Prescription Pills

• Vernon, B.C. Mounties say more prescription pills being trafficked

  The men were released pending the outcome of the investigation which police anticipate will result in charges being forwarded to Crown Counsel for review.

  Crime

  Dec 19, 2022
  
• Guelph man charged in prescription pill trafficking investigation: police

  Police say over $4,000 worth of pills and cash were seized while searching a home in downtown Guelph.

  Crime

  Jan 17, 2020
  
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• Use of prescription pills like Xanax in teens described as ‘epidemic’ in Halifax

  Benzodiazepines are a class of drugs primarily used to treat anxiety disorders and they've been overprescribed for decades in the province, say medical professionals.

  Canada

  Jan 23, 2019
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• 2 facing drug trafficking charges after traffic stop near Debden, Sask.

  Two people are facing drug trafficking and weapons-related charges after a traffic stop near Debden.

  Crime

  Apr 24, 2018
• Lunenburg County RCMP arrest 11 in drug trafficking investigation

  Operation Halse involved 25 officers and was prompted by concerns from the community about drugs in the area. 

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2017
• N.S. man, woman face drug charges following search of two Eskasoni homes

  A man and a woman are facing drug charges following the execution of search warrants at two Eskasoni, N.S. residences. 

  Crime

  Jun 20, 2017
• Nova Scotia man faces drug charges following home search

  A 38-year-old man from Manganese Mines man is facing several drug possession charges after several police forces searched his home.

  Crime

  Jun 1, 2017
• Crown withdraws trafficking charges against Nova Scotia doctor

  The trial for a Nova Scotia doctor police accused of trafficking tens of thousands of painkillers took an unexpected turn Thursday, with the Crown deciding to withdraw some of the most serious charges.

  Canada

  Apr 13, 2017
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• RCMP seize over 10,000 prescription pills, charge Alberta man

  Mounties have seized more than 10,000 prescription pills from a home in Red Deer, Alta.

  Crime

  Jun 25, 2015
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• Former U.S. Marine starts campaign to raise awareness of overmedication of veterans

  A striking photo campaign looks to raise awareness of the overuse of prescription pills among veterans - and that medicinal cannabis may be an alternative.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2015