This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories
A New York head narc finally gets nailed for a series of hit and runs, a former Alabama state trooper goes to prison for a cocaine trafficking conspiracy, and more.
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The moment US bombs hit an alleged Venezuelan drug boat. (DOD)Trump Could Attack Cartels Inside Venezuela, US/Mexico Drug Cooperation Agreement, More... (9/8/25)
The Washington Office on Latin America releases a detailed statement on issues around the lethal US attack on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat, and more. -
President Trump bragged Tuesday about using the US military to blow alleged drug boats out of the water. (Gage Skidmore/Creative Commons)US Military Kills Eleven in Attack on Alleged Venezuelan Drug Ship, OR Marijuana Lounge Initiative Advances, More... (9/3/25)
The US is now blowing alleged drug traffickers out of the water in an act of dubious legality, Nebraska regulators promulgate emergency medical marijuana rules, and more. -
Fentanyl seized in Portland, OR. A new federal bill would impose harsh penalties for fentanyl offenses. (Multnomah County Sheriff)GOP Bill Would Charge Fentanyl Sales as Attempted Murder, NC Legal Weed Bill Filed, More... (9/2/25)
Maybe the fifth time will be the charm for a Nebraska marijuana legalization initiative, a bill in the House would charge fentanyl sales as attempted murder -- even with no overdose -- and more. -
Phil receiving the Brecher Award for Journalism, 2013 International Drug Policy Reform conferenceRestarting Drug War Chronicle, Continued
Today we publish our third issue of the Chronicle since it went on hiatus earlier in the year. Our fundraising drive, to help our longtime writer Phillip Smith continue his work and get back to full time, continues. -
The Capitol. Can marijuana legalization advance in a GOP-controlled Congress? Stay tuned.Democratic House Members Reintroduce Comprehensive Marijuana Legalization Bill [FEATURE]
The MORE Act is back. It would end federal marijuana prohibition -- and more. -
Venezuela and its leader, Nicolas Maduro, are in the crosshairs of Trump's anti-cartel efforts. (DEA.gov)Trump Deploys More US Navy Ships in Cartel Fight, Colombia Takes First Step Toward Legalizing Weed, More... (8/29/25)
Delaware's governor vetoes a bill that would have easing zoning restrictions on pot shops, the Anchorage, Alaska, Assembly tables a pot social consumption ordinance, and more. -
Marijuana. It might be rescheduled soon, but it can still get you grabbed and jailed by ICE. (Creative Commons)ICE Nightmare Over Ancient Pot Conviction, Harm Reduction Faces Headwinds, More... (8/27/25)
Anti-drug, law enforcement, and religious groups seek to block marijuana rescheduling, a Massachusetts permanent resident was detained over a 22-year-old pot possession conviction, and more. -
Comedian Eric Andre found his detention and interrogation at the Atlanta airport no laughing matter. (Creative Commons)FL Marijuana Legalization Campaign Gets Court Win, MedMJ Gun Rights Ruling, More... (8/25/25)
Massachusetts pot regulators release draft rules for social consumption licenses, comedian Eric Andre scores a victory in a legal fight against Atlanta airport detentions and searches, and more. -
The USS Gravely is headed for Venezuelan waters as part of Trump's war on cartels. (defense.gov)US Sends Warships to Venezuelan Waters in Cartel Fight, U Michigan Bans Entheofest, More... (8/22/25)
Oklahoma police chiefs unsurprisingly oppose a marijuana legalization initiative, a drone attack on a helicopter kills eight Colombian anti-drug police, and more.