Drug cartels duping young people to buy fentanyl-laced pills, experts say

The DEA says drug cartels are relentlessly going after young people on social media, making it that much easier to buy and sell drugs.

Drug cartels duping young people to buy Fentanyl laced pills
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The DEA says drug cartels are relentlessly going after young people on social media making it that much easier to buy and sell drugs.

North Carolina traffic stop uncovers enough fentanyl to kill 27 million people

In a significant development, a routine traffic stop in North Carolina unveiled a staggering amount of fentanyl, enough to potentially cause the death of 27 million people, exceeding the state's population.

Supreme Court grapples with OxyContin maker's bankruptcy deal, with billions of dollars at stake

The Supreme Court is wrestling with a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids.

‘The goal is treatment’: Seattle City Attorney weighs in on drug possession ordinance

Waiting on the numbers. It's been almost two weeks since the new drug possession ordinance went into effect in Seattle. On Wednesday the Seattle City Attorney addressed community members in Queen Anne on the role her office will play in the process. 

Everett housing complex dealing with meth, fentanyl contamination

Officials in Everett and Snohomish County are working to provide a safe space for tenants and workers at Clare’s Place following reports of methamphetamine and fentanyl contamination. 

Drug contamination causes uncertainty for 'Clare's Place'
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Officials in Everett and Snohomish County are working to provide a safe space for tenants and workers at Clare?s Place following reports of methamphetamine and fentanyl contamination.

Seattle Police Chief sheds light on plan to enforce new drug law

Beginning Oct. 20, Seattle Police will have the authority to arrest anyone publicly using or possessing drugs. Police Chief Adrian Diaz is shedding light on how officers will enforce the new rules.

Chief Diaz sheds light on plan to enforce new drug law
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FOX 13's Lauren Donovan sat down for an exclusive interview with Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz to talk about his plan to enforce the new drug law.

Washington, Oregon drug laws have not led to more fatal overdoses, study finds
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Laws decriminalizing drug possession in Washington and Oregon have not led to more fatal drug overdoses, according to a recent study by the New York University School of Medicine.

Washington, Oregon drug laws have not led to more fatal overdoses, study finds

Laws decriminalizing drug possession in Washington and Oregon have not led to more fatal drug overdoses, according to a recent study by the New York University School of Medicine.

Current deadly fentanyl overdose statistics surpass 2022 levels in King County

The year 2023 is trending to be the deadliest year yet when it comes to fentanyl overdoses. King County just passed its 2022 death toll and there are still three months to go in the year.