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.
How law enforcement can leverage new tools to combat the fentanyl crisis
Boost officer safety while closing cases faster
This gripping account chronicles a beat cop’s relentless battle to protect his community as crack cocaine devastated Atlanta’s neighborhoods in the late 1980s
“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
Half of the shipment was meant for Mexico City, but the other half was destined for Los Angeles
Parents, schools and law enforcement must work together to prevent young lives from being needlessly taken
“Our neighborhoods deserve better and should not have to tolerate continuing illegal activity. This neighborhood became a better place today,” Sheriff Chip Simmons said
Retired DEA agent and expert guests explore drug production, trafficking, and the role of law enforcement and harm reduction to combat the flow of fentanyl into our communities
In all of 2021, Gadsden County had just 10 overdoses. “It’s shaken the entire community,” said Sheriff Morris Young
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After being charged with possession of methamphetamine, an arrestee claims he had been unlawfully searched but the court did not agree
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