Copyright 2019 CNN(CNN) - Authorities have seized 20 kilograms of suspected fentanyl in a huge drug bust in Dayton, Ohio.
That is enough of the synthetic opioid "to kill the entire population of Ohio, many times over," said Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge Vance Callender.
"The quantity of fentanyl in this case amounts to chemical warfare and a weapon of mass destruction," Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said in a statement.
Agents also seized 1,500 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 500 grams of suspected heroin, three firearms and over $30,000 during last week's operation.
They are facing charges of possession with intent to distribute 400 or more grams of fentanyl and felon in possession of a firearm.