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Washington man arrested on charges of drug trafficking on way to Aleutians

Troopers arrested a Washington man on charges of trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine to Sand Point.
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Troopers arrested a Washington man on charges of trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine to Sand Point.

A man was arrested Tuesday on charges of trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine to Sand Point in the Eastern Aleutians.

The Alaska State Troopers arrested Christopher Mitchell, a 36-year-old Washington resident, for an outstanding warrant as he was traveling to Sand Point, at which time they say they found nearly $100,000 worth of fentanyl and methamphetamine.

Troopers seized 40.2 grams of fentanyl and 8.2 grams of methamphetamine, which have a combined street value of about $93,000.

Troopers estimate the fentanyl was enough for about 20,000 fatal doses.

Mitchell was charged with two counts of misconduct involving a controlled substance and one count of promoting contraband.

Theo Greenly reports from the Aleutians as a Report for America corps member. He got his start in public radio at KCRW in Santa Monica, California, and has produced radio stories and podcasts for stations around the country.
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