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Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Nashik Rural police seize drugs worth 8.5L in month-long drive
Nashik: The Nashik rural police conducted a successful month-long operation in May, targeting the sale, consumption, and transportation of narcotic drugs and products across the district's rural areas. This initiative led to the seizure of narcotic products valued at Rs 8.49 lakh. During the drive, the police registered a total of 22 cases and arrested 29 individuals. Seized items included over 36 kg of ganja — valued at more than Rs 7.21 lakh. The police also confiscated 8,610 tablets of alprazolam, locally known as 'Kutta Goli', worth Rs 1.14 lakh. Additionally, 50 bottles of 100 ml Codeine phosphate, valued at Rs 9,500, and over 4 kg of Bhang, worth more than Rs 3,000, were seized. Senior police officials confirmed that this special drive was undertaken under the guidance of Nashik Range IG (Special) Dattatray Karale. Personnel from all 40 police stations of Nashik Rural and the Local Crime Branch intensified their intelligence gathering efforts concerning drug sales and consumption. Throughout the month, the police also identified eight individuals who were found smoking ganja. A senior police officer, while talking to TOI, said under the guidance of SP Balasaheb Patil more activities have been planned to eliminate the menace of drugs from the rural district. "Alprazolam tablets are sold clandestinely in Malegaon on a large scale. We are keeping a special focus on the sale of these tablets in the town, apart from the smuggling of other drugs and banned products in the rural district," the officer said. Patil, additional SP of Malegaon Teghbir Singh Sandhu, and other senior officers have appealed to the in-charge officers of all the police stations to go all out to eliminate the menace of drugs from the rural district.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Suspect accused of using 10 doctors' DEA numbers during prescription fraud scheme in Abilene, West Texas
ABILENE, Texas () – A suspect accused of using DEA numbers from 10 different doctors to try and fill prescriptions at dozens of pharmacies around Abilene and west Texas has been arrested. Andrew Trevino was taken into custody for Fraudulent Use of Identifying Information in Taylor County last week in connection to the allegations. Court documents state police began investigating Trevino in May 2023 after receiving reports that an individual was representing himself as a doctor to get prescription pills from pharmacies across Abilene. Trevino was identified as the suspect and found to have used 10 different doctors' DEA numbers to try and get prescriptions filled for fictitious patients at 58 different pharmacies in Abilene, Amarillo, Lubbock, Snyder, Abilene, and San Angelo over a period of 6 days. All of the prescriptions were for Promethazine with Codeine. Most of the pharmacies did not fill the prescriptions because they were able to identify the attempts as fraud, but Trevino was caught on surveillance video picking up one of the prescriptions from a Pharmacy in Abilene. Trevino now remains held in jail on bonds totaling $160,000. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
President Donald Trump pardons rapper NBA Youngboy
SALT LAKE CITY () — NBA YoungBoy, who was arrested in Utah for allegedly being involved in a prescription fraud ring, was one of several pardoned by President Donald Trump on Wednesday. Drew Findling, an attorney for NBA YoungBoy, confirmed that he had been pardoned to Rolling Stone. The rapper, whose legal name is Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, made a statement regarding the pardon on his Instagram story, which reads: I want to thank President Trump for granting me a pardon and giving me the opportunity to keep building — as a man, as a father, and as an artist. This moment means a lot. It opens the door to a future I've worked hard for and I am fully prepared to step into this. Big thanks to the Pardon Czar, Ms. Alice Marie Johnson, for fight for second chances for so many people, and to my lawyer Brittany K. Barneet, for being in my corner and all your hard work to make this possible. And thank you to everyone who believed in me. I'm grateful. I'm Focused. I'm Ready. NBA Youngboy's story on Instagram Gaulden was taken into custody last year. He was accused of running a prescription drug ring from drugs fraudulently obtained from local pharmacies and faced 46 charges, including patterns of unlawful activity, unlawful conduct-pharmacy practices, identity fraud, and forgery. He had been accused of calling in prescriptions for Promethazine with Codeine — what is known as a heavily abused cough suppressant — in pharmacies throughout Cache County, according to the Cache County Sheriff's Office. Louisiana rapper NBA Youngboy gets nearly 2 years in jail for gun-related charges In November 2024, Gaulden to two counts of third-degree felony identity fraud, two counts of third-degree felony forgery, and six counts of misdemeanor unlawful pharmacy conduct. Gaulden entered a 'no contest' plea to the remaining charges. At the time, Gaulden had been on house arrest in Utah with a trial for federal gun-related charges in Louisiana. In November, he entered a 'no contest' plea that resolved the state's charges against him, meaning his four felony charges were reduced to Class A Misdemeanors and he was ordered to pay a $25,000 fine. He settled two sets of federal charges against him, one with a 23-month sentence and the other ordering five years of probation and a $200,000 fine. He had been released earlier this year. Gaulden was one of several pardoned during a clemency spree Wednesday. According to , former Rep. Michael Grimm, who had served seven months in prison following pleading guilty to felony tax fraud, was granted a full pardon. Trump also commuted the sentence of Larry Hoover, known for co-founding the Gangster Disciples and having served multiple life sentences in prison. The president's action commutes Hoover's federal sentence, but he will still serve a state sentence, NewsNation reports. Former Connecticut Gov. John Rowland, who pleaded guilty in a corruption investigation and was later convicted on federal charges, was also pardoned, as well as reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were convicted on tax evasion and bank fraud charges in 2022, according to NewsNation. Follow the Flag raises gigantic flags and patriotic spirit Temps continue to climb, challenging heat records by the weekend with 90s and 100s on deck President Donald Trump pardons rapper NBA Youngboy Man who allegedly held Millcreek family hostage for months charged with 13 felonies Federal trade court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Indian Express
Drug network supplying pharma-based narcotics around DU's North Campus, other parts of Delhi busted; 5 arrested
With the arrest of five persons, the Delhi Police Crime Branch's Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has busted a drug syndicate supplying pharmaceutical-based narcotics in and around Delhi University's North Campus and other parts of the Capital, police said on Saturday. The accused have been identified as Manish Bhatle (26), his maternal uncle Devender (57), Nikhil (28), Ankit Gupta (40), and Kapil (28). The syndicate was allegedly supplying capsules of highly addictive Tramadol, an opioid used for relieving moderate to severe pain, and Codeine-based cough syrup, said officers. Codeine is an opioid used to relieve pain and dry cough. A total of 2,360 Tramadol capsules and 135 bottles of Codeine-based syrup have been seized, valued at approximately Rs 1 lakh in the international market, said officers. The alleged syndicate came under the radar after Sub-Inspector Vishan Kumar of ANTF on May 12 received a tip-off about Manish Bhatle, a 26-year-old resident of Malka Ganj, that he was scheduled to deliver pharmaceutical drugs near University Road, close to Shri Ram Institute. Under the direction of ACP Raj Kumar and the leadership of Inspector Rakesh Duhan, a trap was laid, and Bhatle was apprehended the same day, police said. Bhatle was found in possession of two plastic sacks containing 10 boxes of Tramadol-based capsules and 120 bottles of Codeine-based syrup. He failed to produce any prescription or bill for the items, officers added. Drug Inspector Dr Swapnil Patil, who accompanied the police team, confirmed that the possession of the drugs was illegal under the NDPS Act. A case was registered under sections 22(b) and 29 of the NDPS Act. Upon questioning, Bhatle allegedly revealed that the drugs were supplied to him by his maternal uncle Devender (57), who owned a medical shop in Malka Ganj. Devender was also subsequently apprehended. Even as no additional recovery was made during the search of his shop and house, he admitted sourcing the Tramadol from other accused Nikhil and JP, both residents of Delhi. 'Based on the disclosure of Devender, it was revealed that Nikhil, a local, had supplied six boxes of Tramadol capsules. A raid was conducted at Nikhil's residence. He was arrested for being a mediator in the illegal drug supply chain. He disclosed that he had procured the recovered Tramadol tablets from Ankit Gupta, a medical shop owner from G.T. Karnal Road Industrial Area,' said DCP Crime Branch, Apoorva Gupta. 'On May 14, a raid was conducted at Ankit Gupta's godown at G.T. Karnal Road Industrial Area. He accepted that he had supplied Tramadol to Nikhil without any bill or prescription. Additionally, 15 bottles of Dialex-DC Codeine syrup were also recovered from his godown and were kept without bills or invoices. The team of the Drug Control Department, present at the spot, declared the syrup illicit. The batch and brand differed from the earlier seizure. Ankit Gupta was arrested for illegal possession and supply of Tramadol capsules seized on May 12,' said DCP Gupta. Ankit also allegedly revealed to the police during his custodial interrogation that Kapil (28), a medical representative from Nangloi, had provided him with the drugs. Kapil was arrested on May 15. According to the police, he allegedly admitted that the drugs had been arranged through one Rakesh from Udyog Nagar, who remains absconding.
CTV News
30-04-2025
- CTV News
4 people face a total of 56 charges after drugs, weapons seized from Pictou, N.S. residence
An RCMP vehicle is seen in this file photo. Four people are facing a total of 56 charges after police searched a residence in Pictou, N.S., Thursday. The Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit (PCISCEU) executed a search warrant at a residence on Gill Court as part of a drug trafficking and firearms investigation. During the search, police say they seized: a quantity of heroin prescription pills trace amounts of other drugs a handgun a sawed-off shotgun ammunition for both Five people were arrested at the residence, according to a news release from the RCMP. Forty-two-year-old Jamie Lee Jackson of Stellarton, 50-year-old Joseph Spears of Pictou, 30-year-old Kelsy Whytewood of River John, and 29-year-old Jessica Lindblad of MacLellan's Brook are all facing a number of charges including: possession of heroin for purpose of trafficking possession of Codeine for the purpose of trafficking possession of property obtained by crime several firearms offences Police say each person was also charged with multiple other offences. The fifth person arrested during the incident was released without charges. Jackson, Spears, and Whytewood appeared in court on Friday and were remanded into custody pending a future court appearance. Linblad was released by police with a court appearance set for July 7. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
