Law enforcement has arrested a Fresno man who had more than 4 kilograms of fentanyl in his possession.
U.S. Attorney Eric Grant announced that Isaac Benito Lopez, 39, was arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.
The big picture: Lopez drove to a Fresno restaurant to sell 4 kilograms of fentanyl on Wednesday.
Investigators arrested Lopez and later executed a search warrant at his residence. They discovered nearly 400 grams of fentanyl and an AR-style rifle with a frum-style magazine containing more than 70 rounds of ammunition at the residence.
What we’re watching: Lopez faces 10 years to life in prison if convicted, as well as a $10 million fine.
What they’re saying: “This arrest reflects our Office’s commitment to disrupting high‑volume narcotics pipelines and targeting individuals engaged in trafficking fentanyl into the community,” Grant said. “Coordinated enforcement efforts with federal, state, and local partners remain central to identifying distribution networks, executing intelligence‑driven interdictions, and removing lethal substances from circulation. This arrest demonstrates how collaborative investigative work can neutralize immediate threats to public safety.”
Fresno Police Chief Mindy Casto added, “The Fresno Police Department works closely with our federal partners to maximize our impact on eradicating narcotic sales, including sales of fentanyl, in our community. Our officers are proud to be a part of the team that brought the sales of fentanyl to an end by the suspect in this case. We look forward to working with our local, state and federal partners to continue the effort to remove this deadly drug from our streets and arrest those who dare to sell it within our city.”