Tucker, identified in the report as the DEA’s special agent responsible for Texas and Oklahoma, said visitors may be less familiar with the dangers surrounding the US street-drug market.
Authorities are reportedly warning that pills and other substances sold as cocaine, heroin or methamphetamine may contain fentanyl. The concern is especially acute for tourists who assume a recreational drug carries a predictable risk.
Tucker’s advice was deliberately personal: visitors should return home with memories of local hospitality and brisket, not after encountering adulterated drugs.
The World Cup’s success will be judged by more than packed stands and memorable goals. Safe travel between fan events, hotels, bars and transport hubs will be just as important for supporters arriving from abroad.
The report says authorities are also watching for traffickers using mobile phones and apps to approach crowds. That makes the challenge harder to police, particularly when fans are moving through unfamiliar areas and communicating across languages.
Operation Red Card is reportedly continuing as the tournament approaches. The next storyline to watch will be whether its warnings reach supporters before fan parks and transport networks become busiest-and whether Dallas can deliver a welcoming World Cup experience without allowing criminal activity to overshadow the football.