All articles tagged with #methamphetamine
Canadian border officials seized about 266.4 kg (roughly 587 pounds) of suspected methamphetamine in 16 duffel bags at the Blue Water Bridge crossing from the U.S. on Feb. 4, 2026. A 29-year-old Canadian national, Kulbir Singh, was charged with importation and possession for trafficking.
Naroditsky’s toxicology report shows methamphetamine, amphetamine, mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine in his system at his October 2025 death, with investigators treating the case as a possible overdose or suicide. The article also covers reactions from Vladimir Kramnik, potential FIDE sanctions over his statements, and tributes highlighting Naroditsky’s chess career and influence.
American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky died in October 2025 in Charlotte, NC; a toxicology report showed methamphetamine, amphetamine and kratom-related compounds in his system, while investigators considered overdose or suicide. Friends found him unconscious, and a dispute with Vladimir Kramnik prompted a FIDE inquiry into possible sanctions.
LA County Medical Examiner ruled Ethan Browne, 52, Jackson Browne’s son, death accidental, caused by the combined effects of fentanyl, methamphetamine and lidocaine; he was found unresponsive at his home on November 25, 2025.
LA County medical examiner rules Ethan Browne’s death accidental, caused by the combined effects of fentanyl, methamphetamine and lidocaine at age 52. Browne, a model and actor who appeared in Hackers, Birds of Prey, and Raising Helen, also co-founded Spinside/Alain Zane and released Right Before Your Eyes in 2022. Jackson Browne had publicly announced his son’s passing in late 2025; Ethan was born in 1973 and was featured on a Rolling Stone cover as an infant.
Police in Kentucky seized 55 pounds of meth wrapped as Christmas presents from a vehicle driven by Jacob Talamantes, who was arrested on drug trafficking charges, highlighting a holiday drug smuggling attempt thwarted by law enforcement.
A Twin Cities man was sentenced to 23 years in prison for his role in a large international drug trafficking operation involving Mexican cartels, which imported millions of dollars worth of meth, fentanyl, and cocaine into Minnesota, with authorities seizing significant quantities and arresting multiple individuals.
Nick Reiner's violent behavior and family tragedy were fueled by long-term methamphetamine addiction, which caused sleeplessness, hallucinations, and violent outbursts, culminating in the murder of his parents during a brutal bender.
Chinese chemical manufacturers are significantly increasing exports of precursor chemicals used in meth production to Southeast Asia, fueling a regional drug crisis with limited Chinese regulation and international cooperation, leading to record meth seizures and widespread addiction.
South African police uncovered a $20 million meth lab operated by five North Americans at a farm in Mpumalanga, arresting all five and seizing large quantities of crystal meth and manufacturing equipment, amid ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region.
FBI agents incinerated two pounds of seized methamphetamine inside a Montana animal shelter, causing smoke to fill the building and hospitalizing 14 workers due to exposure, prompting an investigation into safety procedures and contamination concerns.
A drug burn of two pounds of seized methamphetamine at a Montana animal shelter caused toxic smoke, leading to hospitalizations of 14 workers and the relocation of animals; the incident raised concerns about safety protocols and environmental contamination.
A man was found living secretly in a crawl space of a house near Portland, Oregon, with a bed, lights, and a TV, after neighbors reported strange noises. He was arrested for burglary and meth possession, having been there for an extended period without the owner's knowledge.
A man named Benjamin Bucur was found living secretly in a crawl space of a condominium in Oregon, having equipped it with amenities like lights, a bed, and electronic devices, and was also found with methamphetamine; he has a criminal history in California and was arrested on suspicion of burglary and drug possession.
Beniamin Bucur, 40, was arrested in Clackamas County for living in a condo crawl space with a bed, TVs, and lights, and faces charges of first-degree burglary and meth possession after being discovered by deputies who responded to reports of strange sounds and suspicious activity.