1995 DOJ memo disputes Maine governor’s assertion that the cocaine investigation was driven by politics
Controversy Surrounding Maine’s Governor Janet Mills Maine’s Democratic governor, Janet Mills, has faced ongoing scrutiny regarding investigations into allegations of cocaine use, which she claims are politically motivated. Recently uncovered notes challenge her longstanding assertions. Back in the early 1990s, the U.S. Attorneys’ Office, the Drug Enforcement Agency, and Maine’s Intergovernmental Drug Enforcement Agency investigated […]
1995 DOJ memo challenges Maine governor’s assertion that the cocaine investigation was driven by politics
Investigation into Janet Mills Dismissed as Politically Motivated Maine’s Democratic governor, Janet Mills, has consistently downplayed investigations regarding alleged cocaine use, claiming they are politically motivated. However, newly uncovered notes contradict her earlier statements. In the early 1990s, the U.S. Attorneys’ Office (USAO), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Maine Intergovernmental Drug Enforcement Agency […]
Global Cocaine Production and Consumption Reach All-Time High, According to U.N. Report
Cocaine Production Hits Record Highs in 2023 Cocaine production, seizures, and use reached unprecedented levels in 2023, as detailed in a recent global drug report released by the UNODC. The findings, published on Thursday, indicate that the cocaine market is rapidly growing worldwide. The UNODC highlighted that cocaine is the fastest-expanding illegal drug market, with […]
Tons of cocaine valued in the millions seized by the U.S. Navy in an offshore drug operation
Major Drug Bust in the Eastern Pacific The US Navy and Coast Guard recently detained three individuals involved in drug smuggling after they attempted to transport over 7,850 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific, as reported by the Navy on Thursday. This operation took place on Sunday, based on a tip-off from a Navy […]
Nantucket is checking its sewage for cocaine and other substances.
Nantucket Testing Sewage for Drug Use Nantucket, known for its summer attractions, is set to start testing sewage for cocaine and other substances to monitor drug use among residents, officials announced. The aim is to pinpoint when drug use spikes, particularly during the busy summer and holiday seasons. Health officials in Nantucket hope that understanding […]
Former DEA informant on probation accused in cocaine trafficker extortion plot
Federal Charges Against Former DEA Informant Recent federal court filings reveal that a former DEA informant from Florida is facing charges for trying to extort a major cocaine trafficker. Jorge Hernandez, who is 57 years old and known by the nickname “Bowling Ball,” has spent a significant portion of his last 25 years assisting the […]
Veteran DEA informant Jorge Hernández accused in supposed plot to blackmail top cocaine dealers
Drug Informant Arrested Amidst Charges A notable drug informant involved with the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has been arrested in connection with efforts to combat cocaine trafficking, following extradition from Colombia and the Dominican Republic. Jorge Hernandez, 57, faced charges, including one for conspiring to commit wire fraud, which were sealed until Wednesday when […]
Jason Biggs talks about his overwhelming cocaine use during peak fame.
Jason Biggs Reflects on Dark Days of Addiction Actor Jason Biggs, known for his role in “American Pie,” has opened up about one of the most challenging times in his life—his struggle with drug addiction during his 20s. At 47, Biggs shared a candid look back at his past. In a recent podcast, he discussed […]
Trump administration imposes sanctions on six alleged cocaine traffickers who used ‘Narco Subs’ to transport drugs into the U.S.
US Sanctions Target Drug Traffickers The Trump administration has enacted sanctions against six individuals involved in cocaine trafficking, utilizing “drug supply” methods to distribute illegal substances, according to the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). On Thursday, OFAC announced sanctions affecting four Guyanese citizens and two Colombian nationals. A press statement from the […]
Jason Biggs, the star of ‘American Pie,’ confesses to searching through trash bins for cocaine.
Jason Biggs Opens Up About His Struggles with Addiction Jason Biggs, known for his role in “American Pie,” recently shared insights into his past struggles with addiction, admitting he came “very close to rock bottom.” In a conversation with Ariel Rohl on the “Well” podcast, the actor reflected on challenging times he faced seven years […]