Albuquerque, NM – A sweeping joint investigation across Bernalillo County has led to 15 homicide-related arrests and the seizure of more than 117,000 fentanyl pills, according to the New Mexico State Police and Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman.
Launched in February, Operation Route 66 targets violent offenders, probation violators, and repeat criminals across Albuquerque and surrounding areas. Officials said the operation involved multiple agencies, including the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, Albuquerque Police Department, and the New Mexico Corrections Department’s Probation and Parole Division.
According to the DA’s Office, the operation has resulted in 1,587 total arrests, including 425 probation violators and 15 suspects allegedly tied to homicides. Authorities also cleared 1,397 outstanding warrants, seized firearms, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine, and recovered 142 stolen vehicles.
Among the seized narcotics were 117,442 fentanyl pills, 6 kilograms of methamphetamine, and over 4 kilograms of heroin. Officials credited inter-agency coordination for the success of the initiative, emphasizing that it has significantly disrupted local drug and violence networks.
District Attorney Bregman said the operation will continue as part of an ongoing effort to combat organized crime and keep dangerous offenders off the streets.
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