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Fentanyl stop in Nevada, oil at $110, a missing boater

Federal prosecutors say the Nevada traffic stop turned up a truckload of the drug, and the driver is alleged to be in the country illegally.

On air: Hank Ledger, Kenji Moonfield and Dale Bearman on BBN Newsroom
Published 3:04 PM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

At a glance

First reported by New York Post: “Illegal migrant pulled over for speeding allegedly had enough fentanyl in truck to kill millions”, with reporting from BBC.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 3:04 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger, Kenji Moonfield and Dale Bearman.
Topics: Nevada.
BBN covered this story before: Nevada traffic stop allegedly uncovers 700 pounds of fentanyl and meth (October 16).

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHere is the latest.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA San Diego boater and his twelve-year-old nephew have been missing since a fishing trip, and their family's wait for answers is now in its sixth day.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe New York Post reports that a driver pulled over for speeding in Nevada allegedly had enough fentanyl in his truck to kill millions, federal prosecutors say.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIn London, a well-known man who has not been named is asking the High Court to stop publication of what he calls serious allegations.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentIn other news, oil jumped to one hundred ten dollars a barrel today, its highest since May, as the wars in Iran and Ukraine weigh on global energy.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThat is your gas tank, your flight and your delivery fee, all climbing together.