#fentanyl
#fentanyl

Mexican authorities find 275,000 fentanyl pills, powder hidden in boxes of cactus pieces

Authorities found 32 kilograms of fentanyl hidden in cactus boxes, emphasizing ongoing drug trafficking challenges.

Cryptocurrency

fromSlate Magazine

Trump Hates Fentanyl but Loves Crypto. There's a Contradiction There!

Trump blames drug trafficking for tariffs, but evidence argues against migrants as major traffickers.

fromFox News

Children on playgrounds targeted by drug runners with candy-colored 'trash cans': DEA agent warns

Drug dealers are innovating by using colorful "trash cans" to package drugs, indicating a shift in distribution methods.

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

Brooklyn Man Gets 19Yrs For Selling Fentanyl That Caused Death of LGBTQ Activist

A Brooklyn man was sentenced to 19 years for supplying fentanyl and heroin that led to the fatal overdose of LGBTQ activist Cecilia Gentili.

S.F.: Two people charged with multiple felonies in drug trafficking case

Two individuals charged with narcotics trafficking in San Francisco for possession of fentanyl and other drugs.

NYC politics

Long Island drug dealer indicted for dog fighting and selling 'enough fentanyl to kill more than 65,000 people'

Drug dealer charged after authorities find fentanyl pills and abused dogs, highlighting connections between drug trafficking and animal cruelty.

LA food

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Mexican authorities find 275,000 fentanyl pills, powder hidden in boxes of cactus pieces

Authorities found 32 kilograms of fentanyl hidden in cactus boxes, emphasizing ongoing drug trafficking challenges.

Cryptocurrency

fromSlate Magazine

Trump Hates Fentanyl but Loves Crypto. There's a Contradiction There!

Trump blames drug trafficking for tariffs, but evidence argues against migrants as major traffickers.

fromFox News

Children on playgrounds targeted by drug runners with candy-colored 'trash cans': DEA agent warns

Drug dealers are innovating by using colorful "trash cans" to package drugs, indicating a shift in distribution methods.

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

Brooklyn Man Gets 19Yrs For Selling Fentanyl That Caused Death of LGBTQ Activist

A Brooklyn man was sentenced to 19 years for supplying fentanyl and heroin that led to the fatal overdose of LGBTQ activist Cecilia Gentili.

S.F.: Two people charged with multiple felonies in drug trafficking case

Two individuals charged with narcotics trafficking in San Francisco for possession of fentanyl and other drugs.

more#drug-trafficking

What Is Fentanyl? Your Questions About the Opioid, Answered

The Trump administration temporarily suspended tariffs on Mexico and Canada aimed at combating fentanyl trafficking.

fromThe Washington Post

U.S. drug deaths plunged in 2024. Trump cuts may reverse that, experts warn.

Opioid crisis shows signs of improvement as fentanyl overdose deaths significantly drop in 2024.

Reporter's Notebook: Eight theories why fentanyl deaths are plummeting

Drug deaths in the U.S. are declining significantly, the first major drop in 30 years, which is both hopeful and puzzling.

What is SF's strategy after 400+ fentanyl overdoses in 2024? Many are asking for a drastic approach

San Francisco faces a severe fentanyl crisis, with hundreds of overdose deaths, necessitating urgent systemic action.

Drug deaths plummet among young Americans as fentanyl carnage eases

Gen Z experiences a notable reduction in fatal overdose risk, particularly among those aged 20 to 29.

Fentanyl deaths among the young are dropping. Can the trend continue?

Drug deaths among Americans under 35 are significantly declining, saving thousands of lives each year after a decade of devastation.

What Is Fentanyl? Your Questions About the Opioid, Answered

The Trump administration temporarily suspended tariffs on Mexico and Canada aimed at combating fentanyl trafficking.

fromThe Washington Post

U.S. drug deaths plunged in 2024. Trump cuts may reverse that, experts warn.

Opioid crisis shows signs of improvement as fentanyl overdose deaths significantly drop in 2024.

Reporter's Notebook: Eight theories why fentanyl deaths are plummeting

Drug deaths in the U.S. are declining significantly, the first major drop in 30 years, which is both hopeful and puzzling.

What is SF's strategy after 400+ fentanyl overdoses in 2024? Many are asking for a drastic approach

San Francisco faces a severe fentanyl crisis, with hundreds of overdose deaths, necessitating urgent systemic action.

Drug deaths plummet among young Americans as fentanyl carnage eases

Gen Z experiences a notable reduction in fatal overdose risk, particularly among those aged 20 to 29.

Fentanyl deaths among the young are dropping. Can the trend continue?

Drug deaths among Americans under 35 are significantly declining, saving thousands of lives each year after a decade of devastation.

Children on playgrounds targeted by drug runners with candy-colored 'trash cans,' DEA agent warns

Drug dealers are innovating packaging by using small colorful capsules known as "trash cans" for illicit drugs.

Fentanyl and cocaine are being packaged using these new drug delivery methods, raising concerns.

Canada news

fromwww.cbc.ca

OPP seizes 43.5 kg of fentanyl in what police call record-breaking drug bust | CBC News

Ontario Provincial Police seized a record amount of fentanyl, approximately 43.5 kilograms, during two major investigations, highlighting a significant public safety issue.

fromAol

Children on playgrounds targeted by drug runners with candy-colored 'trash cans,' DEA agent warns

Drug dealers are innovating packaging by using small colorful capsules known as "trash cans" for illicit drugs.

Fentanyl and cocaine are being packaged using these new drug delivery methods, raising concerns.

Canada news

fromwww.cbc.ca

OPP seizes 43.5 kg of fentanyl in what police call record-breaking drug bust | CBC News

Ontario Provincial Police seized a record amount of fentanyl, approximately 43.5 kilograms, during two major investigations, highlighting a significant public safety issue.

more#law-enforcement

Upper West Side

fromShore News Network

Woman had 760 bags of fentanyl laced heroin at Wallkill Metro North train station

A woman was arrested for drug possession at the Wallkill Train Station.

She had 760 envelopes of heroin and fentanyl along with Alprazolam.

Davila faces multiple charges and will appear in court soon.

Dealer gets 19 years in prison for providing drugs that killed prominent NYC transgender activist

Michael Kuilan was sentenced to 19 years in prison for supplying fentanyl-laced heroin that caused the death of activist Cecilia Gentili.

California man sentenced for distributing fentanyl to teenage girl who died from overdose

Anthony Aguirre was sentenced to 23 years for distributing fentanyl, resulting in a teen's death from overdose.

fromCbsnews

NYC LGBT

Man sentenced for providing drugs that killed Cecilia Gentili, prominent transgender activist in NYC

fromsilive

NYC parents

Staten Island man, 31, sentenced to prison for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl in Vermont

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Dealer gets 19 years in prison for providing drugs that killed prominent NYC transgender activist

Michael Kuilan was sentenced to 19 years in prison for supplying fentanyl-laced heroin that caused the death of activist Cecilia Gentili.

California man sentenced for distributing fentanyl to teenage girl who died from overdose

Anthony Aguirre was sentenced to 23 years for distributing fentanyl, resulting in a teen's death from overdose.

fromCbsnews

NYC LGBT

Man sentenced for providing drugs that killed Cecilia Gentili, prominent transgender activist in NYC

fromsilive

NYC parents

Staten Island man, 31, sentenced to prison for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl in Vermont

more#criminal-justice

#overdose

Baby Phoenix fentanyl death: DA alleges father got fake urine before calling 911 for infant's overdose

A man is facing charges related to his infant daughter's fatal fentanyl overdose after allegedly securing fake urine before calling 911.

Rampant drug use' at California addiction rehabs led to deaths, complaints claim

Emmanuel Mitchell died of a fentanyl overdose, highlighting the struggles of recovery in sober living environments.

fromSFGATE

Shocking details emerge about Tahoe Super Bowl party that left 4 dead

A Super Bowl gathering turned tragic when four friends died of apparent overdoses after consuming fentanyl, believing it to be cocaine.

SF parents

'Our little angel.' Fifth-grader dies of powerful narcotics combo, and SoCal woman is charged

Baby Phoenix fentanyl death: DA alleges father got fake urine before calling 911 for infant's overdose

A man is facing charges related to his infant daughter's fatal fentanyl overdose after allegedly securing fake urine before calling 911.

Rampant drug use' at California addiction rehabs led to deaths, complaints claim

Emmanuel Mitchell died of a fentanyl overdose, highlighting the struggles of recovery in sober living environments.

fromSFGATE

Shocking details emerge about Tahoe Super Bowl party that left 4 dead

A Super Bowl gathering turned tragic when four friends died of apparent overdoses after consuming fentanyl, believing it to be cocaine.

SF parents

'Our little angel.' Fifth-grader dies of powerful narcotics combo, and SoCal woman is charged

As China Looks for Way Out of U.S. Trade Deadlock, Fentanyl Could Be Key

China used fentanyl cooperation as leverage in U.S. trade negotiations, highlighting the complexity of the bilateral relationship.

Senate Passes Bill to Make Penalties Permanent for Fentanyl-Related Drugs

The Senate passed legislation to permanently control fentanyl-related drugs with severe penalties.

Trump pardons drug kingpins even as he escalates U.S. drug war rhetoric

Trump advocates for tougher drug penalties but simultaneously grants clemency to convicted drug dealers, leading to confusion.

Wait': Trump Raises Eyebrows With Odd Claim He Wants to Slap Tariffs on Canadian Fentanyl

Trump's proposal to impose tariffs on fentanyl from Canada is largely unfounded, as data shows very little comes from there.

As China Looks for Way Out of U.S. Trade Deadlock, Fentanyl Could Be Key

China used fentanyl cooperation as leverage in U.S. trade negotiations, highlighting the complexity of the bilateral relationship.

Senate Passes Bill to Make Penalties Permanent for Fentanyl-Related Drugs

The Senate passed legislation to permanently control fentanyl-related drugs with severe penalties.

Trump pardons drug kingpins even as he escalates U.S. drug war rhetoric

Trump advocates for tougher drug penalties but simultaneously grants clemency to convicted drug dealers, leading to confusion.

Wait': Trump Raises Eyebrows With Odd Claim He Wants to Slap Tariffs on Canadian Fentanyl

Trump's proposal to impose tariffs on fentanyl from Canada is largely unfounded, as data shows very little comes from there.

Man sentenced to 19 years in connection with death of activist Cecilia Gentili

Michael Kuilan was sentenced to 19 years for his role in the death of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili, who died from a drug overdose.

fromAol

Dealer gets 19 years in prison for providing drugs that killed prominent NYC transgender activist

A drug dealer was sentenced for supplying fentanyl-laced heroin that led to the death of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili.

fromAdvocate.com

NYC LGBT

Second man sentenced in death of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili

fromGay City News

Man sentenced to 19 years in connection with death of activist Cecilia Gentili

Michael Kuilan was sentenced to 19 years for his role in the death of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili, who died from a drug overdose.

fromAol

Dealer gets 19 years in prison for providing drugs that killed prominent NYC transgender activist

A drug dealer was sentenced for supplying fentanyl-laced heroin that led to the death of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili.

fromAdvocate.com

NYC LGBT

Second man sentenced in death of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili

NYC LGBT

Three sickos who drugged, robbed gay men in NYC sentenced to decades in prison for murder

fromMiami Herald

Miami Marlins

After being fired at Mount Sinai, a Kendall nurse swapped surgery fentanyl for saline

fromwww.bbc.com

UK news

'Doctors told my mum poison symptoms were anxiety'

NYC LGBT

Thief whose crew drugged drunk NYC clubgoers in deadly robbery scheme silent as judge sends him to prison

fromsfist.com

NYC startup

Friday Morning Constitutional: Oakland 7-Eleven Robbed Second Night In a Row

NYC LGBT

Three sickos who drugged, robbed gay men in NYC sentenced to decades in prison for murder

fromMiami Herald

Miami Marlins

After being fired at Mount Sinai, a Kendall nurse swapped surgery fentanyl for saline

fromwww.bbc.com

UK news

'Doctors told my mum poison symptoms were anxiety'

NYC LGBT

Thief whose crew drugged drunk NYC clubgoers in deadly robbery scheme silent as judge sends him to prison

fromsfist.com

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

NYC startup

Friday Morning Constitutional: Oakland 7-Eleven Robbed Second Night In a Row

Deadliest phase of fentanyl crisis eases, as all states see recovery

Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. have dramatically decreased, marking a potential turning point in the fentanyl crisis.

US politics

Blaming Mexico for the U.S. Overdose Epidemic Is a Mistake

fromABC7 Chicago

NYC parents

SoCal mom demands justice for 10-year-old who died from fentanyl exposure: 'My son was murdered'

US politics

'Pawn Star' boss Rick Harrison praises Trump for border crackdown after son's fentanyl death: 'They're selling poison'

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Deadliest phase of fentanyl crisis eases, as all states see recovery

Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. have dramatically decreased, marking a potential turning point in the fentanyl crisis.

US politics

Blaming Mexico for the U.S. Overdose Epidemic Is a Mistake

fromABC7 Chicago

NYC parents

SoCal mom demands justice for 10-year-old who died from fentanyl exposure: 'My son was murdered'

US politics

'Pawn Star' boss Rick Harrison praises Trump for border crackdown after son's fentanyl death: 'They're selling poison'

Kash Patel Demands Canada Gets to Steppin to End Fentanyl Trafficking

Canada needs to enhance border security to prevent fentanyl trafficking and terrorism, as highlighted by FBI Director Kash Patel's recent accusations.

Trump Announces Reversal of Mexico Tariffs, Citing Very Good' Relationship With President and Slams Canada's Trudeau

Trump pauses tariff on Mexican exports, showing support for cooperation with Mexico on border issues and fentanyl.

Tariff discussions reveal a contrasting relationship between Trump and Canadian PM Trudeau.

Senate rebukes Trump's tariffs on Canada

Senate voted to revoke Trump-imposed tariffs on Canada, with bipartisan support, amid symbolic political tension.

Toronto startup

fromFast Company

Trump delays some tariffs on Mexico and Canada for a month

Tariff proposals are damaging North American trade relationships while attempting to address the fentanyl crisis.

Implementation of tariffs starting April 2 could broadly impact Canadian and Mexican imports.

Byron Donalds Jabs CNN's Pamela Brown Over Coverage of Inflation: You Let the Last Administration Get Away With It!'

Rep. Byron Donalds criticized CNN's inconsistent coverage of inflation, asserting the need for stable economic relationships and border security.

McConnell and Three Other GOP Senators Rock Solid' In Voting Against Trump Tariffs Despite President's Attack, Reports CNN

Sen. Tim Kaine has bipartisan support to revoke President Trump's tariff powers on Canada.

China blinked - and Trump clearly won the first round of his tariff war

Trump's temporary reduction of tariffs on China reflects a strategic pause despite a strong domestic economic position.

US Elections

Trump Announces Reversal of Mexico Tariffs, Citing Very Good' Relationship With President and Slams Canada's Trudeau

Trump pauses tariff on Mexican exports, showing support for cooperation with Mexico on border issues and fentanyl.

Tariff discussions reveal a contrasting relationship between Trump and Canadian PM Trudeau.

Senate rebukes Trump's tariffs on Canada

Senate voted to revoke Trump-imposed tariffs on Canada, with bipartisan support, amid symbolic political tension.

Toronto startup

fromFast Company

Trump delays some tariffs on Mexico and Canada for a month

Tariff proposals are damaging North American trade relationships while attempting to address the fentanyl crisis.

Implementation of tariffs starting April 2 could broadly impact Canadian and Mexican imports.

Byron Donalds Jabs CNN's Pamela Brown Over Coverage of Inflation: You Let the Last Administration Get Away With It!'

Rep. Byron Donalds criticized CNN's inconsistent coverage of inflation, asserting the need for stable economic relationships and border security.

McConnell and Three Other GOP Senators Rock Solid' In Voting Against Trump Tariffs Despite President's Attack, Reports CNN

Sen. Tim Kaine has bipartisan support to revoke President Trump's tariff powers on Canada.

China blinked - and Trump clearly won the first round of his tariff war

Trump's temporary reduction of tariffs on China reflects a strategic pause despite a strong domestic economic position.

more#tariffs

#drug-overdose

Santa Rosa father who lost son to accidental fentanyl overdose making it his 'goal' to warn others

Fentanyl overdoses are a rising concern among high school students in Santa Rosa, leading to multiple fatalities and urgent community awareness efforts.

fromThe Berkshire Eagle

4-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Found Near Fentanyl at Brooklyn Shelter

A 4-year-old boy died from a suspected fentanyl exposure in a Brooklyn homeless shelter, raising concerns about drug safety for children.

Los Angeles

fromwww.dailynews.com

12 people with California ties charged with distributing fentanyl that killed victims

Southern California faces a growing fentanyl crisis, with twelve charged in federal cases related to fatal overdoses.

After baby's fentanyl overdose, L.A. prosecutors accuse mom and grandpa of murder

Fentanyl-related deaths of children are prompting new legal accountability methods for parents and guardians.

Mental health

Misinformation about fentanyl exposure threatens to undermine overdose response

Misinformation about fentanyl exposure is shaping public policy and funding decisions despite a lack of evidence for these claims.

SF parents

Suspected drug dealer mom whose baby daughter died of fentanyl poisoning never called 911, court documents show

Santa Rosa father who lost son to accidental fentanyl overdose making it his 'goal' to warn others

Fentanyl overdoses are a rising concern among high school students in Santa Rosa, leading to multiple fatalities and urgent community awareness efforts.

fromThe Berkshire Eagle

4-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Found Near Fentanyl at Brooklyn Shelter

A 4-year-old boy died from a suspected fentanyl exposure in a Brooklyn homeless shelter, raising concerns about drug safety for children.

Los Angeles

fromwww.dailynews.com

12 people with California ties charged with distributing fentanyl that killed victims

Southern California faces a growing fentanyl crisis, with twelve charged in federal cases related to fatal overdoses.

After baby's fentanyl overdose, L.A. prosecutors accuse mom and grandpa of murder

Fentanyl-related deaths of children are prompting new legal accountability methods for parents and guardians.

Mental health

Misinformation about fentanyl exposure threatens to undermine overdose response

Misinformation about fentanyl exposure is shaping public policy and funding decisions despite a lack of evidence for these claims.

SF parents

Suspected drug dealer mom whose baby daughter died of fentanyl poisoning never called 911, court documents show

SF DA Charges Man Who Allegedly Had an Entire Kilo of Fentanyl In His Car

A significant drug bust in the Tenderloin revealed a kilo of fentanyl, heroin, and meth from suspect Jefferson Arrechaba.

Daily Show Tries To Make Sense of AG Pam Bondi's Math That Trump Saved Hundreds of Millions of Lives in Months: You Sound High as F**k'

Pam, what are you talking about? Are you on the fent? Because you sound high as f**k right now, Kosta said.

US politics

Media industry

fromPoynter

Fentanyl crisis, Iraqi civilian killings and deaths from restrictive abortion laws recognized in 2025 Poynter Journalism Prizes - Poynter

Poynter's journalism prizes underscore impactful reporting on critical issues like fentanyl overdoses and systemic injustices against Native Americans.

Media industry

fromFast Company

How Overdrive's creative director is using branding to get people to test their drugs for fentanyl

Overdrive uses edgy branding and packaging to appeal to younger consumers while promoting harm reduction through drug testing.

Boston food

fromBoston.com

Police issue warning after woman in R.I. dies from fentanyl-laced pot

A young woman in Rhode Island died after consuming marijuana likely contaminated with fentanyl.

Parents arrested in 4-year-old's possible fentanyl-related death in Brooklyn

Parents arrested in connection with child's death from possible fentanyl exposure while living in a Brooklyn shelter.

4-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Found Near Fentanyl at Brooklyn Homeless Shelter

A 4-year-old boy died after being found near fentanyl in a Brooklyn homeless shelter, raising concerns about drug exposure risks for children.

Law

A baby died on an L.A. County monitor's watch. Her family claims she abused her kids

fromNBC New York

Parents arrested in 4-year-old's possible fentanyl-related death in Brooklyn

Parents arrested in connection with child's death from possible fentanyl exposure while living in a Brooklyn shelter.

4-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Found Near Fentanyl at Brooklyn Homeless Shelter

A 4-year-old boy died after being found near fentanyl in a Brooklyn homeless shelter, raising concerns about drug exposure risks for children.

Law

A baby died on an L.A. County monitor's watch. Her family claims she abused her kids

A woman with a history of child abuse supervised visits between a mother and her baby, resulting in tragedy and legal action.

In new assessment, Trump team ranks fentanyl as a top threat to U.S.

Fentanyl and drug cartels pose the biggest threat to U.S. national security, surpassing traditional threats like Iran and North Korea.

fromsfist.com

Friday Morning Constitutional: Abducted Oakland Woman Comes Forward

A woman assaulted in Oakland has spoken to police, revealing she may have a child with the suspect, who remains unidentified.

Portland food

San Francisco fentanyl dealer who defied deportations twice gets 3 years in prison

A Honduran man with multiple deportations receives a three-year prison sentence for returning to sell fentanyl in San Francisco.

fromwww.dailybulletin.com

Woman arrested after 10-year-old California boy dies from narcotics poisoning

A woman faces charges after a boy's death from narcotics poisoning in Rancho Cucamonga.

fromPadailypost

Overdose victim whose parents are suing Stanford bragged about drug use

Weiner joked about his drug use, stating, "I wanna be like the great rock bands of the 70s ... Banging guitar solos and crippling opiate addiction."

SF parents