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January 9, 2024

US citizen arrested in Russia on drug charges, officials say

A U.S. citizen has been arrested in Russia on drug charges. The Moscow courts have ordered him to be held in custody for two months for an official investigation.

January 9, 2024

Hawaii businessman accused of running drug trade, ordering murders as underworld boss

Michael Miske Jr. allegedly headed a huge drug enterprise on Honolulu for decades, evading detection until his late son's best friend Jonathan Fraser was reported missing.

January 6, 2024

Tennessee father charged in death of 23-month-old son who overdosed on fentanyl

A father from Tennessee has been charged with the death of his 23-month-old son who died after consuming synthetic opioids fentanyl and metonitazene while in his care.

January 5, 2024

Judge rules landmark fentanyl overdose lawsuit against Snapchat can move forward

Parent Samuel Chapman and President of the Alexander Neville foundation Amy Neville speak out on the lawsuit against Snapchat after losing their sons to fentanyl poisoning

January 4, 2024

Alabama judge puts medical marijuana licenses on temporary hold

Montgomery Circuit Judge James Anderson issued a restraining order Wednesday temporarily blocking the issuance of new medical marijuana licenses in Alabama.

January 4, 2024

CRISIS IN KENSINGTON: Philly’s new leaders vow to 'dismantle' infamous open-air drug market. Will it work?

Philadelphia's Democratic Mayor Cherelle Parker was officially sworn into office Tuesday, declaring a public safety emergency as her first act in office.

January 2, 2024

Texas border officers discover $10.2M in drugs inside refrigerated trailer hauling roses, officials say

Border officers in Laredo, Texas, discovered that a shipment of flowers was hiding over 1,100 pounds of meth and cocaine valued at $10.2 million.

December 31, 2023

LA Public Health social media account posts controversial warning on New Year’s Eve

‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ co-hosts Pete Hegseth, Joey Jones, and Rachel Campos-Duffy react to L.A. Public Health’s controversial warning regarding fentanyl test strips.

December 30, 2023

CRISIS IN KENSINGTON: Former addict warns epicenter of US drug crisis 'descended deeper into despair' in 2023

Residents, including children, in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood have to navigate through addict and needle covered streets, former user says.

December 29, 2023

Gunmen kill 6 people, wound 26 others in attack on party in northern Mexico border state

Sonora, a state in northern Mexico which borders Arizona, has a long history of drug-related violence and homicide; most recent incident saw 6 killed and 26 wounded.