Fresno Leader

Narcotics detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office have arrested 21-year-old Manuel Gonzalez Lopez and 32-year-old Mario Andujo Hernandez, both of Sinaloa, Mexico.

The two suspects have been booked into the Fresno County Jail on charges of possession of narcotics for sale. They each have a bail amount set at $225,000.

On Wednesday, detectives conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling along Interstate 5 in Fresno County. During the stop, K-9 'Gere' detected the scent of narcotics and alerted the detectives. A search of the vehicle revealed several packages containing powdered fentanyl. The total weight was 15 kilograms (33 lbs.). When divided into smaller usage amounts, this fentanyl has the potential to kill 7.5 million people. The total street value is estimated to be $250,000. Detectives seized the drugs for evidence and destruction.

This large amount of narcotics is consistent with the operations of drug trafficking organizations.

Anyone aware of illegal drug activity is encouraged to report it anonymously by calling the Narcotics Hotline at 1-800-660-1086 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867 or www.valleycrimestoppers.org. Tipsters will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.