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Indonesian court sentences an Australian to 12 years in prison for smuggling cocaine to Bali

An Indonesian court has sentenced an Australian man to 12 years in prison for smuggling cocaine to Bali

The Independent UK

Stuart MacGill hires 'heavy hitter' in cocaine appeal

Ex-spin bowler Stuart MacGill has enlisted some top legal help as he tries to quash a conviction and sentence over a cocaine deal that led to his assault.

AAP

Hegseth Won't Let Us See a Video That Might Undermine Support for Trump's Bloodthirsty Anti-Drug Strategy

The defense secretary claims the video, which shows a second strike that killed two floundering survivors, would compromise "sources and methods."

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Teen drug use remains low, but survey finds small rise in heroin and cocaine use

A national survey shows teen use of alcohol, nicotine and marijuana remains at record lows

The Independent UK

Father And Son Indicted Of Conspiring To Deliver Dozens Of Pounds Of Cocaine

A father and his son were indicted by an Arizona grand jury for conspiring to deliver dozens of pounds of cocaine across the U.S.

Latin Times

Dance teacher 'betrayed' teen with cocaine offer in pub

A prominent dance teacher who tutored some of Australia's best talent has been barred from the industry after giving cocaine to a teen girl in a pub toilet.

AAP

US labels South American country’s largest drug cartel a terrorist organization

With an estimated 9,000 fighters, Clan del Golfo stands as one of Colombia’s most formidable armed groups

The Independent UK

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Coast Guard Seizes Thousands Of Pounds Of Cocaine In Eastern pacific After Stopping Alleged Drug Boats

The coast guard has seized more than 5,000 pounds of cocaine from alleged drug boats in the Eastern Pacific, CBS News reported.

Latin Times

Colombian rebels warn civilians of military drills amid ‘imperialist’ Trump threats

Citizens told to stay at home while ELN guerrillas carry out exercises in response to US president’s cocaine warning

The Guardian - US

Gateshead grooming gang jailed for rapes and sexual assaults of teenage girls

The victims, aged 13 to 16 at the time of the offences (2014 - 2019) were sometimes plied with alcohol or cocaine before they were sexually abused

The Independent UK

'Today, drugs are everywhere,' warns EU Drugs Agency director Alexis Goosdeel

After 10 years in office, the director of the EU Drugs Agency will step down at the end of the month. He takes stock of developments in the drugs market and outlines the challenges facing the bloc.

Euronews

Trump's Word Games Can't Conceal the Murderous Reality of His Anti-Drug Strategy

Calling suspected cocaine smugglers "combatants" does not justify summarily executing them.

Reason

FBI Releases New Photo of Olympic Snowboarder-Turned-Drug Lord Ryan Wedding with a Distinctive Tattoo

The FBI releases a new photo of Olympic snowboarder-turned-drug kingpin Ryan Wedding, highlighting his lion tattoo, as the hunt for the leader of a £11 million bounty crime syndicate intensifies.

International Business Times UK

Cocaine overtakes cannabis as France's most lucrative illicit drug

Cocaine overtook cannabis as France's most lucrative illicit drug in 2023, generating €3.1 billion as usage tripled over a decade despite falling prices.

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The Independent UK

Laura Loomer contradicts Trump administration on deadly ‘narco boat’ strikes

Far-right activist points out that evidence suggests a large portion of the fentanyl entering the U.S. comes from Mexico – not from Venezuela

AAP

Fatal flight: drug use, pilot stress probed at inquest

A pilot's work stress and drug use before a fatal mid-air collision has been detailed by his fiancee as a coroner weighs what could have prevented the tragedy.

Reason

The 'Threat' That Supposedly Justified Killing 2 Boat Attack Survivors Was Entirely Speculative

The commander who ordered a second missile strike worried that the helpless men he killed might be able to salvage cocaine from the smoldering wreck.

Latin Times

Texas Officials Seize More Than Half a Million Worth Of Cocaine Hidden In a Tractor

Texas officials seized more than half a million dollars worth of cocaine hidden in a tractor, according to a new report.

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Evening Standard

Ramsay El-Nakla, 37, Stephen Stewart, 52, Jennifer Souter, 39, and Victoria McGowan, 43, are on trial at the High Court in Edinburgh.

Reason

Boat Attack Commander Says He Had To Kill 2 Survivors Because They Were Still Trying To Smuggle Cocaine

Adm. Frank M. Murphy reportedly told lawmakers a controversial second strike was necessary because drugs on the burning vessel remained a threat.

The Independent UK

Family of man killed in US ‘drug boat’ strike files complaint over ‘extrajudicial killing’

The U.S. military has killed more than 80 people since it began striking vessels that the Trump administration said were carrying drugs

The Independent UK

British man facing death penalty in Bali over claims he smuggled 1kg of cocaine in his backpack

Kial Robinson, 29, appeared in court over drug smuggling charges

Latin Times

Gustavo Petro Issues Warning To Trump Over Criticism Of Criticism of Colombia: 'Attacking Our Sovereignty Is Declaring War'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro issued a warning to U.S. counterpart Donald Trump after the latter said any country "selling us their cocaine is subject to attack"

The Guardian - US

Colombia’s president warns Trump: ‘Do not wake the jaguar’ with threats of military strikes

Gustavo Petro responded to intimations by US president of military strikes on Colombian soil to fight drug trafficking

AAP

Drugs, stress 'likely impaired' Sea World tragedy pilot

A helicopter pilot involved in one of Australia's worst air disasters was likely but not certainly affected by drugs and stress, experts testified to a coroner.

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