2 million lethal doses of fentanyl seized, dealer arrested during King County drug bust

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  • Source: KOMO News
  • 08/17/2023
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SHORELINE, Wash. — Officials seized more than $1.2 million in drugs, including 290,000 fentanyl pills, in a King County operation that took place on Thursday.

The drug bust — called "Operation Jade" — was led by the Shoreline Police Department and King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO), according to a press release from the county.

From the operation, officials said they seized the following:

  • 290,000 M-30/fentanyl pills
  • 9.5 pounds of fentanyl powder
  • 1 pound of cocaine
  • 5.7 pounds of heroin
  • $52,043 in cash
  • 1 stolen firearm (handgun)
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