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Republican Granddaughters' Cocaine Scandal at Dairy Queen

The granddaughters of a prominent Republican official were arrested after allegedly snorting cocaine in a North Carolina Dairy Queen, leading to charges of drug possession and indecent exposure in a shocking public incident.

Toddler's CT scan overdose leads to £13.5m settlement

A Minnesota family has been awarded $16.7 million after their toddler suffered permanent brain damage from a CT scan that administered a radiation overdose 60 times the normal level at a Minneapolis children's hospital.

Colts' Jim Irsay Reveals Near-Fatal Ketamine Overdose

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay opens up about his secret battle with addiction, detailing a severe relapse involving ketamine that led to a near-fatal overdose and respiratory failure in December 2023.

US Coast Guard seizes £330m cocaine haul in Caribbean

In a major maritime operation, the US Coast Guard has intercepted a colossal shipment of cocaine worth over £330 million off the Florida coast, marking one of the largest narcotics seizures this year.

US Coast Guard seizes £330m cocaine haul in Caribbean

In a massive counter-narcotics operation, the US Coast Guard unloads 7,400kg of cocaine seized from smugglers in the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, with an estimated street value of over £330 million.

British mother dies from fentanyl-laced cocaine in NYC

Martha Nolan Oslatara, a British mother-of-two, died after taking cocaine laced with fentanyl at a New York party. Her family's heartbreak highlights the growing danger of lethal drugs infiltrating the city's social scene.

Mum on Mounjaro forgets to feed children due to no appetite

A British mother's shocking confession about the severe side effects of the diabetes drug Mounjaro, used for weight loss, reveals she forgets to feed her young children due to complete appetite suppression. Exclusive interview and expert warnings inside.

Pensioner's 'Natural' Death Ruled a Murder

A 70-year-old man initially thought to have died of natural causes was actually murdered, a coroner has ruled, after a post-mortem uncovered a lethal level of prescription medication in his system.

German charged over cocaine at Perth Airport

A German national has been charged by Australian Federal Police after Border Force officers allegedly discovered a significant quantity of cocaine concealed within his luggage upon arrival at Perth International Airport.

Brit Faces 15 Years in Bali Prison Over Prescription Pills

Lamar Ahchee, a British national, is fighting for his freedom in Indonesia after being arrested at Bali's airport for carrying prescription anxiety medication. His case highlights the severe and often misunderstood drug laws that can ensnare tourists.

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.

Peruvian Woman Faces Death Penalty in Bali Cocaine Bust

A Peruvian national has been arrested at Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport for attempting to smuggle over 3kg of cocaine, a crime punishable by death in Indonesia. The 23-year-old was apprehended after a flight from Peru via Singapore.

Aussie's DIY Meth Smuggle: Household Item Stash in Thailand

A 34-year-old Australian national faces the death penalty after Thai customs officials discovered 4kg of crystal methamphetamine ingeniously concealed inside a common household appliance. The shocking find was made at a Bangkok mail centre.

Sinaloa Cartel drug ring busted in Brooklyn

US authorities have dismantled a suspected Sinaloa Cartel-linked drug operation in Brooklyn, arresting multiple individuals allegedly tied to the notorious Mexican cartel.

Teen dies in suspected drug overdose in Brisbane

A 17-year-old boy, Braiden Ashley-Timmins, has tragically died in Brisbane after a suspected drug overdose. The incident has sparked warnings from authorities about the dangers of substance abuse.

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