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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.

Court assesses reliability of photo array identification in United States v. Ruiz, where key ID evidence led to a conviction
How drug detection dog reliability in traffic stops impacted U.S. v. Collier, where a K-9 alert led to a drug conviction
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Agent Michael Garbo possessed a “legendary” expertise, DEA officials said
Lab analyses showed two of every five fake pills containing fentanyl contained a potentially lethal dose of the drug
Federal Resources develops a progressive and comprehensive training program for first responders, schools, families, and communities to reduce opioid use, overdoses, deaths, and the stigma surrounding seeking help to save lives
The money will fund six grant programs to provide multifaceted support to communities and health care providers
The digital age presents challenges for investigators when it comes to keeping up with dealers
Operation Hammer Strike also resulted in the seizure of nearly 1,335 pounds of processed marijuana, three guns and more than $30,000 in cash
With the constant threat of newly emerging drugs, it is critical law enforcement develops a common operation picture of the drug landscape
Dr. John Williams discusses the hazards of fentanyl and how officers can minimize risks
Medical experts say inaccurate messaging is instilling unnecessary fear in first responders
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office says it’s sharing the bodycam video to emphasize the drug’s dangers
The suspects tried to use coffee grounds to cover up the scent, said DEA officials
An encounter with a naked subject presents an unpredictable and dangerous call, although very rare
A driver apparently tried to swallow the bag after he was pulled over
The court explains the duration of a traffic stop depends on the mission of the stop, making the officer’s actions in this case reasonable
The largest bust in the county’s history eradicated only a fraction of the illegal grows in the Southern California high desert, authorities said
Rhode Island could become the first state to make safe injection sites a reality
The Jeffersontown Police Department will use a portion of the grant to hire community resource employees to support people suffering from mental health and addiction crises
The court determines if officers had reasonable suspicion of a traffic violation in this drug interdiction case
As of Tuesday, the smell of weed is no longer an adequate cause for searching vehicles and property
The court decides if investigators had a reasonable basis for the search warrant, establishing probable cause
Sheriff John McMahon says he’ll be adding more staff to his Marijuana Enforcement Teams as his deputies struggle to keep up
K-9
As Virginia prepares to legalize adult possession of up to an ounce of marijuana, drug-sniffing K-9s from around the state are being forced into early retirement
The officer had opened the door of a suspect’s vehicle when a powdery substance wafted out
The measure requires police to divert a defendant’s first two offenses to treatment before the case makes it to a prosecutor
“Shoes are made for walking and not smuggling narcotics,” officials said
The early days of the Biden presidency do not portend good times for American law enforcement