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Jelly Roll gives powerful testimony to Congress on fentanyl: 'I was part of the problem'

January 11, 2024

Jelly Roll gives powerful testimony to Congress on fentanyl: 'I was part of the problem'

Country music sensation Jason DeFord, better known as Jelly Roll, testified to Congress about his past as a drug dealer and the need for action on the fentanyl epidemic.

Hospital fentanyl thefts exposed after patients hooked up to compromised IV bags die

January 11, 2024

Hospital fentanyl thefts exposed after patients hooked up to compromised IV bags die

Officials at an Oregon hospital believe a former nurse was stealing fentanyl from IV pouches and replacing it with unsterile tap water, potentially infecting patients.

Teen overdose deaths hit all-time high in 2022: Report

January 10, 2024

Teen overdose deaths hit all-time high in 2022: Report

Fox News’ Bryan Llenas breaks down findings from a new study on teen drug overdose deaths, published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

11 arrested, kilos of fentanyl, cocaine recovered in major operation against Florida drug trafficking rings

January 10, 2024

11 arrested, kilos of fentanyl, cocaine recovered in major operation against Florida drug trafficking rings

Eleven people accused of providing cocaine and fentanyl to Florida citizens have been taken off the streets following a multi-agency drug investigation.

US Coast Guard seizes 2,450 pounds of cocaine worth $32.2 million in Caribbean Sea

January 9, 2024

US Coast Guard seizes 2,450 pounds of cocaine worth $32.2 million in Caribbean Sea

The U.S. Coast Guard, in two different interceptions, seized over 2,450 pounds of cocaine valued at about $32 million, in the Caribbean Sea.

US citizen arrested in Russia on drug charges, officials say

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Judge rules landmark fentanyl overdose lawsuit against Snapchat can move forward

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

Alabama judge puts medical marijuana licenses on temporary hold

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.