Scottish drug deaths surge by nearly a fifth in a year
Suspected drug deaths in Scotland have risen by 19% year-on-year, with critics blaming SNP policies. New figures deal a blow to the government's 'national mission' on addiction.
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Trump threatens land strikes on Venezuelan drug operations
Donald Trump announces a major escalation in US anti-drug operations, stating strikes will move from sea to land. Read the full details of this breaking defence news.
American tourist faces 12-year sentence in Bali drug case
Lamar Ahchee, a 31-year-old American tourist, has been arrested in Bali for alleged cocaine possession after police raided his hotel room following a tip-off about drug activities.
Canberra decriminalises drugs in Australian first
Canberra becomes first Australian jurisdiction to decriminalise small quantities of illicit drugs including cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine in radical shift from punishment to public health focus.
Trump Plans US Military Strikes on Mexican Drug Cartels
Ex-President Donald Trump proposes unprecedented military action against Mexican drug cartels, raising concerns about international law and diplomatic relations.
Belgium's narco-state crisis: Cartels wage street wars
Shocking investigation reveals how Belgian cities have become battlegrounds for drug cartels, with children as young as 11 caught in crossfire and authorities struggling to contain the crisis.
Trump Proposes Military Action Against Drug Boats in Pacific
Former President Donald Trump suggests aggressive military action against drug smuggling vessels in Pacific waters during controversial interview with Fox News.
Officials accused of gaslighting over drug rooms
UK health officials face mounting criticism after dismissing community concerns about proposed drug consumption rooms as 'misinformation', sparking accusations of gaslighting vulnerable neighbourhoods.
Baseball's opioid crisis exposed in Tyler Skaggs tragedy
The shocking trial of former LA Angels executive Eric Kay exposes baseball's troubling relationship with opioids and the devastating human cost behind the headlines.
Trump's 'drug boat' plan to combat US opioid crisis
Donald Trump suggests deploying naval forces against drug cartels in radical proposal to tackle America's fentanyl epidemic, drawing criticism from medical experts.
MLA's explosive drug policy speech sparks debate
BC MLA Stephanie Higginson delivers impassioned speech challenging Canada's approach to substance use, arguing current policies cause more harm than the drugs themselves.
Brothers ran £1.5M drug empire from neighbouring mansions
Two brothers who lived in adjacent mansions have been jailed for running a sophisticated cannabis operation worth over £1.5 million, with police discovering a professional setup complete with ventilation systems and electricity bypasses.
Trump's Caribbean drug strike plan revealed
Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's proposed military-style drug operation in Caribbean waters, drawing fierce criticism from survivors of similar failed missions and raising alarm among human rights advocates.
UK Drug Death Map Reveals Shocking Postcode Lottery
Exclusive analysis reveals stark regional disparities in drug-related fatalities across England and Wales, with northern cities bearing the heaviest burden of this growing public health emergency.
Nitazenes: UK's deadly new drug crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals alarming rise in drug-related fatalities linked to potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes, with deaths spreading across England and Wales.
Scottish Greens' NHS Heroin Plan Sparks Political Storm
Scottish Green Party faces intense criticism for advocating NHS doctors to prescribe heroin to addicts, with opponents labelling the scheme 'dangerous and reckless' amid Scotland's drug death crisis.
South Korea seizes £2.6m ketamine in major Jeju Island bust
South Korean authorities intercept 4kg of ketamine worth £2.6 million on Jeju Island, exposing sophisticated drug smuggling operations and growing addiction concerns in East Asia.
Trump proposed military strikes on Venezuelan drug boats
Former President Donald Trump reportedly suggested attacking Venezuelan drug boats with US military strikes during a private meeting, raising concerns about his foreign policy approach.
British drug mule, 23, faces Bali firing squad
Bella Culley from Lincolnshire faces execution in Indonesia after being caught with 3kg of cocaine at Denpasar Airport. The 23-year-old's harrowing story reveals how she was allegedly coerced into becoming a drug mule.
Melbourne Safe Injecting Room Future Uncertain
The controversial North Richmond safe injecting facility's fate hangs in balance as government reviews its operations while drug-related deaths and community tensions escalate.
London narco mansion used by Albanian drug lords exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how Albanian crime syndicates transformed a £3 million London mansion into a sophisticated drug operations centre, complete with panic rooms and secret compartments.
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.
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.
Ukrainian gets life sentence for Bali drug lab
A Ukrainian national has been sentenced to life imprisonment by an Indonesian court for running a sophisticated crystal methamphetamine laboratory from a rented villa in Bali, marking a severe crackdown on the island's drug trade.
NHS Drug Pricing: The Art of the Deal Saving Millions
Exclusive insight into how NHS England's shrewd negotiation tactics secure massive discounts on vital medicines, from cancer treatments to rare disease drugs, ensuring sustainable healthcare funding.
Two Men Charged with Murder After Teenager's Death
Greater Manchester Police have charged two men with murder and drugs offences following the death of 18-year-old Alex Rodda. The case has sent shockwaves through the local community.
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