David Valadao: “These alarming increases in seizures, an over 1000% increase…”

“In 2021, fentanyl related overdose deaths surged by 54%. Last year, California seized a record amount of fentanyl, 62,000 pounds, enough to kill the global population twice over. These alarming increases in seizures, an over 1000% increase since 2021, underscores the severity of the crisis. As we discussed, the cost that the open border. Open southern border has had on our local law enforcement, who are on the front lines of this crisis.” (00:57–01:06)

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