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October 7, 2021 10:00 am
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/7/22714100/snapchat-fentanyl-epidemic-drug-dealer-crackdown
Snap is taking action to address fentanyl dealing on Snapchat
Snapchat has announced a series of measures it’s taking to counter drug dealing on its platform, and to educate users about the dangers of fentanyl and other drugs. When users search for drug-related keywords like “fentanyl,” Snap says it will direct them to a new educational portal called Heads Up. It’s also ramping up actions against drug dealers on its platform, including improved in-app reporting tools and proactive detection.
The announcements follow a recent investigation by NBC News into a spate of deaths involving teens and young adults who were suspected of having bought fentanyl-laced drugs through the social network. The report alleged that drug dealers are able to use Snapchat to find buyers, and that the platform isn’t...
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/7/22714100/snapchat-fentanyl-epidemic-drug-dealer-crackdown
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