Latest / Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
DEA Whistleblower Exposes Fentanyl Cover-Up | Charleston News
A DEA whistleblower claims federal prosecutors in New Mexico pressured agents to avoid seizing large fentanyl shipments in 2023, prioritizing big cases over public safety — a move that may have allowed deadly drugs to flood communities like West Virginia. Agent David Howell says his actions saved lives, but prosecutors reportedly wanted him to let drugs pass to preserve wiretap evidence. His attorney warns that while tracking fentanyl is nearly impossible, West Virginia’s overdose crisis makes the risk to families and children undeniable. The Justice Department’s Inspector General is now…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.