Colorado authorities find 1.7M counterfeit fentanyl pills in auctioned-off storage unit: ‘Shocking discovery’
Body camera video shows Denver-area deputies reacting to a massive drug discovery inside a storage unit.
Deadly opioid found on Long Island for 1st time; more potent than fentanyl
A dangerous discovery was made during a narcotics raid on Long Island last month, prompting a warning from drug enforcement officials.
What is kratom 7-OH? Why RFK and health officials are cracking down
Regulators say 7-OH, a component of kratom, is an opioid that “can be more potent than morphine,” but it’s readily available over the counter in many states.
DEA warns of carfentanil resurgence in Arizona
The DEA's Phoenix Field Division is reporting a significant resurgence of carfentanil, a synthetic opioid 100 times stronger than fentanyl. In the last year, 70% of the one million carfentanil pills seized were found in the last month alone.
Trump signs HALT Fentanyl Act; reclassifies opioid as Schedule I drug
The bill will toughen prison sentences by permanently reclassifying illegal, fentanyl-related drugs.
‘Kingpin’: Arizona man pleads guilty to running large-scale drug trafficking ring
A Phoenix man has pleaded guilty to charges including violating the federal “Kingpin" statute in connection to leading a large-scale drug trafficking ring known as the Monarrez Drug Trafficking Organization.
States agree to $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma in opioid case
Fifty-five state attorneys general have agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over their role in fueling the opioid crisis.
Overdose deaths see largest one-year decline ever: Here’s why
US overdose deaths fell by 27% in 2024, marking the largest one-year decline on record. CDC data shows 30,000 fewer deaths, with experts citing naloxone access, treatment, and shifting drug use.
HB 2755: New AZ law to allow law enforcement to shoot down drug-carrying drones at the border
Supporters of HB 2733, including Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, say the bill will help protect Arizona communities from drugs like fentanyl.
FDA warns of 'gas station heroin' risk to youth
The FDA is warning consumers about the dangers of tianeptine, a drug being sold at gas stations, convenience stores, vape shops, and online.
Pam Bondi announces ‘largest seizure’ of fentanyl in US history
One of the biggest fentanyl busts in U.S. history was announced this week, in addition to the arrests of 16 people – including a high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel.
On National Fentanyl Awareness Day, a Valley mom is on a mission to prevent future fentanyl overdoses
Josephine Dunn is a mom on a mission to spread awareness of the dangers of fentanyl after her daughter died of an overdose in 2021.
Alleged fentanyl dealer arrested in Mesa man's death
For the first time under a new Arizona law, authorities say a person in Maricopa County has been charged for selling fentanyl that resulted in someone's death.
MSCO making changes after K9 is exposed to fentanyl
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office K9 Max was rushed to the hospital after a fentanyl exposure during the intake of four inmates and now MCSO says they are making changes to the process. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has more.
New protocols and body scanners coming to Maricopa County jails after K9 Max is exposed to fentanyl
After MCSO K9 Max was exposed to fentanyl while searching an inmate, new protocols are being made to combat the flow of drugs into the jails.
Walgreens will pay up to $350M for filling illegal opioid prescriptions, DOJ says
Walgreens will pay up to $350 million for illegally filling millions of illegal opioid prescriptions as part of a settlement with the DOJ.
Children on playgrounds targeted by drug runners with candy-colored 'trash cans,' DEA agent warns
Bright-colored capsules are often a size of a penny, more durable and easier to smuggle, authorities say.