DEA Agent Abe Collins on the Fentanyl Crisis: Nobody Does Crack Anymore (Part 9)

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Retired DEA agent Abe Collins, known for his pivotal role in the high-profile Paris case for which he received a U.S. Attorney General award in 2015, recently shared insights on the evolving drug crisis. Collins, who retired in 2014 after decades tackling drug trafficking, highlighted a significant shift in America’s drug issues. “It ain’t crack like it used to be,” Collins noted, pointing out that crack cocaine has dramatically declined in prevalence within communities he once worked. Instead, he emphasized the rise of synthetic drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine, marking a new era in the drug trade primarily flowing from Mexico. While Collins worked alongside key figures and witnessed major arrests such as that of La Barbie in 2010, he acknowledged that the current crisis requires updated strategies. His 2024 autobiography, blending career stories with the complex realities of drug enforcement, offers a firsthand look into the battle against narcotics—and the changing threats America faces today.