Fentanyl and Cocaine Seized in Citrus Heights Police Operation
Citrus Heights police arrested a suspect and seized over 13 pounds of fentanyl and 3 pounds of cocaine from a residence and storage unit in Sacramento County.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, August 6, 2026 —
Citrus Heights police have arrested an individual and confiscated a significant quantity of illegal narcotics following an operation that targeted a residence and a storage unit in Sacramento County. The seizure included over 13 pounds of fentanyl and 3 pounds of cocaine.
The investigation and subsequent arrests were carried out by the Citrus Heights Police Department. Specific details regarding the timeline of the investigation, the identity of the arrested suspect, or the exact locations of the residence and storage unit were not immediately available. The department has not released further information on the case at this time.
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is significantly more potent than morphine and is often mixed with other drugs, such as heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine, or pressed into pills. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has identified fentanyl as a major threat to public safety and health in the United States due to its high potential for abuse and fatal overdoses. Cocaine is a stimulant drug derived from the coca plant, known for its addictive properties.
The quantities of fentanyl and cocaine seized represent a substantial amount. The impact of removing these drugs from circulation is intended to disrupt drug trafficking networks and reduce the availability of these dangerous substances in the community. Further details regarding the charges filed against the suspect are expected as the investigation progresses. The Citrus Heights Police Department has not provided information on whether this seizure is linked to a larger ongoing investigation or any specific drug trafficking organizations.
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