Mexican law enforcement said they seized some 275,000 pills of the lethal drug in the border state of Sonora, on its way to Arizona, and that they arrested a 29-year-old man. The drugs were valued at about $6.5 million. Authorities found both pills and the drug in powder form.

Authorities found 70 pounds of fentanyl hidden inside boxes of slices of cactus, a Mexican food stable known as nopales.

Natalie Vanessa Tate had woken up to find her pill container opened and then the next day discovered her child unresponsive.

The mobile labs are capable of being deployed anywhere in Arizona. This provides the DEA with the flexibility to test drugs on the spot, allowing for rapid identification of dangerous substances. With daily drug seizures like fentanyl and methamphetamine, the ability to test quickly is vital in preventing further harm to the public.

Authorities in northern Mexico have found 32 kilograms of fentanyl hidden inside boxes of slices of cactus, a quintessential Mexican food stable known as nopales.