'Overdose epidemic': Bipartisan senators target fentanyl classification as lapse approaches
Senators came together to reintroduce a bipartisan bill that would permanently classify fentanyl as a Schedule I controlled substance.
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Federal Drug Officials Authorize Testing for Fentanyl
The action clears a path for the Department of Transportation and other federal agencies to begin fentanyl testing for federally regulated occupations like truck drivers.
Trump Calls Canada a Big Player in the Fentanyl Trade. Is It?
President Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Canada over drug trafficking, equating it with Mexico. U.S. government reports do not support the claim.
Feds bust Miami-area drug hub they say could produce 250K counterfeit opioid pills
The agents, using K-9 dogs, uncovered thousands of synthetic opioids stashed in parcels transported to and from South Miami-Dade post offices.
Utah’s battle against fentanyl: Legislation targets traffickers
"This is not new or common to Utah. Unfortunately, it’s getting worse," Rep. Matthew Gwynn, R-Farr West, said.
Trump's new DEA chief Derek Maltz a longtime proponent of declaring war on drug cartels
Derek Maltz, a veteran of the Drug Enforcement Administration, is expected to help lead Trump's effort to fight fentanyl traffickers with terror laws.
Some want to see stronger action against fentanyl dealers in Stanislaus, despite OD decline
What looks like a 13% decrease in fentanyl deaths in 2024 is encouraging for Stanislaus County. But the lethal street drug continues to kill residents and some families personally affected want to see more concerted action against dealers.
3 arrests made after monthslong drug investigation
LOCHBUIE, Colo. — At least three people were arrested Wednesday morning in Lochbuie following a monthslong drug investigation, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Lakewood drug kingpin sentenced to 10 years for helming multi-state drug trafficking ring
A Lakewood resident was sentenced to 10 years in prison after law enforcement determined he was leading a South Puget Sound drug trafficking organization that stretched all the way to the East Coast.
Colorado drug bust uncovers cartel-connected illegal aliens, approximately 130k fentanyl pills
Two illegal aliens tied to Mexican cartels and approximately 130,000 fentanyl pills, heroin, cocaine and meth were discovered during a drug bust in the Denver, Colorado, area.
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Schenectady man accused of trafficking fentanyl, cocaine, meth
ALBANY, N.Y. ( NEWS10) — A Schenectady man has been charged in a 16-count indictment, as announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office on Wednesday. Jabree Jones, 32, is accused of participating in drug trafficking and having illegal firearms.
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Dillon man sentenced for trafficking fentanyl, meth
A Dillon man was sentenced Thursday to 11 years and three months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for trafficking large quantities of meth