Mexico April 12, 2024 Mexico faces dire medical fentanyl shortage despite being world's top illegal producer Mexico is reporting a dire shortage of fentanyl for medical use, despite the overwhelming amounts of the drug being illegally produced by the country's cartels.
Opioid Crisis April 9, 2024 DeSantis signs bills to protect officers from fentanyl exposure, raise awareness for opioid epidemic Gov. DeSantis signed bills in an attempt to fight the opioid epidemic in Florida by protecting police from fentanyl exposure and raising awareness for the opioid epidemic.
Border security April 3, 2024 Hamburger stuffed with fentanyl intercepted at US-Mexico border: CBP U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers found a half-ounce pack of fentanyl hidden between hamburger patties during an interception at the U.S.-Mexico border.
New York April 1, 2024 2 charged in fentanyl death of prominent NYC trans activist Antonio Venti, 52, and Michael Kuilan, 44, have been charged with providing the fentanyl-laced heroin that killed New York City transgender activist Cecilia Gentili.
Illegal Immigrants March 28, 2024 ICE arrests 216 illegal migrants with cocaine, fentanyl and heroin convictions Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested 216 illegal immigrants who have convictions for drug trafficking or multiple drug possessions, all of whom are expected to be deported.
Media March 25, 2024 Mexican president denies cartels are producing most fentanyl, blames US drug use on family breakdown Mexican President Andrés Manuel Lopez Obrador denied claims that the majority of fentanyl is produced in Mexico and defended his country's family traditions and low drug use.
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Homeland Security March 19, 2024 Mayorkas touts 'enormous opportunities' with AI as DHS launches new pilot programs The Department of Homeland Security on Monday launches a new AI roadmap that includes programs to help FEMA, ICE and immigration officers in their duties.
West Virginia March 19, 2024 WV Supreme Court to issue landmark ruling on whether opioid distribution can cause a public nuisance A federal appeals court asked the West Virginia Supreme Court whether opioid distribution could cause a public nuisance under state law as WV reviews a lawsuit against drug companies.
HEALTH March 16, 2024 Amid kratom overdose claims, groups call for regulation, better testing of drug As the FDA warns of risks associated with kratom, advocates claim there is ‘misinformation’ surrounding the natural herbal drug's role in fatal overdoses.
Drugs March 15, 2024 Blinken calls for increased global cooperation to police synthetic drugs as worldwide overdose rates rise U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for greater international cooperation to fight synthetic drug trafficking as global drug use and overdose rates rise.
