More states legalize fentanyl test strips to fight rising opioid deaths
Roughly 20 states have legalized the test strips to stop rising deaths from the opioid crisis. The strips are still technically illegal in some states under drug paraphernalia laws.
Border Patrol K-9 in Yuma sniffs out $2M in fentanyl during traffic stop
Agents say more than $2 million in fentanyl was seized from a car at a checkpoint along Interstate 8.
Opioid crisis: Sackler family granted immunity from Purdue OxyContin lawsuits
Court grants billionaires liability protection from lawsuits seeking damages over the opioid crisis
FDA approves new nasal spray to reverse fentanyl, other opioid overdoses
U.S. health regulators on Monday approved a new easy-to-use version of a medication to reverse overdoses caused by fentanyl and other opioids driving the nation’s drug crisis.
Rhode Island councilman faces calls to resign after footage of drug arrest released
Bodycam video shows the man identifying himself as a council member, at which point the officer says, "You’re a councilman in Cranston, smoking crack, with crack on you. What do you think the constituents would say?"
Rainbow fentanyl: Ohio AG warns of ‘death disguised as candy’
Authorities in Ohio are issuing another warning about the so-called “rainbow fentanyl" after hundreds of these pills were seized near Columbus.
Tranq: New animal tranquilizer-fentanyl mix affecting veterinarians
A new drug mix called tranq has caught the attention of law enforcement. The drug, which is a mix of an animal sedative and fentanyl, can have disturbing and sometimes deadly consequences for people, and there are concerns that if the drug mix keeps being used on streets, animal clinics could have a tough time getting an animal tranquilizer they use in a responsible manner.
Inmates at Towers Jail in Maricopa County treated for drug overdoses, sheriff's office says
Five Maricopa County jail inmates were treated for signs of an overdose over the weekend, the sheriff's office said. It's not clear what drug the people were experiencing an overdose from.
Arizona sees big increase in opioid-related deaths
May 9, 2023 is the second annual National Fentanyl Awareness Day, and Arizona health officials have some sobering figures on the tolls the fentanyl crisis is taking on Arizonans. FOX 10's Nicole Garcia reports.
Record seizure of fentanyl, opioids in largest international darknet trafficking operation
A total of 288 arrests were made, 117 firearms, 850 kg of drugs, 64 of fentanyl or fentanyl-laced narcotics were seized as well as $53.4 million in cash and virtual currency.
Man arrested after $3M worth of drugs shipped from Arizona to Maine restaurant
The crate from Arizona that arrived in the Maine town about 30 miles north of Portland was taken to the police department, where a chemical field examination confirmed it contained fentanyl.
Some employees in downtown Phoenix trained on Narcan administration
Employees of businesses in downtown Phoenix are getting the chance to save a life learning how to administer Narcan.
Acclaimed journalist Ioan Grillo to speak on 'Fentanyl Crisis and Cartel Violence' in Houston
Grillo highlights the overlooked link between gun trafficking, and the drug war in his book: “Blood Gun Money" and during a visit to Houston, hopes to share his eye-opening accounts while also shedding light on the impact of fentanyl.
U.S. Department of Justice charges members of 'El Chapo's' Sinaloa Cartel amid fentanyl crackdown
The members charged include three of infamous drug lord El Chapo's sons, and the indictments highlight how the Sinaloa Cartel traffics drugs into the U.S.
'Tranq:' US names veterinary drug mix of xylazine, fentanyl an 'emerging threat'
The U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy is designating the tranquilizer xylazine when mixed with fentanyl as an emerging threat.
'Green Book' actor Frank Vallelonga Jr. cause of death confirmed as fentanyl, cocaine overdose
The New York City Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed to Fox News Digital that the actor died due to the combined effects of fentanyl and cocaine. The death was ruled as an accident.
7 Estrella Jail inmates hospitalized after apparent overdoses: MCSO
First responders were originally called at 10:30 a.m. after Estrella Jail staff requested that three female inmates be medically evaluated.
Suspects tried to bring in hundreds of fentanyl pills into Maricopa County jails, sheriff's office says
Hundreds of fentanyl pills, among other drugs, were recently seized from suspects being booked into Maricopa County jails, the sheriff's office said.
Tranq: DEA officials say xylazine-fentanyl mix has been found in Arizona
Officials say when injected, the mixture of xylazine and fentanyl could cause people to develop severe wounds and rotting human tissue. It could possibly result in amputation.
DEA officials educating students about the dangers of fentanyl
Amid a significant increase is the number of young children in the U.S. who died from opioid overdoses, several school districts in the Phoenix area are doing their part in protecting children. On Mar. 30, one West Valley school district had the DEA and National Guard stop by to teach students how to protect themselves. FOX 10's Stephanie Bennett reports.