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.
The intelligence gathered is provided to the Mexican government because it has the authority to act on the information.
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.
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.
Walgreens sued by DOJ, alleging it knowingly filled illegal prescriptions, including 'dangerous' opioids
The suit alleges Walgreens "systematically pressured its pharmacists to fill prescriptions."
The suit alleges Walgreens "systematically pressured its pharmacists to fill prescriptions."
Tunnel discovered at Arizona border wall by Mexican state police with use of drones
A drone assisted Mexican state police and U.S. Customs in locating and closing a tunnel under the San Luis border wall, marking the third such discovery in the Yuma sector this year.
A drone assisted Mexican state police and U.S. Customs in locating and closing a tunnel under the San Luis border wall, marking the third such discovery in the Yuma sector this year.
U.S. offers $15M for arrest of Mexican cartel leader "El Mencho"
The Jalisco cartel is heavily involved in the manufacture and distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamines, authorities say.
The Jalisco cartel is heavily involved in the manufacture and distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamines, authorities say.
Cobb County's $6M boost for opioid abatement
Cobb County has millions of dollars that will soon be used to combat the opioid crisis.
Cobb County has millions of dollars that will soon be used to combat the opioid crisis.
CA drug bust: $1.7 million worth of fentanyl seized, some found in packages of raw meat
Inside a cooler, officers found multiple packages of carne asada beef, which were used to conceal the 11 pounds of fentanyl.
Inside a cooler, officers found multiple packages of carne asada beef, which were used to conceal the 11 pounds of fentanyl.
Texas man hides fentanyl in child's toy, faces nearly a decade in prison
A Dallas man was sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl, including stashing the drugs inside his child’s stuffed bear.
A Dallas man was sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl, including stashing the drugs inside his child’s stuffed bear.
‘Potentially lethal' dose of meth found in candy donated to charity, police say
Someone donated candy containing “a potentially lethal dose of methamphetamine” to a charity, authorities said.
Someone donated candy containing “a potentially lethal dose of methamphetamine” to a charity, authorities said.
In Ryan's Name: Mother champions free Narcan distribution in metro Atlanta
Efforts continue in metro Atlanta to provide free Narcan, the drug that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
Efforts continue in metro Atlanta to provide free Narcan, the drug that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
'Queen of the South': Arizona drug trafficking suspect back in U.S., federal officials say
An Arizona woman who called herself 'Queen of the South' online is back in the U.S. to face various drug trafficking and money laundering charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
An Arizona woman who called herself 'Queen of the South' online is back in the U.S. to face various drug trafficking and money laundering charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
‘El Mayo’ Zambada, a leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, arrested by US authorities
The U.S. Justice Department says Ismael “El Mayo" Zambada, a historic leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, and Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of another infamous cartel leader, have been arrested.
The U.S. Justice Department says Ismael “El Mayo" Zambada, a historic leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, and Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of another infamous cartel leader, have been arrested.
Fentanyl overdose arrest: Mother reacts to Gwinnett County woman’s arrest
A Gwinnett County woman is facing a murder charge after police say the fentanyl-laced drugs she sold led to a man's fatal overdose.
A Gwinnett County woman is facing a murder charge after police say the fentanyl-laced drugs she sold led to a man's fatal overdose.
Fentanyl caused death of 15-year-old Dunwoody High School student, ME says
The official autopsy report is shedding more light on what happened to the 15-year-old Dunwoody High School student who died unexpectedly in early May.
The official autopsy report is shedding more light on what happened to the 15-year-old Dunwoody High School student who died unexpectedly in early May.
Drug overdoses surge in some states: 5 takeaways on numbers that 'are people's lives,' expert says
Newly released figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate a staggering 107,543 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. during 2023.
Newly released figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate a staggering 107,543 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. during 2023.
Healthcare company execs arrested for running $100M online Adderall scheme
The founder-CEO and clinical president of a digital health company have been arrested and charged for their part in a multi-million-dollar scheme to give people easy access to Adderall and other restricted drugs, among other crimes.
The founder-CEO and clinical president of a digital health company have been arrested and charged for their part in a multi-million-dollar scheme to give people easy access to Adderall and other restricted drugs, among other crimes.
US overdose deaths decline slightly in 2023, CDC reports
The CDC released data indicating a modest decrease in fatal overdoses in the United States last year.
The CDC released data indicating a modest decrease in fatal overdoses in the United States last year.
Opioid epidemic: Cobb County DA vows action in overdose cases
The Cobb County District Attorney's office has issued an arrest warrant for a man who sold drugs to a teenager that led to a fatal overdose.
The Cobb County District Attorney's office has issued an arrest warrant for a man who sold drugs to a teenager that led to a fatal overdose.
Millions of dollars to pour into Georgia to combat opioid epidemic
The Georgia Opioid Settlement Advisory Commission's grant portal will begin accepting applications on Monday, April 15.
The Georgia Opioid Settlement Advisory Commission's grant portal will begin accepting applications on Monday, April 15.
‘Rock Doc’ sentenced: Tennessee nurse practitioner gets 20 years for illegally prescribing opioids
Jeffrey W. Young Jr., was sentenced Monday in federal court.
Jeffrey W. Young Jr., was sentenced Monday in federal court.