meth
Coverage of meth in the Nexus archive.
- Horrifying truth behind death of man who cut off his penis in bloody downtown LA meltdown
A man was found wandering downtown Los Angeles bloodied, nude, and stabbing himself. A medical examiner report revealed he was high on meth, among other bloodcurdling details.
- Caught with 121 pounds of meth, Texas man, 22, pleads guilty
A 22-year-old Texas man, Acxel Marquez, was caught with 121 pounds of meth and has pleaded guilty. His story was found to be inconsistent.
- 7,000 pounds of meth stashed in chemical shipment, CBP says
Border officers in South Texas intercepted 7,000 pounds of meth hidden in a chemical shipment, valued at tens of millions of dollars. The seizure occurred during two encounters earlier this month.
- 7,000 pounds of meth stashed in chemical shipment, CBP says
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in South Texas intercepted over 7,000 pounds of meth worth tens of millions of dollars from a chemical shipment. The drugs were found on a stake trailer being hauled by a truck.
- 8lbs of meth, half pound of suspected fentanyl seized after months-long investigation in Macon County
Macon County Sheriff’s Office seized 8 pounds of meth and half a pound of suspected fentanyl during a search warrant executed after a four-month investigation. The operation involved the 15th Judicial Drug Task Force and Lafayette Police Department, resulting in the arrest of a man whose identity was not disclosed.
- New synthetic drugs, cocaine and meth booming, warns UN
The UN warns of a surge in potent synthetic drugs, cocaine, and meth as manufacturers adapt to geopolitical shifts and seek higher profits.
- $10M in meth found in truck hauling polypropylene
Border officials intercepted a tractor-trailer hauling polypropylene from Mexico to the U.S. that also contained over $10 million worth of meth. The seizure was described as a 'major interception' by officials.
- $10M in meth found in truck hauling polypropylene
Border officials intercepted a tractor-trailer hauling polypropylene from Mexico to the U.S. that was also carrying over $10 million worth of meth. The seizure was described as a 'major interception.'
- Fresno man sentenced for mailing more than 22 pounds of meth through U.S. mail
A Fresno man has been sentenced to more than 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to transporting over 22 pounds of meth through the U.S. mail, as reported by the United States Attorney's Office.
- Fresno man sentenced for mailing more than 22 pounds of meth through U.S. mail
A Fresno man was sentenced to over 15 years in prison for mailing more than 22 pounds of meth through the U.S. mail. He pleaded guilty to transporting drugs via the mail system.
- Nashville nightclub owner pleads guilty to selling meth, cocaine inside Club Miami
The owner of a Nashville after-hours nightclub, Club Miami, has pleaded guilty to federal drug charges for selling meth and cocaine inside the establishment.
- Nashville nightclub owner pleads guilty to selling meth and cocaine
The owner of Nashville's Club Miami pleaded guilty to selling and distributing meth and cocaine inside the after-hours club. The guilty plea comes more than a year after authorities raided the establishment.
- Top cop accused of selling department guns to fuel secret drug addiction
A Georgia sheriff’s chief deputy is accused of stealing department firearms to fuel a secret drug addiction. The investigation began after a meth pipe was found in his police vehicle, leading to allegations that he took and traded department guns.
- Four arrested in eastern Burke County suspected of trafficking meth, fentanyl
Four individuals were arrested in eastern Burke County for trafficking meth and fentanyl. Dellinger was additionally charged with possession of a Schedule II controlled substance as a felony.
- Car with no plates leads to discovery of altered prescription bottles, Ecstasy, meth: Piedmont police
A car without license plates was pulled over by Piedmont police, leading to the discovery of altered prescription bottles containing suspected controlled substances, Ecstasy, and meth. The officer found these items during a search of the vehicle.
- Fort Dodge Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Federal Prison for Meth and Cocaine Conspiracy
A man from Fort Dodge was sentenced to 9 years in federal prison for his involvement in a meth and cocaine conspiracy. The case highlights federal drug enforcement efforts.
- Why isn’t alcohol seen as a public health emergency?
Alcohol kills more Americans than any other drug, yet it is not seen as a public health emergency. Discussions about substance use epidemics in the U.S. often center around drugs like fentanyl or meth. A new STAT series, 'The Deadliest Drug', aims to explore this contradiction.
- Dog hospitalized after ingesting meth while walking in North Hollywood
A North Hollywood couple's dog was hospitalized after ingesting meth during a walk in North Hollywood Park. The 3-year-old Australian cattle mix, named Uni, began sniffing around before showing signs of drug ingestion.