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Govt proposes bill to abolish drug remand centres

This amendment aligns with the government's broader policy of establishing a centralized prison system.

2 December 2024

Customs says cocaine remains most trafficked drug

The street value of drugs seized by customs in the past six months is estimated at MVR 100 million.

Surging cocaine violence has Uruguay clamoring for DEA help

"Everything's fentanyl now," said former DEA official Larry Reichner, who oversaw Uruguay. "They couldn't give a rat's ass about cocaine."

18 February 2024

Afghanistan opium poppy supply plummets 95% after Taliban ban

The Taliban's supreme spiritual leader banned the cultivation of narcotics in April 2022.

6 November 2023

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Cocaine found at White House: Cameras, visitor logs searched

The substance was found during a routine Secret Service sweep on Sunday evening.

Drug haul buried at sea near Filitheyo resort seized

Police said the operation was carried out based on a tip-off.