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3rd generation synthetic cannabinoids are making a comeback and signs point to domestic synthesis pagroundhogs.org/news/f/poten...
Potent Synthetic Cannabinoids Reemerge Four Years After China Ban
(PHILADELPHIA) – PAGROUNDHOGS, Pennsylvania’s statewide drug checking program, is investigating a series of adverse drug events in Pennsylvania and New Jersey believed to be associated with high poten...
pagroundhogs.org
April 17, 2025 at 3:34 AM
3rd generation synthetic cannabinoids are making a comeback and signs point to domestic synthesis pagroundhogs.org/news/f/poten...
More than 400 people have been killed since the start of the year in Sinaloa cartel violence - April 7 was the bloodiest day with 14 killings blamed on Los Chapitos www.latintimes.com/mexicos-top-...
Mexico's Top Security Official Blames 'Los Chapitos' Cartel For Killing Spree On Sinaloa Rehab Centers
Omar García Harfuch, head of of Mexico's Secretariat of Security and Civilian Protection (SSPC), said the attack was aimed at a criminal cell of "La Mayiza," the rival clique of "Los Chapitos."
www.latintimes.com
April 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
More than 400 people have been killed since the start of the year in Sinaloa cartel violence - April 7 was the bloodiest day with 14 killings blamed on Los Chapitos www.latintimes.com/mexicos-top-...
Six years ago I started coproducing a film with Seth Dalton about Philly’s decision to host the nations first supervised consumption site. We had been holding off releasing it on the off chance Safehouse would prevail in federal court. The waiting is over. I give you THE SITE narcomedia.org/the-site
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February 14, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Six years ago I started coproducing a film with Seth Dalton about Philly’s decision to host the nations first supervised consumption site. We had been holding off releasing it on the off chance Safehouse would prevail in federal court. The waiting is over. I give you THE SITE narcomedia.org/the-site
Portugal’s large Brazilian population & strategic location as a gateway to Europe from South America makes it a key point in transatlantic drug routes. insightcrime.org/news/portuga...
Portugal Becoming Key Hub for Cocaine to Europe
Record-breaking cocaine seizures in Portugal in 2024 have cemented the country’s status as a crucial axis in drug trafficking routes into Europe.
insightcrime.org
February 9, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Portugal’s large Brazilian population & strategic location as a gateway to Europe from South America makes it a key point in transatlantic drug routes. insightcrime.org/news/portuga...
“Despite the fact that [The Kingpin strategy] has proven to be completely futile in confronting drug trafficking and limiting the entry of drugs into the United States, the U.S. government insists on applying it, strengthening it and exporting it…” smallwarsjournal.com/2024/07/30/p...
Perspective: El Mayo, Los Chapitos and the Kingpin Strategy | Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University
This essay by SWJ-El Centro Fellow Dr. Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera provides perspective on the recent arrests of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada and Joaquín Guzmán López Read more
smallwarsjournal.com
January 8, 2025 at 7:25 PM
“Despite the fact that [The Kingpin strategy] has proven to be completely futile in confronting drug trafficking and limiting the entry of drugs into the United States, the U.S. government insists on applying it, strengthening it and exporting it…” smallwarsjournal.com/2024/07/30/p...
Los Chapitos send brother to live in Jalisco to solidify alliance with CJNG against El Mayo Sicarios . Secret meeting with top El Mencho loyalist reportedly seals the deal between the former rivals. www.diarioelindependiente.mx/2024/10/los-...
Los Chapitos formalizan alianza con el CJNG para enfrentar al Mayito Flaco | Diario El Independiente
• De acuerdo con la publicación, Audías Flores Silva, conocido como “El Jardinero” y uno de los hombres más cercanos a “El Mencho”, envió a un individuo apodado “El H8″ para reunirse con uno de los am...
www.diarioelindependiente.mx
December 31, 2024 at 1:45 AM
Los Chapitos send brother to live in Jalisco to solidify alliance with CJNG against El Mayo Sicarios . Secret meeting with top El Mencho loyalist reportedly seals the deal between the former rivals. www.diarioelindependiente.mx/2024/10/los-...
Literally the only other place I’ve heard weed called Loud is in Black neighborhoods of Philly. But Lagos Nigeria? Who’s have thought. dailytrust.com/ndlea-interc...
December 15, 2024 at 7:36 PM
Literally the only other place I’ve heard weed called Loud is in Black neighborhoods of Philly. But Lagos Nigeria? Who’s have thought. dailytrust.com/ndlea-interc...
I spoke with @CHarrisBond on factors influencing the continuing decline in overdose fatalities. Not mentioned but likely also a factor: telehealth & carceral expansion of MAT drugs www.phillyvoice.com/drug-overdos...
The drop in overdose deaths may be the result of more veterinary tranquilizers – and less fentanyl – in street drugs
More people who use illicit substances are becoming heavily sedated and sometimes suffering fatal complications in hospitals, rather than dying outside, experts say.
www.phillyvoice.com
December 14, 2024 at 5:26 PM
I spoke with @CHarrisBond on factors influencing the continuing decline in overdose fatalities. Not mentioned but likely also a factor: telehealth & carceral expansion of MAT drugs www.phillyvoice.com/drug-overdos...
Got a handful of new BTNX medetomidine strips
December 8, 2024 at 1:30 AM
Got a handful of new BTNX medetomidine strips
Paraguay to end anti drug cooperation with US starting next year www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/1...
A major cocaine transit country is halting U.S. anti-drug cooperation
Paraguay’s antidrug agency has decided to halt cooperation with the United States, a significant blow to U.S. efforts to curb organized crime in the country.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 7, 2024 at 2:32 AM
Paraguay to end anti drug cooperation with US starting next year www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/1...