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Nicolás Maduro flashes peace signs in first prison photos since US capture in Caracas

August 30, 2026

Nicolás Maduro flashes peace signs in first prison photos since US capture in Caracas

Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appeared in his first photos from a New York prison, smiling as he awaits trial on federal drug trafficking charges.

Drug institute warns that Trump-shaped ecstasy pills contain potentially fatal ingredient

August 29, 2026

Drug institute warns that Trump-shaped ecstasy pills contain potentially fatal ingredient

The Trimbos Institute in the Netherlands issued a red alert after Donald Trump-shaped ecstasy pills containing potentially fatal PMMA were handed in at testing centers.

Dozens in Puerto Rico arrested after allegedly trafficking ‘mass quantities’ of drugs to poor communities: Blanche

August 27, 2026

Dozens in Puerto Rico arrested after allegedly trafficking ‘mass quantities’ of drugs to poor communities: Blanche

Attorney General Todd Blanche said those arrested were members of Los Baja Deo, a group that’s been active for years on the western side of Puerto Rico.

Coast Guard seizes 7K pounds of cocaine worth more than $54 million near Puerto Rico, five arrested

August 27, 2026

Coast Guard seizes 7K pounds of cocaine worth more than $54 million near Puerto Rico, five arrested

The U.S. Coast Guard seized 7,250 pounds of cocaine worth $54.5 million from a suspected smuggling boat intercepted off the coast of Puerto Rico.

Attempted drone incursion at Virginia prison leads to $324K contraband haul with meth, 17 cellphones

August 25, 2026

Attempted drone incursion at Virginia prison leads to $324K contraband haul with meth, 17 cellphones

A drone smuggling attempt at a Virginia prison led to a $324,000 contraband seizure including methamphetamine and 17 cellphones, officials said.

Pro-life CEO predicts Trump FDA nominee could bring renewed scrutiny to abortion drug risks

August 25, 2026

Pro-life CEO predicts Trump FDA nominee could bring renewed scrutiny to abortion drug risks

Trump's FDA nominee Heidi Overton could bring renewed scrutiny to mifepristone, says Americans United for Life CEO who calls her a "pro-life" pick.

US kills two 'narco-terrorists' in strike 2 months since last announced anti-'narco-trafficking' attack

August 24, 2026

US kills two 'narco-terrorists' in strike 2 months since last announced anti-'narco-trafficking' attack

U.S. military announces a deadly strike against a low-profile vessel that it says intelligence showed was participating in "narco-trafficking."

As a US attorney, I see fentanyl's horrifying toll up close. Congress must act now

August 21, 2026

As a US attorney, I see fentanyl's horrifying toll up close. Congress must act now

A U.S. attorney argues fentanyl kills more Americans aged 18-45 than anything else, calling for lengthier mandatory minimum sentences to deter dealers.

EXCLUSIVE: Fentanyl deaths plunge 22% as Trump White House touts crackdown on deadly drug crisis

August 21, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Fentanyl deaths plunge 22% as Trump White House touts crackdown on deadly drug crisis

The Trump White House says synthetic opioid deaths fell from 48,913 to 38,084 in one year, crediting its border crackdown and ICE fentanyl arrests.

Murder convict accused of running 'full-service drug operation' selling to minors near Texas schools

August 20, 2026

Murder convict accused of running 'full-service drug operation' selling to minors near Texas schools

Jahml McDonald, a convicted murderer out on bond, allegedly ran a drug operation near schools where fentanyl pills were disguised as ecstasy.