Crime & Safety
Thousands Of Pills Mailed From UK To Novato Are Intercepted
A package with thousands of pills containing fentanyl and more was intercepted on its way from the UK to Novato, authorities said.
NOVATO, CA — A package with thousands of pills containing fentanyl and other illegal drugs was intercepted on its way from the United Kingdom to Novato, the Marin County Sheriff's Office said Saturday.
The package was headed off this month by the Department of Homeland Security and deputies obtained a search warrant for the destination, the sheriff's office said in a Facebook posting.
Two people were arrested after the search turned up over 9,400 pills, most suspected to be counterfeit fentanyl, along with suspected cocaine, ketamine, amphetamines, heroin and other substances, the sheriff's office said.
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Counterfeit pills are often made to resemble prescription medications such as oxycodone or benzodiazepines, but really contain fentanyl, the sheriff's office said.
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