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Elijah McClain's death attributed to ketamine administrated by paramedics

September 24, 2022

Elijah McClain's death attributed to ketamine administrated by paramedics

Elijah McClain, a black man whose death in police custody sparked widespread protests, died of a ketamine overdose administered by paramedics, according to an official report.

Phoenix police arrest two in 'largest' fentanyl seizure in department history

September 23, 2022

Phoenix police arrest two in 'largest' fentanyl seizure in department history

A huge fentanyl bust led to the largest seizure in Phoenix Police Department history after one million fentanyl pills were confiscated, authorities said.

Maryland men charged with trafficking fentanyl into Connecticut

September 23, 2022

Maryland men charged with trafficking fentanyl into Connecticut

The Justice Department said two Massachusetts men have been charged with trafficking thousands of fentanyl pills in candy boxes and wrappers into Connecticut.

Los Angeles Unified supplies naxolone to schools after nine teens overdose

September 23, 2022

Los Angeles Unified supplies naxolone to schools after nine teens overdose

Due to some recent student drug overdoses, Los Angeles Unified School District will make naloxone available in 1,400 elementary, middle and high schools.

Border officials in Arizona seize 72K fentanyl pills, 44 pounds of meth hidden in gas tank

September 23, 2022

Border officials in Arizona seize 72K fentanyl pills, 44 pounds of meth hidden in gas tank

Customs and Border Protection officials at Arizona's Nogales Port of Entry seized over 72,000 fentanyl pills hidden in the gas tank of a vehicle crossing the border.

CA utility deliberately targeted Asians when searching for marijuana grow houses, lawsuit claims

September 23, 2022

CA utility deliberately targeted Asians when searching for marijuana grow houses, lawsuit claims

A California utility, which searches for marijuana growers via electricity usage, deliberately targeted Asians, says a watchdog group, resulting in disproportionate penalties.

Colombia's former President Duque warns cocaine legalization will cause 'major' US security threat

September 23, 2022

Colombia's former President Duque warns cocaine legalization will cause 'major' US security threat

Former Colombian President Ivan Duque addressed a number of issues including illegal immigration, the war in Ukraine, Venezuela and solutions to solve the crisis on the US southern border.

Arkansas Supreme Court allows residents to vote on recreational marijuana

September 23, 2022

Arkansas Supreme Court allows residents to vote on recreational marijuana

Arkansas residents will be able to vote on whether to legalize weed in the state following a decision by the state's Supreme Court. Residents can vote on the issue in November.

LA schools will carry Narcan after students overdose on fentanyl

September 23, 2022

LA schools will carry Narcan after students overdose on fentanyl

Los Angeles schools will soon carry Narcan. In recent weeks, seven teenagers overdosed on fentanyl-laced pills and one 15-year-old girl died on a school campus.

China to blame for fentanyl crisis, covering up COVID says DeSantis

September 22, 2022

China to blame for fentanyl crisis, covering up COVID says DeSantis

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday blamed China for the amount of fentanyl making its way into the United States.