FENTANYL PACKAGED IN CANDY SEIZED IN CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

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Author: SIB Staff | Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

LOS ANGELES, CA - On October 19, 2022, at approximately 0730 hours, LA County Sheriff’s Narcotics Bureau Detectives and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) agents assigned to a task force at the Los Angeles International Airport seized approximately 12,000 suspected fentanyl pills.

Atlanta, Georgia: State Patrol Investigates Multiple Fatality Crash That Occurred After Driver Flees From Police Attempting to Conduct Traffic Stop

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ATLANTA, GA – The Georgia Department of Public Safety is reporting that on Thursday, October 20, at 2:38 am, the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) was requested by the Atlanta Police Department (APD) to investigate a fatal traffic crash.

Red Ribbon Week Begins October 23 Landmarks Go Red, Drug Education Messaging Continues

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OMAHA, NE – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division will join with communities across the nation in kicking off Red Ribbon Week, the nation’s oldest and largest drug misuse prevention awareness program, on Sunday, October 23. Landmarks across the five state division will light red in recognition of the annual event and Governor’s from Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota have issued state proclamation encouraging their citizens to demonstrate their commitment to a drug-free lifestyle.

Suspects Arrested Following Multi-Agency Investigation of Shootings During Armored Car Robberies in Los Angeles County, California

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Los Angeles County, CA (October 23, 2022) - The Los Angeles County Sheriff Department Information Bureau (SIB) is reporting that during October of 2022, detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department’s Major Crimes Bureau, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), and the Gardena Police Department learned of three violent armored car robberies that shared the same modus operandi.

*UPDATE* Kentucky State Police Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Jessamine County

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JESSAMINE, KY (October 22, 2022) – The Kentucky State Police is reporting that the subject that was transported for treatment of injuries has succumbed to their injuries.

Two Teenagers Arrested on Gun Charges in Prince George’s County, Maryland

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FORESTVILLE, MD –  The Maryland State Police is reporting that two teenagers prohibited from possessing firearms were arrested on gun charges after a state trooper stopped to assist a disabled vehicle Thursday night in Prince George’s County.

 

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