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Fatal Fentanyl-laced Cocaine Distribution Leads to Charges in Kalamazoo

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Two individuals have recently been charged in connection with a series of overdoses that resulted in the deaths of six people and the hospitalization of ten others in Kalamazoo. The charges date back to an incident that occurred in April 2023 when the accused men allegedly distributed fentanyl-laced cocaine, leading to multiple fatalities and hospitalizations within a span of two days. One of the arrested individuals, James Smith, also known as Yola, …

Drug Bust in Port Hardy Leads to Arrest of Six Individuals and Seizure of Significant Amounts of Suspected Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine, and Cocaine

Port Hardy, British Columbia – After a surge in overdose deaths, law enforcement in Port Hardy has taken decisive action to address the drug crisis plaguing the area. In a coordinated effort, the RCMP, with support from the Island District RCMP General Investigation Section and Port Alice RCMP, launched an operation in early March to combat the local drug trade. On March 9th, six individuals were arrested, and two search warrants were executed at locations …

Cocaine Use Rising: StatsCan Report Shows Increase in Stimulant-Related Deaths

Toronto, Canada – Recent data from Statistics Canada indicates a concerning trend in the rise of cocaine use across various Canadian cities. The report suggests that the increase in stimulant consumption is contributing to a significant number of drug-related deaths in the country. According to experts, the surge in cocaine levels in wastewater samples from municipalities is an alarming indication of the ongoing rise in drug use. The report highlights a substantial increase in drug …

‘Cocaine Godmother’ Griselda Blanco: The Female Drug Lord Who Pioneered Drive-By Motorcycle Murders

MIAMI, FLORIDA – Griselda Blanco, also known as ‘The Cocaine Godmother’, was a female drug lord who rivaled the likes of Pablo Escobar and El Chapo. Despite her notorious reputation, she often gets overshadowed by her male counterparts. Sofia Vergara even portrayed her in a Netflix series, highlighting the action-packed and chaotic life of this Queenpin. Blanco was a key figure in Miami’s underworld during the 1980s, playing a major role in the cocaine industry …