Tag Archives: distribution
Maryland sees spike in the number of heroin, fentanyl overdoses
The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene released a rather alarming set of figures last Friday outlining how the number of fatal overdoses attributable to alcohol and drugs in the state hit 528 during the first six months of the year, a 33 percent increase from the same time last year. What makes… Read More »
Why did the DEA set up a fake Facebook profile?
There is no question that the way we communicate has undergone some fundamental changes over the last decade. While email and phone calls once reigned supreme, texts and social media are now the preferred mode of communication for the majority of people. Indeed, people’s Facebook pages enable them to stay connected with family and… Read More »
It’s important to act decisively when facing prescription drug charges
By now, most people are aware that prescription drug abuse has become a major health concern both here in Maryland and across the U.S. However, they may not fully grasp just how much on an issue it has really become over the last few years. To illustrate, consider the following statistics: On a national… Read More »
Maryland’s marijuana decriminalization law now in effect
While most people might not have realized it, this past Wednesday was a somewhat historic day here in Maryland, as our new law concerning marijuana decriminalization officially went into effect. Under the state’s amended drug crime laws, those individuals found to be in possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana will be facing… Read More »
Where is the marijuana growing?
There is no shortage of talk regarding marijuana within this country, with some states allowing the legal use of medical marijuana. Despite those local laws in some places, however, federal law still fights against the controversial changes. There is apparently a shortage, however, of medical marijuana plants throughout the country. The Huffington Post reports… Read More »
Drug and firearms charges brought against Maryland men
Drug charges usually follow an extensive and long-term investigation by several different law enforcement officials. Typically, these agencies will build a case with evidence they have compiled through joint efforts over a long period of time. In such cases, it may appear that they have a strong case to prosecute people that they have… Read More »
Maryland man convicted of drug trafficking charges
A Maryland man will be sentenced to prison time for his alleged role in the drug trafficking ring. Gettysburg Times reports that the man will be sentenced to up to two years in state prison for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. Drug trafficking and distribution convictions are usually the result… Read More »
Real Thing or Not, Possession of ‘Fake Pot’ is Now a Crime
Illegal incense? Yes, it does exist, according to a decision that the DEA made last week. The herbal incense has been sold in smoke shops under different names, such as K2, Spice and Blaze. Safety advocates and anti-drug groups, however, caught on to the incense’s other, less obvious use, which is how the product… Read More »