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Millions Seized In International Drug Bust
Police in four nations have held about 200 people over alleged trans-Atlantic drug-trafficking involving a major Mexican drugs cartel.
US and Italian police seized 175, some of them picked up in Italy's Reggio Calabria region, where the N'drangheta mafia run the cocaine trade.
Other suspects were arrested in Mexico and Guatemala.
US Attorney General Michael Mukasey said the arrests came after a 15-month investigation into the Gulf cartel. The cartel is already believed to have links to organised crime in Italy.
It is suspected of importing and distributing tonnes of drugs from Latin America into the US.
The US Drug Enforcement Agency said three alleged cartel leaders had been indicted.
Italian police say the coordinated investigation, Operation Solare, has proved to be one of its biggest operations against the mafia in recent years, and one of their most successful.
The N'drangheta is notoriously secretive and ruthless, characteristics which have protected its drug-trafficking hegemony until now.
The US and Italian charges cover various crimes, including trafficking of cocaine and marijuana, kidnap charges, attempted murder, conspiracy to use a firearm in a violent crime and conspiracy to kill and kidnap in a foreign country.
The suspects detained in the US were arrested in a dozen states, including 43 people picked up in Atlanta, Georgia.
More than 16,000kg (35,000lb) of cocaine, 450kg of methamphetamine, 9kg of heroin, 23,300kg of marijuana, 176 vehicles and 167 weapons have been seized.
Approximately $60.1m (£33m) in US currency was also taken. Police in four nations have held about 200 people over alleged trans-Atlantic drug-trafficking involving a major Mexican drugs cartel.... more -
US Office star faces drug charges
Craig Phillip Robinson has been charged with drug offenses, after being arrested in Culver City, California on Friday.
Mr Robinson, who plays Darryl Philbin, faces two drug possession charges and is also accused of being under the influence of illegal drugs.
The actor is alleged to have been in possession of MDMA, also known as ecstasy, and methamphetamine.
He was released on bail and is due to appear in court on 21 August.
The actor's publicist declined to comment when contacted by the Associated Press news agency on Friday.
Mr Robinson's character Philbin in The Office is a warehouse foreman. The show that stars Steve Carell is the US version of Ricky Gervais's smash hit UK series. Craig Phillip Robinson has been charged with drug offenses, after being arrested in Culver City, California on Friday. ... more -
Making Crank With Propane Tanks
According to a summer safety alert from the National Propane Tank Association, Methamphetamine users have discovered that they can take propane tanks, drain them and fill them with something called anhydrous ammonia.
When the Meth labs are finished with the propane tanks, they return them to the store. What happens next is really scary. The propane tanks are refilled, and then folks like us buy them and start cooking on them.
But according to the NPTA, if your tank has anhydrous ammonia traces in it, it could turn into a huge explosion! Here's the news alert from the NPTA. Take care when grilling this summer.
Subject: Summer Safety Alert
Methamphetamine cooks are buying propane tanks from the exchanges at Wal-Mart, Kroger, etc. and emptying them of the propane gas. Then they fill the propane tanks with anhydrous ammonia, which they now have a recipe to cook Methamphetamine. After they are finished with the propane tanks, they return them to the store. The stores refill the tanks with propane gas, unknowing to them the improper substance that was inserted in the tanks and sell them to their consumers. Anhydrous ammonia is very corrosive and weakens the structure of the tank. It can be very dangerous when mixed with propane gas and hooked up to a grill, recreation vehicle, etc.
You should inspect the propane tank for any blue or greenish residue around the valve areas. If there are evidences of these substances, do not purchase the propane tank and advise the vendor of your findings.
The information was researched, and you should check out the following website for more details. They also have pictures for you to view.
http://www.npga.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=529 According to a summer safety alert from the National Propane Tank Association, Methamphetamine users have discovered that they can tak... more -
Indian Country Today: Police target gangs on American Indian reservations across W...
Gangs who are dealing drugs and luring Native youth into crime are being tracked by Wisconsin law enforcement who are planning to arrest the dealers of death.
Wisconsin's eight tribal police departments are cooperating with state and federal lawn enforcement agencies to build cases against the gangs.
''We have cases going through the task force and we are taking a stand here and will be working on executing a lot of warrants and doing undercover work," said Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Police Chief Mark Waukau in an article in the Indian Country today newspaper.
Gang expert Niso Frank Caywood says tribes need to reach out to their at-risk youth and teach tribal culture to students. Gangs who are dealing drugs and luring Native youth into crime are being tracked by Wisconsin law enforcement who are planning to arre... more -
Indian Country Today: Wisconsin tribes, law enforcement rescue children from drugs...
Wisconsin Native American tribes are working with state and federal law enforcement agencies to removing children from homes where drugs are sold, used and manufactured, according to Indian Country Today newspaper.
The program is sponsored by the Wisconsin Alliance for Drug Endangered Children (WIDEC) and the Native American Drug and Gang Initiative (NADGI), the Wisconsin Attorney General's Office (Department of Justice) and all of Wisconsin's tribes and their tribal police departments in cooperation with many law enforcement agencies including local police and sheriff's departments.
Police are cracking down on Native American and other gangs that bring drugs onto Wisconsin reservations. Wisconsin Native American tribes are working with state and federal law enforcement agencies to removing children from homes where dru... more -
Broadcom co-founder facing drug and securities charges
SANTA ANA, Calif. - Broadcom Corp. co-founder Henry T. Nicholas III was indicted Thursday on fraud, conspiracy and drug charges — including allegations he spiked the drinks of technology executives and customer representatives with ecstasy and maintained a warehouse for ecstasy, cocaine and methamphetamine.
The charges were contained in two indictments unsealed by federal authorities.
One details the drug accusations and the other charges Nicholas with violations related to improperly accounting for backdating stock options while he led the computer and cell phone chip maker.
That indictment also names Broadcom's former chief financial officer, William J. Ruehle, who faces conspiracy, securities fraud and other charges. He is not charged with drug violations.
Thom Mrozek, spokesman for the U.S. Attorney's office, said Nicholas was in custody after turning himself in to FBI agents in Santa Ana.
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Damn, I knew I had to watch my drinks at bars and clubs, but apparently at the Broadcom office too. Yikes! SANTA ANA, Calif. - Broadcom Corp. co-founder Henry T. Nicholas III was indicted Thursday on fraud, conspiracy and drug charges — incl... more -
Supplying Meth Chemicals in Canada is legal?
U.S. drug convict pleads to stay in Canada, argues his actions are legal in Canada.
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Meth PSA...just once
Youtube "Meth just once" and check out some of these terrifying PSAs.
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Anti-ecstasy antibodies coming soon?
According to reports, researchers have applied for a patent on antibodies that bind to methamphetamine-like compounds such as Ecstasy to quickly remove the drug from a user's bloodstream.
University of Arkansas scientists have developed the antibodies that could eventually be used to prevent some of the drugs' side effects before they occur.
"The team have not yet tested the antibodies in humans, only in rats, but they say that a single injection can reduce the level of drug within the bloodstream for several days. By binding to drug molecules, the antibodies prevent them from reaching tissues like the heart and brain, and mark the compounds for clean up by the body." According to reports, researchers have applied for a patent on antibodies that bind to methamphetamine-like compounds such as Ecstasy ... more -
The Meth Trail
Methamphetamine is a bad drug. Most people know this. The Current Vanguard team looks at how the forces of globalization-technology, international networks, and transportation have transformed this once obscure pharmaceutical into a global epidemic. Methamphetamine is a bad drug. Most people know this. The Current Vanguard team looks at how the forces of globalization-technology, i... more
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Iowa Meth Mom
Produced by Diane Foster and Matt Farnsworth, "Iowa Meth Mom" takes us inside the dark world of methamphetamine abuse.
In this Current Contraband pod we meet Robbin Crouse, a thirty-year meth addict, who shares her experience with the drug that ruined her life.
This scene is a selection from the full length documentary film "Dying For Meth."
For more information go to:
http://www.dyingformeth.com Produced by Diane Foster and Matt Farnsworth, "Iowa Meth Mom" takes us inside the dark world of methamphetamine abuse. ... more -
I Am A Liar
Ted Haggard admitted to paying Mike Jones for a massage and methamphetamine, proclaiming himself "a deceiver and a liar." The scandal led to a series of statements back and forth about homosexuality and religion. Ted Haggard admitted to paying Mike Jones for a massage and methamphetamine, proclaiming himself "a deceiver and a liar." Th... more
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