Overview

• US prosecutors are investigating Meta over its platforms' role in facilitating and profiting from illegal drug sales.
• The investigation, led by prosecutors in Virginia, involves subpoenas for records related to drug content on Meta's platforms.
• Meta states its policies prohibit the sale of illicit drugs and claims to actively remove such content and cooperate with law enforcement.
• The FDA is assisting in the investigation, highlighting the seriousness of the issue.
• Meta has joined efforts with the US State Department, the UN, and Snapchat to disrupt online synthetic drug sales and educate users on risks.