Minnesota set a dubious record in 2017 when Minnesota’s Violent Crime Enforcement Teams seized more drugs than ever last year. Although increases were seen in many drugs, one law enforcement official said methamphetamine was rural Minnesota’s “drug of choice” in 2017, as the drug set a record amount of seizures for the eighth consecutive year. […]
Synthetic Drug Penalties In Minnesota
Synthetic drugs have become more popular in recent years as individuals and businesses have tried to get around some of the laws that govern illegal drug use. Lawmakers quickly closed loopholes after overdoses from these synthetic drugs skyrocketed, and they greatly increased punishments for possession and sale of synthetic compounds. Today, we take a closer […]
Drugged Driving in Minnesota
When you think of a DUI, you probably imagine a drunk driver behind the wheel of a car, but DUI actually stands for Driving Under the Influence, so any substance that affects your ability to safely drive a car can lead you down the path of a DUI. As the law states, you are considered […]
Meth Possession Laws and Penalties in Minnesota
It’s clear that Minnesota and many other states across the country are fighting a losing battle against methamphetamine. According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Minnesota has seen nearly a 500 percent increase in meth seizures from 2009 to 2016. The fight against methamphetamine is only getting tougher. Quantity and quality of the drug is […]
Help Prevent Substance Abuse This Saturday
Opioid abuse is becoming a bigger problem in the Twin Cities and throughout the United States, but Minnesota is hoping to curb some of the abuse this weekend during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The 13th annual Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, and the goal of the program is for people to […]
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