California Sheriff Mike Budro said he was “outraged” after two men arrested for possession of 150,000 fentanyl pills were released without his knowledge. He is now sounding the alarm about the “failed” justice of the state and calling them to account. Drug dealers Jose Zedejas and Benito Madrigal, both from Washington, were released on their own initiative following a court ruling a few days after their arrest last week. County Sheriff Tulare Boudreaux said he was not informed of the release until it was “too late.” “When there is a publication, it does not necessarily reach my office,” he told America’s Newsroom on Tuesday. “However, on Monday morning, I learned about this release and was outraged.” WHAT IS FENTANYL? HERE MORE ABOUT THE DANGEROUS MEDICINE Jose Zendejas, 25, and 19-year-old Benito Madrigal were discovered in 150 packs containing 1,000 fentanyl pills each during a traffic stop in Tulare County, California on Friday, authorities said. (Tulare County Sheriff’s Office) “This assessment was done behind the scenes, virtually without ever contacting me as a sheriff or even asking me who I thought would be a threat to our public safety.” Boudreaux then contacted the prosecutor, who was also unaware of the release. The sheriff told hosts Dana Perino and Trace Gallagher that he could not believe that two suspects involved in one of America’s most dangerous epidemics were in custody and let go. FENTANYL YOUNG DEATHS IN AMERICA: “OCCASION THREAT TO OUR SOCIETY” “California’s justice system disappoints us all,” he said. “Law enforcement in the state of California is frustrating.” Boudreaux said criminals must be held accountable for their actions in order to keep the community safe, but said he could do nothing when leaders and lawmakers allow the release of people like drug traffickers. “We must be tough on crime, holding people who commit crimes accountable for what they do. Our judicial system needs reform,” he said. Boudreaux also stressed the need for secure borders to stop the flow of drugs such as fentanyl into the US, which affect the quality of life in his community. CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE THE FOX NEWS APPLICATION “This has nothing to do with the immigration issue,” he said. “This has to do with the security and protection of our country.” Amy Nelson is a producer on Fox News Digital.
