Duple evade prison in £20m heroin juice smuggling case
A father and son from Birmingham avoided jail after being caught importing £20m of heroin hidden in pomegranate juice cartons. Read the full story of the NCA investigation.
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Duode avoid jail for £20m heroin smuggling
A father and son have received suspended sentences for their role in a crime group that smuggled £20m of heroin into the UK hidden in pomegranate juice cartons from Afghanistan. Read the full story.
British grandmother's 12-year Georgia prison ordeal
Bella Culley, a 55-year-old British grandmother, faces 12 years in a Georgian prison for alleged drug trafficking after authorities found 62g of heroin in her car. Her family claims she's an innocent victim caught in a terrifying legal nightmare abroad.
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.
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.
Paris Jackson's heroin addiction and Michael Jackson claims
Michael Jackson's daughter Paris opens up about her battle with heroin addiction and makes shocking revelations about her late father's alleged grooming victims in an explosive new interview.
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.
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.
Glasgow's 'Tree of Hell': Drug Den with Hanging Syringes
Exclusive investigation reveals horrifying drug consumption site operating openly in Glasgow city centre, with used syringes and heroin paraphernalia found dangling from trees near busy public areas.
Drug user snatches girl, 5, off street in daylight abduction
A heroin addict faces jail after snatching a five-year-old girl from a residential street in Walsall. The child's mother heard her daughter's cries from the abductor's bedroom, leading to a dramatic rescue.
Drug Addict's Harrowing Descent: 'Repulsed By Myself'
A former drug addict reveals the brutal reality of his 15-year heroin and crack cocaine addiction, detailing his journey from self-loathing to recovery in a powerful warning to others.
Davina McCall: My Sister's Addiction Almost Killed Her
TV presenter Davina McCall opens up about her sister's devastating heroin addiction and near-fatal overdose in an emotional new interview, revealing the profound impact on her family.
Gambling addict's £70k loss left family on £40 a week
A UK father's life spiralled into chaos as a secret gambling addiction consumed £70,000, forcing his family to survive on just £40 a week. His powerful story is a stark warning about the hidden dangers of online betting.
Samuel Pepys: Diarist's dark past as sex addict and rapist revealed
Groundbreaking research reveals Samuel Pepys, Britain's celebrated diarist, as a compulsive sex addict and alleged rapist, forcing a dramatic reappraisal of the 17th-century figure.
Girl, 9, hurt in Turkish gang crossfire
A nine-year-old girl became an unintended victim of a violent feud between rival Turkish gangs, the 'Hackney Bombers' and 'Tottenham Turks', battling for control of London's heroin trade.
Samuel Pepys: Diarist or Predator?
A new biography reveals the dark side of Samuel Pepys, the famed diarist whose writings exposed not just London's history but his own scandalous sexual exploits and alleged assaults.
Boston boy's HIV scare after needle prick by addict
A young boy in Boston faces an HIV scare after being pricked by a discarded needle used by a drug addict. The shocking incident has left the community in fear.
Crack addict's bloody knife attack in Westminster
A drug-fuelled attacker wielding a knife left a trail of horror in Westminster, stabbing a man before being tasered by police. Read the shocking details.
BBC podcast exposes 'Big Mags' Haney's heroin empire
The BBC has released a gripping new podcast delving into the life of Margaret 'Big Mags' Haney, a feared crime boss who ran a heroin empire while posing as a community hero. Her granddaughter speaks out for the first time.
Deadly nitazenes fuel UK opioid crisis
A surge in nitazene-related deaths has sparked alarm across the UK, with experts warning of a growing synthetic opioid crisis.
Cross-dresser jailed for murdering child in hospital
A drug-addicted cross-dresser has been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murder of his lover's young son in a hospital ward. The shocking case has left the community in disbelief.
Brit faces 20 years in Georgia for drug smuggling
Bella May Culley, a 23-year-old from Hampshire, is on trial in Georgia for attempting to smuggle 62g of heroin. Her family claims she was coerced.
Braiden Tonks: From Meth Addict to Drug Dealer
Braiden Tonks, a former meth addict turned drug dealer, faces justice as his life of crime unravels in a shocking court case.
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