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Federal prosecutors are investigating Meta Platforms, the owner of Instagram and Facebook, for its potential role in the illegal sale of drugs. Subpoenas have been sent and questions have been asked as part of a criminal grand jury probe into whether the company's social media platforms facilitate and profit from drug sales. The Food and Drug Administration is assisting with the investigation. Meta has stated that the sale of illicit drugs goes against its policies and that it cooperates with law enforcement authorities to combat such activities. Social media companies have faced scrutiny for harmful content, and lawmakers have discussed holding technology companies responsible for third-party posts. The Justice Department has previously attempted to make internet platforms accountable for illegal activities conducted through their platforms. [Extracted from the article]