illegal drug

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Maduro has long denied US allegations that he oversees an illegal drug operation, and in court in New York on Monday he entered a plea of not guilty.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

The firm received a lengthy warning letter in October 2018 from the FDA, asserting that it was in effect marketing an illegal drug.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2022

Only long-term investment in eradicating poverty, addiction, offering mental-health services, containing illegal drug markets and ensuring opportunity for everyone will reduce violence in Philadelphia.

From Washington Times • May 15, 2019

Vivanco said a military response alone would not be sufficient to quell the violence and urged Colombia’s government to pursue development strategies that would improve economic prospects for residents and curb the illegal drug trade.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2018

Democratic civilian rule was established in 1982, but leaders have faced difficult problems of deep-seated poverty, social unrest, and illegal drug production.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency