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The United States faces its most devastating drug crisis in history, with fentanyl responsible for over 70,000 deaths last year alone. This synthetic opioid, often hidden in counterfeit prescription pills or street drugs like cocaine and heroin, is 50 times more potent than heroin and poses an increased risk of accidental overdoses. Parents Mike O’Kelley… Continue reading “They Die Too Quickly”: Naloxone’s Role in Reversing Fentanyl Overdoses

A man was arrested Tuesday after a search of his motel room, just across from the Rhea County Sheriff’s Department, uncovered drugs and stolen property. Authorities executed a search warrant at room 124 of the America’s Best Value Inn on Rhea County Highway, directly opposite the courthouse and sheriff’s office. The search revealed over 27… Continue reading Motel Across From Sheriff’s Office Yields Drug, Theft Arrest in Rhea County

Nearly four tons of illegal cannabis and related products, valued at around $10 million, were seized during a raid at a Floral Park storage facility, with two Brooklyn men arrested, according to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. The raid, conducted on Tuesday, Sept. 17, was the result of a joint investigation by the NYPD and… Continue reading $10M Worth of Illegal Cannabis Seized in Queens Drug Bust

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office will participate in the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 26. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., residents can safely dispose of outdated, unwanted, or unneeded prescription medications at the MCSO office on Broad Street in Columbia. Accepted items include tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid… Continue reading Marion County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Prescription Drug Take Back Day

A Mesa Police Department K9, named Nick, is being hailed as a hero after sniffing out nearly two pounds of heroin and cocaine during a traffic stop on September 16. Officers from the Fiesta Street Crimes Unit pulled over a vehicle they suspected of carrying drugs.  K9 Nick quickly alerted officers, leading them to discover… Continue reading Mesa Police K9 Uncovers Drugs During Traffic Stop

Bladensburg police arrested two men on Friday for possessing drugs and firearms during a stop in the 5600 block of Annapolis Road, according to the Bladensburg Police Department. Officers found two semi-automatic handguns, including one that was stolen, along with loaded magazines and controlled dangerous substances intended for distribution. One of the suspects is classified… Continue reading Two Men Arrested in Bladensburg on Drug and Weapon Charges

In a recent operation, the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) raided a Spring Hill home, uncovering drugs, firearms, body armor, and a ballistic shield labeled “police.” The raid, executed at 6154 Ashland Drive with the support of the HCSO SWAT team, was the result of months of investigation. Upon the deputies’ arrival, 48-year-old Steven Cline… Continue reading Florida Gang Member Arrested in Drug Bust; SWAT Raid Uncovers Guns, Armor

America is in the midst of its worst drug crisis, with fentanyl—an incredibly potent, man-made opioid—wreaking havoc across the nation. According to the DEA, nearly all fentanyl entering the U.S. is produced in Mexico by the Sinaloa and Jalisco cartels, using chemicals sourced from China. More than 70,000 Americans died from fentanyl overdoses last year,… Continue reading U.S. Faces Fentanyl Crisis as DEA Fights Mexican Cartels Supplying Deadly Drug

Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey is known for his no-nonsense approach, and his recent statement on an unusual drug bust is no exception. In his latest update, Sheriff Ivey used a mix of humor and stern warning to address the consequences of trying to hide drugs in, as he puts it, a “prison wallet.” Robert… Continue reading Sheriff Wayne Ivey Delivers Humorous Yet Serious Message: Don’t Hide Drugs in Your Body

An alleged gang member was arrested during a drug bust in Roanoke on September 12, according to Virginia State Police. The Star City Drug and Violent Crime Task Force, Roanoke Police’s Gang Interdiction Unit, and Virginia State Police Special Operations executed two search warrants at addresses on Panorama Ave NW and Hershberger Rd NW. Law… Continue reading Alleged Gang Member Arrested in Roanoke Drug Bust