All articles tagged with #narcotics
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Axios
President Trump confirmed a U.S. military strike on a suspected drug-carrying submarine from Venezuela in the Caribbean, marking the first known instance of capturing survivors from such a vessel, amid ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Washington Post
President Trump has declared the U.S. is in 'armed conflict' with drug cartels, aiming to justify lethal actions against traffickers, including recent strikes on Venezuelan boats in international waters.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by MSNBC News
An election official in North Carolina, James Edwin Yokeley Jr., was arrested after police reviewed video evidence showing him placing MDMA and cocaine in his grandchildren's ice cream, leading to his resignation and charges of food contamination, child abuse, and narcotics possession.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by WRAL.com
James Yokeley Jr., chairman of the Surry County Board of Elections, was charged after police found evidence he placed MDMA and cocaine in his granddaughters' ice cream, which they did not consume. He was arrested and posted bond, leading to calls for his resignation from officials.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Department of Justice
A former TD Bank employee, Leonardo Ayala, has been arrested and charged with facilitating money laundering to Colombia. Ayala allegedly used his position to issue debit cards for accounts opened under shell companies, which were then used to launder millions in narcotics proceeds through ATM withdrawals in Colombia. He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted. The case is being investigated by multiple federal agencies, and Ayala's trial will take place in New Jersey.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Daily Mail
Archaeologists have discovered that barbarian warriors during Roman times may have used herbal stimulants to enhance their performance in battle. Small spoon-shaped objects found in graves across Scandinavia, Germany, and Poland suggest these were used to dose narcotics like opium, belladonna, and ergot fungus. These substances could have provided the necessary stimulation and stress relief for warriors, indicating a sophisticated narcotic economy existed to supply troops. The study highlights the historical use of drugs in military contexts, similar to more recent examples.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
Argentine prosecutors have charged three individuals in connection with the death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne, who died after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. The charges include "abandonment of a person followed by death" and "supplying and facilitating the use of narcotics." Payne's autopsy revealed multiple injuries and traces of alcohol, cocaine, and an antidepressant. The suspects include a person who was often with Payne, a hotel staffer who allegedly provided cocaine, and a drug dealer. Authorities continue to investigate, ruling out suicide and self-harm.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
Three individuals have been charged in connection with the death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The charges include abandonment leading to death and supplying narcotics. Payne died after falling from a hotel room, with toxicology reports indicating polydrug use. Authorities ruled out self-harm, suggesting Payne was not fully conscious at the time of the fall. The investigation involved multiple raids and the confiscation of evidence, including drugs and electronic devices.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KCRA Sacramento
Three individuals have been charged in connection with the death of former One Direction member Liam Payne, who died after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Argentine prosecutors charged them with "abandonment of a person followed by death" and "supplying and facilitating the use of narcotics." Payne's autopsy revealed multiple injuries and traces of alcohol, cocaine, and an antidepressant. The suspects include a person who was with Payne, a hotel staffer who allegedly provided cocaine, and a drug dealer. Authorities have ruled out suicide and are continuing their investigation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Los Angeles Times
Three suspects, including a hotel employee, have been charged in connection with the death of One Direction singer Liam Payne, who died after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. The charges include abandonment of a person followed by death and supply of narcotics. The investigation revealed Payne had alcohol, cocaine, and an antidepressant in his system. Authorities are considering ruling out suicide, suggesting Payne may have been unconscious during the fall. Payne's body has been returned to his family in London.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC7 Chicago
Three individuals have been charged in connection with the death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The charges include abandonment leading to death and supplying narcotics. Payne died after falling from a hotel room, with toxicology reports indicating polydrug use. Authorities ruled out self-harm, suggesting Payne was not fully conscious at the time of the fall. The investigation involved multiple raids and the confiscation of evidence, including drugs and electronic devices.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo! Voices
A Delaware County crossing guard, Kiara Lee, has been charged with distributing electronic cigarettes and marijuana to students at Penn Wood Middle School, betraying the trust placed in her by the community.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
Colombian police arrested a 73-year-old American for offering "cannabis tours" in his home in Sabaneta, Colombia, where he taught visitors about the cannabis planting process and sold marijuana for $20 a gram. The man advertised the tours on social media and distributed flyers, with police confiscating 1,380 grams of marijuana during the arrest. Colombia has long struggled with narcotics trafficking, and the country is the world's largest exporter of cocaine.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNBC
The Department of Justice has charged Takeshi Ebisawa, a high-ranking member of the Yakuza, with conspiring to traffic nuclear materials from Burma to other countries, alleging that he showed samples of nuclear materials in Thailand to an undercover agent and negotiated for the acquisition of surface-to-air missiles. Ebisawa and his co-defendant are also facing charges related to international narcotics trafficking and firearms offenses, and if convicted, Ebisawa could face up to life in prison.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
The chief medical officer for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency allegedly repeatedly asked staff members to order fentanyl lollipops for him to take on a helicopter mission to the United Nations in New York City, according to a whistleblower report. Dr. Alexander Eastman's attempts to order the lollipops were unsuccessful due to lack of funding, and he allegedly proceeded to write his own policy for the procurement, storage, and disposal of Schedule II narcotics. The report recommends a thorough investigation of Eastman and halting any controlled substance purchase approvals made by him.