This U.K. couple, however, heated their house a bit too much — or at least the cops thought so. A police helicopter detected a house whose roof lit up like a wildfire on the chopper’s thermal camera.The cops assumed the house was home to an illegal cannabis farm, as the marijuana plant needs high heat […]

In 2021, there were 93 death sentences given to drug offenders in Vietnam, according to Amnesty International. The location of Vietnam in Southeast Asia places it near the notorious “Golden Triangle,” a major drug-producing region.   Vietnam has strict drug laws and a complex relationship with narcotics, shaped by historical, cultural, and legal factors. While […]

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte faces trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity tied to his deadly war on drugs. The case is a major test for the ICC, which has struggled to convict high-level leaders. Unlike past cases hindered by political obstruction, Duterte is out of power and lacks strong […]

Antara Jakarta (ANTARA) – The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) outlined Indonesia’s priorities in comprehensive drug prevention measures through Asta Cita’s missions, which encompass strengthening the prevention and eradication of corruption and narcotics. “The president has made drug trafficking control a priority in the security sector,” BNN head, Commissioner General Marthinus Hukom, remarked while speaking at […]

Antara They warn that the proposed Indonesian Military amendment bill could revive the military’s dual-function role and threaten democracy. Regional leaders march in formation during a week-long mountain glamping retreat at a military academy in Magelang, Central Java on February 27, 2025. PHOTO: AFP  March 17, 2025 JAKARTA – The deliberation of the Indonesian Military (TNI) […]

She’s no fan then! SINGAPORE – Misinformation on cannabis is pervasive, along with all kinds of claims about the drug, amid a bleak global drug situation. This likely contributed to a more permissive attitude towards cannabis among young people, according to surveys, said Second Minister for Home Affairs Josephine Teo. “There are all kinds of […]