illegal drugs
Coverage of illegal drugs in the Nexus archive.
- Air India Pilot Tests Positive for Drugs
The captain of an Air India Ltd. jet that suddenly dropped about 300 feet during a flight last week tested positive for illegal drugs in a second screening. This information was reported by Mihir Mishra, according to sources familiar with the matter.
- Las Cruces Police seize guns, drugs in multi-agency sting
A joint law enforcement investigation targeting violent gang activity in the Las Cruces area resulted in multiple seizures and legal actions. The operation yielded federal and state criminal charges, the seizure of firearms and illegal drugs, and led to the resolution of 11 drive-by shootings.
- Former Pierce County prosecutor sentenced in jail drug-smuggling case
A former Pierce County prosecutor was sentenced in a jail drug-smuggling case after agreeing to a plea deal in May. This followed accusations by federal prosecutors that he repeatedly snuck illegal drugs into King County Jail.
- Labor’s gambling reform friendless as Coalition withholds support amid drug and sex worker allegations
Labor's proposed online gambling advertising crackdown faces opposition from the Coalition, Greens, and independents, who demand stricter rules against betting company inducements. Evidence emerged that gambling companies allegedly provided illegal drugs and access to sex workers to maintain problem gamblers, prompting calls for amendments to the legislation.
- 'Large quantity of illegal drugs,' over $10K seized after traffic stop in Broomfield
A traffic stop in Broomfield resulted in the seizure of 26.7 pounds of counterfeit fentanyl pills and over $10,000 in cash. Law enforcement confiscated a large quantity of illegal drugs during the incident.
- Miami Gardens couple busted with massive haul of cash, drugs will remain behind bars, judge rules
Anthony Gordon and Danette Young appeared in court after police discovered $1.3 million in cash and $5 million in drugs during a Miami Gardens home invasion investigation. The couple, held without bond on drug-related felonies, argued they were not in possession of the drugs, but a judge ruled against releasing them due to evidence including cash, weapons, and drugs found at their home.
- FBI searches for drugs in van involved in Houston ICE shooting
The FBI is searching for illegal drugs in a van connected to a Houston ICE shooting. Federal investigators suspect drugs were present, but the immigration agents involved were unaware of this during the encounter.
- Operation Freedom Revoked results in 26 arrests for crimes selling illegal drugs
Operation Freedom Revoked, a months-long drug investigation in Warren County, resulted in 26 arrests for crimes related to selling illegal drugs. The operation concluded with over two dozen individuals taken into custody for drug-related offenses.
- Millions of dollars of illegal drugs uncovered in San Clemente, police say
Simi Valley police uncovered millions in drugs and cash at a San Clemente home. The operation was initiated after police searched the car of a woman dropping off her boyfriend for a probation appointment.
- Smuggling tunnel found connecting San Diego and Tijuana
A smuggling tunnel was discovered connecting San Diego and Tijuana, used as a storage, logistics, and trafficking center for weapons, explosives, and illegal drugs.
- Your FBI: Crushing Violent Crime
The FBI is announcing a coordinated series of law enforcement operations over the next six weeks aimed at dismantling violent crime and arresting thousands of suspected criminals. The initiatives will target gang activity, illegal drug trafficking, child sexual predators, and threats to Tribal lands.