• Police recovered cash and two phones from the vehicle and later recovered a quantity of Class A drugs including heroin and crack cocaine. (yahoo.com)
  • Class A drugs believed to be heroin and crack cocaine, a large quantity of cash, two cars and a knuckle duster were seized by officers. (cleveland.police.uk)
  • In the course of the searches controlled drugs, including quantities Heroin and Crack Cocaine (analysis pending) worth in excess of €40,000, and €10,000 in cash was also seized. (kfmradio.com)
  • Pittman then worked with Quentine Davis to sell fentanyl, heroin and crack cocaine to a large customer base in and around New Haven. (irs.gov)
  • In other parts of the state, heroin remains the number one abused drug in San Francisco, heroin and crack cocaine continue to impact Oakland and meth use continues in and around Sacramento. (palmpartners.com)
  • The amounts of crack powder cocaine and meth are laughable when you're talking 74 arrests. (5280.com)
  • The sentencing changes in the First Step Act and the Fair Sentencing Act were put into place after it was determined that people convicted of crack offenses were disproportionately Black, as opposed to those found with powder cocaine, which was more commonly used in white populations. (lex18.com)
  • For decades, the quantity thresholds for mandatory minimum sentences for crack cocaine were much lower than powder cocaine. (lex18.com)
  • The Justice Reinvestment Act goes even further: it eliminates Maryland's crack and powder cocaine disparity and eliminates mandatory minimum sentences for low-level drug offenders. (famm.org)
  • 2. Ratio -- The recommendations described in the preceding subsection shall propose revision of the drug quantity ratio of crack cocaine to powder cocaine under the relevant statutes and guidelines in a manner consistent with the ratios set for other drugs and consistent with the objectives set forth in section 3553 (a) of title 28 United States Code. (ndsn.org)
  • The quantities of methamphetamine are fairly limited. (drugnet.net)
  • During the search officers located significant quantities of drugs believed to be methamphetamine, fentanyl and crack cocaine. (vicpd.ca)
  • Methamphetamine can produce euphoria and stimulant effects like those from other stimulants such as cocaine . (medscape.com)
  • The quantities of methamphetamine seized worldwide grew fivefold over 2010-2020. (medscape.com)
  • The smokable form of methamphetamine ("ice") produces an immediate euphoria similar to that of crack cocaine, but the effects may last much longer. (medscape.com)
  • Police seized a small quantity of what was believed to be marijuana and the man's vehicle. (citizen.on.ca)
  • Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson, together with New York City Police Commissioner William J. Bratton, today announced that 15 alleged drug dealers have been charged in connection with allegedly selling crack cocaine and marijuana to undercover officers over the past eight months during an anti-drug initiative at the Unity Plaza Houses in East New York. (brooklynda.org)
  • In addition, a quantity of crack cocaine and marijuana was recovered during the execution of court-authorized search warrants. (brooklynda.org)
  • Over the course of the investigation, undercover officers made approximately 150 buys, mostly of crack cocaine, along with some marijuana. (brooklynda.org)
  • In addition, police executed six court-authorized search warrants yesterday and among the items seized were a quantity of crack cocaine and marijuana, as well as drug paraphernalia. (brooklynda.org)
  • Cocaine, power and crack, heroin and marijuana are the most readily available and abused drugs in Delaware . (drugnet.net)
  • He also pleaded guilty to five counts of possession of cocaine and one of marijuana. (ibiketo.ca)
  • In addition to the bicycles, the warrants resulted in the seizure of about seven kilograms of marijuana and several ounces of cocaine. (ibiketo.ca)
  • Large quantities of marijuana are widely-available throughout Rhode Island. (interventionservicesinc.com)
  • San Diego and Imperial Counties are a principal transshipment zone for a variety of drugs - cocaine, heroin, marijuana and meth - smuggled from Mexico. (palmpartners.com)
  • However, meth and marijuana are also locally produced or cultivated in large quantities. (palmpartners.com)
  • Large quantities of low-grade marijuana are smuggled into the state from Mexico. (palmpartners.com)
  • Smoking cocaine produces a euphoric high similar to that experienced after smoking marijuana. (cocainestimulants.co)
  • Six Brooklyn men were indicted Wednesday in connection to a drug trafficking ring where they were allegedly peddling crack cocaine and heroin on the streets of Bedford-Stuyvesant, authorities said. (brooklynpaper.com)
  • According to court records, this drug trafficking ring, led by Juan Ramon Soto Baez (also known by various aliases, including "Ricky") and his associates, has allegedly been supplying the Manchester area with fentanyl and crack cocaine for at least the past 4 years. (justice.gov)
  • These individuals trafficked large quantities of fentanyl and crack cocaine from Massachusetts to New Hampshire. (justice.gov)
  • That same day, investigators also executed a search warrant at 189 May Street and seized 1,000 grams of cocaine, five bags of crack cocaine, two additional bags of cocaine, a digital scale, packaging and drug-processing materials. (justice.gov)
  • Under the same statute, a person must possess ten or more grams of cocaine powder to be guilty of the same offense. (justia.com)
  • A person who possesses less than 10 grams of cocaine powder is guilty of a fifth degree offense. (justia.com)
  • 1] As a result, a far greater percentage of blacks than whites are sentenced for possession of three or more grams of crack cocaine under Minn.Stat. § 152.023 with more severe consequences than their white counterparts who possess three or more grams of cocaine powder. (justia.com)
  • In April 2008, Rausing and his wife were arrested on drugs charges after Mrs Rausing allegedly tried to take small amounts of crack cocaine and heroin into the United States embassy in London. (wikipedia.org)
  • The suspects allegedly sold various quantities of crack cocaine and heroin, which was packaged in green glassines. (brooklynpaper.com)
  • A "quantity of drugs" were allegedly found in the home where the shooting unfolded, including plastic baggies containing crack cocaine and prescription pills, according to the New York Post. (oxygen.com)
  • Justice Thomas wrote that the question in the case centered around whether crack offenders who did not trigger a mandatory minimum qualify to have their sentences reduced. (lex18.com)
  • Obama commuted the sentences of 42 criminals convicted of cocaine distribution charges today. (mrctv.org)
  • 1. ... submit to Congress recommendations (and an explanation therefor), regarding changes to the statutes and sentencing guidelines governing sentences for unlawful manufacturing, importing, exporting, and trafficking of cocaine, and like offenses, and attempt and conspiracy to commit any of the forgoing offenses. (ndsn.org)
  • Cocaine base, also known as freebase, is the base form of cocaine. (cocainestimulants.co)
  • Samples use of cocaine, including crack or freebase, or other street drugs, and sexual are selected through a complex, behavior by selected sociodemographic characteristics among adults 20-59 years of multistage probability design (5,6). (cdc.gov)
  • disease prevention agenda for the including crack or freebase, or other of these, 21,004 (83%) were home improved health status of the United street drug use, and sexual behavior. (cdc.gov)
  • Terry sought resentencing on the grounds that he was convicted of a crack offense modified by the Fair Sentencing Act that was passed by Congress in 2010 and the change was retroactive when lawmakers enacted the First Step Act in 2018. (lex18.com)
  • A crack offender is eligible for a sentence reduction under the First Step Act only if convicted of a crack offense that triggered a mandatory minimum sentence," the opinion says. (lex18.com)
  • During an anti-narcotics operation in Mong Kok yesterday evening, Customs officers intercepted a woman and found about 100 grams of suspected cocaine and a batch of drug manufacturing and packaging paraphernalia inside a suitcase carried by her. (gov.hk)
  • A related search of Coston's residence revealed a ballistic vest, $2,790 in cash, a small quantity of crack, and narcotics paraphernalia. (atf.gov)
  • Over the course of the past several months, undercover investigators purchased quantities of narcotics from individuals in and around the City of Newburgh and the Town of Wallkill. (orangecountygov.com)
  • The narcotics purchased include crack cocaine as well as heroin. (orangecountygov.com)
  • The investigation, which included thousands of intercepted communications over court-authorized wiretaps, revealed that Wilton Reynoso was receiving large quantities of fentanyl and heroin from a source in New York and then selling the narcotics to other drug distributors in Connecticut. (irs.gov)
  • He pleaded guilty in 2008 to possession with intent to distribute an unspecified amount of crack cocaine. (lex18.com)
  • For example, a person charged with knowing or intentional possession with intent to distribute at least 50 grams of crack was subject to a 10-year mandatory minimum before 2010. (lex18.com)
  • BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Saan Thompson, 41 a/k/a Duke, of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge H. Kenneth Schroeder, Jr. to conspiring to possess with intent to distribute, and distributing, 500 grams or more of cocaine. (justice.gov)
  • Thompson utilized a residence at 189 May Street in Buffalo to store and distribute bulk quantities of cocaine and crack cocaine base to other individuals, including co-defendants, Louis Gilbert, Antoine Gilbert, and Ronnie Charleston. (justice.gov)
  • The Los Angeles gangs "rock" or convert cocaine into crack and then sell it locally or distribute it to other cities in the area and nationally. (palmpartners.com)
  • They were charged with possession of a large amount of cocaine and smaller quantities of crack, heroin and cannabis after a Scotland Yard investigation. (wikipedia.org)
  • Detective Cureton also observed Curtis and his wife Laura purchasing large quantities of baking soda 1 at different locations around town earlier that day. (findlaw.com)
  • According to police, the Norfolk Special Services Division received information in May that 30-year-old Joshua Powell was selling large quantities of powder and crack cocaine that contained fentanyl in Norwalk. (wtnh.com)
  • According to a statement of facts, Arsenault had resumed using crack cocaine in 2021 after 12 years of abstinence and had consumed large quantities of the drug before the killing. (coastreporter.net)
  • Arseneault had admitted consuming a large quantity of crack cocaine when he was apprehended by police. (ctvnews.ca)
  • A large percentage of this cocaine is converted to crack for retail distribution. (interventionservicesinc.com)
  • Mexican organizations continue to dominate production and distribution of high-quality meth, although small, unsophisticated laboratories also produce large quantities. (palmpartners.com)
  • Hong Kong Customs yesterday (December 18) seized about 1.1 kilograms of suspected cocaine and a small quantity of suspected crack cocaine with an estimated market value of about $1.2 million in Mong Kok. (gov.hk)
  • The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday that people convicted of certain low-level crack cocaine offenses are not eligible for resentencing under the First Step Act. (lex18.com)
  • Although crack use is compulsive, there are those who manage to control their use of substance. (bvsalud.org)
  • The solid substance, crack cocaine, is let to dry and then crush or cut into "rocks" of varying weights. (cokeplug.com)
  • The results indicate that the majority of users' first contact with illegal drugs was with marihuana and other forms of cocaine, before choosing crack as their drug of choice. (bvsalud.org)
  • Cocaine, both crack and the powder form of the drug, are used in the inner cities of Delaware, as well as in suburban and rural towns and cities. (drugnet.net)
  • Cocaine is the most popular abused drug in Rhode Island. (interventionservicesinc.com)
  • Los Angeles is one of the nation's largest cocaine transshipment and distribution centers, but the drug also is widely available in San Francisco and elsewhere in northern California. (palmpartners.com)
  • Cocaine is a drug that comes from the coca leaf. (cocainestimulants.co)
  • they cite availability, low cost, and a longer duration of action than cocaine as reasons for their drug preference. (medscape.com)
  • This is crucial, especially if patients are carrying cocaine in their body, because they often have no stigmata of drug abuse. (medscape.com)
  • What is his or her history of cocaine and other drug use? (medscape.com)
  • Were any drug combinations taken or were drugs taken to increase, prolong, or decrease the effects of cocaine? (medscape.com)
  • Sexual behavior and drug use incorporates the sample weights and past year use of cocaine or street information for adults 20-59 years of accounts for the sample design. (cdc.gov)
  • Upon entering the location, officers discovered substantial quantities of suspected fentanyl, cocaine, and crack cocaine. (wwlp.com)
  • The officers stopped the vehicle, assertedly to warn the driver about traffic violations, and upon approaching the truck observed plastic bags of crack cocaine in petitioner Whren's hands. (cornell.edu)
  • When officers approached him, he was seen attempting to discard cocaine. (wtnh.com)
  • Officers arrested the driver, who had provided false information, and seized a quantity of crack cocaine along with a loaded firearm. (haligonia.ca)
  • To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list the latest quantities of cannabis and crack seized by Customs cutters and waterguard officers. (parliament.uk)
  • Now, a St. Louis legislator wants you to do the same thing to buy an even more common household item baking soda because it's used to make crack cocaine. (showmeinstitute.org)
  • The sponsor of the baking soda bill, Rep. Talibdin El-Amin, D-St. Louis, said the same approach was needed for baking soda because crack cocaine is often produced by dissolving powdered cocaine in a mixture of water and baking soda. (showmeinstitute.org)
  • And since everybody buys baking soda, the bill won't single out those who are buying it to produce crack cocaine. (showmeinstitute.org)
  • Cocaine powder is liquefy in a solution of ammonia or baking soda and water. (cokeplug.com)
  • Missouri was arrested and charged with trafficking in crack cocaine. (findlaw.com)
  • U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Nicholas Piraino, 30, of Buffalo, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with distribution of cocaine, which carries a maximum penalty. (justice.gov)
  • Assistant U.S. Attorneys Laura A. Higgins and Richard Antoine, who are handling the case, stated that between July 2019, and January 10, 2020, the defendant conspired with others to sell cocaine. (justice.gov)
  • Cocaine is a white crystalline solid with a bitter taste. (cocainestimulants.co)
  • Cocaine powder is sold as a white to off-white crystalline powder. (cocainestimulants.co)
  • Cocaine is generally sold on the street as a fine, white, crystalline powder . (cokeplug.com)
  • Prior to 1999, RSE is defined as the ratio of the cocaine or street drugs while many of these same questions were standard error of the estimate divided by non-Hispanic black persons had a asked in face-to-face private interviews. (cdc.gov)
  • The Commission is seeking comments from the public on cocaine sentencing pursuant to P.L. 104-38 rejecting the 1-to-1 crack-powder guideline. (ndsn.org)
  • Pursuant to these statutes, possession of three grams of crack cocaine carries a penalty of up to 20 years in prison while possession of an equal amount of cocaine powder carries a penalty of up to five years in prison. (justia.com)
  • It contends that the legislature has a permissible and legitimate interest in regulating the possession and sale of crack cocaine and cocaine powder and that it was reasonable for lawmakers to believe that the three grams of crack ten grams of powder classification would regulate the possession of those drugs by the "street level" dealers at whom the statute was primarily aimed. (justia.com)
  • Street dealers may dilute pure cocaine with inert substances such as lactose, cornstarch, and/or sugar. (cokeplug.com)
  • Less than 1/2 ounce of crack and and 1/4 ounce of powder coke and meth were seized over the course of five days. (5280.com)
  • They admitted possessing Class A drugs (cocaine and heroin) and received a police caution. (wikipedia.org)
  • Police said they seized 22 pieces of crack cocaine from Johnson and eight half-gram packages of cocaine from his passenger, Darren Johnson. (coastreporter.net)
  • The police obtained a warrant to search the apartment of Curtis and Laura Sibert (Siberts) for cocaine. (findlaw.com)
  • According to court documents and statements made in court, in the fall of 2019, Norwalk Police made controlled purchases of cocaine and MDMA ("ecstasy") from Pounder. (dea.gov)
  • Police say the cocaine he tried to discard tested positive for the presence of fentanyl. (wtnh.com)
  • On July 17, a confidential informant told police that he had stolen bicycles for Kenk, who would pay for them with cash or a small quantity of crack cocaine. (ibiketo.ca)
  • Under the sentencing guidelines, the presumptive sentence for possession of three grams of crack cocaine is an executed 48 months imprisonment. (justia.com)
  • The presumptive sentence for possession of an equal amount of cocaine powder is a stayed 12 months of imprisonment and probation. (justia.com)
  • After follow-up investigation, the arrested woman was escorted to a hotel room nearby where about 1kg of suspected cocaine was further seized. (gov.hk)
  • Look at the quantities of drugs recovered. (5280.com)
  • In his conclusion, he said: "Mr Perivoitos was taking part in a documentary about illegal drugs, having returned to his home at 10.17pm consumed a quantity of cocaine before becoming unwell. (yahoo.com)
  • Nicholas Carmichael, an expert in veterinary toxicology, told the hearing that samples of cocaine and morphine had been discovered in Major's urine. (yahoo.com)
  • Cocaine has the ability to deaden nerve endings this it is commonly in use as an anesthetic. (cokeplug.com)
  • It is often purchased in powder form and cooked and converted into crack after it has reached the state. (drugnet.net)
  • This form of cocaine comes in a rock crystal that can be heated and its vapors smoked . (cokeplug.com)
  • How old were you the first time you used cocaine, in any form? (cdc.gov)
  • How long has it been since you last used cocaine, in any form? (cdc.gov)
  • life , altogether how many times have you used cocaine, in any form? (cdc.gov)
  • Missouri was in the apartment at the time, standing near a quantity of crack cocaine. (findlaw.com)
  • Moreno also had cocaine and zip ties in his possession at the time of his arrest, the Staten Island Advance reported. (oxygen.com)
  • At the time, he was in possession of 16 grams of crack cocaine. (ctvnews.ca)
  • A second assessment a few months later, aimed at establishing criminal responsibility, concluded that the accused had suffered from a "psychotic disorder induced by crack cocaine consumption" and that, at the time of the tragedy, "he was struggling with pervasive delusional convictions which led him to commit the acts of which he is accused. (ctvnews.ca)