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Norwalk Police arrested a Westchester County man during the execution of a search warrant around 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 26.
The investigation was a long-term, joint operation between Norwalk Police Department, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Danbury Police Department Narcotics Unit.
The focus of the investigation targeted suppliers of fentanyl after several fatal and non-fatal overdoses occurred in the greater Norwalk area, said Sergeant Sofia Gulino of the Norwalk Police.
Arrested was Orlando Jimenez of Yonkers. When apprehended he had two kilograms (4.4 pounds) of pure fentanyl as well as a large quantity of money, Gulino said.
The total street value of the drugs is approximately $80,000, she added.
"Fentanyl is a dangerous drug that threatens all communities," Gulino said. "A tiny amount is deadly, even if inadvertently inhaled or touched, and puts all first responders coming into contact with the substance, at risk."
Jimenez was charged with possession with intent to distribute controlled substances.
He is being held without bond.
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