Minnesota law enforcement has issued warnings to the public about a new street drug called “fire” with deadly consequences for users and people who come in contact with the drug.
In Minnesota, the sale, distribution, and possession of illegal drugs is a felony offense, but possession does not always result in a criminal conviction. In some cases, charges can be dismissed when search and seizure laws are violated.
There are many controversial aspects of civil forfeiture in Minnesota. In addition to padding the budgets of law enforcement agencies and prosecuting attorneys, asset seizure may impose unfair penalties beyond sentencing for criminal behavior.
Medications that are on a Minnesota controlled substance list must be transported in their original container with the attached prescription to avoid possible arrest.
The war on drugs and the opioid epidemic in America has prompted President Trump to crack down on drug dealers and traffickers with harsher penalties, including the death penalty.
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic drug with a high risk for addiction. More potent than heroin, it can cause respiratory distress and death when taken in high doses or when combined with other substances, especially alcohol.