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Two Men Charged in Connection to Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine Overdoses in Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo, Michigan – Two men are facing charges related to a series of overdoses that resulted in the deaths of at least six individuals and the hospitalization of 10 others in Kalamazoo. The incidents took place in April 2023, when it is alleged that the men distributed fentanyl-laced cocaine, causing multiple fatalities and medical emergencies over a two-day period. One of the accused, James Smith, also known as Yola, was apprehended on Wednesday and is …

Family Grieves Tradie Killed in Sydney Shooting: Victim Linked to Slain Cocaine Kingpin

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – The peaceful suburban neighborhood of Fairfield Heights, Sydney, was rocked by tragedy when 20-year-old tradie Bol Deng was fatally shot outside his family home during the Tuesday morning school run. Emergency services responded to reports of multiple gunshots, but despite efforts, Deng, an apprentice carpenter, could not be saved. A distraught family member was seen wailing at officers, desperate to reach the crime scene, as details emerged of the victim’s connection to …

Rising Cocaine Use in Canada Linked to Increase in Drug Deaths, New Data Shows

TORONTO, Canada – Data from a recent report by Statistics Canada indicates a rise in cocaine usage among Canadians, contributing to an increase in drug-related deaths. The report focuses on the period from January to May 2022 and suggests a continued overall increase in cocaine levels. Additionally, the report states that drug overdoses in Canada rose by more than 30 percent from 2020 to 2021, with nearly half of the accidental opioid deaths involving a …

Explosion in Rotterdam Apartment Building Linked to Cocaine Washing Facility, Sources Say

Rotterdam, Netherlands – Authorities suspect that a cocaine-washing facility may have led to an explosion in a Rotterdam apartment building, resulting in the deaths of three individuals. Sources have connected two of the victims to the drug lab, which was reportedly located in a business premises rented by a 34-year-old Rotterdam resident. The tragic incident occurred on Schammenkamp and has raised concerns about the presence of illegal drug operations within the city. The explosion, which …

The Untold Story of ‘The Cocaine Godmother’ and Her Deadly Demise The World Ignored

MIAMI, FLORIDA – When one thinks of notorious drug lords, names like Pablo Escobar and El Chapo may come to mind. However, there was also a less well-known figure who rivaled these men in power and influence. Griselda Blanco, also known as “The Cocaine Godmother,” was a key player in Miami’s underworld during the 1980s, making her mark in the cocaine industry. Despite her notoriety, she often gets overshadowed by her male counterparts. Even a …