Drugs - Page 318

Suspected drug trafficking leader extradited to US from Mexico

September 4, 2021

Suspected drug trafficking leader extradited to US from Mexico

An alleged leader of an international drug trafficking organization arrived in the U.S. on Friday after being extradited from Mexico to face charges in an indictment that accuses him of managing a cocaine smuggling enterprise.

White House proposes removing penalties for fentanyl trafficking-related offenses

September 2, 2021

White House proposes removing penalties for fentanyl trafficking-related offenses

The White House on Thursday proposed removing certain penalties associated with trafficking of fentanyl-related substances (FRS), prompting criticism that it would weaken illicit drug enforcement.

California looking into paying drug addicts to stay sober

August 27, 2021

California looking into paying drug addicts to stay sober

Frustrated by out-of-control increases in drug overdose deaths, California's leaders are trying something radical: They want the state to be the first to pay people to stay sober.

LA neighborhood shuts down after suspect allegedly beats woman to death with bat in drug-fueled rampage

August 26, 2021

LA neighborhood shuts down after suspect allegedly beats woman to death with bat in drug-fueled rampage

Los Angeles police arrested a 35-year-old man Wednesday following an hours-long standoff after the suspect allegedly beat a woman to death with a metal baseball bat and barricaded himself inside his home.

'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' star Nicholas Brendon arrested for alleged prescription fraud in Indiana

August 24, 2021

'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' star Nicholas Brendon arrested for alleged prescription fraud in Indiana

The "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" star, 50, was charged with prescription fraud of a controlled substance and for refusing to identify himself while stopped for an infraction on Aug. 18, according to Vigo County Jail records obtained by Fox News on Tuesday.

San Francisco DA faces second recall effort as residents 'fed up' with progressive 'zero consequence' policies

August 18, 2021

San Francisco DA faces second recall effort as residents 'fed up' with progressive 'zero consequence' policies

A second recall effort launched against San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin demonstrates how residents are "fed up" with his progressive policies, a leader of the prominent local police union tells Fox News.

Dr. Kevin Sabet: Cannabis industry causing ‘huge' environmental problems

August 13, 2021

Dr. Kevin Sabet: Cannabis industry causing ‘huge' environmental problems

Smart Approaches to Marijuana CEO Dr. Kevin Sabet told “Fox & Friends” on Friday that the cannabis industry is being a “huge problem” for the environment.

Former DEA agent sounds alarm on cartel smuggling: Gov't not 'telling public the truth'

August 12, 2021

Former DEA agent sounds alarm on cartel smuggling: Gov't not 'telling public the truth'

The Former DEA special agent discusses how cartel operations are harming America's youth.

Disgraced DEA agent sentenced to 13 years in corruption case

August 12, 2021

Disgraced DEA agent sentenced to 13 years in corruption case

U.S. District Judge Jane Triche Milazzo said the longtime U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent, Chad A. Scott, caused “far reaching” damage “to the administration of justice.”

Border Protection in California seizes nearly $13M worth of meth, fentanyl: ‘Enough to ruin countless lives’

August 12, 2021

Border Protection in California seizes nearly $13M worth of meth, fentanyl: ‘Enough to ruin countless lives’

Border Protection officers in Southern California discovered nearly $13 million worth of methamphetamine and fentanyl hidden inside a shipment that a Mexican national attempted to smuggle across the border, officials said Tuesday.