Southern Arizona fights against drug smuggling even with a decline in migrant crossings
Local Perspectives on Immigration and Border Policy in Arizona The ongoing situation at the US-Mexico border is a common theme in national news, yet in southern Arizona, life remains challenging amid swirling red desert dust. Local leaders grapple daily with the complexities of community safety versus the broader national conversation on migration. Kathleen Wynn, the […]
Trump to Close Major Loophole Linked to Drug Trafficking and Negative Impact on US Workers
End of Tax Exemptions for Low-Value Packages The Trump administration has decided to terminate its longstanding tax exemptions for low-value packages, a move that officials claim will boost job creation, increase incomes, and even save lives. As of early Friday, the tariff exemption for packages valued under $800, known as the “minimum” rule, will be […]
Initial application of the Agent Billy Clardy III Act results in significant drug trafficking bust in Huntsville
Major Drug Bust in Northern Alabama The Northern Alabama Drug Task Force, which is spearheaded by the Huntsville Police Department, has successfully taken down a significant drug operation. This marks the first operation conducted under Alabama’s recently enacted Agent Billy Clerdi III Act. As a result of this operation, authorities charged 23 individuals, seized illegal […]
Parents Taken Into Custody After Mother Reportedly Sells 2-Year-Old Daughter To Drug Dealer
Oklahoma Mother Arrested in Child Abuse Case A woman from Oklahoma City has been arrested on Tuesday for allegedly permitting child abuse involving her daughter, as recent reports indicate. The mother, Ashley Seajay Roland, 39, is facing serious accusations, building on an already troubling history regarding her daughter, London Kerr, who has been missing since […]
Trump Allegedly Approves Military Action Against ‘Terrorist’ Drug Cartels
Trump Directs Military Action Against Drug Cartels President Donald Trump has reportedly issued an order for the U.S. military to take action against drug cartels, as highlighted by the New York Times. This directive categorizes certain cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. Sources familiar with the situation, citing the publication, indicate that Pentagon officials are currently […]
Police Claim Suspected Drug Dealer’s Parrot Exposed Foolish Scheme
Parrot Aids Police in Drug Ring Bust A pet parrot, owned by a suspected crack dealer, has inadvertently assisted police in dismantling a British drug operation, resulting in the arrest of 15 individuals. Adam Garnett, 35, a key figure in the gang, received a 15-year prison sentence after authorities confiscated his mobile phones, as detailed […]
Trump’s FDA Advocates for ‘Gas Station’ Opioid to Be Included in DEA’s Drug Schedule
FDA Moves to Classify Kratom Derivative as Controlled Substance Washington – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has formally requested that a well-known derivative of Kratom be classified as a controlled substance. This decision comes as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce the use of 7-hydroxymitraginine, or 7-OH, which is derived from the […]
Court Disruption: Massachusetts Lawyers’ Strike Releases Accused Drug Offenders and Abusers
Public Defense Strike Leads to Prison Releases in Massachusetts Recent reports indicate that four individuals have been freed from Boston prisons as a result of a six-week strike by court-appointed public defenders. These individuals faced charges related to drug distribution and domestic violence. Additionally, another 18 defendants are set for hearings scheduled for July 9. […]
FDA alerts on fake Ozempic discovered in U.S. drug supply chain
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning regarding the discovery of counterfeit Ozempic (semaglutide) injections within the American drug supply chain. This alert is directed at consumers, patients, healthcare professionals, and pharmacies. On April 3, Novo Nordisk, the producer of Ozempic, informed the FDA that numerous fake products had been circulated […]
Introducing ‘El Mencho,’ One of Mexico’s Most Notorious Drug Lords
Nemesio Osseguera Cervantes, referred to as “Elmencho,” heads a powerful Mexican drug cartel that has been characterized as a foreign terrorist organization by the Trump administration. He is facing serious charges related to drug trafficking and conspiracy to commit murder, according to authorities. Elmencho is the founder and leader of the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva […]