evidence: Baldwin introduces bill to strengthen border security, stop flow of fentanyl [...] "Here in Wisconsin, we have seen deaths linked to synthetic opioids like fentanyl and others increased by nearly 100% between the years 2019 and 2021. In the year 2022, Wisconsin had over 1400 opioid overdose deaths. This is a tragedy. We have to be one step ahead of the Mexican cartels by upgrading our technology, by investing in inspection systems that our officers can use to easily scan the vehicles and cargo that are coming through at the border," Baldwin said. [...] Copyright 2024 WEAU. All rights reserved.