counterfeit pills
Coverage of counterfeit pills in the Nexus archive.
- 2 Texas men sentenced to 11+ years in federal fentanyl trafficking scheme
Two North Texas men have been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills across the Dallas-Fort Worth area as part of a drug trafficking conspiracy.
- The Epicenter of Drug Deaths in America Is Shifting West
The epicenter of drug deaths in America is moving westward. In the Southest, cartels have transitioned from distributing counterfeit pills to using powder.
- Large-Scale Counterfeit Pill Manufacturer Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison
A Cambridge, Mass. man was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for manufacturing counterfeit pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine. The defendant communicated directly with an illegal chemical supplier in China.
- Investigation into Online Drug Vendor Illuminates Counterfeit Pill Danger
An investigation in Los Angeles uncovered a suspect allegedly manufacturing and distributing counterfeit prescription pills and fentanyl-laced drugs. The operation highlights the growing public health threat posed by fake medications linked to rising overdose deaths across the nation.