized and woman arrested in traffic stop.”