Drug Interdiction / Narcotics
The Drug Interdiction / Narcotics topic covers all aspects of drug enforcement, from highway or border interdiction to undercover infiltration into gangs or drug cartels. From marijuana and cocaine to prescription pills and heroin, this topic covers it all.
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In 1994, an altruistic DEA agent and his atypical informant set out to make a difference in Worcester, Massachusetts
It is proper for an officer to conduct a cursory inspection of adjoining spaces without probable cause or reasonable suspicion
“These traffickers and dealers eyeing New York City for rainbow fentanyl drops are showing all of us their true colors: to target kids.”
Naloxone will be provided by the county’s Department of Public Health at no cost to the district
A deputy found 219 grams of fentanyl and 533 grams of marijuana inside a backpack in the suspect’s vehicle
Recruits must still pass a drug test if selected for the academy and abstain from drug use while employed
“Tell your children: You can’t tell if drugs contain fentanyl by look, taste, smell or touch.”
The peer recovery specialists are embedded with police and EMS so they can offer guidance and resources to individuals immediately after an overdose
“We knew that just arresting wasn’t going to get this problem solved,” said officer Mike Thiele
Assessing the totality of the circumstances, a court holds the plain view exception applied and the officers’ search of a vehicle was lawful
During the stop, officers found fentanyl and methamphetamine before being led to the suspect’s home and discovering a massive amount of drugs and cash
Gig Harbor PD shared a photo of two suspects who appeared to be passed out in a car after smoking fentanyl to illustrate ongoing enforcement challenges
The investigation began after two dozen Hydrocodone pills went missing from the Hartford Police Department drug collection box
The suspect, who was high on meth, later confessed to trying to intentionally hit as many officers as he could
Instead of walking on a yellow line on the ground, the woman starts dancing around
Over the weekend, officers seized 1.57 million fentanyl pills, 114 pounds of cocaine, 13 pounds of heroin and 2 pounds of fentanyl powder
The incident was part of Operation Lone Star, a program implemented in Texas to combat drug and human trafficking
The number of safe injection sites that would have been authorized could have induced a “world of unintended consequences,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said
Small agencies can always benefit from an extra set of eyes – especially when they are in the sky
“Operation Flying Ice” led to the seizure of over $12.8 million in drugs, including 268 pounds of methamphetamine and 31 pounds of cocaine
Rainbow-colored fentanyl has been detected in California and appears to be traveling up the West Coast from Mexico for distribution
The department will run a three-year study on the use and results of deputies carrying the opioid overdose reversal drug
“I refuse to allow gang members or other violent criminals to operate with impunity in San Bernardino,” said Police Chief Darren Goodman
Fentanyl-related overdose deaths have increased 2,375% in San Diego since 2016
The vending machine – the first of its kind in the state – holds 54 boxes and is stocked by the detention center
With the proliferation of fentanyl-laced pills masquerading as prescription drugs, just one pill might be one too many
Austin’s 911 Mental Health Diversion Program is getting the right resources to mental health crises and lowering arrest rates
“During the traffic stop, the suspect drew a weapon and fired multiple shots,” police said
“We have to send a strong message that if people choose to sell drugs in our city, that they will be held accountable,” Brooke Jenkins said
Statewide, 245 overdose deaths were reported last year, and six out of 10 were linked to fentanyl
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