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Los Angeles school students ingest ecstasy pills laced with fentanyl, Superintendent says

June 2, 2022

Los Angeles school students ingest ecstasy pills laced with fentanyl, Superintendent says

Three Los Angeles school students took ecstasy pills laced with fentanyl and got sick, officials said. The pills were purchased online, LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said.

Afghan Taliban launch campaign to eradicate poppy crop

June 2, 2022

Afghan Taliban launch campaign to eradicate poppy crop

Talibans look to eliminate poppy production. The poppy stoppage comes at a time when Afghanistan's economy is suffering under the Taliban's control.

Canada allows British Columbia to decriminalize low-level drug possession in three-year experiment

June 1, 2022

Canada allows British Columbia to decriminalize low-level drug possession in three-year experiment

Canadians in British Columbia will be able to possess up to 2.5 grams of opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine, and MDMA under a new drug decriminalization experiment.

South Carolina boy, 6, killed by drive-by shooters targeting wrong home in drug deal, sheriff says; 3 charged

June 1, 2022

South Carolina boy, 6, killed by drive-by shooters targeting wrong home in drug deal, sheriff says; 3 charged

Police have charged three people for the drive-by shooting death of a 6-year-old South Carolina boy whose house was mistakenly targeted as part of a drug deal.

NYC councilman torches health department ad 'empowering' drug use: 'Absolutely backwards'

May 31, 2022

NYC councilman torches health department ad 'empowering' drug use: 'Absolutely backwards'

New York City Councilman Joe Borelli unleashed on the health department's latest ad in subway cars describing "safe" drug use as "empowering" to prevent overdoses.

Boston police warns of uptick in drink-spiking, 'roofie' drugs at kick-off to summer

May 31, 2022

Boston police warns of uptick in drink-spiking, 'roofie' drugs at kick-off to summer

The Boston Police Department reminded the public to be mindful of scentless, colorless and tasteless roofies and other drugs amid uptick in drink-spiking at local bars.

Border agents discover 1,500 Ibs. of meth, seize handgun

May 27, 2022

Border agents discover 1,500 Ibs. of meth, seize handgun

U.S. border agents found more than 1,500 pounds of meth in 28 duffel bags on a boat close to the Washington state-Canadian border, authorities said.

NYC health department's heroin-fentanyl poster sparks anger from top City Council Republican

May 27, 2022

NYC health department's heroin-fentanyl poster sparks anger from top City Council Republican

New York City councilman Joe Borelli has demanded an explanation for a city health department subway poster encouraging 'taking turns' doing heroin.

Delaware Gov. Carney vetoes legislation that would legalize recreational marijuana

May 24, 2022

Delaware Gov. Carney vetoes legislation that would legalize recreational marijuana

Delaware Gov. John Carney vetoed legislation that would have legalized recreational marijuana in President Joe Biden's home state.

Mexican hotel shooting by hooded gunmen leaves 11 dead, 5 wounded: report

May 24, 2022

Mexican hotel shooting by hooded gunmen leaves 11 dead, 5 wounded: report

A shooting attack at a hotel and bar in the central Mexico state of Guanajuato left at least 11 people dead and another five wounded Monday evening.