Category: Heroin

Navigating Legal Challenges: Possession of Heroin in Chicago

Jun 23, 2023

Drug offenses can have serious legal consequences, and possession of heroin is no exception. In Chicago, as in many other cities across the United States, the possession of heroin is considered a criminal offense. Those charged with heroin possession face potential jail time, hefty fines, and a stain on their criminal record. Navigating the legal challenges associated with heroin possession in Chicago requires a comprehensive understanding of the law and a strong defense strategy.

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Chicago’s Operation Monticello’s Revenge Ends Year-long Heroin Sting

Oct 7, 2020

Drug Crimes | Drug Trafficking | Heroin

Chicago has been cracking down on a number of hard drugs in the past year, including heroin. One particular sting just concluded after a year of investigations. This sting led to the discovery of hundreds of thousands of dollars in heroin sales and the arrest of 22 people.

This sting, the result of Operation Monticello’s Revenge, tracked the sale of more than 27 pounds of pure heroin and 57 pounds of heroin laced with fentanyl.

This may have generated as [...]

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Overdoses Lead to Crackdown on Heroin Trafficking in Chicago

Oct 12, 2015

Drug Crimes | Drug Trafficking | Heroin

According to authorities, a deadly batch of heroin has swept through the West Side of Chicago.

Recently there were 23 reported overdoses in Chicago within the same 24 hour period. After 72 hours, that number had jumped to 74.

Police say that many of the users allege that they obtained the heroin from the same two sources. Because of this, they suspect that a single batch is responsible for all of these drug overdoses.

Patients were rushed [...]

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