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South Louisiana coroner warns counterfeit pills are plaguing his community after two deaths in one night

July 21, 2022

South Louisiana coroner warns counterfeit pills are plaguing his community after two deaths in one night

A Louisiana corner is warning that deadly fake pills, that are often laced with fentanyl, are plaguing his community. The DEA is also reporting record rates of counterfeit pills.

After two deaths in one night, south Louisiana coroner warns counterfeit pills are plaguing his community

July 20, 2022

After two deaths in one night, south Louisiana coroner warns counterfeit pills are plaguing his community

Law enforcement agencies like the DEA say they're finding a record number of fake pills.

Pennsylvania ex-police chief charged in theft of federal evidence

July 20, 2022

Pennsylvania ex-police chief charged in theft of federal evidence

An ex-police chief from Western Pennsylvania was sentenced to probation in state court in 2019 for stealing drugs. He is being indicted on federal charges.

Colorado 6-year-old gets help for mom who passed out on fentanyl: cops

July 20, 2022

Colorado 6-year-old gets help for mom who passed out on fentanyl: cops

A mother in Colorado was found in the front seat of her car under the influence of fentanyl after her 6-year-old daughter flagged down a postal carrier.

Florida police bust drug-trafficking ring run by former correctional officer

July 19, 2022

Florida police bust drug-trafficking ring run by former correctional officer

A drug trafficking ring allegedly run by a former Florida Department of Corrections officer has been dismantled by multiple law enforcement agencies.

Fentanyl awareness group applauds Florida AG's 'necessary' call to declare drug a weapon of mass destruction

July 19, 2022

Fentanyl awareness group applauds Florida AG's 'necessary' call to declare drug a weapon of mass destruction

A group bringing awareness to the dangers of fentanyl is applauding Florida AG Ashley Moody's letter to Joe Biden asking to declare the drug a weapon of mass destruction.

NYC outdoor odor complaints hit all-time high: report

July 19, 2022

NYC outdoor odor complaints hit all-time high: report

A new report that analyzed 311 calls claimed outdoor odor complaints in New York City have risen to an "all-time high," up 54% since last year.

Border Patrol arrests smuggler with more than 200 pounds of fentanyl in California

July 19, 2022

Border Patrol arrests smuggler with more than 200 pounds of fentanyl in California

Border Patrol agents early Monday morning arrested an individual near Campo, California, who was attempting to smuggle more than 200 pounds of fentanyl.

Texas law enforcement make multiple drug busts, seize cocaine, meth worth more than $4 million

July 18, 2022

Texas law enforcement make multiple drug busts, seize cocaine, meth worth more than $4 million

Texas law enforcement agencies have made multiple drug busts in the past week, seizing more than $4 million worth of cocaine and methamphetamine.

Florida AG Moody urges Biden to declare fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction

July 18, 2022

Florida AG Moody urges Biden to declare fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is calling for fentanyl to be declared a weapon of mass destruction, after two mass overdose incidents in the Sunshine State.