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Man accused of picking up fentanyl disguised as car battery faces federal charges

Man accused of picking up fentanyl disguised as car battery faces federal charges

Rodrigo Morales-Figueroa was arrested in an undercover sting operation for allegedly attempting to pick up 10 kilograms of fentanyl.

June 27, 2025 9:43pm EDT
States agree to $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma in opioid case

States agree to $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma in opioid case

Fifty-five state attorneys general have agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over their role in fueling the opioid crisis.

June 17, 2025 11:01am EDT
Newton County launches state's first free naloxone vending machine to combat opioid overdoses

Newton County launches state's first free naloxone vending machine to combat opioid overdoses

Newton County has introduced the state's first vending machine dispensing free naloxone (Narcan) to combat opioid overdoses, accessible 24/7 at the detention center.

June 13, 2025 11:26pm EDT
Massive drug bust in Paulding County: Meth, fentanyl, and firearms seized

Massive drug bust in Paulding County: Meth, fentanyl, and firearms seized

Authorities seized methamphetamine, fentanyl, and 14 firearms during a drug bust in Paulding County, leading to the arrest of John Burch.

May 28, 2025 9:42pm EDT
Gainesville man indicted for fentanyl overdose death in Habersham County

Gainesville man indicted for fentanyl overdose death in Habersham County

A Gainesville man has been indicted and arrested in connection with the January fentanyl overdose death of a 27-year-old Habersham County resident.

May 21, 2025 8:31pm EDT
Overdose deaths see largest one-year decline ever: Here’s why

Overdose deaths see largest one-year decline ever: Here’s why

US overdose deaths fell by 27% in 2024, marking the largest one-year decline on record. CDC data shows 30,000 fewer deaths, with experts citing naloxone access, treatment, and shifting drug use.

May 15, 2025 5:53pm EDT
Cobb County to disburse $7.9M in opioid settlement funds to combat crisis

Cobb County to disburse $7.9M in opioid settlement funds to combat crisis

Millions of dollars to combat the opioid crisis are soon to be disbursed to help address the opioid epidemic.

May 13, 2025 11:01pm EDT
Georgia man gets 16-year sentence in major fentanyl distribution case

Georgia man gets 16-year sentence in major fentanyl distribution case

A Lizella man has been sentenced to more than 16 years in federal prison for attempting to distribute nearly two kilograms of fentanyl.

May 13, 2025 8:55pm EDT
FDA warns of 'gas station heroin' risk to youth

FDA warns of 'gas station heroin' risk to youth

The FDA is warning consumers about the dangers of tianeptine, a drug being sold at gas stations, convenience stores, vape shops, and online.

May 12, 2025 12:12pm EDT
Six men sentenced in major Atlanta drug trafficking bust linked to Mexico

Six men sentenced in major Atlanta drug trafficking bust linked to Mexico

Six men have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in a drug trafficking organization that distributed large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl.

May 8, 2025 6:40pm EDT
North Carolina couple caught with enough fentanyl to kill 13,000: cops

North Carolina couple caught with enough fentanyl to kill 13,000: cops

Two people were arrested last week in North Carolina after deputies discovered a quantity of fentanyl large enough to "potentially kill 13,000 people," authorities said.

May 6, 2025 6:03pm EDT
Coast Guard offloads nearly 19,000 pounds of cocaine in San Diego bust

Coast Guard offloads nearly 19,000 pounds of cocaine in San Diego bust

The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded nearly 19,000 pounds of cocaine in San Diego on April 24, 2025, part of a months-long effort to disrupt maritime drug smuggling in the Pacific.

April 24, 2025 9:35pm EDT
Drugs, illegal firearms found during traffic stop in Fayette County

Drugs, illegal firearms found during traffic stop in Fayette County

A Fayette County deputy has been credited with making a major drug bust.

April 8, 2025 5:34pm EDT
Rome woman sentenced to over five years for fentanyl distribution

Rome woman sentenced to over five years for fentanyl distribution

A Rome woman has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl.

March 21, 2025 10:37pm EDT
Rick Harrison of 'Pawn Stars' talks about son's overdose death: 'There is nothing worse'

Rick Harrison of 'Pawn Stars' talks about son's overdose death: 'There is nothing worse'

Rick Harrison of “Pawn Stars” fame is opening up about losing his son, Adam, to a drug overdose last year.

March 21, 2025 2:36pm EDT
Massive drug bust at Atlanta airport: Over 40 lbs. of meth and fentanyl seized

Massive drug bust at Atlanta airport: Over 40 lbs. of meth and fentanyl seized

Authorities made a massive drug bust at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport late last week.

March 17, 2025 8:29pm EDT
Carroll County confronts fentanyl's deadly toll

Carroll County confronts fentanyl's deadly toll

Carroll County held its third Annual Fentanyl Awareness Summit.

March 6, 2025 7:58pm EST
Mexico extradites notorious drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, other cartel leaders to US

Mexico extradites notorious drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, other cartel leaders to US

Mexico has extradited dozens of drug cartel figures to the U.S., including Rafael Caro Quintero -- who was behind the kidnapping and murder of DEA agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena.

February 28, 2025 6:35am EST
CIA uses drones to sniff out cartels and fentanyl labs in Mexico: US official

CIA uses drones to sniff out cartels and fentanyl labs in Mexico: US official

The intelligence gathered is provided to the Mexican government because it has the authority to act on the information.

February 19, 2025 7:49pm EST
Early adult deaths rising in US: COVID-19, drug overdoses major causes

Early adult deaths rising in US: COVID-19, drug overdoses major causes

A study done by the University of Minnesota (U of M) found that early adult deaths are on the rise in the U.S., with COVID-19 and drug overdoses being the main causes. 

January 31, 2025 3:26pm EST
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