"U.S. Probes Meta for Drug Sales and Self-Harm Content Issues"

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U.S. prosecutors in Virginia are investigating whether Meta's social media platforms facilitated and profited from illegal drug sales, with the FDA assisting in the probe. Subpoenas have been sent and records related to drug content on Meta's platforms are being requested. Meta stated that the sale of illicit drugs goes against their policies and that they actively cooperate with law enforcement to combat such activities. The investigation is ongoing, and Meta, the FDA, and the Virginia Attorney General's office have not yet commented.
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