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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

March 21, 2023

Accidental drug overdoses soar in San Francisco

San Francisco activist Tom Wolf joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss who and what is to blame for the surge in drug overdoses. 

March 20, 2023

Border Patrol chief says agents made thousands of apprehensions, nabbing drugs and criminals over weekend

Border Patrol agents seized various drugs and made thousands of apprehensions over the weekend, officials said Monday.