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Seedy discovery at U.S.-Mexico border: $5 million worth of meth disguised as watermelons

A large methamphetamine smuggling attempt used fake watermelons, revealing advanced tactics by drug cartels.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection successfully intercepted a significant drug shipment disguised as produce.

Happy Holidays? Woman Busted Carrying Millions in Meth She Tried to Disguise as Christmas Gifts at Airport

A Canadian woman attempted to smuggle $2 million worth of methamphetamine disguised as Christmas gifts at Auckland Airport.

Man tried to fly from LAX with 71 pounds of meth-soaked clothing, including cow onesie, officials say

A man was arrested for attempting to smuggle methamphetamine in bags of clothes at LAX airport.

Meth hidden in dolls, hollow books by accused California smuggling ring, feds say

Five people from the San Gabriel Valley in California have been accused of smuggling methamphetamine hidden inside dolls, books, and other items.
They are accused of shipping meth to be sold in Australia and New Zealand, and law enforcement agencies have seized 91 shipments worth an estimated $20 million.

Seedy discovery at U.S.-Mexico border: $5 million worth of meth disguised as watermelons

A large methamphetamine smuggling attempt used fake watermelons, revealing advanced tactics by drug cartels.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection successfully intercepted a significant drug shipment disguised as produce.

Happy Holidays? Woman Busted Carrying Millions in Meth She Tried to Disguise as Christmas Gifts at Airport

A Canadian woman attempted to smuggle $2 million worth of methamphetamine disguised as Christmas gifts at Auckland Airport.

Man tried to fly from LAX with 71 pounds of meth-soaked clothing, including cow onesie, officials say

A man was arrested for attempting to smuggle methamphetamine in bags of clothes at LAX airport.

Meth hidden in dolls, hollow books by accused California smuggling ring, feds say

Five people from the San Gabriel Valley in California have been accused of smuggling methamphetamine hidden inside dolls, books, and other items.
They are accused of shipping meth to be sold in Australia and New Zealand, and law enforcement agencies have seized 91 shipments worth an estimated $20 million.
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San Gabriel Valley man tried to ship a literal ton of meth to Australia, feds say

A man in San Gabriel Valley was arrested for attempting to ship over a metric ton of meth to Australia, and faces federal charges.

Customs officers find $5M worth of meth disguised as watermelons at Mexico border

CBP uncovered $5 million worth of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of watermelons during an inspection in Southern California.

Tower PC used to import drugs to Australia

A suspect was arrested for importing 100 kg of meth hidden in tower PC cases, showcasing unique drug smuggling methods.

Fake watermelons hide thousands of pounds of meth at California border, feds say

Authorities intercepted a significant drug shipment disguised as watermelons at the U.S.-Mexico border, showcasing sophisticated smuggling methods.
The operation highlights ongoing challenges for border officials in combating drug trafficking.

California man charged with having a meth-caked, cow pajama onesie

A man was indicted for attempting to smuggle methamphetamine in clothing at LAX, highlighting ongoing drug trafficking challenges.

LAX security popped open student's suitcase, found her clothes soaked in meth, officials say

A student was arrested with methamphetamine-soaked shirts at LAX while traveling to meet her boyfriend in Australia.

San Gabriel Valley man tried to ship a literal ton of meth to Australia, feds say

A man in San Gabriel Valley was arrested for attempting to ship over a metric ton of meth to Australia, and faces federal charges.

Customs officers find $5M worth of meth disguised as watermelons at Mexico border

CBP uncovered $5 million worth of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of watermelons during an inspection in Southern California.

Tower PC used to import drugs to Australia

A suspect was arrested for importing 100 kg of meth hidden in tower PC cases, showcasing unique drug smuggling methods.

Fake watermelons hide thousands of pounds of meth at California border, feds say

Authorities intercepted a significant drug shipment disguised as watermelons at the U.S.-Mexico border, showcasing sophisticated smuggling methods.
The operation highlights ongoing challenges for border officials in combating drug trafficking.

California man charged with having a meth-caked, cow pajama onesie

A man was indicted for attempting to smuggle methamphetamine in clothing at LAX, highlighting ongoing drug trafficking challenges.

LAX security popped open student's suitcase, found her clothes soaked in meth, officials say

A student was arrested with methamphetamine-soaked shirts at LAX while traveling to meet her boyfriend in Australia.
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Majority of border methamphetamine seizures occur in California, while fentanyl moves east

Nearly half of all illegal drugs seized by U.S. authorities at the California-Mexico border were detected in fiscal 2024.

HIV Diagnosis Linked to Higher Risk of Meth Use in Gay and Bisexual Men - News Center

The study found that individuals assigned male at birth from sexual minorities are twice as likely to use meth after an HIV diagnosis.
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It gets hold of you': Crystal meth from Myanmar floods Australia streets

Crystalline methamphetamine, commonly known as ice, is increasingly prevalent in Australia, with 70% sourced from northeastern Myanmar.

SFDPH Is Handing Out Anti-Psychotic Drugs to Meth Users to Keep Them Out of the Emergency Room

SF General Hospital is using Olanzapine, an anti-psychotic, to reduce ER visits among meth users, showing a 32% decrease in visits.

New Zealand Charity Accidentally Gives Away Meth Disguised as Candy

A charity mistakenly distributed methamphetamine disguised as candy, leading to health risks for the community.

Santa Clara County homeless deaths dip slightly - San Jose Spotlight

Homeless deaths in Santa Clara County have decreased this year despite an ongoing opioid crisis, with notable reductions in fentanyl and methamphetamine-related deaths.

It gets hold of you': Crystal meth from Myanmar floods Australia streets

Crystalline methamphetamine, commonly known as ice, is increasingly prevalent in Australia, with 70% sourced from northeastern Myanmar.

SFDPH Is Handing Out Anti-Psychotic Drugs to Meth Users to Keep Them Out of the Emergency Room

SF General Hospital is using Olanzapine, an anti-psychotic, to reduce ER visits among meth users, showing a 32% decrease in visits.

New Zealand Charity Accidentally Gives Away Meth Disguised as Candy

A charity mistakenly distributed methamphetamine disguised as candy, leading to health risks for the community.

Santa Clara County homeless deaths dip slightly - San Jose Spotlight

Homeless deaths in Santa Clara County have decreased this year despite an ongoing opioid crisis, with notable reductions in fentanyl and methamphetamine-related deaths.
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Manhattan meth bust leads to 2 arrests, $600K in drugs seized

A significant meth bust resulted in the seizure of 110 pounds valued at $600,000, emphasizing the ongoing drug crisis in the region.

Meth (and melon) found in fruit vendor's vehicle, police say

A Hermosa Beach street vendor was arrested for possessing methamphetamine and falsifying vehicle registration during a police patrol.

Manhattan meth bust leads to 2 arrests, $600K in drugs seized

A significant meth bust resulted in the seizure of 110 pounds valued at $600,000, emphasizing the ongoing drug crisis in the region.

Meth (and melon) found in fruit vendor's vehicle, police say

A Hermosa Beach street vendor was arrested for possessing methamphetamine and falsifying vehicle registration during a police patrol.
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U.S. drug deaths declined slightly in 2023 but remained at crisis levels

The influx of fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills remains a pressing issue, but methamphetamine and cocaine are the main culprits causing more deaths in the U.S.

Fourth wave' of opioid epidemic crashes ashore, propelled by fentanyl and meth

The U.S. faces the fourth wave of the opioid epidemic with increasing polysubstance use, particularly combining fentanyl with methamphetamine or cocaine.
Polysubstance use, particularly with fentanyl and methamphetamine, poses a significant challenge in addressing the nation's drug problem.

U.S. drug deaths declined slightly in 2023 but remained at crisis levels

The influx of fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills remains a pressing issue, but methamphetamine and cocaine are the main culprits causing more deaths in the U.S.

Fourth wave' of opioid epidemic crashes ashore, propelled by fentanyl and meth

The U.S. faces the fourth wave of the opioid epidemic with increasing polysubstance use, particularly combining fentanyl with methamphetamine or cocaine.
Polysubstance use, particularly with fentanyl and methamphetamine, poses a significant challenge in addressing the nation's drug problem.
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California church's Sunday school room was used as meth house, authorities say

A search warrant was served at a church in Mariposa County, California.
Methamphetamine was found in the children's Sunday school room.
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