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Tragic Mother's Death Exposes Deadly Dangers of Black Market Weight-Loss Jabs

Mother dies from black market weight-loss drugs

A mother-of-three died after using unregulated slimming injections purchased online, as experts warn of growing epidemic of dangerous counterfeit medications flooding the UK.

Cuba Nabs Chinese 'Fentanyl Kingpin' Zhi Dong Zhang in Major International Drug Bust

Cuba arrests Chinese fentanyl kingpin in major bust

In a landmark international operation, Cuban authorities have arrested alleged Chinese narcotics lord Zhi Dong Zhang, accused of running a global fentanyl trafficking network that flooded Western markets with deadly synthetic opioids.

Gas Bottle Cocaine Smugglers Jailed: £68m Drug Ring Busted in Elaborate UK Border Plot

Gas bottle cocaine smugglers jailed for 141 years

A sophisticated criminal network that smuggled £68 million worth of cocaine into Britain concealed within commercial gas cylinders has been dismantled, with gang members receiving sentences totalling 141 years.

Deadly Nitazenes: UK Drug Deaths Surge as Super-Strength Synthetic Opioids Flood Market

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.

UK Watchdog Issues Stark Warning Over AI Voice Cloning Scams Targeting Vulnerable

Ofcom: AI Voice Cloning Scams Target Vulnerable Britons

Ofcom reveals alarming new statistics showing nearly half of UK adults have encountered AI voice cloning technology, with scammers increasingly using it to impersonate family members in emergency-style fraud attempts.

Party Drug Nightmare: 20-Year-Old Left Blind and Paralyzed After Suspected MDMA Use

Woman, 20, blinded and paralysed by party drug

A young woman's life changed forever after taking a suspected party drug at a night out, leaving her blind and paralysed in a shocking case that highlights the dangers of recreational drugs.

The Hidden Chemicals in Your Favourite Snacks: Why Cheetos and Mountain Dew Never Fade

Hidden Synthetic Dyes in UK Snacks Exposed

Investigation reveals how synthetic dyes dominate British food industry, with popular snacks containing petroleum-based colourants banned in other countries.

UK Health Alert: Deadly 'Nitazene' Drug Emerges, Up to 50 Times Stronger Than Fentanyl

Deadly New Drug Nitazene Hits UK, 50x Stronger Than Fentanyl

UK health authorities issue an urgent warning over a new synthetic opioid, 'Nitazene', found in illicit drugs. It's significantly more potent and deadly than fentanyl, posing a grave threat to public health and exacerbating the nation's overdose crisis.

Queensland Farmers Unleash Spider Venom in Groundbreaking War Against Locust Plague

Spider Venom Deployed Against QLD Locust Plague

In a world-first, Queensland scientists and farmers are using synthetic spider venom to combat a devastating locust swarm, offering a revolutionary and eco-friendly alternative to traditional pesticides.

Bali Nightmare: Two British Tourists Arrested in Kuta on Drug Allegations | Exclusive

British Men Arrested in Bali on Drug Allegations

Exclusive: Two British nationals face severe Indonesian drug charges after being arrested in a Kuta villa raid. Could this be a case of a Bali setup? Full details on their arrest and potential decade-long sentences.

School Vape Crisis: One in Four Devices Seized From Pupils Laced With Dangerous Spice Drug

School Vape Crisis: 1 in 4 Laced with Spice

Shocking investigation reveals a quarter of vapes confiscated from UK schoolchildren are contaminated with the synthetic cannabinoid Spice, posing a severe health risk and triggering a national safeguarding alert.

Spice-Laced Vapes: The Alarming New Drug Threat Targeting UK Children

Spice-Laced Vapes: New Drug Threat to UK Children

Exclusive investigation reveals dangerous synthetic cannabinoids like Spice are being disguised in illegal vapes, creating a severe public health crisis for vulnerable children and teenagers across the UK.

Scotland's Deadly New Drug Crisis: High-Strength Opioid 'Nitazene' Fuels Record Overdose Deaths

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.

Urgent Warning for Women on Beta-Blockers: New Study Reveals Heightened Death Risk

Women on beta-blockers face higher death risk, study warns

Groundbreaking research from Germany uncovers a critical gender health gap, finding women on common heart drugs face a significantly higher risk of death than men. Experts call for immediate review of prescription guidelines.

UK Prison Crisis: Over 50 Inmates Monthly Overdose on Deadly 'Spice' Cocktails

Prison Drug Crisis: 50+ Monthly Overdoses on Spice

Shocking Ministry of Justice data reveals more than two prisoners per day are hospitalised after taking potent synthetic drug cocktails in UK jails, with 'Spice' incidents soaring by 40% in a year.

Singapore's Vaping Crisis: The Lethal Rise of Etomidate-Laced E-Cigarettes

Singapore's Lethal Etomidate Vaping Crisis

Singapore confronts a dangerous new public health threat as authorities report a sharp rise in vaping devices laced with etomidate, a potent anaesthetic causing severe overdoses and fatalities.

British Teen Faces Thai Prison Nightmare: Caught with £420k of Cannabis in Luggage

British Teen Caught with £420k Cannabis in Thailand

A 19-year-old British tourist's holiday in Thailand turned into a catastrophe after authorities at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport discovered a staggering 12kg of cannabis, worth over £420,000, hidden in his suitcases. The teen claims he was duped into bei

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