Reno Police are continuing to crack down on the opioid epidemic after Washoe County was granted $41 million in a recent lawsuit settlement.
The city says they're using the money on resources to help stop drug trafficking in the area.
Reno Police Chief Kathryn Nance says so far this year, the Regional Narcotics Unit has seized 10 pounds of fentanyl.
"10 pounds of fentanyl is equivalent to 2.4 million potentially lethal doses of fentanyl. Potentially lethal doses. And with an estimated street value of $700,000," said Nance.
Reno Police are reminding people that just one pill could kill you.
Chief Nance says a major source that can make a big impact is the public. Anyone who has any information regarding illegal drugs should report it to the authorities.
She says this won't only help stop the epidemic but also other crimes.
"We know this is not just a narcotics-related crime. These crimes are linked to other quality of life issues like property crimes, violence, and addiction."
Nance says they're also really cracking down on illegal sideshows, especially after the recent death of 19-year-old Hunter Goodbear.
As we've reported, a driver hit and killed Goodbear during a sideshow last Sunday.
The driver took off before police arrived.
Nance says officers found the car in Fallon on Wednesday night spray spray-painted black and covered with a tarp.
"The nature of this, they knew this was wrong, they knew what they had done had happened, and they knew that they were wanted," said Nance.
Investigators later found the person they believe to be the driver thanks to numerous tips sent in through social media and Secret Witness.
"This is an example of why we at the Reno Police Department are very adamant that we will continue to do enforcements surrounding these activities," said Nance.
Hunter Goodbear's family has a GoFundMe for medical expenses and funeral costs. You can donate by clicking here.
