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Washington men arrested after 91,000 fentanyl pills discovered hidden inside chip containers

July 25, 2022

Washington men arrested after 91,000 fentanyl pills discovered hidden inside chip containers

Two Washington state men allegedly smuggled 91,000 fentanyl pills inside potato chip containers and cardboard boxes in Whatcom County.

Arizona Border Patrol agents arrest two American citizens for smuggling Mexican immigrants, drugs into US

July 23, 2022

Arizona Border Patrol agents arrest two American citizens for smuggling Mexican immigrants, drugs into US

Arizona border patrol agents have arrested two U.S. citizens for smuggling Mexican immigrants into the United States along with fentanyl, meth, and a loaded firearm.

Legislators target TikTok, social media dangers with bipartisan CHATS Act: 'The Wild West'

July 22, 2022

Legislators target TikTok, social media dangers with bipartisan CHATS Act: 'The Wild West'

Two congressmen introduced a bipartisan bill targeting TikTok and other social media platforms, allowing police to track which apps are linked to criminal activity.

US study finds cocaine production in Columbia remained near record levels in 2021

July 22, 2022

US study finds cocaine production in Columbia remained near record levels in 2021

Columbia cocaine production remained close to record levels in 2021. President-elect Gustavo Petro publicly promised to rethink the country's drug policies.

New York Sen. Schumer, other Dems introduce bill to end federal marijuana prohibition

July 21, 2022

New York Sen. Schumer, other Dems introduce bill to end federal marijuana prohibition

A group of Democratic senators led by Chuck Schumer has introduced a new version of a bill that would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level.

Father who lost son to fentanyl calls on the Biden administration to take action: 'We are being massacred'

July 21, 2022

Father who lost son to fentanyl calls on the Biden administration to take action: 'We are being massacred'

Jaime Puerta, who lost his son to fentanyl poisoning, makes an impassioned plea to the Biden administration to take more action against fentanyl smuggling killing Americans.

Hunter Biden investigation developments 'don't add up', former federal prosecutor says

July 21, 2022

Hunter Biden investigation developments 'don't add up', former federal prosecutor says

Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden, continues to be under investigation in Wilmington, Delaware, as a grand jury is reportedly disbanded.

White House honors law enforcement in fight against synthetic opioids, including fentanyl

July 21, 2022

White House honors law enforcement in fight against synthetic opioids, including fentanyl

The White House on Thursday honored law enforcement in the fight against fentanyl and other synthetic opioids, as it warned of a dynamic threat from compound substances.

California alleged drug traffickers in massive fentanyl bust no-shows in court after release on cashless bail

July 21, 2022

California alleged drug traffickers in massive fentanyl bust no-shows in court after release on cashless bail

Two men arrested during a California traffic stop after 150,000 fentanyl pills were found in their vehicle failed to show in court after being released on their own recognizance.

Russian officials say US must respect their laws in Griner case

July 21, 2022

Russian officials say US must respect their laws in Griner case

Brittney Griner's jailing has been described as "wrongful detention" by U.S. citizens, and Russian officials believe this shows disrespect to Russian law.