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Two smugglers were arrested in Lucknow with approximately 18 kilograms of hydroponic cannabis valued at nearly 18 crores.

Evanston, Illinois has begun distributing $25,000 in reparations to Black residents but faces challenges in securing ongoing funding to sustain the program.

A police officer in Hiroshima Prefecture was dismissed for using cannabis both at his home and at work.

Two men were arrested for drug trafficking operations disguised as a barbershop in Santo Antônio de Posse, Brazil.

A 24-year-old man has been remanded for four weeks following the discovery of nearly 1,400 skunk plants at a property near Næstved.

A new study claims that regular use of ayahuasca and cannabis does not impair cognitive function, challenging prevailing stereotypes about these substances.

A 24-year-old man has been arrested and charged after police discovered 1,387 cannabis plants on a property near Næstved, Denmark.

American basketball player Jared Shaw avoids the death penalty in Indonesia after receiving a reduced sentence related to a drug case.

Nova Scotia has proposed legislation to enhance enforcement and penalties against illegal cannabis dispensaries as part of a broader efforts to ensure safe cannabis usage.

A recent survey shows a significant decrease in tobacco and cannabis use among French adolescents over the past 15 years, with a notable decline in daily consumption.

Three men were arrested in Boa Vista, Brazil, on suspicion of drug trafficking while operating a cannabis delivery service.

A 46-year-old man has been arrested in Galatsi, Greece, for organizing a drug trafficking network disguised as an air conditioning business.

Residents of Fernando de Noronha have begun receiving medical cannabis treatment at the São Lucas Hospital, prioritizing families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

A 46-year-old man was arrested for drug trafficking in Londrina, Paraná, after police discovered he was cultivating cannabis sativa at various places within his home.

Charley Crockett cancels his Canadian tour after being denied entry at the border due to a prior felony conviction.

A medicinal cannabis company is under investigation for allegedly offering financial kickbacks to military advocates in exchange for veteran referrals to its services.

The parish priest Emilio L. from La Muela, Zaragoza, faces accusations of storing cannabis and being linked to a Serbian drug operation.

The article discusses the differential impact of cannabis on individuals with bipolar affective disorder compared to healthy individuals, highlighting potential therapeutic avenues.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency arrested Kolapo Raji, a Lagos real estate developer, for drug-related offenses after recovering large quantities of cannabis from his residence.

The CDU party in Germany, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, plans to reverse the partial legalization of cannabis approved by the previous government.

A cannabis plantation was discovered and destroyed by police in Fervedouro, Brazil, alongside reports of a child's choking death and a young man stabbed during carnival festivities.

The National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) in Brazil has introduced new regulations to facilitate the cultivation of cannabis and improve research opportunities.

Police in New South Wales arrested a 22-year-old man after seizing drugs worth $1.45 million during a traffic stop.

A young man was arrested in Maharajganj, India, for possessing 48 kilograms of cannabis valued at approximately 2 billion rupees in the international market.

A political dispute in Finland escalates between Green League MP Saara Hyrkkö and Minister of Social Affairs Sanni Grahn-Laasonen over statements made regarding drug policy and cannabis legalization.

The Brazilian health agency's recent measures to regulate the use and cultivation of medicinal cannabis are criticized for lacking robust scientific evidence and potentially leading to increased drug dependence and crime.

Saara Hyrkkö, deputy chair of the Green Parliamentary Group, accuses Social Security Minister Sanni Grahn-Laasosta of distorting the truth during a question hour regarding drug policy.

Finnish MP Saara Hyrkkö criticizes government ministers for spreading misinformation during a parliamentary questioning session regarding cannabis legalization and fishing regulations.

Police have dismantled a block of squatted apartments in Villaverde that were being used for large-scale cannabis cultivation by a family crime clan.

A man was arrested in Pará, Brazil, with nearly 12 kg of a potent cannabis strain known as 'super marijuana' during a Federal Highway Police inspection.

A court case involving a man's attempt to smuggle drugs from the UK to Lithuania has been initiated following an investigation by Lithuanian authorities.

A Lithuanian man faces trial for attempting to smuggle over 6 kilograms of cannabis from the UK into Lithuania.

Finnish Parliament voted overwhelmingly against a citizen initiative to legalize cannabis, rejecting it 144-18.

Revelers in Belo Horizonte celebrated Ash Wednesday with several vibrant parades, including those dedicated to cannabis and honoring popular children's entertainer Xuxa.

The Finnish Parliament rejected a citizen’s initiative for the legalization of cannabis, with a significant majority voting against it.

The Finnish Parliament decisively rejected a citizen initiative to legalize cannabis with a vote of 145 to 18, with only members from the Green League and the Left Alliance opposing the rejection.

The Finnish Parliament voted 145-18 to reject a citizens' initiative to legalize cannabis, following the recommendations of its legal committee.

A 19-year-old foreign national was arrested at Athens' Eleftherios Venizelos Airport for attempting to smuggle 15.5 kilograms of hydroponically-grown cannabis known as skunk into Greece.

Alex Berenson reflects on the increasing warnings about the dangers of cannabis, including rising mental illness and changing attitudes towards its legalization.

Two individuals have been charged with drug offenses after police seized $100,000 worth of cocaine and cannabis in Airlie Beach.

The Finnish parliament is discussing a citizen initiative aimed at the legalization of cannabis.

The Finnish Parliament is set to discuss a citizens' initiative aimed at legalizing cannabis with an emphasis on individual voting freedoms for members.

Four men have been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Urim Gjabri in Adelaide after their earlier convictions were overturned.

William Bennett, a former education secretary, has publicly disagreed with Donald Trump's move to ease federal marijuana laws despite supporting much of his agenda.

The UP STF has arrested four cannabis traffickers while disrupting a major smuggling network.

Two men were arrested near the Cosquín Rock festival for attempting to sell over six kilos of cannabis-infused brownies.

Nepal's Shivaratri festival saw thousands gather in Kathmandu, where cannabis use was permitted during the celebration of Shiva.

A recent study suggests that cannabis use may be linked to increased brain volume and cognitive fitness, challenging long-held negative stereotypes about its effects.

The article discusses a traditional recipe for Bhang (cannabis) halwa that is commonly prepared during the Maha Shivratri festival in India.

In Prague, numerous weed shops operate, selling cannabis products that some authorities believe may violate the law due to their advertising practices and lack of product information.