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40 Arrested in Major County Lines Drug Gang Crackdown

Derbyshire, West Midlands, and West Yorkshire police forces execute coordinated dawn raids, arresting 40 suspects and seizing drugs, weapons, and cash in a major blow to organised crime networks exploiting vulnerable individuals.

Brit avoids 60-year US sentence in cocaine plea deal

A British man caught smuggling £15 million worth of cocaine into America has avoided a potential 60-year prison sentence after striking a plea deal. He will be deported back to the UK after serving just two years in a US federal prison.

British Drug Mule Kim Hall Jailed in US

Kim Hall, a British mother, has been sentenced to 70 months in a US prison for attempting to smuggle cocaine. Discover the full story of her arrest and the stark warning from officials.

Pensioner on mobility scooter jailed for cocaine smuggling

A 63-year-old man from Kent, using a mobility scooter, has been sentenced to eight years for attempting to smuggle £1 million worth of cocaine from the Netherlands. Discover the shocking details of this sophisticated drug operation.

Ozempic Beats Dieting for Weight Loss, Study Confirms

Groundbreaking research from Tufts University reveals that drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are dramatically more effective for weight loss than traditional diet and exercise alone, potentially transforming the NHS's approach to the obesity epidemic.

Pensioner caught smuggling live snakes in trousers at Gatwick

A 71-year-old British man has been convicted after a brazen attempt to smuggle three live snakes and three chameleons through Gatwick Airport, concealed in his trousers. The shocking discovery was made during a routine security check.

Mounjaro Shortage: Diabetics Priced Out of Miracle Drug

Exclusive: Desperate UK diabetics face a devastating health crisis as they are cut off from the 'miracle' weight-loss drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide) due to soaring costs and an NHS postcode lottery, with patients fearing for their lives.

US sinks Venezuelan 'narco-sub' in major cocaine bust

In a major counter-narcotics operation, a US Coastguard team from the USS Margaret Chase Thatcher intercepted and scuttled a semi-submersible vessel smuggling over two tonnes of cocaine from Venezuela.

NHS Mounjaro Postcode Lottery Exposed

Shocking new data reveals a stark postcode lottery for the diabetes and weight loss drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide) in England, with patients in some areas almost completely unable to access it on the NHS despite being eligible.

Trump: Use Navy to "Take Out" Drug Traffickers' Boats

In a radical speech, former President Donald Trump called for a military-style naval offensive against drug cartels, suggesting the US should 'go out and shoot' and 'take out the boats' in a controversial escalation of the war on drugs.

Deadly New Opioid Fuels Scotland's Drug Death Crisis

A powerful synthetic opioid, up to 500 times stronger than heroin, is devastating communities across Scotland. Public Health Scotland issues an urgent warning as drug-related fatalities hit a new high.

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.

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.

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