Matthew Perry's ketamine suppliers 'close to capture' by police after Friends actor's tragic death

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The suppliers of ketamine to Matthew Perry, the Friends actor, are reportedly on the verge of being apprehended by police investigating his death.The troubled star, who is said to have had a long history of battling alcohol and drug addictions, was tragically found dead at the age of 54 in his Los Angeles home's hot tub in October 2023.

An autopsy revealed that "acute effects of ketamine" caused his death. Last week, police sources indicated that several individuals could face charges related to the actor's demise.TMZ has reported that federal authorities investigating Matthew's death are "confident" they have enough evidence to prosecute those who supplied him with the ketamine that led to his death.The report added: "Drug Enforcement Administration agents launched their Perry death investigation after the LA County Medical Examiner determined the Friends star died from drowning in his hot tub after taking ketamine, a dissociative anaesthetic that has some hallucinogenic effects." According to insiders, the feds plan to charge the suspects with drug distribution resulting in death or severe bodily injury, which carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 20 years in prison.

TMZ also noted that DEA agents are not only investigating dealers but could also target doctors if they issued prescriptions considered beyond the scope of medical necessity.The report concluded by stating that the investigation has delved deeply into Hollywood's drug scene.

On July 7, it was reported that Matthew's drug-related death is soon to be addressed in a police press conference where charges including involuntary manslaughter may be announced.