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Addicted: how the world got hooked on illicit drugs – and why we need to view this as a global threat like climate change

It has taken decades for some to accept the devastating effects of climate change on our planet. Despite scientific evidence that was available years ago, many people were reluctant to make the connection between increasing use of fossil fuels, rising global temperatures and devastating weather events.

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"It got bad because it just turned into this weird dark thing. It became cloak and dagger shit": Toto's Steve Lukather on how cocaine took over Los Angeles in the 1980s

Toto's Dogs Of Oz tour is currently in the UK before heading off to Europe, with dates to follow in Australia, New Zealand and North America

Louder

Gang feud gunman who opened fire on mourners at wake causing 'utter terror' is jailed for life

Meshaq Berryman, 22, was found guilty of attempted murder and drugs offences after heroin, cocaine, a knife and a machete were found at his home.

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Gang feud gunman who opened fire on mourners at wake is jailed for life

Meshaq Berryman, 22, was found guilty of attempted murder and drugs offences after heroin, cocaine, a knife and a machete were found at his home.

The Independent UK

Former Texas Deputy Sentenced for Aiding Drug Traffickers By Staging Bogus Drug Busts

His fake "confidential" tips allowed his co-conspirators to sell their drugs uninterrupted.

Latin Times

A Florida officer who pleaded guilty to stealing seized DEA drugs gets 17 years in prison

A Florida police officer has been sentenced to more than 17 years behind bars after pleading guilty to stealing drugs, cash and firearms seized by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

The Independent UK

El Paso Border Patrol Arrests Suspected La Linea Cartel Associate While Trying To Smuggle Cocaine

The man said he had been paid $1,500 to smuggle drugs into the U.S.

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Most used drug in Glasgow’s safe consumption room revealed

COCAINE has been the most widely used drug among people visiting Glasgow’s new safe consumption room ...

The National (Scotland)

"Steve was living out this James Brown fantasy, only he'd taken it one step too far": Quarrels, cocaine, and the rise and fall of Humble Pie

In 1969 an exciting new supergroup was born - but the story of Humble Pie is one of frustration and crushing disappointment

Louder

Breaking down macho cultures? No, the Sun is simply monetising David Coote’s distress

The newspaper’s presentation of their interview with the referee undeniably brings in clicks. But who else does it help?

The Guardian - UK

More Deaths As Colombian Guerrilla Violence Displaces Nearly 50,000

The toll brought to 54 the total number of confirmed deaths from fighting in the cocaine-growing Catatumbo region -- lower than the figure of about 80 reported last week based on local counts, officials said.

Latin Times

Man Arrested At El Paso Border With 38.5 Pounds Of Cocaine In Car's Hidden Compartment

A Customs and Border Protection officer became suspicious when Barrio avoided eye contact and gripped the steering wheel more tightly during questioning.

Latin Times

Sacked referee David Coote apologises for 'cocaine video' and comes out as gay

The referee detailed the abuse and death threats received during this career

Evening Standard

One of Europe’s most-wanted drug traffickers living in Sierra Leone, say Dutch prosecutors

Jos Leijdekkers, reportedly the son-in-law of African country’s president, was sentenced to 24 years in prison

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Evening Standard

Ex-first minister’s brother-in-law to stand trial on extortion and drug charges

Ramsay El-Nakla, the brother-in-law of Humza Yousaf, is accused of intimidation, extortion and being concerned in the supply of heroin and cocaine.

Latin Times

Thousands Flee Colombian Border Region, Seeking Refuge in Venezuela as Guerrilla Violence Escalates

Both the ELN and FARC-EMC have long fought for control over this drug-rich area, but recent violence marks a significant escalation.

Latin Times

2 Men and 2 Women Linked to Sinaloa Cartel Arrested in Mexico City, Hundreds of Grams of Cocaine, Meth, Marijuana and Firearms Seized

Law enforcement indicated that the group was responsible for selling and distributing drugs in the Iztacalco and Xochimilco boroughs

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Patriots captain makes admission in court with assault charges looming

Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers admitted to cocaine possession ahead of assault trial

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The Independent UK

Family outraged after man convicted in Connecticut killings gets clemency from Biden in drug case

A Connecticut man who was convicted in one of the state’s most notorious murder cases was one of the nearly 2,500 people whose federal drug-related prison sentences were commuted by former President Joe Biden in his last days in office

The Independent UK

Colombia reactivates arrest orders for top rebels blamed for deadly violence in cocaine turf war

Colombia’s government is reactivating arrest orders for the top leadership of the nation’s largest rebel group

Latin Times

3 Arrested In El Paso Drug Bust; Firearms And Cocaine Seized

The suspects were identified as Arturo Ramirez Manzano, 27, also known as Tadeo, Mario Ivan Ramirez, 21, and Corina Hernandez, 30, all from El Paso. Officers seized two rifles and nearly one kilogram of cocaine during the operation.

Latin Times

New York Drug Rehab Counselor Arrested for Allegedly Selling Crack Cocaine to Undercover Cops

A drug counselor working at a New York rehab center was arrested Tuesday night after allegedly selling crack cocaine to undercover agents, authorities said.

AAP

Man allegedly caught with kilo of cocaine granted bail

A judge said a man potentially faces a lengthy prison term after police allegedly found a "wholesale" amount of cocaine hidden in a tent on his vehicle's roof.

The Independent UK

Drug dealer who tried to tell police he was a tourist jailed

Adrian Badea, 27, was sentenced to two years and four months in prison at Maidstone Crown Court.

International Business Times

Cocaine Use Nearly Doubles In France

Cocaine use in France has nearly doubled and consumption of hard drugs like heroin and ecstasy is also rising, a study said Wednesday, the increase taking place as drug-related violence spreads across the country.

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