Chukchansi Gold Resort donates money to help combat fentanyl crisis

Two K-9s trained specifically in fentanyl detection will join the fight against the deadly drug that claims thousands of lives.
Friday, March 3, 2023
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino is taking action to fight the fentanyl crisis right here in the Valley.

On Thursday, tribal members donated $36,000 to the Fresno Police Chief's Foundation to launch a specialized narcotic K-9 team.

Two K-9s trained specifically in fentanyl detection will join the fight against the deadly drug that claims thousands of lives each year.

The checks were presented Thursday night at a private event for law enforcement officials, including Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama and Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp, among others.

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