Deadly, Ultra-Pure Heroin Arrives in U.S.
Deadly, ultra-pure heroin arrives in U.S.
By JIM SALTER and ALICIA A. CALDWELL Associated Press Writers WINFIELD, Mo. — Mexican drug smugglers are increasingly peddling a form of ultra-potent heroin that sells for as little as $10 a bag and is so pure it can kill unsuspecting users instantly, sometimes before they even remove the syringe from their veins.
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Area residents among 33 to enter guilty pleas
Joshua Napolitano, 31, of 418 Hazle St., Tamaqua, pleaded guilty to possession of a small amount of marijuana and was sentenced to serve 30 days on probation, pay $100 to Substance Abuse Education (SAE) fund, and $50 to Criminal Justice Enhancement Account (CJEA). Napolitano was cited by Patrolman Richard Bekely, Tamaqua police.
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Deadly, ultra-pure heroin arrives in U.S.
WINFIELD — Mexican drug smugglers are increasingly peddling a form of ultra-potent heroin that sells for as little as $10 a bag and is so pure it can kill unsuspecting users instantly, sometimes before they even remove the syringe from their veins. An Associated Press review of drug overdose data shows that so-called “black tar” heroin — named for its dark, gooey consistency — and other forms of …
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