Over 14,000 Bags of Fentanyl Found in Claymont Woods

Authorities say the massive drug stash was discovered by two young people walking through the area.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 5:34pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single plastic bag filled with white powder, capturing the texture and material details in dramatic lighting to conceptually illustrate the discovery of a large fentanyl drug stash.A recent drug bust in Claymont, Delaware exposes the scale of the fentanyl crisis plaguing communities nationwide.Claymont Today

Police in New Castle County, Delaware reported that over 14,000 individual bags of the powerful opioid fentanyl were found in the woods in the Radnor Green neighborhood of Claymont on Sunday. The drugs were discovered by two young people who then alerted authorities.

Why it matters

Fentanyl overdoses have become a major public health crisis across the United States, with the powerful synthetic opioid contributing to a record number of overdose deaths nationwide. This large drug stash found in a residential area raises concerns about the scale of the opioid epidemic and the need for increased law enforcement and addiction treatment efforts.

The details

According to police, the two grocery bags containing the fentanyl were found off Miles Road around 5:30 pm on Sunday by a young adult and a juvenile who were walking through the woods. After returning home, they reported the discovery to a family member, who then called the authorities. Tests confirmed the substance to be 14,088 individual bags of fentanyl, often referred to as 'bricks' due to their large size.

  • The drugs were discovered on Sunday, April 13, 2026 around 5:30 pm.

The players

New Castle County Division of Police

The local law enforcement agency investigating the discovery of the fentanyl stash.

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What’s next

Police are asking anyone with information about the fentanyl discovery to contact the New Castle County Division of Police at 302-573-2800.

The takeaway

This massive seizure of fentanyl highlights the ongoing opioid crisis and the need for continued efforts to combat the trafficking and abuse of these dangerous drugs in communities across the country.