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Illegal drug trade

United States Attorney's Office
Crime / Regional

Philadelphia Launches Aggressive New Federal Offensive Against Cartels

December 2, 2025December 2, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a sweeping escalation of federal enforcement, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has launched the Homeland Security Task Force Philadelphia, a coordinated …

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US Department of the Treasury
National

U.S. Sanctions Mexican Smuggling Kingpin Behind Global Human Trafficking Empire

November 4, 2025November 2, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Treasury on Thursday imposed sweeping sanctions on the Bhardwaj Human Smuggling Organization, a sprawling criminal network accused of trafficking thousands of migrants …

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Dried opium poppy pods
Crime / National

Massive Opium Bust in Philadelphia: CBP Stops 300 Pounds of Illegal Poppy Pods!

May 22, 2025May 21, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

PHILADELPHIA, PA — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Philadelphia have intercepted nearly 300 pounds of dried opium poppy pods, marking a significant step in …

Massive Opium Bust in Philadelphia: CBP Stops 300 Pounds of Illegal Poppy Pods! Read More

Opioid Epidemic
National

Senator Casey and Colleagues Urge Action Against China’s Role in Fentanyl Trade

October 27, 2024October 26, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a concerted effort to curb the devastating impact of illicit fentanyl in the United States, U.S. Senator Bob Casey, alongside fellow Senators, has called upon the …

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Xylazine
Crime / Regional

Deadly Animal Tranquilizer Floods Philly: Massive Drug Seizures Expose Alarming Threat!

October 2, 2024October 1, 2024 - by Zainuddin Harinder

PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a concerted effort to combat the influx of dangerous drugs into the United States, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Philadelphia have intercepted three …

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Washington, D.C.
Government / National

Battling the Opioid Crisis: Senators Unveil Bold Plan to Shield Federal Prisons from Fentanyl Threat

September 21, 2024September 20, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) have introduced the Interdiction of Fentanyl at Federal Prisons Act. This proposed law seeks to fortify the defenses …

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McCormick Releases New Ad
Pennsylvania

Senate Showdown: McCormick vs. Casey on the Frontlines of the Fentanyl Crisis

August 7, 2024August 7, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Dave McCormick for Senate campaign has released a provocative new ad, slamming Senator Bob Casey for allegedly lying to Pennsylvanians and failing to secure the state’s …

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United States Capitol
Government / National

Senate Passes Bill to Combat Synthetic Drug Financing

July 26, 2024July 26, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate this week unanimously passed the Preventing the Financing of Illegal Synthetic Drugs Act, aiming to disrupt the financial networks of transnational criminal organizations behind synthetic …

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Evidence
Pennsylvania

Sweeping Drug Trafficking Bust in Philadelphia Leads to 17 Arrests

April 13, 2024April 12, 2024 - by Zainuddin Harinder

HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant crackdown on illegal drug trafficking, Attorney General Michelle Henry, in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, announced the arrest of 17 individuals allegedly …

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