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LAX service worker among 2 charged for alleged possession of 24 pounds of fentanyl at airport
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· August 25, 2026
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Key points The amount allegedly found was nearly 24. Authorities have charged two individuals with possessing a large quantity of fentanyl.
Authorities have charged two individuals with possessing a large quantity of fentanyl. The amount allegedly found was nearly 24.3 pounds. One of the individuals charged is an employee of a company that provides services at an airport.
Further information about the case is available from the source. The charges stem from an alleged attempt to transport the fentanyl on a flight.
The destination of the flight was reportedly Minnesota. Details about the circumstances surrounding the charges are not fully provided here.
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Category: News Published: August 25, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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