April 11, 2026 NEW YORK, NYNew York City’s "War on Fentanyl" just notched its biggest win of the year. In a lightning-fast series of raids executed within hours of each other, federal agents and NYPD officers dismantled three massive packaging mills operating in the heart of the Bronx and Manhattan.
The haul? A staggering 90 pounds of fentanyl—enough to kill millions—with a street value topping $7.5 million.
"War Zone" and "Taliban" Brands Found Near City Parks
The first target was a quiet apartment on Selwyn Avenue in the Bronx, right next to the families playing in Claremont Park. Inside, investigators didn’t just find powder; they found a factory of death.
Agents seized 55 pounds of fentanyl mixed with Xylazine—the flesh-eating sedative known as "tranq." The drugs were already being prepped for the street, stuffed into translucent envelopes stamped with chilling brand names like "War Zone" and "Taliban," featuring images of assault rifles. Leocadio Nunez-Olivares, 38, was hauled away in handcuffs.
Hero K9 "Mulk" Saved by Narcan After Exposure
The second raid took place on Prospect Avenue, just a stone’s throw from the Bronx Zoo and local elementary schools. The operation nearly turned fatal for one member of the team: K9 Officer Mulk.
As the brave dog alerted officers to the narcotics, he began showing immediate signs of fentanyl exposure. In a heart-pounding moment, officers administered Narcan to the K9, successfully reversing a potential overdose.
Inside the unit, police arrested four men—ranging in age from 25 to 72—and seized another 16 pounds of fentanyl along with $20,000 in cold, hard cash.
Guns and Drugs in Washington Heights
The final blow landed in Washington Heights on West 183rd Street. There, agents discovered 22 pounds of fentanyl alongside a lethal arsenal: a .357 revolver and a 9mm Beretta, both loaded. Three men were arrested and charged with felony possession of both drugs and weapons.
The City Fights Back
Special Narcotics Prosecutor Bridget G. Brennan and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch made it clear: the days of operating "lethal mills" in residential basements are numbered.
