Stockbridge police announced a significant drug bust, confiscating over 300 pounds of methamphetamine. The operation, which involved collaboration between local and federal agencies, also resulted in the seizure of four vehicles, a firearm, and over $50,000 in cash. Authorities have linked the case to an international cartel, emphasizing the importance of such partnerships in removing dangerous drugs and weapons from communities. This seizure comes as police are also investigating a separate incident in Atlanta involving the theft of a large quantity of alcohol from a liquor store.
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On Wednesday, fourteen staff members at the Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter in Billings, Montana, were hospitalized after the FBI used an incinerator to burn two pounds of seized methamphetamine at the facility. Smoke filled the building, prompting the evacuation of staff, 75 cats, and dogs. Local authorities stated that the incinerator, typically used for euthanized animals, can also be used to burn seized narcotics. According to the Assistant City Administrator, smoke traveled in the wrong direction due to negative pressure. The Executive Director reported that she was unaware of the drug burn taking place.
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Workers at a Montana animal shelter were hospitalized after a drug burn conducted by the FBI released methamphetamine smoke into the building. The smoke was the result of a negative pressure issue, preventing proper ventilation during the incineration of two pounds of seized methamphetamine. Fourteen shelter staff members evacuated and sought medical treatment for symptoms including headaches and dizziness, while the shelter’s animals were relocated. The facility remains closed pending contamination testing, and officials are investigating the circumstances surrounding the burn, including the incinerator’s temperature.
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DEA chief says meth surge ‘frightens’ him, especially meth-laced pills targeting college-age adults, and honestly, it’s a scary headline. The idea of a flood of meth, especially when it’s cleverly disguised in pills that look like common prescription drugs, is unsettling, particularly when it’s aimed at young adults in college. This isn’t just about the individual users; it’s about the potential for widespread addiction, health crises, and the disruption of communities.
I have to admit, though, it’s hard to ignore the immediate reactions. It’s difficult not to question if this is a sudden priority shift. The fact that the DEA is sounding the alarm now, after so many years of the opioid crisis, the widespread over prescription of highly addictive pain medication, feels a bit… selective.… Continue reading
Raj Matharu was arrested at LAX after attempting to board a flight to Australia with over 70 pounds of methamphetamine concealed within clothing items in two suitcases. The drugs, which included a cow onesie, were discovered by airport security during routine X-ray screening. Authorities seized over one kilogram of meth and charged Matharu with possession with intent to distribute. He is currently out on bond awaiting arraignment. The case highlights the creative methods used by drug smugglers.
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Former Australian Federal Police officer William Noel Wheatley, 46, has avoided prison despite being found with a significant amount of methamphetamine, exceeding the trafficking threshold by 50 times. While the circumstances surrounding the possession of the drugs remain unclear, Wheatley ultimately pleaded guilty to lesser charges in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court. The magistrate noted the mystery surrounding the case, acknowledging the lack of information on how the methamphetamine ended up in Wheatley’s possession.
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