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Washington April 7, 2023

Washington regulators shut down pot businesses over DDT concerns

Washington state cannabis regulators have halted operations at several marijuana farms and facilities after tests showed high amounts of DDT residue in soil.

Wisconsin April 7, 2023

Wisconsin Gov. Evers pardons 159 low-level offenders

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers pardoned 159 people Friday, most of whom were convicted on low-level theft, drug dealing and possession charges.

VIDEO April 7, 2023

Gov. Abbott spreads awareness on the dangers of fentanyl poisoning, vows to holding drug dealers accountable

Texas Governor Greg Abbott, R, discussed new measures to fight the fentanyl epidemic and spread awareness of fentanyl-laced drugs

Kansas April 6, 2023

3 men charged in shooting of 3 Kansas officers during drug probe

Three men have been charged in a shooting of three Kansas officers during an undercover drug investigation. The men face possible life sentences if they are convicted.

Alabama April 6, 2023

Alabama lawmakers approve harsher penalties for trafficking fentanyl

Lawmakers in Alabama approved harsher penalties for trafficking fentanyl. The bill would make crimes punishable by up to life imprisonment.

New York City April 6, 2023

NYC man pleads guilty to selling fatal dose of fentanyl-laced heroin to actor Michael K. Williams

New York man who sold fentanyl-laced heroin that killed actor Michael K. Williams pleaded guilty to charges in a Manhattan court.

Drugs April 6, 2023

China denies fueling the fentanyl crisis: 'The root cause lies in the US itself'

A spokesperson said Beijing was never informed by Mexico of 'the seizure of scheduled fentanyl precursors from China'

US April 6, 2023

'Beethoven isn't going to cut it,' fumes LA resident as officials try classical music to deter homeless

Los Angeles resorted to an unconventional approach to reduce homelessness within the county's subway system - by playing classical music to deter encampments

VIDEO April 6, 2023

Congress seeks to crack down on cartels using social media to recruit smugglers

Chad Pergram reports on cartels using TikTok and Instagram to 'groom' teens.

Mexican Cartel Violence April 5, 2023

Sinaloa drug cartel member extradited to US on international drug trafficking, firearms charges

A high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel who worked closely with El Chapo was extradited to the U.S. Saturday to face international drug trafficking charges.

Kansas April 5, 2023

Three Kansas City police officers wounded in shooting during undercover fentanyl investigation

Three police officers were shot and wounded during an undercover operation involving a fentanyl deal on Wednesday afternoon in Kansas City, Kansas, officials said.