Benjamin Collins pleads not guilty to selling a potent opioid linked to a death, facing up to life in prison.

Benjamin Collins, 21, from Santa Clarita, has pleaded not guilty to charges involving the sale of protonitazene, a powerful synthetic opioid up to three times stronger than fentanyl, which led to a 22-year-old's death. This case marks the first of its kind in the U.S. Collins faces up to life in prison if convicted. Authorities, including the DEA and local sheriff’s department, are continuing their investigation.

November 22, 2024
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