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Alerted to this paper by Lex Pelger Notes https://doi.org/10.52214/cjgl.v45i2.13772 Published 2025-04-30 Nicole Koonce   Abstract Many states that have legalized recreational cannabis in the last decade have done so with social equity in mind. So-called “cannabis social equity” programs in those states primarily aim to rectify the harms of discriminatory enforcement of cannabis laws before […]

Highlighted by the marvellous Lex Pelger ulkaisun pysyvä osoite on https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202505069265 This thesis will dive into the economic, societal and fiscal impact of the legalisation of Cannabis in the Nordic country of Finland. By looking into other countries with similar economic, environmental, and societal aspects that have already gone through the process of legalisation, such […]

Alerted to this  by Lex Pelger Brooke Choquette had voted for President Donald Trump and her husband Kunal Oberoi supported the administration. They never expected Kunal would be detained by border officials, and spend two months locked up due to Trump’s border policies Michigan father and green card holder spent nearly two months detained in correctional facilities […]

Alerted to this paper by Lex Pelger Author Listed: Castillo Cuello, María (Universidad de los Andes) Suescún Salazar, Cecilia (Universidad de los Andes) Weintraub, Michael (Universidad de los Andes) Marín-Llanes, Lucas (Northwestern University) Registered: Abstract Does regulating cannabis markets reduce crime? We conduct a systematic review and metaanalysis of causal inference studies addressing this question. […]

Alerted to this paper by Lex Pelger Abstract In view of evolving problematic drug use patterns and shifts in social governance, China’s drug control efforts have undergone significant changes over the past few decades. The aim of this paper is to describe the evolution of three features of China’s drug policy. First, although still operating within […]

Highlighted by the marvellous Lex Pelger by  Christos Ntais  and Yioula Melanthiou   Healthcare Management Program, School of Economics & Management, Open University of Cyprus, 2220 Nicosia, Cyprus 2 Marketing Department, School of Business, University of Nicosia, 2417 Nicosia, Cyprus 3 Department of Communication and Marketing, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, Cyprus University of Technology, […]

The global cocaine trafficking landscape is evolving rapidly, with narco-submarines emerging as a key innovation in maritime smuggling tactics. In 2024, maritime authorities intercepted a near-record number of these vessels, revealing an expanding network of drug transportation that traverses oceanic routes from Colombia’s Pacific coast to destinations in Central America, Europe, and even Australia. These […]

SCMP Five people have been arrested on suspicion of trafficking cannabis and cocaine worth HK$23.5 million (US$3 million) into Hong Kong, with most of them to be charged on Monday, police have revealed. Senior Inspector Ho Ho-ting of the narcotics bureau said on Sunday the force had cracked down on a dangerous drug syndicate operating […]

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A Michigan jury has convicted a man for his role in an international cocaine trafficking operation that involved the design of an underwater smuggling drone, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan. The federal jury convicted Ylli Didani, of Albania, of conspiracy to distribute cocaine, conspiracy to distribute cocaine on […]