DEA Chief Says Meth Surge 'Frightens' Him, Especially Meth-Laced Pills Targeting College-Age Adults
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Despite advances, the Attorney General noted that traffickers seek to camouflage the drug in the form of known drug pills, generating alert
Washington DC.- Mexican drug cartels manufacture methamphetamine-added pills as a new way to generate addictions among U.S. youth, the administration of President Donald Trump warned this Tuesday. Although fentanyl remains the main cause of overdose deaths in the U.S., Attorney General Pam Bondi warned that the Drug Control Administration (DEA) has seized more than 29 tons of methamphetamine in 2025, already reaching the level of all 2024. "One …
DEA head warns of meth surge, including meth-laced pills targeting college-age adults
As federal authorities continue to crack down on the spread of fentanyl across the country, the Drug Enforcement Administration is warning about a surge in the use of methamphetamine, with DEA officials expressing particular concern over meth-laced pills being sold as drugs like Adderall to college-age adults. “What we’ve seen here recently, that frightens me,” acting DEA administrator Robert Murphy told ABC News’ Chief Justice Correspondent Pie…
• Prosecutor Pam Bondi warned that pills are used to attract young consumers• In 2025, more than 29 tons of methamphetamine have been seized in the U.S.• DEA detects drug trafficking hidden in food shipments New drug strategy: methamphetamine disguised as pills The U.S. government reported that Mexican cartels are producing methamphetamine in the form of pills to attract a younger population. Attorney General Pam Bondi said it is an unprecedente…
The U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi warned that drug cartels are producing methamphetamine pills in the form of popular drugs to trick young Americans and engage them in powerful drugs. At a press conference, Pam Bondi pointed out that young university students are the main target of drug traffickers, who seek to camouflage the drug in the form of known drug pills. "A pill can kill: parents, please talk to their children about the dangers of …
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