Opioids on the Rise: Drug Overdose Deaths Stable in 2022 Despite Increase in Stimulants, Cocaine

Atlanta, Georgia – Drug overdoses remain a critical issue in the United States, with rates steadily increasing over the past two decades. The rise in overdoses involving synthetic opioids like fentanyl and stimulants such as cocaine and methamphetamine is particularly concerning. A recent report from the National Vital Statistics System examines drug overdose death rates over a 20-year period, focusing on demographic groups and the types of drugs involved, with a specific emphasis on changes …

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Drug Bust in Port Hardy Leads to Six Arrests and Seizure of Fentanyl and Cocaine

PORT HARDY, BRITISH COLUMBIA – The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have taken decisive action in response to a recent increase in overdose deaths in the Port Hardy area by arresting six individuals and carrying out two search warrants related to a drug investigation. The operation, which began in early March, was a collaborative effort involving Port Hardy RCMP, Island District RCMP General Investigation Section (IDGIS), and Port Alice RCMP. On March 9th, authorities apprehended …

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Hitman Convicted of Manslaughter Hired in £100,000 Cocaine Smuggling Plot

London, UK – Two men in their 30s, Jimmy Gottshalk and Calvin Crump, are facing accusations of hiring a hitman, Michael Ematuwo, who has a history of criminal activity dating back to when he was just 14 years old. The trio is allegedly involved in a plot to smuggle £40 million worth of cocaine into Britain, with Ematuwo being convicted of manslaughter at a young age. The court proceedings reveal that the gang hired Ematuwo …

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Canada’s Cocaine Use on the Rise, Linked to Wastewater Levels and Drug Deaths

The Canadian city of Halifax is facing a concerning trend as federal data suggests a rise in cocaine use, contributing to a high percentage of drug-related deaths. According to a Statistics Canada report released on Wednesday, cocaine levels have surged in most municipalities across Canada from January to May 2022 compared to the same period in 2020, with early data for 2023 indicating a continuing overall rise. The report also revealed that drug overdoses increased …

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Dangerous Unknown Drug Laced in Cocaine Proves Fatal in Adams County, PA

LITTLESTOWN, Pa. — A police chief in Adams County, Pennsylvania, took to social media to warn the public about a dangerous batch of illicit drugs responsible for multiple fatalities in the region. Littlestown Police Chief Charles Kellar issued the warning on Facebook, alerting residents to the deadly impact of the unknown drug, suspected to be laced in cocaine. The drug has caused several overdoses, resulting in tragic deaths, prompting law enforcement and healthcare professionals to …

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Cocaine Godmother: Griselda Blanco – The Notorious Female Drug Lord Who Met Her Own Demise

MIAMI, FL – Griselda Blanco, known as “The Cocaine Grandmother,” was a lesser-known but powerful figure in the world of drug lords. Despite her notoriety, she often gets overshadowed by her male counterparts, such as Pablo Escobar and El Chapo. However, her ruthless and action-packed story is just as compelling as theirs. During her time as a key player in Miami’s underworld, Blanco established a thriving cocaine operation and was involved in the infamous drug …

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Dover Woman Who Sold Fatal Dose of Cocaine Won’t Face Life Sentence

EXETER, N.H. – Prosecutors have announced that a Dover woman will not face a life sentence for allegedly selling a fatal dose of cocaine to a 52-year-old man in July. Ashley Holt, 40, has been indicted on two counts of selling cocaine, including one count of selling the drug within 1,000 feet of a school zone. Both charges are Class A felonies, carrying a maximum sentence of 7 years in prison. According to Assistant County …

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The Cocaine Connection: Trump Unleashes Bombshell Allegations, Points Finger at Hunter Biden

Former President Donald Trump warned Americans to brace themselves for media manipulation regarding the discovery of cocaine in the White House. On Sunday evening, the White House temporarily closed after a powdery substance was found in a workspace within the West Wing, as reported by USA Today. The West Wing houses the offices of President Joe Biden and other high-ranking officials. Initial suspicions of the substance being cocaine were later confirmed when tests revealed it …

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