Westminster, Orange County – A man from Orange County and another from Houston, Texas have received lengthy federal prison sentences for their involvement in selling fentanyl-laced pills through the dark web, resulting in fatal overdoses. Michael Ta, 25, of Westminster, and Rajiv Srinivasan, 37, of Houston were sentenced on Monday for their crimes. The duo … Read more
Warrington, England – A tragic incident unfolded in Warrington, England, as Cole Risley, a resident of Mersey Street, was found deceased in his girlfriend’s home due to multiple drug toxicity. The events leading to Risley’s untimely demise were detailed in a recent coroner’s hearing overseen by Victoria Davies in Cheshire. Risley, described as ‘sluggish and … Read more
New York, USA – Overmedication remains a pressing issue in healthcare, with the death toll rising due to unnecessary drug treatments. Despite the preventable nature of most drug-related deaths, the prevalence of this long-standing drug pandemic is alarming. A critical analysis revealed that prescription drugs rank as the third leading cause of death, trailing only … Read more
Houston, Texas – A tragic incident unfolded in Houston, Texas, when a 16-year-old boy was shot and killed in what authorities suspect was a drug-related altercation gone awry. The Houston Police Department disclosed that the fatal confrontation took place late Wednesday night at El Paraiso Apartments on Corporate Drive. According to HPD, two 16-year-old boys … Read more
Newark, New Jersey – A man from Essex County was found guilty last week for orchestrating and carrying out three murders and for his involvement in a significant drug operation. Michael Healy, 43, of Montclair, was convicted by a federal jury on charges of racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to distribute narcotics, conspiring to murder a federal … Read more
Decatur, Georgia – Authorities are on the lookout for three individuals after a drug transaction took a deadly turn in DeKalb County, resulting in a fatal shooting, as per law enforcement officials. The incident unfolded around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday when police received a call about a deceased individual near the intersection of Flat Shoals … Read more
Johannesburg, South Africa – A recent international report has highlighted the significant role that South Africa plays in the global production, trafficking, and consumption of synthetic drugs. According to researcher Jason Eligh of the Global Initiative against Transnational Organised Crime (GI-TOC), there has been a noticeable increase in the production and use of synthetic drugs … Read more
Winnipeg, Manitoba is facing a troubling surge in drug-related deaths, with the latest data from the province’s chief medical examiner indicating a grim outlook for 2023. Preliminary figures for the previous year show a concerning rise in fatalities, with 445 drug-related deaths recorded, a number expected to rise. The situation is alarming, surpassing the numbers … Read more
Waterloo Region in Ontario, Canada is under a drug alert following the recent surge of suspected overdose deaths within a week. The Waterloo Region Integrated Drug Strategy issued the alert after three individuals died from suspected drug overdoses or poisonings between March 19 and March 26. The community is being urged to remain vigilant due … Read more
Williams Lake, British Columbia – An urgent toxic drug poisoning alert has been issued for Williams Lake, British Columbia, lasting throughout the week. Interior Health announced the alert on Monday, citing a concerning increase in overdoses, including fatalities, linked to the use of down or fentanyl in the area. In response to this alarming trend, … Read more