methamphetamines
Coverage of methamphetamines in the Nexus archive.
- A California-funded homeless shelter gave us meth pipes
Gov. Gavin Newsom supported harm reduction policies that funded syringe services programs for individuals who inject or smoke fentanyl and methamphetamines. The California-funded initiative aims to enable drug use by the homeless in the name of 'safer' practices.
- International criminal groups use technology to expand in and beyond Asia, UN report says
A UN report reveals Southeast Asia-based criminal groups use integrated networks and technology to expand an illicit economy, with scams projected to cause $88.3B to $114.1B in losses by 2025. The report highlights AI-driven child exploitation, drug trafficking, and money laundering, as well as expanded transnational crime networks reaching beyond Asia.
- Deputies seize over a dozen firearms on property with 'potential booby trap'
Deputies on the Eastern Plains seized more than a dozen firearms, tactical gear, thousands of rounds of ammunition, methamphetamines, and a potential explosive from a property containing a 'potential booby trap.'
- Denver man convicted of child sex crimes on the run after failing to appear for verdict hearing, police say
A Denver man, Carl Avery, was convicted of six child sex crime-related charges but failed to appear for his verdict hearing and is now on the run. The charges include patronizing a child prostitute and distributing methamphetamines to a minor, following incidents in January 2023 where he met a 17-year-old girl and engaged in criminal activities. Denver police are seeking the public's help to locate him.