$5.5B judgment against Purdue Pharma paves way for opioid deal
Purdue Pharma must pay $5.5 billion in penalties after a sentencing tied to its role in fueling the opioid crisis through doctor payoffs and misleading federal regulators.
Purdue Pharma must pay $5.5 billion in penalties after a sentencing tied to its role in fueling the opioid crisis through doctor payoffs and misleading federal regulators.
Kroger hosting drug take back events across metro Atlanta
Kroger is teaming up with Drug Enforcement Administration for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, offering metro Atlanta residents a safe way to dispose of unused or expired medications.
Kroger is teaming up with Drug Enforcement Administration for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, offering metro Atlanta residents a safe way to dispose of unused or expired medications.
A chemical 100 times stronger than fentanyl is fueling US overdoses
A Chinese crackdown on fentanyl-making ingredients could be fueling the resurgence of carfentanil, a chemical so powerful, a dose smaller than a poppy seed can kill a human.
A Chinese crackdown on fentanyl-making ingredients could be fueling the resurgence of carfentanil, a chemical so powerful, a dose smaller than a poppy seed can kill a human.
Albertsons opioids settlement: Grocer to pay $774M for role in epidemic
Albertsons is the latest company to settle a series of lawsuits claiming its pharmacies helped fuel the nation’s opioid crisis.
Albertsons is the latest company to settle a series of lawsuits claiming its pharmacies helped fuel the nation’s opioid crisis.
Cartel meth supplier sentenced in Georgia drug ring
A Lilburn man described as second-in-command for a Mexican cartel drug pipeline was sentenced to more than 21 years in federal prison.
A Lilburn man described as second-in-command for a Mexican cartel drug pipeline was sentenced to more than 21 years in federal prison.
Georgia men plead guilty in China-linked fentanyl conspiracy
Two Georgia men face life in prison after pleading guilty to trafficking fentanyl and synthetic cannabinoids from China.
Two Georgia men face life in prison after pleading guilty to trafficking fentanyl and synthetic cannabinoids from China.
Gunman sentenced for armed drug trafficking in Cobb County
Austell man Traon Turk received a seven-year federal prison sentence for armed drug trafficking.
Austell man Traon Turk received a seven-year federal prison sentence for armed drug trafficking.
Riverdale police find 'lean' in baby bottle
Riverdale police found a baby bottle filled with 'lean' and a handgun during a traffic stop.
Riverdale police found a baby bottle filled with 'lean' and a handgun during a traffic stop.
Sandy Springs arrest linked to deadly MDMA overdose at South Florida music festival
A Sandy Springs woman was arrested in connection with the overdose death of a Georgia woman that occurred during the Ultra Music Festival in Miami.
A Sandy Springs woman was arrested in connection with the overdose death of a Georgia woman that occurred during the Ultra Music Festival in Miami.
Purple fentanyl seized, Mexican national arrested in Clayton County drug bust
Martin Gonzalez-Martinez faces federal charges for distributing four kilograms of purple fentanyl in Clayton County.
Martin Gonzalez-Martinez faces federal charges for distributing four kilograms of purple fentanyl in Clayton County.
16 charged with RICO violation in North Georgia drug investigation
A months-long racketeering investigation dubbed Operation Silent Hand culminated Wednesday as authorities executed nine search warrants across North Georgia, resulting in 16 arrests and the seizure of dozens of kilograms of illegal drugs.
A months-long racketeering investigation dubbed Operation Silent Hand culminated Wednesday as authorities executed nine search warrants across North Georgia, resulting in 16 arrests and the seizure of dozens of kilograms of illegal drugs.
‘Roof full of drugs': $25M in meth seized from tractor trailer in Troup County
A 62-year-old man is facing drug trafficking charges after DEA agents discovered more than half a ton of methamphetamine in a tractor trailer.
A 62-year-old man is facing drug trafficking charges after DEA agents discovered more than half a ton of methamphetamine in a tractor trailer.
Two arrested in Peachtree City deadly fentanyl overdose investigation
Two people are facing felony involuntary manslaughter charges following a monthslong investigation into a deadly fentanyl overdose.
Two people are facing felony involuntary manslaughter charges following a monthslong investigation into a deadly fentanyl overdose.
Georgia woman gets 25 years for deadly 2023 fentanyl distribution
Marie Lynn Vasquez received a 25-year prison sentence for distributing fentanyl linked to a fatal 2023 overdose.
Marie Lynn Vasquez received a 25-year prison sentence for distributing fentanyl linked to a fatal 2023 overdose.
HIV epidemic explodes in popular honeymoon destination as crystal meth use surges
A popular honeymoon destination is the site of the Pacific’s fastest-growing HIV epidemic, with officials pointing to rising meth use as a key driver.
A popular honeymoon destination is the site of the Pacific’s fastest-growing HIV epidemic, with officials pointing to rising meth use as a key driver.
Trump designates fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction in new executive order
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Monday designating fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Monday designating fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.
Colorado authorities find 1.7M counterfeit fentanyl pills in auctioned-off storage unit: ‘Shocking discovery’
Body camera video shows Denver-area deputies reacting to a massive drug discovery inside a storage unit.
Body camera video shows Denver-area deputies reacting to a massive drug discovery inside a storage unit.
Chattanooga man convicted of trafficking fentanyl in Catoosa County
A Catoosa County jury convicted Chattanooga resident Ladarius Nollie of trafficking fentanyl after a one-day trial.
A Catoosa County jury convicted Chattanooga resident Ladarius Nollie of trafficking fentanyl after a one-day trial.
US is now in ‘armed conflict’ with drug cartels, according to Trump memo
President Donald Trump has declared drug cartels to be unlawful combatants and says the U.S. is now in an “armed conflict."
President Donald Trump has declared drug cartels to be unlawful combatants and says the U.S. is now in an “armed conflict."
Fentanyl-laced Percocet leads to man's life sentence in prison
Roderick Stargell received two life sentences for selling fentanyl-laced pills causing an 18-year-old's death.
Roderick Stargell received two life sentences for selling fentanyl-laced pills causing an 18-year-old's death.