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California Man Suspected of Using Drone to Drop Off Fentanyl, Leading to Fatal Overdose

The man faces drugs and weapons charges that could send him to prison for life.
California Man Suspected of Using Drone to Drop Off Fentanyl, Leading to Fatal Overdose
A drone demonstrates delivery capabilities during testing in Lithia, Fla., on Feb. 20, 2017. Scott Audette/Reuters, File Photo
Jill McLaughlin
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A Southern California man was arrested on Oct. 16 on suspicion of using a drone to drop off fentanyl and other narcotics for buyers, one of whom died of a fentanyl overdose, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles said in a press release.

Christopher Patrick Laney, 34, also known as “Cranky,” of Lancaster faces nine criminal counts.

Jill McLaughlin
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