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Homeland Security Uncovers Psychedelic Trafficking Network in 2022

5/23/2025

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Homeland Security's investigation into Akasha Song began in 2017, but it escalated in 2021 when shipments tied to him raised red flags. By spring 2022, agents closely monitored his activities, uncovering a web of psychedelic sales and cryptocurrency transactions, culminating in a search warrant executed at his home in June.

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Homeland Security's investigation into Akasha Song began in 2017, but it escalated in 2021 when shipments tied to him raised red flags. By spring 2022, agents closely monitored his activities, uncovering a web of psychedelic sales and cryptocurrency transactions, culminating in a search warrant executed at his home in June.