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Europe March 25, 2023

Cocaine use has risen across Europe, according to wastewater study

A study across a hundred cities and 54 million people found that cocaine use has risen across Europe. Highest levels were found in Spain, Portugal, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

Oregon March 24, 2023

Oregon issues first license under psilocybin program

Oregon has issued its first license under a psilocybin program that offers controlled use to the public. 2020 voters in the state approved the therapeutic use of psilocybin mushrooms.

Texas March 24, 2023

Texas police arrest 18-year-old suspect after meth, heroin, and fentanyl found in home with newborn baby

The Lake Worth Police Department’s Special Operations Unit executed a search warrant at a residence Thursday resulting an arrest and the seizure of several drugs.

Kentucky March 23, 2023

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear stops sale of drug known as 'gas station heroin'

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear stopped the sale of a drug known as "gas station heroin." He said the drug poses a threat in the state that's battling addiction and overdose problems.

Brazil March 23, 2023

Rio police raid slum to arrest drug lords, prompt gun battle

Police exchanged gunfire with assailants during a raid in Rio de Janeiro’s slums. Rio officials arrested alleged drug traffickers and said at least 11 were killed in the violence.

West Virginia March 23, 2023

Feds announce major West Virginia drug bust, arrest 54 people

The police announced a major drug bust Wednesday in which they arrested 54 people and seized over 200 pounds of methamphetamine in West Virginia. They also found 18 firearms and $747,000.

Police and Law Enforcement March 23, 2023

Wisconsin police charge two suspects after fleeing traffic stop in 90 mph chase with baby in the car

Wauwatosa police have charged two suspects for evading arrest during a pair of high-speed pursuits with a baby in the car. Officers also found a gun and drugs in the vehicle.

CRIME March 22, 2023

Massachusetts postal worker sentenced for attempting to bribe boss to participate in trafficking cocaine

A Massachusetts' mail carrier is facing federal charges for allegedly trying to bribe and sell cocaine to his U.S. Postal Services' supervisor.

VIDEO March 22, 2023

DEA warns of 'deadliest drug threat' the US has ever faced

Former DEA special agent Derek Maltz sounds the alarm after fentanyl mixed with a flesh-eating animal tranquilizer is seized in 48 of 50 states.

Drugs March 21, 2023

DEA issues dire warning on fentanyl mixed with flesh-eating 'Tranq' zombie drug seized in 48 of 50 states

The DEA issued a public safety alert warning Americans of a sharp increase of the trafficking of fentanyl mixed with animal tranquilizer xylazine or "Tranq," which rots human flesh.

San Francisco March 21, 2023

San Francisco activist warns city has become 'epicenter' of 'cartel-fueled' drug crisis as overdoses soar

Addict-turned-activist Tom Wolf sounds the alarm on cartel operations after the city saw 131 accidental drug overdoses deaths between January and February.