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Ex-footballer Michael Boateng faces court over 1million haul of crystal meth

Former footballer Michael Boateng has been charged over a 1 million haul of crystal meth.
Boateng was arrested in south London and is accused of possessing Class A methylamphetamine with intent to supply.

Arrest after suspect in Croydon tripped and dropped drugs on ground'

A suspect was arrested in Croydon after being pursued by police and dropping multiple small packages of class A drugs on the ground.

Ukiah: Washington state man arrested on suspicion of possessing firearm, drugs and mortar-style fireworks

A man was arrested in Ukiah after being found with a gun, drugs, and illegal fireworks following a traffic stop.

Man 'seen on roof of high street shop' charged with weapons and drugs offences

A man was charged with weapons and drugs offenses after being spotted on a shop's roof in Brentwood.

'Drugs and guns' found after car rams into ambulance in Bexleyheath

Deliberate attack on ambulance in Bexleyheath
Arrest leads to discovery of firearms and drugs

Ex-footballer Michael Boateng faces court over 1million haul of crystal meth

Former footballer Michael Boateng has been charged over a 1 million haul of crystal meth.
Boateng was arrested in south London and is accused of possessing Class A methylamphetamine with intent to supply.

Arrest after suspect in Croydon tripped and dropped drugs on ground'

A suspect was arrested in Croydon after being pursued by police and dropping multiple small packages of class A drugs on the ground.

Ukiah: Washington state man arrested on suspicion of possessing firearm, drugs and mortar-style fireworks

A man was arrested in Ukiah after being found with a gun, drugs, and illegal fireworks following a traffic stop.

Man 'seen on roof of high street shop' charged with weapons and drugs offences

A man was charged with weapons and drugs offenses after being spotted on a shop's roof in Brentwood.

'Drugs and guns' found after car rams into ambulance in Bexleyheath

Deliberate attack on ambulance in Bexleyheath
Arrest leads to discovery of firearms and drugs
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Severed hands found in crockpot filled with bleach in NYC apartment - with possible link to remains torched in shopping cart

Severed human hands found in crockpot with bleach in Bronx apartment related to remains torched in Yonkers. Drug paraphernalia and gun also discovered.

Suspect charged after guns, cocaine, tasers and cash found in Thamesmead

A suspect was arrested in Thamesmead with 3kg of cocaine, tasers, and £70,000 cash linked to firearms through DNA.

Man charged after drugs, weapons and cash found across Romford and Shoreditch

A man was charged after a police stop revealed drugs, weapons, and cash, leading to significant criminal charges.

Dublin man (35) caught with submachine and drugs worth 240,000 jailed for seven years

A man received a seven-year prison sentence for possessing drugs worth €240,000 and a submachine gun.

The faces of the UK's most wanted men who might be in London - DO NOT APPROACH

The National Crime Agency has named 25 people on their most wanted list, with seven of them thought to be in London.
The crimes range from murder to rape, with one individual wanted for conspiracy to supply drugs and another for insider dealing.

I can't remember I was on drugs' says Beckenham burglar on barber shop incident

A man attempted to break into a barber shop while under the influence of drugs, resulting in a guilty plea and an eight-week prison sentence.

Severed hands found in crockpot filled with bleach in NYC apartment - with possible link to remains torched in shopping cart

Severed human hands found in crockpot with bleach in Bronx apartment related to remains torched in Yonkers. Drug paraphernalia and gun also discovered.

Suspect charged after guns, cocaine, tasers and cash found in Thamesmead

A suspect was arrested in Thamesmead with 3kg of cocaine, tasers, and £70,000 cash linked to firearms through DNA.

Man charged after drugs, weapons and cash found across Romford and Shoreditch

A man was charged after a police stop revealed drugs, weapons, and cash, leading to significant criminal charges.

Dublin man (35) caught with submachine and drugs worth 240,000 jailed for seven years

A man received a seven-year prison sentence for possessing drugs worth €240,000 and a submachine gun.

The faces of the UK's most wanted men who might be in London - DO NOT APPROACH

The National Crime Agency has named 25 people on their most wanted list, with seven of them thought to be in London.
The crimes range from murder to rape, with one individual wanted for conspiracy to supply drugs and another for insider dealing.

I can't remember I was on drugs' says Beckenham burglar on barber shop incident

A man attempted to break into a barber shop while under the influence of drugs, resulting in a guilty plea and an eight-week prison sentence.
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'I've seen things I can't believe': As homeless population surges in Davis Square, Somerville grapples with response

Davis Square is experiencing a significant rise in homelessness, causing concern among residents about safety and community well-being.

Vapes 'laced with zombie drug Spice' leave five children in hospital in London

Vapes containing the drug Spice put five schoolchildren in hospital in south London.
Public health officials in Wales warned of people consuming Spice-laced vapes, thinking they contained cannabis oils.

'I've seen things I can't believe': As homeless population surges in Davis Square, Somerville grapples with response

Davis Square is experiencing a significant rise in homelessness, causing concern among residents about safety and community well-being.

Vapes 'laced with zombie drug Spice' leave five children in hospital in London

Vapes containing the drug Spice put five schoolchildren in hospital in south London.
Public health officials in Wales warned of people consuming Spice-laced vapes, thinking they contained cannabis oils.
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California man used drone to deliver fentanyl, other drugs one user died, prosecutors say

A Lancaster man was arrested for using drones to deliver fentanyl, implicated in an overdose death, facing severe legal consequences.

Doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death to appear in court after plea deal

Dr. Mark Chavez is set to plead guilty for conspiring to distribute ketamine in connection with Matthew Perry's fatal overdose.

California man used drone to deliver fentanyl, other drugs one user died, prosecutors say

A Lancaster man was arrested for using drones to deliver fentanyl, implicated in an overdose death, facing severe legal consequences.

Doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death to appear in court after plea deal

Dr. Mark Chavez is set to plead guilty for conspiring to distribute ketamine in connection with Matthew Perry's fatal overdose.
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Man guilty of of kidnapping, torturing and killing popular DJ

The brutal murder and kidnapping of Mehmet Koray Alpergin and his girlfriend Gozde Dalbudak highlighted serious organized crime and the world of drugs involvement.

Grim photos purportedly show Liam Payne's trashed hotel room littered with drugs, as cops ramp up search for dealer

Liam Payne's hotel room contained drugs and alcohol, raising concerns about his potential influence before falling from the balcony.

Man choked to death on drugs in police custody after officer 'failed to adequately search' him - watchdog

The police watchdog found that a Met officer failed to adequately search or monitor a man who choked to death on drugs in police custody.
Andrzej Kusper died as a result of foreign body airway obstruction while being held at Leyton Custody Centre in east London.
The officer searched Mr. Kusper and found a small package containing a white substance, but failed to notice him putting his hand to his mouth during the search.

Authorities arrest four suspected members of San Fernando Valley drug ring

Authorities arrested four people suspected of being part of a San Fernando Valley drug ring that trafficked in cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl.
During the investigation, authorities seized a significant amount of drugs, firearms, and cash, totaling over $1 million in value.

Cannabis worth 1 million discovered in Co Meath warehouse

Approximately €1 million worth of suspected cannabis seized in Ashbourne, Co Meath from a warehouse.

Man guilty of of kidnapping, torturing and killing popular DJ

The brutal murder and kidnapping of Mehmet Koray Alpergin and his girlfriend Gozde Dalbudak highlighted serious organized crime and the world of drugs involvement.

Grim photos purportedly show Liam Payne's trashed hotel room littered with drugs, as cops ramp up search for dealer

Liam Payne's hotel room contained drugs and alcohol, raising concerns about his potential influence before falling from the balcony.

Man choked to death on drugs in police custody after officer 'failed to adequately search' him - watchdog

The police watchdog found that a Met officer failed to adequately search or monitor a man who choked to death on drugs in police custody.
Andrzej Kusper died as a result of foreign body airway obstruction while being held at Leyton Custody Centre in east London.
The officer searched Mr. Kusper and found a small package containing a white substance, but failed to notice him putting his hand to his mouth during the search.

Authorities arrest four suspected members of San Fernando Valley drug ring

Authorities arrested four people suspected of being part of a San Fernando Valley drug ring that trafficked in cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl.
During the investigation, authorities seized a significant amount of drugs, firearms, and cash, totaling over $1 million in value.

Cannabis worth 1 million discovered in Co Meath warehouse

Approximately €1 million worth of suspected cannabis seized in Ashbourne, Co Meath from a warehouse.
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33 Times Customers Proved Yet Again That They Are Unquestionably The Absolute Dumbest People On Planet Earth

Mistaking 'ice' for 'sprite' led to an amusing and confusing interaction at a movie theater.

High society: art, artists and the global role of drugs in culture

Understanding the cultural contexts of drug use can lead to more informed choices rather than moralistic judgments.
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Man falls seriously ill after arrest in Penge claiming to have 'ingested drugs'

A suspect arrested for police assault in Penge is in serious condition after claiming to have ingested drugs while being transported.

Report: California officers shot in ambush were not verbally warned that suspect had gun, was on PCP

A California police dispatcher failed to inform officers about a suspect's gun and drug use before they were fatally shot.
The information about the suspect was recorded in the computer system but not communicated to the officers via radio.

Man falls seriously ill after arrest in Penge claiming to have 'ingested drugs'

A suspect arrested for police assault in Penge is in serious condition after claiming to have ingested drugs while being transported.

Report: California officers shot in ambush were not verbally warned that suspect had gun, was on PCP

A California police dispatcher failed to inform officers about a suspect's gun and drug use before they were fatally shot.
The information about the suspect was recorded in the computer system but not communicated to the officers via radio.
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Get set for the Paris Paralympics with tales of true grit and determination

The Atlantic's miniseries Scripts sensitively explores the complexities of drug addiction, mental health, and personal narratives surrounding treatment.
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Two pistols, a revolver, ammunition and Class A drugs found in takeaway shop

Arrest of three men after firearms, ammunition, and drugs found in a takeaway outlet in Tottenham.

Yarl's Wood immigration centre riot escapee was arrested in Bromley

13 men who escaped from Yarl's Wood detention center during a riot have been arrested in London.
The men were caught at various addresses in Bromley, Hendon, Romford, and Colindale.

Four arrests after disturbance with knives near Epsom pizza shop

Arrests made after violent incident near Papa Johns involving knives and drugs in Epsom

Two pistols, a revolver, ammunition and Class A drugs found in takeaway shop

Arrest of three men after firearms, ammunition, and drugs found in a takeaway outlet in Tottenham.

Yarl's Wood immigration centre riot escapee was arrested in Bromley

13 men who escaped from Yarl's Wood detention center during a riot have been arrested in London.
The men were caught at various addresses in Bromley, Hendon, Romford, and Colindale.

Four arrests after disturbance with knives near Epsom pizza shop

Arrests made after violent incident near Papa Johns involving knives and drugs in Epsom
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Maniac accused of killing 4 relatives, including 2 kids, inside NYC home left building with bloody face, claimed he was on 'shrooms': DA

The accused murderer claimed he was high on mushrooms after killing his family members.

Federal jury in Brooklyn convicts Ninedee Gang leader

A leader of a violent gang in Brooklyn, Maliek Miller, was found guilty on several charges including murder and racketeering.

Killer fatally stabbed man who allowed him to stay at Harrow home while high on drugs

A man was stabbed to death in his home by a person he had let stay after becoming homeless.
The attacker, who was high on drugs, pleaded guilty to the murder in court.

The faces of south Londoners jailed in December including Tube rapist and murderers

Three individuals have been jailed for killing a university student who annoyed them on a bus in Bromley.
A total of 22 people have been jailed for their participation in a crime group that supplied drugs and firearms in southeast London.

Maniac accused of killing 4 relatives, including 2 kids, inside NYC home left building with bloody face, claimed he was on 'shrooms': DA

The accused murderer claimed he was high on mushrooms after killing his family members.

Federal jury in Brooklyn convicts Ninedee Gang leader

A leader of a violent gang in Brooklyn, Maliek Miller, was found guilty on several charges including murder and racketeering.

Killer fatally stabbed man who allowed him to stay at Harrow home while high on drugs

A man was stabbed to death in his home by a person he had let stay after becoming homeless.
The attacker, who was high on drugs, pleaded guilty to the murder in court.

The faces of south Londoners jailed in December including Tube rapist and murderers

Three individuals have been jailed for killing a university student who annoyed them on a bus in Bromley.
A total of 22 people have been jailed for their participation in a crime group that supplied drugs and firearms in southeast London.
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Become A Sea Creature In The Latest GTA Online Update

Drugs, including peyote plants, play a significant role in GTA Online updates.

Gboyega Odubanjo inquest: Coroner says poet's death was accidental

Death of poet Gboyega Odubanjo at Shambala Festival in Northamptonshire ruled accidental due to drugs in his system.

Hollywood can't stop making films about addiction and drugs

The Sundance Film Festival featured a significant number of films focused on drugs and drug addiction.
The prevalence of drug-related films at Sundance may not attract hesitant audiences back to struggling movie theaters.

Andrzej Kusper: Family calls for change after inquest into choking death of man in Met police custody

The family of a man who choked to death on drugs in police custody is calling for improvements to policing.
Officers failed to adequately search the man, allowing him to conceal drugs in his mouth.
The man's family is devastated by his death and questions why force was used instead of a conversation with him.

The Coke-in-Gun Actually Harms David Weiss' Case - emptywheel

Prosecution presents evidence of drugs found on Hunter Biden's firearm pouch, potentially weakening prosecution case
The incident supports Hunter Biden's argument of selective and vindictive prosecution

Man found shot, killed at block of contentious West Loop encampment, police say

A man was found shot and killed in the West Loop block, sparking political controversy.
The shooting may have been linked to an argument involving drugs.

Two men found dead at BART stations in San Francisco, Oakland

Two people died at BART stations on Wednesday night, with both deaths suspected to be related to drugs.
Narcan was administered in both cases to help the individuals who were overdosing on opioids.
Both cases are still under investigation.

Life-changing' cystic fibrosis drugs approved for use in younger children

Two drugs for cystic fibrosis have been authorized for use in younger patients, extending their licenses to include babies, toddlers, and reception-aged children.
Kaftrio can now be offered to children aged two to five, while Kalydeco can be given to babies as young as one month old.
The drugs target the underlying cause of the disease and can improve lung function, offering hope to younger patients with cystic fibrosis.
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