Airports
As part of a massive crackdown on narcotics trafficking, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has arrested three Indian nationals in Pune, who were found to be in possession of hydroponic marijuana worth Rs 10.3 crore. The DRI sleuths seized the contraband from two passengers who arrived at the
Airports
Sage-Ahliea Gold, a 25-year-old law student, was arrested at Edinburgh Airport in August last year after being found with 16.14 kilograms of herbal cannabis in a suitcase. The cannabis, valued at £61,332, was discovered when Gold's luggage was screened following her arrival from New York. She
Youth
Ryan Abraham, an 18-year-old, began using cannabis at the age of 12 and has since become a dealer, with a PS50-a-day habit. He was caught by police in Swansea, who found him in possession of cannabis, scales, and several mobile phones containing drug-related texts and photographs. Abraham pleaded guilty to
Youth
Teenagers' perceived availability of marijuana, alcohol, and vaping devices declined sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the largest recorded drops in 46 years, according to a new study. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan, assessed changes in adolescent substance use and perceived availability of substances
Ashdown, Paddy
The Liberal Democrats dealt a severe blow to party leader Paddy Ashdown on the first day of their conference in Brighton, with a motion to decriminalize the use and possession of cannabis passing by a majority of 426 to 375. The move defied warnings from party leaders that it would
