Drugs - Page 162

June 15, 2023

SF mayor claps back at far-left city supervisor, defends drug crackdown

San Francisco Mayor London Breed had a heated exchange with a self-described Democratic Socialist over the city's new police crackdown on open-air drug markets.

June 15, 2023

California first responder sentenced for selling fatal dose of fentanyl to hospital coworker

A former Southern California first responder was sentenced to more than three decades in prison for selling fentanyl to a coworker who died the following day in Las Vegas.

June 14, 2023

Mexican politician arrested at Texas checkpoint with 93 pounds of cocaine in car

Denisse Ahumada, a conservative Reynosa, Mexico, city councilwoman, has been arrested in Texas after 93 pounds of cocaine were discovered in her vehicle.

June 14, 2023

Carlos Santana recalls 1969 Woodstock show, being high due to Jerry Garcia: ‘Am I going to be able to play?’

Carlos Santana vividly remembers taking hallucinogens before performing at the 1969 Woodstock festival. He almost did not make it to the stage.

June 14, 2023

Alabama prison officer charged, confesses to smuggling drugs for an inmate

A 28-year-old prison officer accused of smuggling meth into the facility for an inmate has been charged with drug trafficking. The officer has resigned and confessed to the crimes.

June 13, 2023

NYC drug ring busted, 8 arrested, weapons seized: DA

A suspected drug gang in New York City was disrupted when authorities made eight arrests and several drug and weapons seizures. More than $1 million in illicit drugs were seized.

June 13, 2023

Drug deal likely sparked shooting following Denver Nuggets' NBA win, injuring 10

A shooting occurred in downtown Denver during the celebration of the Nuggets' NBA championship win, with indications suggesting it was the result of a drug transaction gone awry.

June 13, 2023

Threatened Tijuana mayor seeks safety at army base after 7 bodies found in pickup truck

The mayor of Tijuana, Montserrat Caballero, has made the decision to live at an army base for her own security. The announcement follows the discovery of seven dead bodies found.

June 13, 2023

'Where do I sign up?' San Diego homeless woman says they’re ‘spoiled' with free stuff, phones

San Diego's downtown homeless population has surged in recent years. A business owner spoke with those living on the streets to try to find out what needs to change.

June 13, 2023

Sinaloa Cartel exports fentanyl ‘kitchens’ from Mexico to Colombia amid international crackdown

The sons of "El Chapo" are said to be moving their drug production from Sinaloa, Mexico, to Colombia, according to sources inside the Colombian government and cartel operators.