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Drug trafficking ring busted in Orlando after 2 years of investigation
By: Admin On: 11-11-2016 Category: Addiction, Drug, drug abuse Comment: 0
Drug trafficking is a serious problem not only across the world but in the United States as well. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) makes 30,000 arrests each year that are connected to sale and distribution of illegal narcotics in the U.S. alone. Continuing their crackdown, officials in August this year, busted a trafficking ring in […]
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Florida licensed professionals face more stringent regulations than gun dealers
By: Admin On: 10-04-2016 Category: Drug Comment: 0
Gun dealers play a major role in facilitating the entry of firearms in the consumer market, but they are not monitored by the federal agencies as required. As per the U.S. law enforcement agencies, most of the drug trafficking is carried out through gun shops due to the presence of enormous quantities of arms and […]
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2-year probe busts drug trafficking ring led by trucking company owner
By: Admin On: 08-23-2016 Category: Drug Comment: 0
A drug trafficking gang was busted in Orlando recently after a two-year long investigation. The accused were allegedly involved in trafficking a variety of drugs, including Oxycodone, cocaine and cannabis, and were suspected of transporting illegal drugs across the country for supplying in Central Florida. The operation led to the arrest of Peter Truong, 39, […]
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Fentanyl deaths on the rise in Florida
By: Admin On: 04-05-2016 Category: Drug Comment: 0
Fentanyl, a schedule II prescription drug, is a powerful synthetic opiate analgesic. Though similar to morphine, it is more potent. It is used to treat patients with severe pain or to manage pain after surgery. Federal authorities in Orlando, concerned over the rise of fentanyl abuse, have become more vigilant with more people breaking laws […]
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Club drugs leave youth ‘high’ and dry
By: Admin On: 12-28-2015 Category: Drug Comment: 0
Some recent incidents related to drug abuse at clubs bring to the fore the fact that drug trafficking is thriving at such places. The chance of witnessing drug abuse at nightclubs is reportedly high, revealing yet another fact that drug traffickers are targeting the visitors to these clubs. According to a federal government survey, nearly […]