Drugs - Page 127

September 12, 2023

Colombian coca crops, used to make cocaine, at an all-time high last year, UN says

According to the U.N., the Colombian president is struggling to crack down on armed groups profiting from the cocaine trade as coca crops in the country reach an all-time high.

September 11, 2023

Pitbull puppy in California treated after exposure to fentanyl, owners could be charged with animal cruelty

A puppy has been administered the overdose-reversing drug naloxone. Police say the dog may have been exposed to its owners’ fentanyl stash in a car outside a Walmart in California.

September 10, 2023

Haley slams 'embarrassing' Biden admin trips to China, says adversary has killed more Americans than 3 wars

Former ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley said it's "embarrassing" the Biden administration sent three cabinet members to China to improve relations with the country.

September 10, 2023

Afghanistan’s drug trade is booming two years after US withdrawal

The drug trade in Afghanistan is booming two years after the U.S. withdrew from the country, with methamphetamine and heroin being the country's largest products.

September 9, 2023

Indiana woman allegedly hides drugs in private parts, fakes heart attack when police grow suspicious

An Indiana woman allegedly faked a heart attack and attempted to hide an 'avocado-sized' bag of meth, fentanyl, and crack cocaine in her private parts.

September 8, 2023

'Sadistic' cartel drug runner abducted pair, tortured man with torch, raped woman over massive pot heist

Tanner Danielson, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was sentenced for abducting, torturing and branding a man he believed stole 50 pounds of cartel marijuana from his house.

September 8, 2023

California bill decriminalizing personal use of psychedelics, magic mushrooms heads to Newsom's desk

A bill decriminalizing the possession and personal use of psychedelics now heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk after both houses in the California legislature approved it.

September 6, 2023

Portland City Council in Oregon votes to ban open drug use, but with one catch

City officials in Portland, Oregon, have passed a law criminalizing the use of hard drugs on public property, but cannot enforce the measure until state lawmakers pass a new bill.

September 6, 2023

Tech-savvy brothers of murdered college student snoop out data that helps nab suspects

Umayr and Uzair Kaleem used their tech backgrounds to investigate their missing brother's final contacts, which led to the arrest and conviction of killers Eric Aguilar and Jose Varela.

September 5, 2023

Cartels exploit banana trade to smuggle cocaine from Latin America: report

Police across Europe have found cocaine in Ecuadorian banana shipments several times over the past few years, with officials warning that the problem will only grow more severe.