Cocaine

N.J. Attorney General Paula Dow Announces Ban On Selling ‘Bath Salts’

Calling them an imminent threat to public safety, Dow has filed emergency rules designed to immediately ban the sale and manufacture of the synthetic drugs.

2011/04/28

New York City Police Officer Emmanuel Tavarez Pleads Guilty To Helping Rob Cocaine Dealers

Federal prosecutors alleged that the eight-year veteran was part of crew that pulled more than 100 holdups.

2011/04/25

Riker’s Island Officer Accused In Escape-For-Cocaine Plot

Authorities said an undercover federal agent helped thwart officer Robert Whitfield’s plan. An accomplice, Islime Duvivier, also was arrested.

2011/04/06

Jamaican Drug Trafficker Sentenced In NY

David Christie was sentenced in Manhattan federal court after being found guilty of narcotics importation and distribution conspiracy. The 44-year-old from Montego Bay was also ordered to forfeit over $3 million.

2011/02/04

Sen. Charles Schumer (credit: AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Schumer Wants Ban On Drug-Like Bath Salts

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer wants the federal government to ban new designer drugs known as bath salts that are legal in many states even though they pack as much punch as cocaine or methamphetamines.

2011/01/30

Generic Hospital Bed File Photo (credit: CBS 2)

SI Drug Incident Leads To Detectives, Suspects Hospitalized

A wild incident on Staten Island left two detectives and two drug suspects hospitalized on Friday afternoon outside the Manor Heights Shopping Plaza.

2011/01/29

Drug Ring Calling Cards (Photo: Police Handout)

Cocaine Delivery Service to NYU Busted

Cops bust a cocaine delivery operation that targeted NYU students.

2011/01/21

Researchers Produce Successful Cocaine Vaccine For Mice

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College have produced a vaccine that prevents mice from getting high on cocaine.

2011/01/04

Court: NY Man Had Cocaine, Not ‘Cooked Rabbit’ In Luggage

Prosecutors say a Queens man who told airport customs inspectors he was carrying a “cooked rabbit” in his luggage actually had three bricks of cocaine.

2011/01/04

Dad Gets Probation In Day Care Cocaine Case

A man whose 4-year-old son took a bag of cocaine to day care is avoiding a prison sentence.

2010/12/30

DA: Suspect Admits To Strangling Pace U. Student

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office released a video of Jeromie Cancel admitting to strangling a 19-year-old Pace University student in Chelsea in 2008.

2010/11/11

NYC Postal Carrier Charged With Selling Cocaine

The man was arrested on charges that he sold cocaine while in uniform and driving his postal truck.

2010/11/11

Teenager Tries To Sell Ecstasy On Craigslist

You can sell an old couch on Craigslist. So, why not drugs?

2010/10/14

Arrests Reveal Security Breakdown At Shipping Port

U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said the investigation revealed a flaw in security at one of the most important hubs for commerce and trade in the world.

2010/10/06

The industrial park adjacent to the Port Newark/Elizabeth Marine Terminal Complex (Photo/panynj.gov)

Longshoremen Charged With Cocaine Trafficking

Authorities announced the arrests of Elizabeth-Port Authority Marine Terminal longshoremen Tuesday. An investigation yielded the seizure of 1.3 metric tons of cocaine.

2010/10/05

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