Matthew Perry started buying drugs from ‘Ketamine Queen of Los Angeles’ before overdose death, claim cops as 5 arrested
FRIENDS star Matthew Perry began buying drugs from a suspected drug dealer nicknamed "Ketamine Queen of Los Angeles" before his death, according to reports.
Five people were reportedly arrested on Thursday in connection with the fatal accidental overdose of Perry, who was found dead in the hot tub of his home in Los Angeles on October 28, 2023.
Perry, 54, turned to the accused drug peddler after the ketamine he was purchasing from doctors got too expensive, federal officials told ABC News.
At the time the death was ruled an accidental overdose, but in May, the Los Angeles Police Department announced it was working with federal authorities to investigate the source of the ketamine Perry had taken.
In a press conference on Thursday, US attorney Martin Estrada said a Department of Justice investigation had revealed a "broad underground criminal network," including Perry's assistant and doctors, who conspired to take "advantage of the sitcom star's addictions by selling him ketamine.
Authorities have also arrested Jasveen Sangha, in connection with the actor and comedian's death.
Perry had a long history of struggles with drug and alcohol addiction and had written extensively about it in his memoir.
He had been sober before relapsing in the months before his death.
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