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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Police said Patrick Jiron, 80, and his wife Barbara Jiron, 70, had an estimated $300,000 worth of marijuana
The three officers were sickened after seizing narcotics during a traffic stop and were treated at a hospital
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The Colorado man offered to trade illegal homegrown marijuana for an SUV listed on Craigslist, which happened to be owned by a sheriff
Some PDs are changing their standards because they fear they might lose otherwise high-quality recruits
Jim and Doug revisit the topic of cops carrying Naloxone
Universal K-9’s have begun offering trained pit bulls to departments that couldn’t otherwise afford a K-9
Police face an increasingly common challenge: How to tell if a driver is high
Police Chief Robert Ducharme commended Officer Jamie Lajoie for his “quick and professional actions”
Three officers were searching an apartment after a call about drug dealing when they felt lightheaded and complained of a funny taste in their mouths
A police officer’s night took a surprising turn after he stopped to ask a driver about a series of break-ins
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Police said when the officers asked the woman to roll down her window, pot smoke billowed out
The Honolulu PD sent letters to at least 30 gun owners, saying they had 30 days to surrender or transfer ownership of their guns
John Quincey Stephens told the deputies that he injected heroin during the pursuit and that he fled because he was high
The initiative continues three months after Hawaii’s first medical marijuana dispensary opened for business
This software can help investigators determine they’re using the right version of the right forensic tool
A juvenile user died after ingesting fentanyl that was distributed by Michael Chandler
Here’s a summary of federal funding in 2018 for law enforcement agencies
A wad of cocaine fell from his hat while he was in front of the judge
After a police department posted warnings to wipe shopping carts down to avoid exposure, experts weighed in on the accuracy of the claim
The vice unit’s specialized officers will be reassigned to five other “critical enforcement” areas, such as domestic violence and robberies
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The Fentanyl Safety Recommendations for First Responders gives unified, evidence-based suggestions in the case of suspected fentanyl exposure
Test your knowledge of fentanyl exposure, protection and treatment
Event at EMS World covered steps to avoid accidental fentanyl exposure during scene size-up, patient care and investigation
Following on White House special commission recommendations, Trump announces a national public health emergency for the national opioid emergency
The declaration will allow the government to redirect resources, including toward expanded access to medical services in rural areas. But it won’t bring in new dollars
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