Feds: 2 Leaders of Major NY Oxycodone Ring Arrested; Group Accused of Selling

Feds: 2 leaders of major NY oxycodone ring arrested; group accused of selling
CENTRAL ISLIP, New York — Two men that federal officials say ran a major Long Island drug ring that sold painkillers purchased through forged prescriptions have been arrested by federal drug agents. Newsday reported Saturday that the ring is accused …
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Heroin's Ugly Face
Unlike in the 'kasippu' (illicit liquor) era, where the police nabbed the illicit liquor dealers, today the police nab only the drug addicts and safeguard the dealers as well as the drug smugglers, according to Negombo residents. Heroin is sold openly …
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Some Back Story For The Man Found Dead Under MIssouri River Ice
… rise of the drug across the treasure state through the stories of many people, including Graham Macker. CBS National News also ran a story about the Montana Meth Project and used Macker as an example of someone getting clean after years of addiction.
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Opiates taking heavy toll on Cape
A rash of drug overdoses has plagued Cape Cod since the beginning of the year and sent local officials and outreach workers scrambling to respond to the surge in heroin and other opiate use. Yarmouth has recorded 13 overdoses since Jan. … Pinpointing …
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