Constitutional Opinion No. 2026-0190
Case Information
- Content Scored
- Largest Fentanyl Bust in DEA History: Authorities Seize Over 400 Kilograms of Fentanyl in Record-Shattering Operation
- Source
- U.S. Department of Justice
- Author
- DOJ Office of Public Affairs
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-08
- Content Type
- Official Communication
- Opinion Issued
- 2026-07-02
- AFCS Version
- 1.0
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Holding
The DOJ and DEA announced the largest single fentanyl seizure in DEA history — over 400 kilograms (880 pounds) of fentanyl pills comprising 3 million pills, along with methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, $5 million in cash, and 49 firearms. Sixteen individuals were arrested including Sinaloa Cartel leader Heriberto Salazar Amaya, a Mexican national apprehended in Salem, Oregon. Attorney General Pamela Bondi characterized the seizure as "a significant blow against the Sinaloa Cartel." The Court scores this at 94 (America First).
Articles Triggered
The largest fentanyl seizure in DEA history — 400+ kilograms, 3 million pills, 16 arrests — represents maximum-impact criminal enforcement
The seized drugs were trafficked from Mexico by the Sinaloa Cartel — a direct border security enforcement action
The arrest of a Sinaloa Cartel leader and dismantling of a five-state distribution network demonstrates DOJ holding cartel leadership accountable
Score Breakdown
| Article | Title | Weight | Score | Weighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XII | Crime, Justice & Public Safety | 10/10 | 96 | 960 |
| II | Border & Immigration | 10/10 | 94 | 940 |
| IX | Government Accountability | 10/10 | 92 | 920 |
| Final | 010/1010/1010/10 | 94 | ||
| Sum of weighted contributions: 2820 | ||||
It is the judgment of this Court that Opinion No. 2026-0190 is hereby entered into the record, in accordance with the America First Constitutional Standard. The score stands. The reasoning is published. The record is public.