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U.S: Two teens shot, one killed in marijuana-tied confrontation
Grand Rapids police say two teenagers were shot and one was killed in a marijuana-related confrontation.Further reading
New Zealand: Teen warns of synthetic-drug risks
Logan Wilson, 19, was put in an induced coma in ICU at Taranaki Base Hospital, with heart and kidney failure,...
Ireland: A major weapon in fight against crime, still unused
The Witness Protection Programme that resulted from Guerin’s death hasn’t been exploited fully.Further reading
Australia: Jail guards linked to organised crime figures
An investigation into senior prison officers and their relationships with jailed organised crime figures was breached when a copy of...
New Zealand: Synthetic drug users needing psychiatric care, study shows
A new study shows a growing number of synthetic cannabis users are being admitted to psychiatric care.The study published in...
New Zealand: Man found guilty of cannabis charges after personal use claim rejected
A Westport man’s claim that that he intended to personally use the 8.5kg of cannabis found in his possession has...
UK: Judges say cannabis farm kingpin Peter John Blackburn can’t complain over tough sentence
A Liverpool man jailed for setting up sophisticated drug factories capable of producing millions of pounds worth of cannabis cannot...
As cartel extends reach, methamphetamine floods California border crossing
Children walk across the U.S.-Mexico border with crystal methamphetamine strapped to their backs or concealed between notebook pages. Motorists disguise...
FDA shuts down 1,677 online pharmacies
The FDA said Thursday it has shut down 1,677 sites for selling counterfeit or substandard medication, or for selling drugs...