Imperial Valley News Center
Border Patrol Discovers Meth Laced in Mexican Candy
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Salton City, California - El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Indio Station arrested two suspected drug smugglers at the Highway 86 checkpoint after discovering packages of candy laced with methamphetamine in their vehicle on Wednesday.
Genzyme Corporation to Pay $32.5 Million to Resolve Criminal Liability Relating to Seprafilm
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Washington, DC - Genzyme Corporation, a wholly-owned biotechnology subsidiary of French pharmaceutical company Sanofi, agreed today to resolve criminal charges that it violated the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) with regard to the unlawful distribution of Seprafilm, a surgical device it markets and promotes, the Justice Department announced.
Justice Department Announces Enhanced Policy for Use of Cell-Site Simulators
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Washington, DC - The Justice Department today announced a new policy for its use of cell-site simulators that will enhance transparency and accountability, improve training and supervision, establish a higher and more consistent legal standard and increase privacy protections in relation to law enforcement’s use of this critical technology.
Former pastor, 2 other men get collective sentence of 68 years for child exploitation
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San Juan, Puerto Rican - A former pastor and two other men received a collective sentence of 68 years Wednesday for transporting minors with the intent to engage them in criminal sexual conduct. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), working jointly with the Puerto Rico Crimes Against Children Task Force (PRCACTF), conducted the investigation.
U.S. Department of Education Announces $25 Million for Science and Literacy-Themed Television and Digital Media
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Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Education announced today two grant awards totaling $25 million to Twin Cities Public Television and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for the development of television and multimedia programs that will engage preschool and young elementary school children and their families in science and literacy-themed learning.
High school athletes using smokeless tobacco more than non-athletes
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Washington, DC - High school athletes who play on sports teams smoke tobacco products at a lower rate than non-athletes, but use smokeless tobacco at a higher rate, according to a study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in today’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).
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