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🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Matteo Cambi: “From Guru to prison, I lost myself among luxury and cocaine. Today I go to bed early”

Matteo Cambi reflects on his tumultuous rise to fame and subsequent fall, highlighting his struggles with luxury and addiction.

Mar 23 • 00:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

What if cocaine-using soldiers launched a nuclear missile from a submarine?

A scandal in the British Royal Navy reveals that over 170 submariners have tested positive for drug use, raising serious security concerns.

Mar 22 • 14:28 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Sharks found in the Bahamas testing positive for cocaine and other substances

Scientists discovered that sharks around Eleuthera, Bahamas, tested positive for cocaine, caffeine, and analgesics, highlighting human contamination in these waters.

Mar 22 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Drug Capital Frankfurt: The Tough Fight Against Cocaine

Frankfurt, Germany, is facing a significant cocaine problem, leading the country in consumption rates and revealing much about societal issues.

Mar 22 • 09:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marijuana grows, cocaine and crack stabilize: how Brazilians have increased drug consumption in the last 11 years

A study reveals a significant increase in drug experimentation in Brazil over the past decade, primarily driven by a rise in marijuana use.

Mar 22 • 08:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Cocaine camouflaged in coffee and soap to slip into Barajas: 160 kilograms of drugs seized in less than three months

Authorities have seized over 160 kilograms of cocaine hidden in everyday items at Madrid's Barajas airport, illustrating advanced smuggling tactics used by drug networks.

Mar 21 • 23:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Three young people are detained with marijuana, cocaine, and crack during a police operation in Governador Valadares

Three individuals, including a minor, were detained by the police in Governador Valadares for drug possession during an operation targeting local drug trafficking.

Mar 21 • 22:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police seize 47 kg of cocaine in a hidden compartment of a car on Raposo Tavares

Police arrested a man for possessing 47 kg of cocaine hidden in a car on the Raposo Tavares highway in Brazil.

Mar 21 • 22:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Cocaine worth £75m found stashed in banana pallets and seized at UK dock

Border Force officials seized nearly a ton of cocaine hidden in banana pallets at the Southampton Docks, leading to charges against two men.

Mar 21 • 19:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police seize 50 kilograms of crack during attempted theft in Jacareí

The police seized 50 kilograms of crack cocaine during an attempted vehicle theft in Jacareí, Brazil.

Mar 20 • 22:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple arrested with cocaine, base paste, and skank hidden in the refrigerator in Boa Vista; VIDEO

A couple was arrested in Boa Vista, Brazil, after police discovered cocaine, skank, and base paste hidden in their refrigerator during a raid.

Mar 20 • 20:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Colombian drug barons hide cocaine worth £210k in hair wax with 'real risk to public'

Colombian gangsters have been jailed after hiding cocaine worth over £210,000 in hair wax in London, raising significant public safety concerns.

Mar 20 • 19:52 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Ecuadorian and Honduran crew members arrested in Australia after drug transport voyage

Eleven crew members from Ecuador and Honduras were detained in Australia after their ship, MV Raider, was intercepted with nearly five tons of cocaine.

Mar 20 • 19:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Car intercepted with 30 drug packages on the Alça Viária in Pará

A vehicle was intercepted on the Alça Viária with 30 packages of a substance resembling cocaine during a police operation in Pará, Brazil.

Mar 20 • 19:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Information from the Denunciation Hotline helps police seize drugs and ammunition in Taiobeiras

A tip-off to the Denunciation Hotline led the Civil Police of Minas Gerais to seize cocaine and ammunition in Taiobeiras, with ongoing investigations into local drug sales.

Mar 20 • 18:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested with R$ 357 thousand, base paste of cocaine and marijuana in Catanduva

A man was arrested in Catanduva, Brazil, for drug trafficking after police found R$ 357,525 in cash and illegal drugs including two kilograms of base paste cocaine and one kilogram of marijuana.

Mar 20 • 16:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested with 1.5 kg of cocaine in Valença

A 23-year-old man was arrested in Valença, Brazil, for drug trafficking after being found with approximately 1.5 kg of cocaine and other narcotics in his possession.

Mar 20 • 12:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

UPS worker accused of helping smuggle £10m of cocaine from Netherlands into UK

A UPS worker is accused of facilitating the smuggling of £10 million worth of cocaine from the Netherlands into the UK.

Mar 20 • 11:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested in cocaine refining laboratory with 200 kg of the drug in Grande BH

A man was arrested in Esmeraldas, Brazil, with 200 kg of cocaine found in a refining laboratory.

Mar 20 • 10:01 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Increasing Number of Young Men Affected by Strokes: - We Must Teach Youth About the Risks of Cocaine Use

The incidence of strokes is declining among most demographics except young men, prompting concerns about rising rates linked to cocaine use.

Mar 20 • 05:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Country footballer pleads guilty to trafficking $120k of cocaine, MDMA

A country footballer has admitted to trafficking over $120,000 worth of cocaine and MDMA in Mildura, Victoria.

Mar 20 • 05:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Record operation against drug trafficking in Huelva: eight arrested, one million euros, and 5,000 kilos of cocaine on a farm in Gibraleón

A significant drug bust in Huelva led to the arrest of eight individuals and the seizure of 5,000 kilos of cocaine, marking the largest cocaine operation in the province's history.

Mar 20 • 05:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Poul Madsen: Vanopslaghs coke admission is spin disguised as honesty

Poul Madsen criticizes Liberal Alliance's handling of leader Alex Vanopslaghs' cocaine scandal, suggesting it is more of a spin campaign than a genuine admission.

Mar 20 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Sharks show contamination by cocaine and medications in the waters of the Bahamas

A study found that sharks near Eleuthera, Bahamas, contain traces of cocaine, caffeine, and analgesics, indicating human pollution in these waters.

Mar 19 • 20:19 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Use of ketamine and cocaine on the rise

There is an observed increase in the consumption of ketamine and cocaine in Iceland.

Mar 19 • 16:21 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Wastewater Analysis: Frankfurt is Germany's Cocaine Capital

A wastewater analysis shows that Frankfurt has the highest cocaine consumption in Germany, significantly surpassing other cities.

Mar 19 • 15:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

They were trafficking cocaine, cannabis, and MDMA in Attica

Three individuals have been arrested in Athens and Piraeus for possession and trafficking of drugs following a police operation.

Mar 19 • 14:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Police seize 322 kg of pure cocaine hidden in ore cargo on MGC-497

Brazilian police have seized 322 kg of pure cocaine hidden in an ore truck during a highway inspection in Iturama, resulting in the arrest of the driver for drug trafficking.

Mar 19 • 13:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mother arrested after swapping her 3-year-old daughter for portions of crack in Laranjal Paulista

A mother in Laranjal Paulista, Brazil, has been arrested for exchanging her 3-year-old daughter for crack cocaine, with concerns raised about possible sexual abuse of the child and her younger sibling.

Mar 19 • 12:12 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Crime & Justice

Nigeria: Court Slams $6m Fine On Ship, 10 Filipino Sailors Over Cocaine Trafficking

A Federal High Court in Lagos has imposed a fine of $6 million on a ship and ten Filipino sailors convicted of cocaine trafficking into Nigeria.

Mar 19 • 09:36 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Bukele and the experts

The increase in cocaine production in Latin America has led to a significant rise in global consumption, challenging the narrative that the region is merely a victim of international drug markets.

Mar 19 • 07:59 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Nigerian student arrested with N49m cocaine in S’Africa

A Nigerian student has been arrested in South Africa for possessing cocaine valued at approximately N49 million.

Mar 19 • 07:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Customs: Finns have a problematic new preference – half a kilo caught in the net

Finnish Customs revealed a major drug bust involving significant amounts of hashish and cocaine, as part of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking in Finland.

Mar 19 • 07:37 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Europe's cocaine king was known as 'The Finger Clip'

The article discusses the notorious figure in Europe's cocaine trade known as 'The Finger Clip' and his criminal activities.

Mar 19 • 07:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Customs revealed: Drugs sent to Finland from Italy as express freight shipments

Finnish Customs has uncovered a drug smuggling operation involving eight serious narcotics offenses, where cannabis and cocaine were sent from Italy to Finland via express shipments.

Mar 19 • 06:51 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Pacific Ocean cocaine vessel crew sent to immigration detention

The crew of the MV Raider, carrying nearly 5 tonnes of cocaine, has been detained by Australian authorities after the vessel was intercepted in the Pacific Ocean.

Mar 19 • 00:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Three killed in horror crash as driver collides with HGV after taking cocaine

A head-on crash involving a driver under the influence of cocaine led to the deaths of three individuals in Wales.

Mar 18 • 22:31 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

This is the study that people who smoke or have smoked should undergo: 'It can save your life'

A cardiologist highlights the importance of a CT scan for former smokers to detect possible lung issues early, paralleling smoking addiction with cocaine addiction.

Mar 18 • 19:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Bolivian couple arrested with base cocaine hidden in gift packages in the interior of SP

A Bolivian couple was arrested for transporting 21.5 kilograms of cocaine hidden in gift packages in Presidente Prudente, Brazil.

Mar 18 • 19:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Cocaine presence in Barcelona's wastewater tripled in 2025

Cocaine detected in Barcelona's wastewater increased threefold in 2025 according to the European Drug Agency's report.

Mar 18 • 18:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Karin Eriksson: Has cocaine stopped Denmark's young star in politics?

Danish politician Alex Vanopslagh admits to cocaine use, raising questions about his future in politics.

Mar 18 • 18:12 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Police seize 13 kg of cocaine, meth and cash in Gatineau trafficking probe

Two men have been charged after police in Gatineau seized a significant amount of drugs and cash during a trafficking investigation.

Mar 18 • 17:12 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Drug consumption in Attica, through the analysis of sewage – Cocaine on the rise

A study analyzing sewage in Attica reveals a marked increase in cocaine use, with MDMA also showing a rise during 2024-2025, especially during weekends.

Mar 18 • 17:05 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

40-year-old man imprisoned in case of almost 15 kilos of cocaine

A 40-year-old man has been remanded in custody for four weeks following a preliminary hearing for possession of 14.8 kilograms of cocaine in Denmark.

Mar 18 • 16:02 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

What drugs do Greeks and Europeans choose – Athens' position in Europe

Experts report a worrying increase in cocaine use across Europe and in Greece, with significant rises noted in Athens.

Mar 18 • 15:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Gardener arrested with cocaine says he would sell it for R$ 1,000

A 28-year-old gardener was arrested in Boa Vista, Brazil, for possession of cocaine intended for sale.

Mar 18 • 15:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Almost half a ton of cocaine seized in a pickup truck in Bahia; three men arrested

Nearly half a ton of cocaine was seized by Brazilian authorities in Bahia, resulting in the arrest of three men involved in the drug transport.

Mar 18 • 14:41 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Cocaine Sewage

New wastewater analyses reveal that cocaine intake is highest on Fridays and Saturdays in Norway, suggesting a concerning trend in drug use among the population.

Mar 18 • 14:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Lagos court fines ship, 10 sailors $6m for cocaine smuggling —NDLEA

A Federal High Court in Lagos has fined a ship and ten Filipino sailors $6 million for their involvement in cocaine smuggling.

Mar 18 • 14:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police targets group suspected of large-scale drug trafficking in Greater São Luís; R$ 297 million blocked

The Brazilian Federal Police has launched an operation targeting a group suspected of trafficking significant amounts of cocaine and crack in Greater São Luís, with R$ 297 million blocked in assets.

Mar 18 • 12:05 UTC

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