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Portland mayor abandons plan to ban public drug use, cites violation of state law

Portland mayor abandons plan to ban public drug use, cites violation of state law

July 8, 2023

Portland, Oregon, Mayor Ted Wheeler has reversed his decision to introduce a ban on public drug use, acknowledging that it would have violated state law. The proposed policy aimed to […] Read More

Fentanyl laced with zombie drug “Tranq” devastates Florida county

Fentanyl laced with zombie drug “Tranq” devastates Florida county

July 4, 2023

An alarming surge in drug overdoses and fatalities has been reported by law enforcement in Orange County, Florida, due to the influx of fentanyl laced with xylazine, a potent animal […] Read More

Wisconsin Supreme Court justifies probable cause for searches based on marijuana odor

Wisconsin Supreme Court justifies probable cause for searches based on marijuana odor

July 2, 2023

In a recent ruling, the Wisconsin Supreme Court has determined that the smell of marijuana alone is sufficient probable cause for police officers to conduct a search, even if substances […] Read More

“A lot more than Coke in that soda machine”: LAPD K-9 uncovers stash of drugs and assault rifle hidden in vending machine in downtown L.A.

“A lot more than Coke in that soda machine”: LAPD K-9 uncovers stash of drugs and assault rifle hidden in vending machine in downtown L.A.

June 30, 2023

A rookie LAPD K-9 on the force for less than a year has proven to be an invaluable asset in the fight against narcotics. Bosco, a 2-year-old Dutch shepherd trained […] Read More

“An emerging threat”: States crack down on deadly drug xylazine to curb overdoses

“An emerging threat”: States crack down on deadly drug xylazine to curb overdoses

June 13, 2023

Several states, including Pennsylvania, Delaware and South Dakota, have taken steps to address the growing issue of xylazine abuse and its contribution to overdoses amid the ongoing opioid crisis. The […] Read More

Law enforcement agencies across the country sound the alarm on flesh-eating “zombie drug” hitting the streets

Law enforcement agencies across the country sound the alarm on flesh-eating “zombie drug” hitting the streets

June 2, 2023

Law enforcement agencies nationwide are warning of the growing threat of the sedative drug xylazine, also known as “tranq” or the “zombie drug,” that is increasingly being found laced into […] Read More

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