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US news
fromLos Angeles Times
2 hours ago

A drone delivered her lethal dose of fentanyl in a church parking lot. Now her dealer is going to prison.

Christopher Laney used an unregistered drone to deliver fentanyl, resulting in a woman's overdose death and a 14-year prison sentence.
#cocaine
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Ketamine, psychedelics, GHB: is the US falling out of love with cocaine?

Cocaine use in the US has significantly declined, especially among Gen Z, contrasting with rising production levels in Colombia.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Ketamine, psychedelics, GHB: is the US falling out of love with cocaine?

Cocaine use in the US has significantly declined, especially among Gen Z, contrasting with rising production levels in Colombia.
#purdue-pharma
Law
fromABC7 Los Angeles
17 hours ago

Purdue Pharma to be sentenced in criminal opioids case, allowing settlement money to flow

Purdue Pharma is set to forfeit $225 million to finalize a settlement over its role in the opioid crisis.
Law
fromFast Company
16 hours ago

Purdue Pharma's sentencing in opioids case is imminent, clearing the way for settlement money to flow

Purdue Pharma is set to forfeit $225 million to finalize a settlement over its role in the opioid crisis.
Law
fromABC7 Los Angeles
17 hours ago

Purdue Pharma to be sentenced in criminal opioids case, allowing settlement money to flow

Purdue Pharma is set to forfeit $225 million to finalize a settlement over its role in the opioid crisis.
Law
fromFast Company
16 hours ago

Purdue Pharma's sentencing in opioids case is imminent, clearing the way for settlement money to flow

Purdue Pharma is set to forfeit $225 million to finalize a settlement over its role in the opioid crisis.
#san-francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago
San Francisco

How people in SF's Tenderloin perceive reported progress in drug and homelessness issues

San Francisco's crime rate is declining, but residents in the Tenderloin report ongoing struggles with addiction and homelessness.
fromMission Local
2 months ago
San Francisco

Crime fell nationwide last year-but in S.F., drug offenses soared 54%

San Francisco's drug-offense rate increased nearly 54% in 2025 to about 9 arrests per 1,000 residents, while most other crimes declined.
California
fromMission Local
17 hours ago

More and more people are locked up in S.F. jail. Hundreds are booked repeatedly.

San Francisco's crackdown on drug offenses has led to increased arrests, but many individuals continue to cycle in and out of jail without lasting change.
Mission District
fromMission Local
16 hours ago

'Tired of living like this': One man's journey from jail to addiction treatment

San Francisco's jail system often releases individuals quickly, limiting access to substance abuse treatment and recovery programs.
Mission District
fromMission Local
6 hours ago

Meet the District 2 candidates: Should more drug users be arrested?

San Francisco's approach to drug use includes arrests, but many users cycle in and out of jail without receiving treatment.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

How people in SF's Tenderloin perceive reported progress in drug and homelessness issues

San Francisco's crime rate is declining, but residents in the Tenderloin report ongoing struggles with addiction and homelessness.
#nypd
fromCbsnews
2 days ago
New York City

New video shows moments leading up to violent wrongful arrest in Brooklyn during NYPD drug sweep

Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Long Island
1 day ago

NYPD: Brooklyn North Narcotics module disbanded following violent arrest in Boerum Hill

The Brooklyn North Narcotics module was disbanded after officers mistakenly arrested Timothy Brown and used excessive force during the operation.
New York City
fromCbsnews
2 days ago

New video shows moments leading up to violent wrongful arrest in Brooklyn during NYPD drug sweep

Timothy Brown was wrongfully arrested by NYPD during a drug sweep, later confirmed not to be the suspect they sought.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
3 days ago

Brooklyn NYPD narcotics team transferred as investigation into viral liquor store brawl continues

NYPD transferred several officers following a violent arrest incident caught on video, prompting public outcry and departmental action.
Medicine
fromNature
1 day ago

US speeds research into mind-altering drugs - including mysterious 'ibogaine'

Trump's executive order aims to streamline research and access to ibogaine and other psychedelics for treating various mental health conditions.
NYC parents
fromNew York Daily News
8 hours ago

Cops arrest stepson accused of killing Brooklyn rapper over smoking near pregnant mom

A 16-year-old boy was arrested for allegedly shooting his stepfather during a dispute over smoking weed in their home.
New York City
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Man, 51, busted for fare evasion dies of apparent drug withdrawal while in police custody at NYC hospital

A 51-year-old man died in police custody from apparent drug withdrawal after being arrested for fare evasion and drug possession.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

SF County fatal drug overdose ranks 2nd highest in the country, CDC data shows

San Francisco faces a severe drug overdose crisis, but recent efforts show a decline in total overdoses and a shift towards effective programs.
fromMission Local
1 day ago

No, Brooke Jenkins does not have an on/off switch for crime

In 2025, crime goes down. Way, way down: Crime drops across the board, homicides reach lows unseen since 'Gunsmoke' was on the air and the DA delivers a forceful warning to Trump's ICE goons.
SF politics
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

How gangs connected to India are terrorizing a California immigrant community

Threats from gangsters are deterring athletes from participating in Kabaddi tournaments, reflecting a larger issue of violence targeting Indian and Punjabi Sikhs in California.
#daniel-kinahan
fromIndependent
4 days ago
World news

Paul Williams: It was always a case of 'when' and not 'if' Daniel Kinahan would be arrested

fromIndependent
4 days ago
World news

Paul Williams: It was always a case of 'when' and not 'if' Daniel Kinahan would be arrested

Poker
fromFast Company
4 days ago

America's gambling rehab crisis

Zach, 26, bets on an unknown women's tennis match while reflecting on his impulsive behavior and recent life changes.
Miami food
fromqns.com
4 days ago

Law enforcement sources scoff at DHS complaint that city rejected ICE hold on alleged Maspeth killer arsonist QNS

Roman Amatitla was arrested for murder and arson after setting a fire that killed four people, including a child, in Flushing.
#fentanyl
fromSFGATE
5 days ago
SF parents

SF couple charged with murder after 'reckless' fentanyl exposure killed toddler

fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
New York City

Drug task force seizes 90 pounds of fentanyl from three separate Manhattan and Bronx narcotics mills

SF parents
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

SF couple charged with murder after 'reckless' fentanyl exposure killed toddler

A couple faces second-degree murder charges in the fentanyl overdose death of their 2-year-old child in San Francisco.
NYC parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Parents of SF 2-year-old who overdosed on fentanyl charged with murder, DA says

Murder charges were filed against the parents of a toddler who died from a fentanyl overdose, marking a first in such cases in San Francisco.
SF parents
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

SF DA Charges Couple With Murder Over Toddler's Fentanyl Overdose Death

Murder charges have been added against a couple in connection with their daughter's fentanyl overdose death, marking a first for such a case in San Francisco.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Drug task force seizes 90 pounds of fentanyl from three separate Manhattan and Bronx narcotics mills

A major fentanyl mill bust in NYC led to the seizure of 90 pounds of fentanyl and charges against eight individuals.
#robbery
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

New records show how police tracked down the alleged Beverly mansion robber

Emajae Brown was arrested for a robbery at a Beverly mansion, with a second suspect still unidentified and connections to Brown's ex-girlfriend emerging.
US news
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Brooklyn Security Guard Killing Leads to Decades-Long Sentences

Three men received lengthy prison sentences for a 2020 robbery that resulted in the fatal shooting of a security guard in Brooklyn.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

New records show how police tracked down the alleged Beverly mansion robber

Emajae Brown was arrested for a robbery at a Beverly mansion, with a second suspect still unidentified and connections to Brown's ex-girlfriend emerging.
US news
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Brooklyn Security Guard Killing Leads to Decades-Long Sentences

Three men received lengthy prison sentences for a 2020 robbery that resulted in the fatal shooting of a security guard in Brooklyn.
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

As fentanyl crisis evolves, experts say US is still behind the eight ball'

The Trump administration's policies and health program cuts jeopardize progress against fentanyl overdoses in the U.S.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

NYPD reviews Narcotics Division, Tisch vows accountability against Brooklyn cops caught on video in violent arrest of man | amNewYork

Civil rights activists met with Police Commissioner Tisch to address police accountability following a violent arrest incident in Brooklyn.
#brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
Brooklyn

Illicit farms, decriminalization and long-awaited licenses: A brief history of marijuana in Brooklyn | amNewYork

fromBrooklyn Paper
1 day ago
Brooklyn

Illicit farms, decriminalization and long-awaited licenses: A brief history of marijuana in Brooklyn * Brooklyn Paper

fromAllHipHop
5 days ago
Brooklyn

NYPD and Brooklyn DA Indict 36 in WOOO vs CHOO Crackdown, Reviving Debate Over Drill Music & Street Violence

Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Illicit farms, decriminalization and long-awaited licenses: A brief history of marijuana in Brooklyn | amNewYork

Brooklyn's cannabis scene has evolved from strict prohibition to nearly 80 legal dispensaries since adult-use legalization in New York State.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 day ago
Brooklyn

Illicit farms, decriminalization and long-awaited licenses: A brief history of marijuana in Brooklyn * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 days ago

Car deal gone bad sparks Brooklyn shooting death of teen food deliveryman

A car deal dispute is believed to have led to the shooting death of Steven Lantigua, an 18-year-old food deliveryman in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Wild Brooklyn Street Chases End In Gun Busts Near School

Two police chases in Brooklyn led to arrests and gun seizures, highlighting ongoing NYPD efforts against gun violence.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
6 days ago

Dozens arrested in NYPD takedown of rival Brooklyn gangs

Thirty-six members of rival Brooklyn gangs were arrested for multiple shootings, including one fatality, following a three-year investigation.
Brooklyn
fromAllHipHop
5 days ago

NYPD and Brooklyn DA Indict 36 in WOOO vs CHOO Crackdown, Reviving Debate Over Drill Music & Street Violence

Brooklyn authorities indicted 36 alleged gang members linked to ongoing violence, highlighting a persistent conflict affecting community safety.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

What the New Executive Order Means for Psychedelics

An executive order accelerates research on psychedelic treatments but does not equate to FDA approval or immediate availability.
#drug-trafficking
California
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

California prison guard charged with smuggling 20 kilos of cocaine

A California prison guard is charged with smuggling cocaine from Mexico, endangering public safety.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Feds bust family-run drug business with links to Mexican cartel, prosecutors say

Four family members in Southern California arrested for trafficking fentanyl, methamphetamine, and firearms linked to the Sinaloa cartel.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

California prison guard charged with smuggling 20 kilos of cocaine

A California prison guard is charged with smuggling cocaine from Mexico, endangering public safety.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Feds bust family-run drug business with links to Mexican cartel, prosecutors say

Four family members in Southern California arrested for trafficking fentanyl, methamphetamine, and firearms linked to the Sinaloa cartel.
#opioid-crisis
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Drug checking service issues warning after surge of suspected overdoses in Toronto | CBC News

Toronto's drug checking service warns of a surge in opioid overdoses and related deaths, highlighting contamination in the unregulated opioid supply.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Police warn of unidentified narcotic' causing overdoses | CBC News

Toronto police warn of an unidentified narcotic causing multiple overdoses near Allan Gardens and Moss Park, with concerns of wider distribution.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Drug checking service issues warning after surge of suspected overdoses in Toronto | CBC News

Toronto's drug checking service warns of a surge in opioid overdoses and related deaths, highlighting contamination in the unregulated opioid supply.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Police warn of unidentified narcotic' causing overdoses | CBC News

Toronto police warn of an unidentified narcotic causing multiple overdoses near Allan Gardens and Moss Park, with concerns of wider distribution.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

L.A. clears homeless encampment long plagued by crime, drug use in North Hollywood

"It's been in continuous disrepair and derelict circumstances. There were reported firearms, individuals walking out onto the street with assault rifles, drug paraphernalia that you can even find today, a lot of drug use."
Los Angeles
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

How cocaine trafficking actually works, according to a former drug smuggler

Andrew Pritchard initially smuggled cocaine for the UK club scene using hard-sided suitcases packed with concealed drugs and decoy luggage to evade airport security.
UK news
#matthew-perry
Law
fromIndependent
12 hours ago

Youth who killed his friend, sold heroin in custody and assaulted prison officer, court hears

A 16-year-old murderer should not receive a life sentence, despite committing further offenses in adult prison.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Wastewater Analyses for Real-Time Changes in Substance Use

Wastewater-based epidemiology provides timely drug use data, aiding public health responses and interventions.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Wu administration doubles down on diversion programs for drug users ahead of summer

The warm weather initiative began on March 30, according to a memo the Wu administration's Coordinated Response Team sent to the City Council on Monday. The CRT is an interdepartmental group that works to eliminate outdoor substance use and connect people suffering from addiction with treatment and recovery options.
Boston
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

US launches fifth strike on alleged Pacific drug boat in a week, killing three

US military strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats have resulted in at least 177 deaths, raising concerns over legality and targeting of civilians.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

US and Mexican officials assigned to cartel case killed in car accident

This tragedy is a solemn reminder of the risks faced by those Mexican and US officials who are dedicated to protecting our communities, the US ambassador to Mexico, Ronald Johnson, wrote on X.
US news
Public health
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

SF Now Second Only to Baltimore In Overdose Deaths

Baltimore and San Francisco have the highest overdose death rates among major U.S. cities, with Baltimore at 108.6 and San Francisco at 70.5 per 100,000.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

State commits $4M to address substance use crisis at Mass. and Cass

$4 million will support housing and treatment programs in Boston's opioid crisis area, focusing on recovery and diversion from incarceration.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

1,200% jump in kratom-related calls to poison control centers in last decade, analysis shows

Kratom-related poison control calls surged over 1,200% from 2015 to 2025, raising public health concerns about its synthetic forms.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Historic decline in U.S. overdose deaths threatened by changing street drug supply

"Every sort of physical manifestation, like the foam coming from the mouth and nose, as if they had an overdose. Their blood tested negative for any substance, which was very odd."
US news
Public health
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Inside a HART Hub: Is the replacement to drug injection sites working? | CBC News

Recent changes to drug services in Regent Park have led to increased overdoses and client abandonment, as supervised consumption sites have been closed.
Medicine
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Our Prison-Like Clinic System Is Thwarting Effective Opioid Addiction Treatment

Methadone is essential for opioid addiction treatment, yet its distribution is heavily regulated by law enforcement, complicating access for those in need.
Public health
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Opinion: Excise Taxes Can Help Fund Needed Addiction Treatment in NY

New York's alcohol sales generate $12 billion annually but do not address related health issues.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
6 days ago

NYPD and Brooklyn DA Joint Public Safety Announcement

NYPD Commissioner and Brooklyn DA to announce important public safety initiative.
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

Manhattan man convicted of causing fentanyl-related death of toddler son: DA Bragg | amNewYork

Rosa was found guilty of second-degree manslaughter and second-degree aggravated harassment for allowing his son to ingest lethal doses of drugs.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

California's new war on drugs': thousands arrested, few get treatment, data shows

Proposition 36, a state ballot measure, enacted harsher penalties for minor theft and drug offenses, with proponents pledging the crackdown would lead to mass treatment to keep people alive, out of jail, and off our streets. Case records, however, suggest the state is largely failing to meet the central goal of getting people help and instead conducting mass arrests and incarcerating more people with addiction.
California
Public health
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Video: Uncovering the World's Newest and Deadliest Drugs

Synthetic drugs, particularly novel psychoactive substances, are driving the surge in overdose deaths in the United States.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ontario to end funding to multiple drug consumption sites, including 2 in Toronto, forcing them to close | CBC News

Ontario is ending funding for at least seven drug consumption sites across the province, including two in Toronto, with a 90-day notice period ending June 13, 2026.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

3 charged, over $2.3M in fentanyl seized in OPP-led drug bust in Ontario, Alberta: police | CBC News

Ontario Provincial Police seized over $2.3 million in suspected fentanyl and arrested three men while issuing a warrant for a fourth in an interprovincial drug trafficking investigation between Ontario and Alberta.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

More than a ton of methamphetamine uncovered in Northern California drug busts

More than 100 law enforcement agents conducted high-risk search warrants across three locations. The first was an active methamphetamine lab in the 8000 block of Center Drive in Valley Springs. A second site was located in the 2000 block of Golf Road in Turlock, which contained all the equipment necessary to operate as a lab but was shut down before production began. The third site, located in the 900 block of Reno Avenue in Modesto, was used by the drug trafficking organization to store and distribute illicit narcotics.
California
Public health
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

Cocaine Is Atlantic Canada's Silent Killer | The Walrus

Cocaine-related deaths are surging in Atlantic Canada, driven by increased drug potency and mental health complications, with poverty and housing shortages exacerbating the crisis.
fromFortune
2 months ago

Mexico's ban on vapes could give drug cartels more revenue - 'those selling cocaine, fentanyl, marijuana are selling you vapes' | Fortune

The cartel said it was seizing the store, which would only be allowed to sell online outside the state. That was in early 2022, when vapes were still legal in Mexico, a market worth $1.5 billion. But earlier this month, the country banned the sale - although not the use - of electronic cigarettes. Experts believe organized crime will now consolidate its control over the sale of the devices.
Public health
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'His loss is massive': Inquests show spread of deadly synthetic drugs

Nitazenes, extremely potent synthetic opioids often mixed into other drugs as cheap substitutes, have caused hundreds of UK deaths including accidental overdoses.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

A Global Glut in Cocaine Shocks the World

Cocaine overdose deaths in the U.S. reached approximately 30,000 in 2023, representing 28% of all overdose deaths, driven by record cocaine production in Colombia that tripled since 2015.
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