Lock Boxes Required in Massachusetts Pharmacies to Help Prevent Drug Diversion
With the ongoing problem of medicine cabinets as targets for drug addicts seeking their next fix, lawmakers are searching for ways to help reduce the risk to the individuals in the home and communities, as well as reducing the volume of drugs on the streets. Now, according to a recent Massachusetts news release, the state has passed a law requiring all pharmacies that dispense schedule II, III,...
Read MoreGunfire Resulting in Woman’s Death Driven by Drug Use
The East Hills area of Pittsburg recently reported a killing. A woman lost her life during a gun battle between police and a group of men. The gunfight resulted from a botched robbery of drugs and cash. The Post Gazette reported that a third man, Amir Ferguson, has been charged in the incident. This defendant told detectives that during the crime he was high on Ecstasy and cocaine. Ferguson was...
Read MoreSchedule III Controlled Substances; Lower Risk?
Substances for sale and distribution in the United States intended for human use – and especially human ingestion – are regulated by the federal government. This is true for food, medications and other substances. In the case of medication, the government keeps a very close eye on these substances, involving the Justice Department, the Drug Enforcement Agency, the Department of...
Read MoreDelaware Fighting Drastic Increase in Prescription Drug Crimes
Pharmacies are becoming the new banks for criminals. Whether the individual hopes to sell their take on the black market or has a prescription drug addiction they are seeking to support, the stakes are getting higher. According to a recent Delaware Online report, a mask wearing man grabbed a women in the rear parking lot of Manor Pharmacy in late April. The man put a gun to his victim’s...
Read MoreMaine Sees Rise in Drug-Fueled Crimes
The state of Maine enjoys a relatively low crime rate compared with the rest of the nation. With this ongoing status, a leap in the number of crimes can quickly gain attention. According to a Maine Today report, the state witnessed a jump in 2009 that was likely fueled by drug addiction. According to annual crime statistics from the Maine Department of Public Safety, a total of 33,411 of the...
Read MoreOperation Siren Launched in UK to Tackle Growing Drug Problem
Officers in Dundee’s Hilltown in the UK are launching Operation Siren. According to a report in the Evening Telegraph Post, Operation Siren was started with the police seizure of Class A drugs during raids on properties in Hilltown Court, Tulloch Court, Dallfield Court and Bonnethill Court. Operation Siren is designed to focus on Class A drug-dealing and acquisitive crime, serious and...
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