July 15, 2022 Mexico nabs FBI Most Wanted cartel boss accused of '80s kidnapping, murder of DEA agent Rafael Caro-Quintero stands accused of ordering the kindapping, torture and death of U.S. DEA agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, who had allegedly led the raid on a cartel plantation.
July 15, 2022 Fentanyl crisis: DEA official says Mexico needs to do more to stop drug production, flow in US The DEA continues to tout the important role education plays as the primary tool at the disposal of U.S. officials and law enforcement to combat the fentanyl crisis at home.
July 15, 2022 Texas Democrat warns only 30% of border agents are handling security operations Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar joined "America's Newsroom" to discuss the need to address the growing problem of fentanyl coming across the southern border and lack of border security.
July 14, 2022 California fentanyl bust: Feds seize 1 million counterfeit pills worth up to $20 million DEA agents seized about one million counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl from a drug trafficking ring believed to be associated with the Sinaloa Cartel.
July 14, 2022 Texas Gov. Abbott blames Washington’s ‘open border policies’ for rise in fentanyl deaths in his state Texas Gov. Greg Abbott railed against Washington's "open border policies" Thursday while meeting with law enforcement agencies to discuss the impact of fentanyl.
July 14, 2022 Kentucky mom believes she was poisoned by fentanyl from picking up dollar bill: 'It was taking over my body' A Kentucky woman was hospitalized after picking up a dollar bill while traveling and is warning others against the dangers of fentanyl-laced bills
July 13, 2022 Baltimore police officer arrested for allegedly selling a ghost gun and distributing drugs to motorcycle gang A Baltimore police officer is facing federal charges after he was arrested for allegedly selling a ghost gun and drugs to members of a motorcycle gang.
July 13, 2022 Kentucky medical marijuana team led by Gov. Andy Beshear to have town hall A medical marijuana advisory team will hold a town hall on the issue in northern Kentucky. Gov. Andy Beshear formed this team and will be overseeing the town hall.
July 12, 2022 Austin man allegedly caught with over 11 pounds of fentanyl in his car battery Austin police arrested a man last week after conducting a traffic stop and finding more than 11 pounds of fentanyl hidden inside a car battery.
July 12, 2022 Biden, meeting with Mexican president, urges help from region to stop border smuggling President Biden met with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, where he raised the fentanyl crisis, as well as the ongoing crisis at the southern border.