{"id":2085591,"date":"2023-10-31T16:29:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T20:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-police-make-major-fentanyl-bust-as-desantis-blames-biden\/"},"modified":"2023-10-31T16:31:01","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T20:31:01","slug":"florida-police-make-major-fentanyl-bust-as-desantis-blames-biden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-police-make-major-fentanyl-bust-as-desantis-blames-biden\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida police seize large amount of fentanyl; DeSantis points finger at Biden."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fflorida-police-make-major-fentanyl-bust-as-desantis-blames-biden%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2085591&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Florida Authorities Seize Over 22 Pounds of Deadly Fentanyl, \u200bBlame Biden&#8217;s Border Policies<\/h2>\n<p>The fight against illegal drugs took a \u200bdramatic turn in Florida\u2062 as authorities intercepted \u2063just over 22 pounds of fentanyl that had been smuggled into the United\u2062 States. Governor Ron DeSantis wasted no\u200d time in \u200bpointing fingers at President Joe Biden&#8217;s handling of the southern border, claiming it contributed to\u200d the dangerous substance infiltrating his state.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Record-Breaking \u200dSeizure<\/h3>\n<p>The Polk County Sheriff&#8217;s Office \u200bmade a groundbreaking announcement \u2063on Tuesday, \u2064revealing the arrest of three individuals involved in a fentanyl trafficking operation. \u200cThe deadly drug had originated in Mexico, made its way to\u200b California, and eventually found its way \u2063to\u200d Florida. The street value of the seized 10 kilograms, equivalent to just over 22 pounds, is\u200b estimated at a staggering $2.5 million.\u2063 Sheriff Grady Judd issued a chilling warning,\u200d stating\u2063 that this amount of fentanyl could potentially kill five million people if taken in overdose amounts.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;These drugs\u2062 are extremely dangerous, and the people bringing them across an unsecure border are\u2064 evil,&#8221; Sheriff Judd emphasized.\u2062 &#8220;Two of the three men arrested in \u2062this investigation are in the country illegally, and the Sinaloa cartel drug trafficking organization is the\u2062 source of this poison.\u200b I am immensely grateful \u200bfor the collaboration \u2063between our local, state,\u200b and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sting-operation-busts-international-crime-ring-uncovers-priceless-antique\/\" title=\"Sting operation busts global crime ring, reveals priceless antique.\">national law enforcement partners<\/a>,\u2064 as well as state prosecutors Mr. Haas and Ms. Lopez, which led to the success of this operation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The three men \u2064arrested have been identified as \u200cRuperto Rocha, 67, Juan Manuel Gutierrez Medina, \u206257, and Juan Manuel Contreras\u200b Gutierrez, 25, \u200bwith the latter two being in the U.S. illegally.<\/p>\n<h2>DeSantis\u2063 Blames \u2064Biden Administration<\/h2>\n<p>Governor \u200dDeSantis echoed the concerns of many Republican lawmakers, highlighting the impact of the\u2064 Biden administration&#8217;s failure to address the border crisis. He expressed frustration that states like Florida are\u2062 left\u2062 to deal with the consequences.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;States like Florida are forced to pick\u200d up the slack \u2064due to Biden&#8217;s\u200b refusal \u2064to\u200d control \u2063the border,&#8221; DeSantis \u200bposted on social media. &#8220;Thank you to the \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/georgia-secretary-of-state-investigating-voter-registration-group-run-by-democrat-raphael-warnock\/\" title=\"Georgia Secretary Of State Investigating Voter Registration Group Run By Democrat Raphael Warnock\">law enforcement officers<\/a>\u200b who are \u2063stepping up to protect our state.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>All three men \u200dhave been charged with trafficking fentanyl over 28 grams, which carries \u200ba <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-washington-blm-alliance-begins-lobbying-state-legislature-demands-gov-inslee-declare-racism-a-public-health-crisis\/\" title=\"New \u2018Washington BLM Alliance\u2019 Begins Lobbying State Legislature, Demands Gov. Inslee Declare Racism A Public Health Crisis\">mandatory minimum sentence<\/a> of\u200c 25 years in\u200b prison\u2062 and a $500,000 fine, according to \u2062the sheriff&#8217;s office.<\/p>\n<p>This seizure \u2063by Polk County officials \u2063marks the largest bust to date, surpassing the previous \u200brecord set a year ago when 11 pounds\u2063 of fentanyl\u200c were confiscated, enough to potentially kill 2.7 million people.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here \u200cto read more from the Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has \u2063Governor DeSantis attributed the blame \u2062for the drug seizure\u200b to President Biden&#8217;s \u200cborder policies?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2062$6.6 million.<\/p>\n<h3>Biden&#8217;s Border Policies\u200b Under Scrutiny<\/h3>\n<p>Governor DeSantis wasted no time in attributing the blame for this alarming drug seizure to President Joe Biden&#8217;s border policies. He argued that the Biden administration&#8217;s lax approach to border control has allowed criminals and illegal substances \u2062to flow \u200bfreely into the country. According to DeSantis, the surge of fentanyl into\u2064 Florida\u200d is a direct result of Biden&#8217;s failure to properly secure the southern border.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis called \u2062out the lack of \u2062action from the federal government\u2062 in addressing\u200d the border crisis. He criticized the \u2063elimination of various policies put in place by \u2064the \u200cprevious \u200dadministration, particularly the \u200bMigrant Protection Protocols, also known \u200cas the &#8220;Remain in Mexico&#8221; \u2063policy. DeSantis claimed that these policies deterred \u2062illegal activity and controlled the flow of \u2064drugs \u2064into\u200c the United States. Their removal, according to him, has created a breeding ground for criminal organizations to \u2062exploit vulnerabilities in the system and smuggle dangerous substances into the country.<\/p>\n<h3>The\u200d Deadly Consequences of Fentanyl<\/h3>\n<p>The illegal \u2063importation of fentanyl \u200bposes a severe\u200c threat\u2062 to\u200b public safety. This synthetic \u2064opioid is exponentially\u200c more potent than \u2063heroin and can cause an overdose with just \u200da\u200b small amount. It has claimed countless lives across\u2063 the United States,\u200b devastating families and communities. The prevalence of fentanyl in Florida is particularly concerning, as the\u2062 state has been grappling with a deadly\u200c opioid \u200bepidemic for years.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities have \u200bbeen working tirelessly to combat the \u200dspread of illicit drugs, but their efforts may be thwarted if control over the border\u200d is \u2062not tightened. The recent seizure of over 22 pounds of fentanyl only highlights the magnitude of \u200bthe problem\u200c and\u2062 the urgent need\u200b for a comprehensive solution.<\/p>\n<h3>Seeking Change<\/h3>\n<p>Governor DeSantis&#8217;s criticism \u2062of President Biden&#8217;s border policies is not without merit. The \u2062surge of fentanyl into Florida, and the United \u2063States as a whole, cannot \u200cbe ignored.\u2063 While addressing the\u200d root causes of drug trafficking requires a multifaceted approach, securing the border is\u2063 an essential step in preventing such substances from reaching our communities.<\/p>\n<p>The Biden administration must take immediate action to rectify the situation and prioritize border security. Reinstating effective policies\u200b and working collaboratively with state \u200dand local authorities \u2063will provide a strong \u200cfoundation for combating the drug crisis.\u200b It is crucial that the federal government acknowledges the detrimental consequences of lax border control and implements necessary \u200dmeasures to protect the safety \u200band \u200dwell-being of American citizens.<\/p>\n<h3>A Collective Effort<\/h3>\n<p>The \u200dfight against illegal drugs requires a coordinated effort from federal, state, \u2063and local authorities. Collaboration \u2062and information sharing are imperative to detect and \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-police-make-major-fentanyl-bust-as-desantis-blames-biden\/\" title=\"Florida police seize large amount of fentanyl; DeSantis points finger at Biden.\">dismantle drug trafficking \u200cnetworks<\/a>. Additionally, comprehensive drug prevention\u2063 and addiction treatment programs should be implemented to address the demand \u2064side\u2063 of the \u200bequation.<\/p>\n<p>By acknowledging the role of border policies\u2063 in drug trafficking and taking proactive measures to strengthen control,\u2062 the \u200bUnited States \u200bcan make significant strides in combating the illicit drug trade. Lives can be saved, families can \u200cbe \u2064spared the \u2064agony of\u200c losing loved ones, and communities can be revitalized. \u2062It\u200b is time for all stakeholders to come together and prioritize \u2064the fight against illegal drugs.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Florida authorities confiscated 22 pounds of illegal fentanyl. Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) blames President Biden&#8217;s border policies for allowing the drug to enter the state. The Polk County Sheriff&#8217;s Office apprehended three individuals connected to the case.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2085592,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2085591","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2085591","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2085591"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2085591\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2085592"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2085591"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2085591"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2085591"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}