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What makes fentanyl a 'weapon of mass destruction': Texas sheriff

September 14, 2022

What makes fentanyl a 'weapon of mass destruction': Texas sheriff

Montgomery County, Texas sheriff Rand Henderson weighed in on the damage that fentanyl has done as a crisis sweeps the United States on "Your World."

Indiana drug trafficker arrested, fentanyl and grenade launcher found during search

September 14, 2022

Indiana drug trafficker arrested, fentanyl and grenade launcher found during search

Indiana authorities last week conducted a drug raid of a couple's home and found illegal narcotics, drug paraphernalia, and multiple firearms including a grenade launcher.

Los Angeles girl dead, another hospitalized, after suspected fentanyl overdose at Hollywood high school

September 14, 2022

Los Angeles girl dead, another hospitalized, after suspected fentanyl overdose at Hollywood high school

A Los Angeles high school student died and another girl was hospitalized after they overdosed on pills possibly laced with fentanyl, officials said.

Sen. Marshall blasts CDC for not declaring emergency over fentanyl: 'What are we doing?'

September 14, 2022

Sen. Marshall blasts CDC for not declaring emergency over fentanyl: 'What are we doing?'

Sen. Roger Marshall asked CDC Director Rochelle Walensky why the government does not declare a public health emergency for the rising number of fentanyl deaths in the U.S.

Wichita City Council votes to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana, fentanyl test kits

September 14, 2022

Wichita City Council votes to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana, fentanyl test kits

The Wichita City Council voted to decriminalize fentanyl test kits and the possession of small amounts of marijuana. This is expected to eliminate up to 850 prosecutions a year.

Alleged Mexican drug cartel hitman transferred to North Dakota to face federal charges

September 14, 2022

Alleged Mexican drug cartel hitman transferred to North Dakota to face federal charges

An alleged hitman for a Mexican drug cartel is facing federal charges in North Dakota after being transferred. Juan Francisco Sillas-Rocha was apprehended in Tijuana 11 years ago.

Fentanyl in disguise: Expert calls deadly opioid's presence a 'slow-motion chemical weapon attack'

September 14, 2022

Fentanyl in disguise: Expert calls deadly opioid's presence a 'slow-motion chemical weapon attack'

Experts are warning of the dangers of fentanyl in various disguised forms, such as rainbow fentanyl, or on objects. The illicit opioid is deadly in small amounts.

Sen. Daines presses Big Tech execs on how social media platforms plan to combat fentanyl, illicit drug sales

September 13, 2022

Sen. Daines presses Big Tech execs on how social media platforms plan to combat fentanyl, illicit drug sales

Montana Sen. Steve Daines sent a letter to the CEOs of Sanpchat, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube on Tuesday asking about what steps they are taking to combat drug sales online.

Florida student alerts teacher after finding bag of fentanyl

September 13, 2022

Florida student alerts teacher after finding bag of fentanyl

Deputies say a Florida high school teacher asked the school resource deputy for help after a student found a small packet of fentanyl outside of the bathroom.

Texas border officials seize more than 266 pounds of meth at US-Mexico bridge

September 13, 2022

Texas border officials seize more than 266 pounds of meth at US-Mexico bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in Texas intercepted a shipment of more than 266 pounds of methamphetamine at an international bridge.