$21M worth of fentanyl hidden in green beans seized at US-Mexico border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 308 packages containing 3.5 million fentanyl pills weighing around 776 lbs.
'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.
Rachel's Angels campaign bringing billboards, awareness to ‘faces of fentanyl'
Starting May 1, the Rachel's Angels campaign is launching two billboards in LA showing the faces of those who've died from fentanyl poisoning. Parents who've lost children say they hope their loss can lead to someone else's gain.
California opioid epidemic: ‘Melanie’s Law’ aims to tackle youth fentanyl crisis
California SB 10, also known as "Melanie's Law," was named after Melanie Ramos, a 15-year-old who died from a suspected fentanyl overdose at Helen Bernstein High School in Hollywood.
‘Melanie’s Law’ to tackle youth fentanyl crisis
Melanie Ramos was just 15-years-old when she suffered a fatal overdose.
Father who lost son to fentanyl brings awareness campaigns to California
You may have seen the billboards around LA and Orange Counties. Their creator wants fentanyl to be classified a weapon of mass destruction.
Rapper Coolio's cause of death revealed
The cause of death for Grammy-winning rapper Coolio has been released. According to the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office, the Compton-raised rapper died due to the effects of fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamine.
DEA issues dire US warning of fentanyl mixed with flesh-eating 'tranq' drug
Xylazine, also known as “tranq," is a powerful animal sedative that’s known to cause open skin wounds so severe – it can lead to amputation.
Drugs coming across the border: 1 million fentanyl pills seized in El Monte; 3 Mexican men arrested
According to an affidavit, the defendants met with two buyers at a restaurant in El Segundo to discuss a 10,000-fentanyl-pill sample sale which would be followed by a deal for 1 million fentanyl pills.
Animal tranquilizer found in illicit drugs, health department warns of rise in overdose
According to the health department, xylazine is a sedative and muscle relaxant drug used by veterinarians to anesthetize animals.
Family sues Airbnb after toddler dies of fentanyl overdose in rental
Investigators have been unable to determine how the toddler came into contact with the fentanyl.
New street drug 'tranq dope,' rots skin, turns humans into 'zombies'
'Tranq dope,' a mixture of fentanyl and Xylazine, is causing overdoses in major cities like Philly.
Fentanyl with 'potential to kill' 50 million people seized by Border Patrol in Orange County
Authorities seized more than 230 pounds of fentanyl, believed to be enough to kill 50 million people in Orange County.
Meet Rico: The fentanyl-fighting K9 with El Monte PD
The fight against fentanyl is at an all-time high and one of the best crime fighters out there is a four-legged officer with the El Monte Police Department.
Lisa Marie Presley on opioids, lost up to 50 lbs. before death: report
The only child of the late Elvis Presley and his wife, Priscilla Presley, Lisa Marie died on Jan. 12 after suffering cardiac arrest two days after her appearance at the Golden Globes.
California drug bust: $4 million in narcotics seized by border patrol agents in one day
Border Patrol agents seized nearly 300 pounds of narcotics with an estimated street value of $4 million from three vehicle stops in just one day.
15,000 rainbow fentanyl pills, 10 pounds of meth seized in Orange County
Officials say the new candy-colored pills attract young adults and kids.
Report: Snapchat under federal probe over alleged social media drug deals
According to the report, FBI agents and U.S. Justice Department attorneys are focusing on fentanyl poisoning cases in which drug sales were arranged on the Snapchat platform.
OC mother charged with child abuse after infant was exposed to fentanyl
Officials say the baby stopped breathing after being exposed to his mother's fentanyl.
Animal sedative ‘zombie drug’ flooding opioid market: What you need to know
The animal sedative xylazine is flooding the illegal opioid market causing overdose, death and worse.