US Investigating Meta Over Role In Illicit Drug Sales: Report

The US is probing whether Meta's platforms play a role in illegal drug transactions, The Wall Street Journal says.

Virginia prosecutors seek proof that Meta might be enabling and benefiting from such activities.

They've subpoenaed records related to drug-related violations on Meta's platforms. The FDA is aiding the investigation. Although Meta insists it combats illicit drug content and assists law enforcement, neither Meta nor the FDA has commented further.

Meanwhile, Meta's Nick Clegg announced cooperation with various organizations to tackle synthetic drug sales online, highlighting the opioid crisis that's claimed over 700,000 lives in the US since 1999.