(FOX40.COM) — Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the CalGuard has seen a 240% increase in fentanyl being seized after most of the National Guard was returned to his "control." • Video above: How deadly is fentanyl?

Newsom announced that the California National Guard had helped seize 891 pounds of illicit fentanyl in September.

Newsom said in September, the national guard has helped seize 891 pounds of fentanyl, which is a 240% increase since June. The drugs that were seized were worth an estimated $6.5 million.

"The California National Guard isn’t just about defense — it’s about service to Californians. Their work is humanitarian at its core – compassion in uniform," Newsom said. "Every single person benefits when the Guard is out there — because their service reminds us we’re all con

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