Fentanyl
Southern California police seize $1.25M of meth, arrest 2
APPLE VALLEY, California — California police have arrested two men in connection with the seizure of 500 pounds (227 kilograms) of...
Police, customs focused on fentanyl
This article was first published on Newsroom.co.nz and is republished with permission. In recent years there has been a slight increase in the seizures of illicit fentanyl, and in the amount found in New Zealand's wastewater systems. In response, authorities, including police and customs, have been closely...
This New Jersey town is giving away Fentanyl test strips
West Orange police have a new program to offer those with drug problems free test strips that can easily detect the presence of deadly Fentanyl in a quantity of cocaine or heroin.Police say the test strip is pretty basic and similar to a home pregnancy...
Marion sisters survive addiction despite losing mother to it
Adena Pennington holds up a picture of her mom, Julie Pennington, holding her as a baby. Julie was the 10th person to die of an accidental drug overdose in Marion County in 2018, according to autopsy reports from the Marion County Coroner's Office. (Photo: Sarah Volpenhein/Marion...
5 stories you may have missed
It’s been a busy week with the Federal Election dominating the news. But there were some important - and shocking - Queensland news events you may have missed. Catch up on five stories you need-to-read >>ELITE SCHOOL MOURNS DEATH OF FORMER PREFECTDevastated family and friends...
Drug addicts ‘should have microchips put in their brains’ to help them beat addiction
The Government should tackle Britain's opioid epidemic by starting trials which involve implanting microchips in drug addicts' brains, say scientists.The treatment - known as deep brain stimulation (DBS) - has long been used for movement disorders like Parkinson's, where it helps people control tremors. In DBS...
Prescription drug drop-off day looks to get drugs with street value out of homes
The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service (SSMPS), in partnership with Algoma Public Health and Safe Communities, hosted its annual prescription drug drop-off day Saturday at the Station Mall. “We get lots of over-the-counter medications, people cleaning out their...
Dartmouth Police Arrest and Seize Large Amount of Fentanyl
Dartmouth — Dartmouth Police say they have arrested a Fall River man and have seized a large amount of fentanyl.Police arrested Justin Griffey, 37, of 193 Albion street in Fall River on Saturday following an investigation. Following the arrest, detectives seized 79 grams of suspected...