Boundaries are being tested and perhaps redrawn. What is war? The last time the USA actually declared war was 1941, after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. That said, good luck convincing combat veterans of Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, or Afghanistan that they did[...]
Tag: Drug Trafficking
Trump pardons Honduran ex-president who was convicted of drug crimes
Efforts to stop illegal drugs at the border took an unexpected turn this week. President Donald Trump pardoned former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández — a man U.S. prosecutors once described as central to one of the world’s largest cocaine-trafficking networks. The[...]
Spirit Lake Declares State of Emergency in Fight Against Drug Trafficking
Here’s the quote, “The use, abuse, sale trade and transport of illegal narcotics and substances has reached an epidemic proportion on the Spirit Lake Tribe reservation.” The tribe will be working with federal, state, and local authorities to help stem the tide.[...]
Drug Trade: Lower Prices Attract Unwanted Buyers and Sellers
The laws of economics are proving burdensome for local drug enforcement officers. Where there’s money, the supply will follow. Where there’s supply, the prices will drop. When prices drop, more people participate. Get the story from the Dickinson Press. [...]Read More... from[...]
Meth rising: Bakken a new market for organized drug crime
Methamphetamine use is on the rise in Western North Dakota. It’s a case of where the money goes, the drugs follow. Nadya Faulx writing for the Dickinson Press covers the topic in a in-depth article. [...]Read More... from Meth rising: Bakken a[...]
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Police In The Valley Concerned Over New Drug:Powder Fentanyl
A recent overdose death in Grand Forks has police warning people about a new drug called Fentanyl. It’s typically prescribed for pain, but in its powdered form it is dangerous and unpredictable. [...]Read More... from Police In The Valley Concerned Over New[...]
2 Men Charged for Possession of Over 4 Lbs. of Heroin
A routine traffic stop led to a major drug bust on I-94. The officer noticed suspicious behavior and ordered a search of the car. The find — 4.5 pounds of heroin worth approximately $2.5 million. [...]Read More... from 2 Men Charged for[...]
The Drugs in the Mail
Rising population has also meant a rise in crime, and illegal drug trafficking is a growing problem. While most drugs are brought in through distribution channels from the West and South, prescription drugs in particular are often delivered by the various postal services.[...]