The Latest Breaking News from Heroin

"I’ve survived a heroin addiction and prison, it has made me a better leader"

Michael Maisey's petty theft stealing sandwiches quickly escalated - an attempted suicide behind bars at 18 saw him decide to rebuild his life

Daily Mirror · Aug 19, 2022

How this lab is helping Philly learn about its contaminated drug supply

HORSHAM, Pa. — Inside the sprawling complex of NMS Labs in Horsham, scientists are mapping the contours of a crisis.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 18, 2022

Man left £60k of cocaine in Tesco carrier bag after crashing stolen motorbike

Thomas Kehoe, 29, had nine previous convictions for 15 offences including a jail term for cocaine and heroin supply.

Daily Record · Aug 17, 2022

Two men arrested after being found with wraps of cocaine and heroin

One man was spotted while walking through a park

Liverpool Echo · Aug 11, 2022

Fentanyl is the most dangerous drug in America – but panic over it isn’t helping

This synthetic opioid, 100 times stronger than morphine, is now the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18-45. Kevin E G Perry investigates how misinformation and panic have exacerbated the crisis and what people can do to stay safe

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2022

Drug dealer made £16m in 'unique' UPS conspiracy but can only repay fraction

Stephen Metcalfe, 45, was part of an international £186m heroin and cocaine conspiracy

Liverpool Echo · Aug 10, 2022

Members of crack cocaine and heroin gang to pay back fraction of £35k profit

Four members have been ordered to pay back some of the proceeds made from the plot

Liverpool Echo · Aug 9, 2022

Heroin kingpin who hid in Tenerife for two years on the run again

Stephen Blundell, 43, has breached his licence conditions and is wanted by police

Liverpool Echo · Aug 8, 2022

State-funded hard drugs hit streets

The place where Chris gets his fentanyl is bright and airy, all blond wood and exposed brick. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the potency of the pills he can crush, cook and inject.

Bangkok Post · Aug 7, 2022

Mumbai: Angola man conceals 1.5 kg heroin in stomach

MUMBAI: A citizen of Angola, who smuggled 1.5 kg of heroin worth around Rs 10.45 crore concealed in his stomach, was arrested by the Customs on Thursday.

The Times of India · Aug 6, 2022