Following two significant drug arrests — both involving fentanyl and other controlled substances — Clay County Prosecutor’s Office and North Kansas City Police Department held a joint press conference.The ongoing fight against the opioid crisis was emphasized by Clay County Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson and law enforcement officials during the address at the Clay County Courthouse. Officials stated the arrests and seizures marked a major step forward in keeping dangerous narcotics off the streets.“These cases reflect our commitment to disrupting the flow of fentanyl and protecting the people of our community,” said Thompson.The first arrest occurred around 3:58 a.m. on April 11 when North Kansas City Police Department officers were dispatched to the intersection of Armour Road and Swift Street after reports of a truck on the sidewalk.Officers found a red Ford F150 parked on top of the electronic crosswalk controller, acc...