Lawmakers Demand Meta Address Illegal Drug Ads on Facebook and Instagram

A bipartisan group of 19 legislators has called on CEO Mark Zuckerberg to explain the prevalence of illicit drug advertisements on Meta's platforms.

The letter cites reports of over 450 ads selling drugs like cocaine and opioids on Facebook and Instagram.
Lawmakers are concerned about the impact on minors, with many young users exposed to these ads.
Meta is under investigation for potentially profiting from these illicit drug ads.
Congress has given Meta until September 6 to respond with details on its enforcement policies.
Meta claims to work with law enforcement and to reject hundreds of thousands of violating ads.