Mexican government approved his extradition. The Department of Justice has brought drug trafficking charges against Ovidio Guzman, who pleaded not guilty this week. Guzman, one of the four…
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Investigations Continue into Fentanyl on U.S. Naval Base
Multiple junior sailors have died due to the smuggled drug. Investigators are trying to discover how fentanyl is being smuggled onto Naval Station Great Lakes, the U.S. Navy’s…
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HHS Invests in Substance Use Treatments for Schools
Secretary Becerra announces funding to develop and support school-based mental health programs. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has made more than $88 million available for…
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FDA Approves 2nd Opioid Reversal Drug for Over-The-Counter Use
The nasal spray will be available prescription-free by next year. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the opioid overdose reversal drug RiVive for over-the-counter sale, making…
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DHS Secretary Provides Update on Anti-Fentanyl Operation
Operation Artemis has seized over 5,000 pounds of ingredients thus far. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas recently provided an update on Operation Artemis, highlighting its progress in…
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Treasury Department Official Returns to Southern Border
The intention is to disrupt illicit financial networks. Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, Brian Nelson, met with law enforcement when he visited the…
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U.S.-China Diplomacy Resumes
Secretary Blinken met with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin for a conversation on a broad range of topics. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up his trip to Beijing…
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CDC Reports Over 109,000 Overdose Deaths in 12-Month Period
President Biden’s administration seeking to stop manufacturers of lethal counterfeit drugs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released new data reporting more than 109,000 deaths…
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White House Recommits to Fighting Drug Overdoses at Summit
The opioid crisis changed dramatically due to fentanyl and other synthetic drugs. The White House held a joint summit with officials from Mexico and Canada this week, pledging…
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Treasury Sanctions Those with Ties to Counterfeit Drug Trade
Treasury Department partnered with Mexican law enforcement to identify 17 entities. The Department of the Treasury has sanctioned 17 individuals and entities based in China and Mexico for…
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