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Drug abuse
California Seizes Nearly $123 Million in Illegal Cannabis in 7 Months
The task force seized 122,914 illegal plants and 22 firearms.
Accused Kingpin ‘Behind $683 million Drug Plots’ Behind Bars
‘We believe this syndicate was well connected with the global supply chain of prohibited drugs.’
Olympian, Brother on Drug Charges After Winning Appeals
Both men are in custody ahead of a retrial after appealing convictions over a bungled plot to bring about $200 million worth of cocaine into Australia.
Meth Worth $5 Million Seized in Huge Haul Disguised as Tea
Police said 35 bags of meth were concealed in packages to look like imported tea.
Half of Inmates High on Drugs: Prison Inspector
HM Inspectorate of Prisons said in its report that during a test carried out at inspection at HMP Hindley, 52 percent of inmates were positive for drugs.
Fingers Pointed After Woman Brutally Killed, Body Burnt
Namja Carroll, 33, was killed on July 14, 2020 and her body discovered 15 days later by a bushwalker hiking through the Sandy Point area.
Psychic ‘Held the Beauty’ as Man Died at Health Retreat
The man died of a perforated oesophagus after consuming the plant-based psychedelic ayahuasca and frog-based poison kambo.
Drug Dealers’ Cash-In on Burner Phones Not so Scot-Free
Dial-a-dealer operations is becoming more prevalent, especially in southwest Sydney.
Ex-Boxing Champ Detained Over ‘Error’ in Drug Sentence
Katsidis won the title of world interim lightweight champion in 2007 and competed for Australia at the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
Majority of San Franciscans Support Testing Cash Assistance Recipients for Drug Use: Poll
More voters say they support a March ballot measure requiring suspected drug addicts to accept drug tests and treatment to continue getting cash benefits.
