July 20, 2023 Mayorkas says China 'bears reponsibility' for role in fentanyl crisis DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas spoke at the Aspen Security Forum about the fentanyl crisis
July 20, 2023 Former Venezuelan spy chief denies smuggling over 6 tons of cocaine into Mexico, US Retired Maj. Gen. Hugo Carvajal of Venezuela has pleaded not guilty to charges alleging he smuggled 12,300 pounds of cocaine into Mexico, which eventually made its way into the U.S.
July 20, 2023 'Cocaine Sharks' may be feasting on bales of drugs off Florida's coast Discovery's "Shark Week" will air an episode examining whether sharks have ingested bales of cocaine left by drug smugglers found off Florida's coast.
July 20, 2023 Democrat states begin protecting doctors who send abortion pills to states where they're restricted Five Democrat-led states have begun to protect U.S. doctors who send abortion pills from an unregulated European company to states that restrict abortion access.
July 19, 2023 NY regulators greenlight marijuana sales at festivals, other public events New York regulators now allow the limited sale of marijuana at certain public events after farmers complained about a lack of retailers to whom they can legally sell their harvests.
July 19, 2023 Venezuelan ex-spy chief, Chávez confidant, extradited to US on drug trafficking charges Retired Maj. Gen. Hugo Carvajal of Venezuela, once a close advisor to Hugo Chávez, has been extradited to New York from Spain over decade-old drug trafficking charges.
July 19, 2023 Florida man accused of selling fentanyl disguised as ADHD medication: police Florida resident Jaquan Jones McCrary was charged with trafficking of fentanyl for allegedly selling fentanyl pills disguised as ADHD meds, Orange County Sheriff's Office said.
July 19, 2023 Nebraska evidence technician gets 22 years for stealing $1.2M in seized drugs Former Nebraska State Patrol evidence technician Anna Idigima, 38, has been sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison for stealing $1.2 million worth of drugs from storage areas.
July 18, 2023 Manhattan DA Bragg announces illegal pot shop crackdown; one store owner fined over $400K Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office announced Tuesday that entrepreneur Rami Alzandani would pay over $400,000 in fines for illegally selling marijuana at 11 stores.
July 18, 2023 Pro wrestler Teddy Hart arrested on drug possession charges Pro wrestler Teddy Hart, whose real name is Edward Annis, was arrested last week on drug possession charges in Florida. He's been on the independent circuit.