16,000 fentanyl pills seized during traffic stop in San Bernardino, police say

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Monday, April 3, 2023
Police: 16K fentanyl pills seized during San Bernardino traffic stop
A traffic stop in San Bernardino led to the seizure of 16,000 fentanyl pills worth an estimated street value of $320,000, according to police.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (KABC) -- A traffic stop in San Bernardino led to the seizure of 16,000 fentanyl pills worth an estimated street value of $320,000, according to police.

The San Bernardino Police Department said officers found the pills inside a car during a traffic stop.

Suspects were arrested on felony charges and the vehicle was towed, according to a Twitter post by the police department.

The social media post showed the drugs allegedly seized, along with a caption that read: "The war on fentanyl continues," referencing law enforcement's efforts to get the drug off the streets.