Oregon reverses drug decriminalisation in policy U-turn
Oregon dramatically overturns its pioneering drug decriminalisation law as overdose crisis worsens, marking a major policy U-turn in American addiction treatment approaches.
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Police raid uncovers alleged drug lab in Melbourne suburb
Exclusive: Victorian authorities have dismantled a sophisticated alleged drug manufacturing operation in a quiet Melbourne suburb, with police making multiple arrests and seizing substantial quantities of chemicals and equipment.
Trump's Caribbean drug cartel crackdown begins
The Trump administration unveils aggressive new strategy targeting Caribbean narcotics networks amid soaring US overdose crisis, deploying military assets and sanctions.
Trump: Shoot drug smugglers 'out of the water'
Former President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by suggesting military forces should open fire on drug smuggling vessels, drawing comparisons to historical piracy laws during a fiery campaign speech.
Exclusive Footage: Inside a Colombian Narco-Submarine
Exclusive video evidence reveals the sophisticated, cramped, and perilous world of narco-submarines used by Colombian cartels to transport tonnes of cocaine across the ocean to global markets.
The Real-Life 'Candy Man' Doctor Who Hooked a Generation
The shocking true story of Dr. Robert Weitzel, the Utah paediatrician who prescribed millions of pills to teenagers in the 1970s, earning him the infamous nickname and sparking a national drug crisis.
Dad's Agony: Common Drug Destroyed My Son's Life
A grieving father's stark warning about a prescription drug's devastating effects as his son battles addiction. Exclusive investigation into the UK's growing dependency crisis.
School Bus Driver Fails Drug Test Before Child Pickup
A school bus driver in the UK was apprehended for speeding and subsequently failed a roadside drug test while en route to collect children. The incident has sparked major concerns over pupil safety and vetting procedures.
War on Drugs Failed: New Plan for Fentanyl Crisis
A damning new report declares the decades-long War on Drugs a catastrophic failure, proposing a groundbreaking public health approach to tackle the devastating US fentanyl epidemic.
SNP accused of 'abject failure' over Scotland's drug death crisis
The Scottish Government stands accused of 'abject failure' as drug-related deaths soar to devastating new heights, with experts branding the crisis a national emergency that demands immediate action.
Trump's Escalated Drug War: A Dangerous New Reality
Donald Trump's radical new drug war strategy threatens to turn a metaphorical failure into a devastating reality, risking global stability and human rights.
Coroner: Reclassify Ketamine After Woman's Tragic Death
A senior coroner issues a stark warning as a million-pound-a-year woman's ketamine addiction leads to tragic death, sparking calls for reclassification to a Class A drug.
Glasgow: Europe's Drug Death Capital Exposed
Shocking investigation reveals Glasgow's grim status as Europe's drug death capital, with open-air drug use and discarded needles plaguing the city centre. Exclusive footage and expert insights expose a deepening public health emergency.
Scotland's drug deaths worst in Europe for seventh year
New figures reveal Scotland's drug death rate is more than double that of 2016 and triple the UK average, with Nicola Sturgeon's government facing fierce criticism over a public health emergency.
Scotland's Drug Death Crisis: Opioid Fatalities Hit Record High
Exclusive analysis reveals Scotland's drug deaths crisis continues to spiral with opioid-related fatalities reaching unprecedented levels, as experts demand urgent policy reform.
Streeting Confronts Pharma Giants Over NHS Drug Pricing
Health Secretary Wes Streeting confronts major pharmaceutical firms, demanding transparency and fair pricing in the NHS's voluntary rebate scheme, which recouped £1.4bn last year.
Peruvian Woman Jailed 12 Years in Bali for Cocaine
A Peruvian national, Anggie Francisca Bautista Gil, has been sentenced to 12 years in a Bali prison and fined £65,000 for attempting to smuggle 3.4kg of cocaine into Indonesia. The shocking case highlights the country's severe anti-drug laws.
UK drug lord pays £1m of £12m fortune
A high-ranking member of the Kinahan Cartel's UK arm has been ordered to surrender £1 million of his £12 million criminal empire in a major legal blow to organised crime.
Female drug lords dominating UK's underworld
Meet the matriarchs running Britain's drug empires—powerful women who've turned organised crime into a family business. Discover their shocking rise to dominance.
San Francisco’s drug crisis scares away tourists
Sober tourists are avoiding San Francisco due to rampant drug use and public disorder, as California cities grapple with an escalating crisis.
Drug dealers arrested in bed during police raid
Shocking footage shows the moment police stormed a property and arrested suspected drug dealers still in bed. Read the full details of this dramatic raid.
UK teen's tearful drug smuggling plea in Georgia court
Bella Culley, a 19-year-old British woman detained in Georgia on drug smuggling charges, tearfully pleaded with the court while her distraught mother declared her love. The emotional courtroom scene unfolded as the teen faces serious allegations.
Brit Charged with Drug Offences in Thailand
Cameron Bradford, a British national, has been charged with drug-related offences in Thailand, potentially facing severe penalties under the country's strict drug laws.
Colorado man arrested with 100K fentanyl pills in Tennessee
A Colorado man faces serious charges after being caught with a staggering 100,000 fentanyl pills in Tennessee, highlighting the ongoing opioid crisis in the US.
Terminally Ill Newsagent Turned Drug Kingpin
A terminally ill newsagent from the UK transformed into a drug kingpin, mirroring the infamous 'Breaking Bad' storyline. Discover the shocking details of his illicit empire.
Ketamine epidemic crippling young Britons
A harrowing look at the rising ketamine epidemic crippling Britain's youth, with shocking health consequences and personal tragedies.
Gangster Granny jailed for £80m drug empire
A 72-year-old grandmother, the mastermind behind a multi-million-pound drug empire, has been sentenced to prison. Discover how she led a family-run criminal network.
Gangster Granny jailed for £80m drug empire
An 80-year-old grandmother, dubbed the 'Gangster Granny', has been sentenced to prison for masterminding a massive £80m drug operation—with her cat allegedly involved in the illicit trade.
Mexican cartels producing deadly drugs in UK labs
Mexican drug cartels are setting up clandestine labs in the UK to produce deadly synthetic opioids, flooding British streets with lethal 'Frankenstein' drugs.
Boomtown Festival MDMA death sparks drug safety row
The grieving parents of a young reveller who died from an MDMA overdose at Boomtown Festival have criticised event organisers for inadequate drug safety measures.
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