Elderly woman mailed fentanyl to pay for meds
A Texas woman, 74, distributed enough fentanyl for 150,000 lethal doses via post in a 'side hustle' to afford her own medication. Discover the shocking details of the US drug trafficking case.
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El Chapo's son pleads guilty in US drug case
Joaquín Guzmán López, son of 'El Chapo', admits to overseeing vast drug shipments to the US in a plea deal. Read the full details of the court hearing and its implications.
El Chapo's son pleads guilty to US drug trafficking
Joaquín Guzmán López, son of the infamous drug lord, pleads guilty to overseeing the smuggling of tens of thousands of kilos of drugs into the US. Read the full details of the plea deal and its implications.
Top Fentanyl Trafficker 'El Pichón' Killed in Mexico
Mexican authorities have eliminated Pedro Inzunza Coronel, a major fentanyl trafficker linked to the Beltran Leyva cartel. The operation marks a significant blow to the synthetic drug trade.
‘El Chapo’ Son Set for Guilty Plea Hearing in US Court
Joaquin Guzman Lopez, son of 'El Chapo', is set to change his plea in a major US drug trafficking case. Follow the latest developments in this high-profile Sinaloa Cartel prosecution.
De Niro's Grandson: TikTok Led to Fentanyl Overdose
Drena De Niro reveals how TikTok and pandemic isolation contributed to son Leandro's fatal fentanyl overdose at 19. Five arrests made in connection with the tragedy.
Fentanyl conviction tossed after 11-juror verdict
A landmark fentanyl conviction in Dallas is overturned after a court discovered the verdict was delivered by only 11 jurors, a breach of the Texas Constitution. Discover the baffling details.
Alleged drug lord Zhang's escape and capture revealed
Zhi Dong Zhang's daring tunnel escape from Mexico to Cuba and Russia ends in US extradition, exposing sophisticated Chinese-Mexican cartel networks laundering millions.
Former CBP Officer Sentenced for Drug Trafficking
A former US Customs officer receives a 15-year prison sentence for conspiring with Mexican traffickers to smuggle vast quantities of drugs, including fentanyl, into the United States.
Woman used fentanyl as date rape drug in casino murder
A woman allegedly prowling a Washington casino for wealthy victims confessed to using a lethal fentanyl dose after forgetting her regular date rape drugs. Read the shocking details.
FBI Director's Secret China Trip on Fentanyl
FBI Director Kash Patel made a covert visit to Beijing for talks on the illicit fentanyl trade, following pressure from President Trump. Discover the details and implications.
Trump-Xi Summit: Fentanyl Deal and Trade Talks Breakthrough
In a landmark meeting at the APEC summit, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping reach breakthrough agreement on combating fentanyl trade while addressing ongoing trade tensions between the world's largest economies.
Trump's 'Three Strikes' Plan: Death for Narco-Terrorists
Former President Donald Trump unveils radical three-phase strategy to combat narco-terrorism, proposing execution for traffickers as drug-related deaths reach crisis levels.
Six teens overdose at California softball tournament
A community softball tournament in Fullerton, California descended into chaos when six teenagers required emergency hospital treatment following suspected drug overdoses, with authorities investigating the disturbing incident.
Chinese narco kingpin 'Mr HaHa' captured in Cuba
Notorious Chinese drug lord Shen Changyuan, known as 'Mr HaHa', has been captured in Cuba months after his audacious tunnel escape from prison. The fugitive mastermind stands accused of supplying deadly fentanyl to cartels that flooded Western markets.
Trump's 'drug boat' plan to combat US opioid crisis
Donald Trump suggests deploying naval forces against drug cartels in radical proposal to tackle America's fentanyl epidemic, drawing criticism from medical experts.
Four softball players overdose at California tournament
Shock in Huntington Beach as four young softball players collapse during tournament after suspected fentanyl exposure, with two fighting for life in critical condition.
Cuba arrests Chinese fentanyl kingpin in major bust
In a landmark international operation, Cuban authorities have arrested alleged Chinese narcotics lord Zhi Dong Zhang, accused of running a global fentanyl trafficking network that flooded Western markets with deadly synthetic opioids.
Portland's twin crises: Housing costs and drugs drive exodus
Exclusive investigation reveals how Portland, Oregon's celebrated liberal policies have backfired, creating a perfect storm of unaffordable housing and rampant drug use that's driving residents away.
Mother charged with murder after toddler dies from fentanyl
A Westminster mother has been charged with murder after her two-year-old son tragically died from fentanyl poisoning in what prosecutors describe as a case of criminal negligence and child endangerment.
America's Overdose Crisis: Guardian Investigation
An in-depth look at The Guardian's major new series exposing the devastating human toll of America's overdose epidemic and the systemic failures fueling this public health catastrophe.
Angels Executive Faces Trial in Tyler Skaggs Overdose Death
Former Los Angeles Angels executive Eric Kay stands trial for supplying the fentanyl that killed pitcher Tyler Skaggs in 2019, exposing the dark underbelly of professional sports and prescription drug misuse.
Two Years of Ruin: Gaza's Endless Displacement Crisis
A powerful visual journey through the devastating human cost of two years of continuous conflict in Gaza, where entire generations face displacement and destruction.
Sinaloa Cartel exploited US border chaos under Trump
Exclusive: Damning court documents reveal how Sinaloa Cartel leader Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas manipulated US immigration policies, flooding America with fentanyl while border security faltered.
Chinese Executive Jailed in US Fentanyl Case
A senior Chinese pharmaceutical executive has been sentenced to 15 years in a US prison for conspiring to manufacture and distribute fentanyl, marking a significant victory in the transatlantic fight against the opioid crisis.
Deadly New Drug Nitazene Hits UK, 50x Stronger Than Fentanyl
UK health authorities issue an urgent warning over a new synthetic opioid, 'Nitazene', found in illicit drugs. It's significantly more potent and deadly than fentanyl, posing a grave threat to public health and exacerbating the nation's overdose crisis.
War on Drugs Failed: New Plan for Fentanyl Crisis
A damning new report declares the decades-long War on Drugs a catastrophic failure, proposing a groundbreaking public health approach to tackle the devastating US fentanyl epidemic.
Mike Tyson's Fentanyl Confession: Boxer Nearly Died in Fight
Boxing icon Mike Tyson has made a shocking revelation about being under the influence of fentanyl during his 2020 exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr., admitting he nearly died from the powerful opioid.
Vance Allies Accuse Rand Paul of Trump Derangement Syndrome
Tensions erupt within the Republican Party as JD Vance's supporters accuse Senator Rand Paul of suffering from 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' following his criticism of a controversial fentanyl-strike amendment. The bitter feud exposes deep divisions in con
Macron Declares 'War' on France's Winter Hospital Crisis
President Emmanuel Macron mobilises the nation's healthcare system for 'war' against a 'tripledemic' of Covid-19, flu, and bronchiolitis overwhelming French hospitals this winter.
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