Authorities Seize Enough Fentanyl to Kill Hundreds of Thousands
The fentanyl crisis looms large in the US even on St. Patrick’s Day when law enforcement in Knoxville seized enough of the drug to kill hundreds of thousands of people according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. The interdictions are a part of a larger initiative to end drug trafficking across Tennessee. The Metro Drug […]
Biotech Independent Raises Millions to Test New Non-Opioid Pain Med
Some exciting news to come out of the pharmaceutical world—a private drug company called Latigo Biotherapeutics has secured $150 in Series B funding to continue developing a new non-opioid pain med. Led by Blue Owl Capital, but also backed by several other investors like 5AM Ventures and Foresite Capital, they plan on using the funds […]
Georgia Daycare Provider Arrested for Drugging Kids
A teacher at a Monroe County Georgia daycare facility was arrested this week for allegedly drugging kids to make them sleep. Authorities have charged the daycare employee with three counts of misdemeanor reckless conduct. Even over the counter medications can pose a severe health risk for young children and those with other health conditions. This […]
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US Coast Guard Seizes $141 Million in Drugs in the Caribbean
The U.S. Coast Guard seized over $141 million in drugs in the Caribbean in February, according to reports. The interdictions totaled more than 12,000 pounds. That’s the weight of about five adult elephants. The drugs were seized in six different encounters with smugglers in the Caribbean Sea. A total of 17 suspected smugglers were arrested […]
Arrests Made in Drone Drug Smuggling Attempt at Georgia Prison
Two people were arrested on suspicion of attempted drug smuggling using a drone, according to reports. At about 11:30 PM on February 26 deputies spotted several suspicious vehicles outside of a Washington County, Georgia prison. Upon further investigation, deputies found a man and a woman with a large drone. The drone had packages affixed to […]
Teen Charged in Classmate’s Drug Overdose Death
A middle school student has been arrested and the teen was charged in the drug related overdose death of a 14 year old girl in Pima County, Arizona. According to news reports, Sophia Urquilla died from a fentanyl overdose. The death did not happen on school grounds and the young male in connection with the […]
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