Illicit Drugs News Monitoring

Two new K-9 officers join St. Joseph County Jail’s team

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - There are two new employees joining the St. Joseph County jail’s team. In fact, Tuesday was Apollo and Thor’s first official day on duty. Their job is to act as a deterrent for people bringing in illegal drugs or contraband into …

Alabama Medical Marijuana Regulators Advance Testing Lab Application And Discuss Ongoing Litigation

The commission approved the application, which will be made available during a 30-day period for public comments. By Alander Rocha, Alabama Reflector The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) Thursday received a legal update and approved corrections …

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency uncovers cocaine hidden in traditional ‘aso-ebi’ caps, headgears

 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has uncovered a drug trafficking attempt involving cocaine concealed in traditional Nigerian ‘aso-ebi’ male caps and female headgears popularly called ‘fila’ and ‘gele’, respectively. This was disclosed by the …

Croydon woman, 21, accused of smuggling 'biggest ever' cannabis haul into Sri Lanka

An ex-air stewardess from Croydon has been banged up in Sri Lanka after allegedly trying to smuggle £1.2million of cannabis into the South Asian State. Charlotte May Lee, 21, from Coulsdon, was detained on Monday (May 12) at Bandaranaike International …

Trio charged in Warren double-slaying during alleged marijuana robbery

UAE foils attempt to smuggle 89 capsules of cocaine worth Dhs5m

The General Directorate of Ports at the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security thwarted on Friday an attempt to smuggle narcotic substances at Zayed International Airport. Authorities seized 89 capsules of cocaine weighing …

NDLEA arrests two octogenarians in drug raids, seizes N3.2b in narcotics

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested several suspects across Nigeria, including an 80-year-old former convict and an 82-year-old grandmother, in a series of operations that led to the seizure of opioids valued at over N3.2 billion. …

Punjab: Narco trafficking cartel busted; three operatives held, 10.2 kg heroin seized

Punjab: Narco trafficking cartel busted; three operatives held, 10.2 kg heroin seized Chandigarh: Punjab Police have busted an international narco trafficking cartel with the arrest of its three operatives and recovered 10.2 kg heroin from their possession …

India News | Amritsar: Police Bust International Narco Cartel, Arrest Three with 10.248 Kg Heroin

Amritsar (Punjab) [India], May 18 (ANI): In a major crackdown against cross-border drug smuggling, the Amritsar Police arrested three accused with 10.248 kilograms of heroin, exposing an international narco-trafficking network operating from Pakistan, said …

Int’l drug cartel busted with arrest of 3; more than 10kg heroin recovered

How a Kenyan Woman Almost Smuggled Cocaine Worth Ksh238M to India

A Kenyan woman is currently detained by Indian authorities after being caught attempting to smuggle liquid cocaine into the country through Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA). According to the Hindustan Times, the woman arrived at …

Elkview woman charged with neglect after young child called 911 crying and screaming

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Kanawha County woman has been arrested after dispatchers received multiple calls from young children crying and screaming, court records said. Amanda Lynn Spurlock, 32, of Elkview has been charged with two counts child …

Letters to the Editor: Pa. bill to legalize marijuana isn’t the right way

Bill offers wrong path for legal marijuana While we at Lehigh Valley NORML applaud the efforts of our Legislature to pass cannabis legalization, we strongly oppose the current state store model that hurriedly passed out of the state House on May 7 along …

Bud and Baroque: Cannabis classical festival returns to Ukiah for second year

“Classicann is going to be bigger and better this second year,” smiles Phillip Lenberg, coordinator for the second annual classical music festival blending a world-class lineup of musicians with a cannabis-friendly setting. The event, taking place on …

Guard tried to smuggle drugs into prison in exchange for cocaine

Cooper appeared at the court for sentencing on Thursday, May 15, after pleading guilty to five charges relating to his "blatantly criminal but very stupid", as his lawyer described it, smuggling attempt.

Four arrested following drug bust in North Platte

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Four people were arrested and facing charges after a drug bust last week in North Platte. According to North Platte Police Department Deputy Chief of Police Kendall Allison, officers received credible information that illegal …

Prison Officer charged with Possession of Marijuana

NGOs heavily oppose cannabis law amendment

ReLeaf Malta and Moviment Graffitti have voiced their opposition to the recent cannabis law amendments, claiming the changes threaten privacy rights and promote stigma. In a joint statement, the two organisations argued that the amendments reverse progress …

Tehran, Moscow discuss boosting counter-narcotics co-op

TEHRAN –Iranian and Russian officials have explored the potential of promoting joint efforts in combating drugs. During a meeting held in Tehran on Saturday, Yuri Alexeeve, the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, and …

ISMRM Announces Mark A. Griswold, Ph.D., as the Next ISMRM President at the ISMRM Annual Meeting in Hawai‘i

CONCORD, CA, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) proudly announced the transition of leadership during the Closing Session of the 2025 Annual Meeting & …

Saudi Arabia Launches Regional Task Force to Combat Illegal Taking of Migratory Birds

UN-backed initiative brings together regional partners in Riyadh to strengthen cooperation and protect threatened species RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has launched a new regional task force …

Exomad Green Announces World’s Largest Biochar Carbon Removal Agreement with Microsoft, Tracked by Carbonfuture MRV+

SANTA CRUZ DE LA SIERRA, BOLIVIA, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Exomad Green, one of the largest producers of biochar carbon removal (BCR) credits globally, and the largest durable carbon removal (CDR) supplier in terms of delivery, has announced …

Scott Samuels, CEO of Horizon Hospitality, Featured in OnlineU

Scott Samuels, CEO of Horizon Hospitality, Featured in OnlineU, 2025 Most Affordable Online Master's Degrees in Hospitality Management PLANO, TX, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scott Samuels, CEO of Horizon Hospitality – A …

Love Without Boundaries, Uganda’s Largest Provider of Family-Based Care, Expands Foster Care to Lira and Jinja

LWB expands family-based foster care to Lira and Jinja, providing loving homes as alternatives to orphanages across Uganda. JINJA, UGANDA, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Love Without Boundaries (LWB) is proud to announce the launch of two …

Morgan Lim Expands Global Reach of OPPTIC Sales Method to Support Time-Centric B2B Sales Execution

PACIFICA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The OPPTIC Sales Method, a structured, time-based operating system for B2B sales execution, is expanding globally under the leadership of enterprise sales veteran Morgan Lim. …

Global Dementia Emergency: only one in five countries has a plan, as cases set to nearly triple

Today Alzheimer’s Disease International urges World Health Organization to extend the Global Action Plan on dementia to 2031 GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) today warns that the …

Julius Maada Bio Leadership Colloquium Concludes with Bold Vision for Africa’s Future

The Julius Maada Bio Leadership Colloquium is an annual platform for reflection, and strategic engagement on the principles of visionary African leadership FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The maiden edition of the …

H&W Global Alliance Announces Inaugural H&W Global Dermatology CME Conference in November

New event brings a global dermatology perspective to North America November 13-16, 2025 at the exclusive Sanctuary Resort on Kiawah Island in South Carolina. MONTCLAIR, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On behalf of the …

Italian Conductor Hosts 'Opera Unbound: A Sunset Serenade' at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Innovative Italian conductor returns to DC on a mission to bring opera to unexpected places–from outdoor stages to TikTok WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Opera Italiana is in the Air, a unique outdoor global …

Soriano Motori Join as Primary Sponsors of the 4th Edition of Polo for the Cure, in Partnership with the Elser Family

Hosted by Acquedotto Romano Polo Club ROME, ROME, ITALY, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hosted by Acquedotto Romano Polo Club Soriano Motori Corp and The Soriano Group are proud to announce their role as primary sponsors of the 4th …

ANY.RUN Exposes Long-Running Phishing Campaign Targeting Italian and US Companies

DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ANY.RUN, a leader in cybersecurity solutions, has released a new case study exposing a long-running phishing campaign that uses Telegram bots for credential exfiltration. By …

Arthur Lawrence Partners with STC Bank to Enhance Operational Efficiency and Strengthen Human Capital

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arthur Lawrence, a leading global management and technology consulting firm, has announced an agreement with STC Bank to deliver operational outsourcing and job description development …

Magnesium Injection Offers Effective Steroid-Free Therapy For Arthritis; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic, Canada

Value-based and Steroid-free Arthritis Treatment: Magnesium Injection Leads the Way; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic, BC, Canada SURREY, BC, CANADA, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a promising shift for arthritis care, new clinical …

How Value-Based Healthcare Benefits All of Society; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic, Canada

Value-based Healthcare: A Smarter Investment for Society; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic, BC, Canada SURREY, BC, CANADA, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As healthcare systems worldwide grapple with rising costs, unequal outcomes, and …

AV-Comparatives Reports from RSAC Conference 2025: Strengthening Cyber Resilience Through Insight and Innovation

AV-Comparatives attended numerous expert-led panels and deep-dive technical sessions that spotlighted evolving attacker tactics. SAN FRANCISCO, INNSBRUCK, CA, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AV-Comparatives, the internationally …

Wireless Broadband Alliance Announces Breakthrough Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Performance in Field Trial between Türk Telekom and TP-...

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the global industry body dedicated to driving the seamless and interoperable service experience of Wi-Fi across the global wireless ecosystem, has …

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Immediate Ceasefire and Lifting of the Blockade to Allow Humanitarian Aid into Gaza

Pope Leo XIV Calls for an Urgent Ceasefire in Gaza and Pushes for the Blockade to be Lifted, Allowing Humanitarian Aid to Reach Thousands of Families in Need SOUTHFIELD, MI, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Born in a …

‘The Last Ranger’ Exclusive London & Online Screening Announced to Spotlight the Fight Against Rhino Poaching

Helping Rhinos to host exclusive screening of OSCAR™-nominated short film The Last Ranger, spotlighting the impact of rhino poaching on wildlife and communities LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Helping Rhinos, a global …

CSR Europe Unveils 2025 Sustainable Industry Summit – Driving Innovation Through ESG

Top EU leaders, CSOs, and industry stakeholders to gather in Mechelen for a two-day strategy summit redefining sustainability and business value. BELGIUM, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CSR Europe is proud to host the European Sustainable …