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UPDATED Aug 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Aug 24, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Feds: 2 arrested in 24-lb fentanyl handoff at LAX
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Federal authorities say they arrested a 24-year-old LAX worker and a 23-year-old man from Lennox after monitoring an attempted fentanyl transfer inside an LAX bathroom. Prosecutors allege the handoff involved more than 24 pounds of fentanyl, leading to federal charges.
WHO: Miguel Angel Tuz-Noh and Anthony Olvera
WHAT: Authorities allege the two men attempted to transfer more than 24 pounds of fentanyl inside an LAX bathroom; both were arrested and face federal charges.
WHEN: Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 8:06 PM ET
WHERE: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Los Angeles, CA
WHY: The arrests were triggered by authorities monitoring the suspects and catching them during an alleged fentanyl handoff inside LAX.
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