March 1, 2020 Hawaii councilman led meth-trafficking ring, conspired with Samoan gang 'shot caller,' investigators allege A Hawaii councilman pleaded not guilty Friday to multiple charges accusing him of leading a methamphetamine trafficking ring, supplying weapons and conspiring with a gang leader while serving as an elected official, investigators said.
February 28, 2020 US probing claims that CIA operative, DEA official betrayal led to murder of agent: report The U.S. Justice Department is investigating explosive new allegations that a Central Intelligence Agency operative and Drug Enforcement Administration official played a role in the 1985 abduction, torture and murder of DEA agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, a report claims.
February 26, 2020 Georgia man who transported heroin, meth in kids’ candy sentenced 151 months in prison A Georgia man was sentenced Tuesday to 151 months in prison for illegally transporting methamphetamine and heroin inside children’s candy, prosecutors said.
February 26, 2020 Josh Hawley: Coronavirus outbreak was 'epic failure' by China, but Americans should not panic There needs to be an "all hands on deck effort" from here on out to combat the coronavirus in the United States, Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley said Wednesday.
February 26, 2020 Drugs seized in 6 of the largest fentanyl busts were enough to kill 229 million Americans A drug bust last year was hailed as the largest fentanyl bust in U.S. history—254 pounds seized at an Arizona border crossing. The seizure came as fentanyl continues to be a big problem, fueling an opioid epidemic that has killed thousands of people.
February 26, 2020 Michigan man stabbed with samurai sword after not buying pot for partner, report says A Michigan man was attacked by his samurai sword-wielding partner last month after he allegedly didn't buy marijuana for the suspect, according to a report on Wednesday.
February 24, 2020 OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma launches campaign for opioid victims to file claims Purdue Pharma, the drug company that makes OxyContin, launched a $23.8 million ad campaign on Monday alerting victims where to file claims if they have been affected or harmed by the opioid drug.
February 23, 2020 Tennessee doctor convicted in region’s first ‘Opioid Strike Force Takedown’ A Tennessee doctor pleaded guilty Friday to distributing opioids to people who were not his patients, marking the first conviction for the Appalachian Regional Prescription Opioid Strike Force.
February 21, 2020 Former DEA agent arrested in alleged money-laundering scheme with Colombian cartel A former Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent known for his lavish lifestyle was arrested Friday on charges of conspiring to launder money for the same Colombian drug cartel he was supposed to be investigating.
February 20, 2020 Texas mother who had prison sentence commuted by Trump wants to give president a 'huge hug' Crystal Munoz, who was granted clemency by President Trump Tuesday, told ӣƵ' “Outnumbered Overtime” Thursday that she would “really love” to give Trump “a huge hug.”