meth
Coverage of meth in the Nexus archive.
- 15 pounds of meth seized in Nashville storage unit investigation
A Metro Police K9 detected 15 pounds of meth during an investigation into drug trafficking at Nashville storage units, resulting in the arrest of an alleged drug courier.
- Indonesia: Pilot faces death penalty after drugs found in suitcase
A Malaysian Airlines pilot tested positive for cocaine and meth after flying a passenger jet into Jakarta. Indonesian authorities discovered over 70,000 ecstasy pills in his suitcase.
- Malaysia Airlines pilot faces execution for drug smuggling after flying passenger jet while on meth and cocaine
A Malaysia Airlines pilot is facing execution for drug smuggling after being found flying a passenger jet while under the influence of meth and cocaine. The case highlights legal consequences for drug-related offenses and aviation safety violations.
- Malaysian pilot arrested in Indonesia with 70,000 Ecstasy pills after drug-fuelled flight
A Malaysian pilot arrested in Indonesia was found with 70,000 Ecstasy tablets in his suitcase after testing positive for meth, MDMA, and cocaine following a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Jakarta. Officials said he faces potential death penalty charges for drug smuggling.
- Detectives seize suspected fentanyl pills, meth and cash in Colorado Springs bust: CSPD
Detectives with the Colorado Springs Police Department's Armed Violent Offender Unit arrested two suspects and seized over 600 fentanyl pills, meth, and cash during a bust in southeast Colorado Springs. The arrests occurred on July 29 as part of an operation targeting wanted individuals.
- Nashville couple arrested for attempting to deliver meth to Warren County
A couple from Nashville was arrested after attempting to deliver large amounts of meth to Warren County. The arrest followed a lengthy investigation by officials.
- Miami police find meth in man’s Louis Vuitton bag after 2 car crashes, chase, cops say
Miami police arrested Matthew Grant, 25, after a chase involving two car crashes and a wrong-way drive. Officers found meth and drug paraphernalia in his Louis Vuitton bag and car, leading to four felony charges including drug possession and fleeing police.
- K-9 Cash helps uncover over 11 pounds of meth in monthslong investigation, Galveston County sheriff says
K-9 Cash helped uncover over 11 pounds of meth during a months-long investigation in Galveston County, according to the sheriff. Authorities also seized fentanyl, body armor, a gun, and cash.
- Gloversville man sentenced on meth, cocaine charges
Ernest McMikle of Gloversville was sentenced in federal court for drug sale charges involving meth and cocaine. The case was reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York.
- Thousands of pounds of meth seized in Anaheim
Anaheim police seized 2,200 pounds of meth in a recent drug bust, preventing the drugs from reaching local streets. The Anaheim Police Department described the operation as 'significant,' with the drugs potentially worth millions of dollars.
- LA Mayor Karen Bass sparks fury with controversial meth comments amid homelessness crisis
LA Mayor Karen Bass faces public backlash over controversial meth comments during the homelessness crisis. Critics attribute her unpopularity to a lack of tangible results despite years of rhetoric.
- Portland man arrested; police find marijuana, meth, possible kratom in backpack
A Portland man was arrested after police found more than 7 ounces of marijuana, pills believed to be meth, and illegal kratom in his backpack during a trespass call response.
- FBI suggests migrants’ van in fatal Houston shooting had meth. A lawyer says it was salt.
The FBI claims a van involved in a fatal Houston shooting contained meth, while a lawyer asserts it held salt. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was fatally shot by an immigration officer in Houston.
- Passenger leaves behind huge hunk of meth in rideshare vehicle
A man was arrested in San Francisco after leaving a backpack, allegedly filled with illegal drugs, in the back of a rideshare vehicle. The rideshare driver helped police nab the suspect.
- Passenger leaves behind huge hunk of meth in rideshare vehicle
A man was arrested in San Francisco after leaving a backpack, allegedly filled with illegal drugs, in the back of a rideshare vehicle. The rideshare driver assisted police in apprehending the suspect.
- Meth in auxiliary gas tank lands Mexican woman in prison
A Mexican woman has been sentenced to prison for smuggling over 500 kilos of meth in the auxiliary gas tank of a pickup. The meth was hidden in the vehicle's auxiliary fuel tank during the smuggling attempt.
- Man arrested for selling meth, gun possession
A 42-year-old man was arrested for possession of meth with intent to distribute and illegal firearm possession. The arrest occurred after police stopped his Ford F-150 for vehicle code violations in American Canyon, Calif.
- 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.