The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said Wednesday that a record amount of fentanyl was seized last year – but their ultimate message is raising awareness that just one pill can kill. "Fentanyl remains the deadliest drug threat facing our nation and is now the leading cause of death for Americans between 18 and 45," said Acting Special Agent in Charge David Olesky. Read more: https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/record-fentanyl-seizures-dea-colorado/73-7372c631-9987-459d-bffb-2c0fb9b55459 ----- More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.