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Mar 24
Fiji: 31,000 marijuana plants found on Kadavu

The Fiji Times Fiji Police Force said 31,000 marijuana plants have been found in the past week in the tikina of Ono. This was part of Operation Sasamaki. Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu said as investigators pursue leads in identifying the owner of the farm, the momentum of operations by the team based in Kadavu […]

Mar 24
Uruguay appoints new director of the Institute for the Regulation and Control of Cannabis (IRCCA)… Daniel Radío of Independent Party (PI)

Uruguay appointed a new director of the Institute for the Regulation and Control of Cannabis (IRCCA). After the resignation of the opposition Daniel Radío, the ruling Martín Rodríguez takes control. The IRCCA regulates cannabis in Uruguay, reducing drug trafficking by 50%. Uruguay is not involved in assigning new state roles, especially on issues as sensitive […]

Mar 24
Lauren Carpenter Joins CCIA Board of Directors!

The press release on Linked In CCIA is thrilled to welcome Lauren Carpenter to our Board of Directors! As Co-Founder and CEO of Embarc and Embarc Events, Lauren is at the forefront of shaping cannabis retail in California. Under her steady hand, Embarc has become a leading cannabis retailer, while Embarc Events has revolutionized onsite […]

Mar 24
Media Report – Germany: Berlin’s local justice system annuls penalties in 178 cases related to marijuana and hashish violations,

Just a year following the significant legalization of cannabis in Berlin, the local justice system has annulled penalties in 178 cases related to marijuana and hashish violations, according to the State Prosecutor’s Office. This review process included a total of 249 cases evaluated by the cutoff date of March 13. The amnesty provision stipulated in […]

Mar 24
Hong Kong Customs Arrests Technician, Seizes HK$33 Million Cocaine

In a significant drug bust, Hong Kong customs officers arrested a 37-year-old technician and seized 39 kilograms of suspected cocaine worth HK$33 million (US$4.2 million). The arrest occurred in Tsim Sha Tsui, a busy shopping district of Hong Kong, which is known for its heavy foot traffic and multiple entrances, presenting challenges for enforcement operations. […]

Mar 24
St Lucia: Police Seize Cocaine Worth Over One Million Dollars

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) has announced a significant achievement after seizing cocaine with a street value of over one million dollars.  The operation was successfully executed in a single day, Monday 17 March 2025, leading to commendations from the police hierarchy for the officers involved, recognizing their commitment to an effective intelligence-driven […]

Mar 24
India: Bhopal Crime Branch Arrests Four Smugglers With 15 Kgs Of Ganja Worth ₹4 Lakhs

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Bhopal Crime Branch has arrested four individuals who were caught smuggling Ganja from Orissa to Bhopal. Police recovered 15 kg 160 grams of illegal drug ganja from the accused. The cost of which is said to be 4 lakh rupees. Crime Branch received a tip from an informer about individuals carrying a […]

Mar 24
Botswana Woman Was Executed Friday in Bangladesh for Drug Trafficking

Lesedi Molapisi, a Botswana national convicted of drug trafficking, was executed in Bangladesh on Friday, 21 March 2025. The 31-year-old was hanged at Dhaka Central Jail after exhausting all legal avenues to appeal her death sentence. Molapisi was arrested in January 2023 upon arrival at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, where customs officials discovered […]

Mar 24
Only In The UK – Coke Dealer, “Scouse Dave”, Picked Up By Police Whilst Out Getting A Loaf Of Bread

The Daily Mail Police body cam footage has been released of the moment a British drugs kingpin was arrested – shortly after he had bought a loaf of bread. Anthony Siner, 38, was the leader of one of the UK’s biggest criminal drug gangs called ‘Scouse Dave’ and was jailed with his brother, Brian, for […]