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Nov 24
Almost five tons of cocaine seized in the port of Antwerp

Belgian authorities say they have seized nearly five tonnes of cocaine hidden in shipping containers in the port of Antwerp as part of a cross-border investigation into a drug-trafficking ring. Prosecutors said eight people were detained following raids in Belgium and the Netherlands earlier this month. 185.000 euros in cash were also confiscated, as well […]

Nov 24
Trucker faces sentencing Friday for bringing 44 pounds of cocaine from Texas to Austintown

Troopers say Guiterrez-Quintana admitted bringing the cocaine from El Paso, Texas to the Youngstown area. A Texas man could face a 20-year prison term when he is sentenced in federal court on Friday for bringing 44 pounds of cocaine from Texas to the Mahoning Valley. Javier Eduardo Guiterrez-Quintana, 47, of El Paso, pleaded guilty in […]

Nov 24
Father, son taken into custody after cocaine found in chicken nuggets container in Ashland City

ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Ashland City authorities arrested a Nashville father and son last week after discovering cocaine in a fast food container. On Friday, Nov. 15, members of the Ashland City Police Department stopped a vehicle because of a dark window tint. Joseph Tibbs Jr., 24, was driving, and his father, 72-year-old Joseph […]

Nov 23
Budgie Smugglers – Australia: UK national charged over attempting to smuggle mdma to Bali in his underpants

“Budgie smugglers” is an Australian slang term for men’s tight-fitting swimming trunks, similar to Speedos   A UK national faced the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today (22 November, 2024) after he was allegedly found to be concealing drugs at Melbourne Airport. The AFP was called to Melbourne Airport yesterday morning (21 November, 2024) to speak to a […]

Nov 23
Dutch police find gnome made of MDMA during drug bust

BBC Officers in the southern Netherlands have found a garden gnome weighing nearly 2kg (4lb) and made of the drug MDMA. “Drugs appear in many shapes and sizes, but every now and then we come across special things,” Dongemond Police said in a translated social media post. The gnome was found among suspected narcotics during […]

Nov 23
F1 drivers complain of cannabis smell at Las Vegas Grand Prix

The Daily Express UK F1 drivers are set to hold a meeting over a strange scent of marijuana which has engulfed the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with one driver joking that they could all test positive for the drug. The street circuit, which debuted in 2022 under the lights on the famous Las Vegas strip, […]

Nov 23
Australia – Relief for Releaf?

Cannabiz Australia Vitura and Crisci Group form JV to ‘breathe new life’ into Releaf but franchisees left to fend for themselves Vitura and Crisci Group form JV to ‘breathe new life’ into Releaf but franchisees left to fend for themselves

Nov 23
California: Sonoma County psychedelic mushroom operation seized; 2 suspects arrested

Santa Rosa police arrested two men accused of illegally cultivating and selling psychedelic mushrooms and gun possession. In October, detectives from the Santa Rosa Police Department narcotics team began an investigation into individuals cultivating and selling psilocybin mushrooms in Sonoma County. Detectives identified two Santa Rosa residents as suspects: 26-year-old Jose Reyes Jr, and 38-year-old […]

Nov 23
DoubleBlind Report: New Jersey: On the Brink of Legalizing Psychedelic Therapy?

New Jersey: On the Brink of Legalizing Psychedelic Therapy? New Jersey is moving swiftly toward the possibility of state-level reform. Advocates are pushing a coordinated legislative outreach campaign for the Psilocybin Therapy Bill, spearheaded by the Psychedelic League of New Jersey. According to sources close to the coalition’s internal discussions, the proposed bill reportedly could pass through the […]

Nov 23
DoubleBlind Take ALook At US States They See Progress In Psychedelic Legislation & Regulations

They Write In the wake of the US election, advocates for psychedelic policy reform are sizing up how federal and state laws might shape drug policy across the nation. Some are feeling hopeful because a few high-profile political figures have signaled support for federal reforms. Vice President-elect JD Vance recently discussed legalizing veteran access to psychedelics during […]