Peak medical body labels proposal to scrap drug diversion laws 'dangerous'
The Australian Medical Association of Queensland has strongly criticized the state government's move to abolish drug diversion laws, calling it a dangerous decision rooted in ideology rather than scientific evidence.
Used drugs shortly before transporting students - 48-year-old school bus driver arrested
A 48-year-old school bus driver was arrested after allegedly using drugs shortly before transporting students, amid the dismantling of a cannabis cultivation operation.
Severe decision: court has sent three men to prison for years for drug offenses and violation of weapons law
A court in Rapla sentenced three men to prison for serious drug offenses and one for violating weapon laws.
Customs Employees Not Charged in Drug Smuggling Case Against Baek Hae-ryong
Customs employees accused of facilitating drug smuggling at Incheon Airport have filed a lawsuit against officer Baek Hae-ryong, claiming defamation and violations of privacy laws.
Found nowhere and sentenced to prison
A Reykjavik District Court sentenced Erlendur, a man charged with attempting to import 2.5 kilograms of marijuana, to a three-month suspended prison sentence after he could not be located for the trial.
Marius Borg Høiby admits to having transported several kilograms of marijuana
Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess, acknowledged transporting 3.5 kilograms of marijuana during a court hearing in Oslo.
Businessman is kept in prison and wife goes to house arrest after operation against trafficking in RR
A businessman in Brazil remains incarcerated while his wife is granted house arrest following a police operation against drug trafficking linked to their businesses.
The Landsréttur affirms a five-year prison sentence for smuggling amphetamine base
A five-year prison sentence for amphetamine base smuggling has been upheld by the Landsréttur in Iceland.
Use of psychedelics and liberalizing laws advance in the USA
The popularity and legal acceptance of psychedelics in the USA continue to grow despite some resistance from conservative factions.
Driver of Porsche that fell from Banpo Bridge sent to prosecution for violation of drug management laws
The driver of a Porsche, who fell from Bonpo Bridge while under the influence of drugs, has been sent to the prosecution for violating drug management laws.
Brit woman, 25, facing life in prison in Dubai over alleged drug offences
A 25-year-old British woman is facing life imprisonment in Dubai for alleged drug-related offenses, with her legal team indicating she is charged under UAE narcotics laws.
Gorsuch name-checks Founding Fathers who were 'habitual' drinkers in SCOTUS fight over marijuana users
Justice Gorsuch discusses the definition of a 'habitual drunkard' in a Supreme Court case addressing gun ownership rights for drug users.
Police officer dismissed for cannabis use in toilets and investigation vehicles
A police officer in Hiroshima Prefecture was dismissed for using cannabis both at his home and at work.
MC Mong, Suspected of Procuring Sleeping Pills Under Ex-Manager’s Name... Police Investigation Launched
Police have launched an investigation into singer MC Mong for allegedly obtaining sleeping pills through a proxy prescription under the name of his former manager.
FIRST READING: B.C. judge surprised by police actually enforcing drug laws
A British Columbia judge expresses surprise at the prosecution of drug laws amidst rampant illegal drug sales that often go unpunished.
Find out what they called 'material', the court ordered. Canceled acquittal for cocaine
A Czech court has annulled an acquittal related to a cocaine case, ordering the disclosure of certain materials involved in the proceedings.
The Calvary of Jarred Shaw, the American Basketball Player Arrested in Indonesia for Having THC-Infused Gummies
Jarred Shaw, a 35-year-old American basketball player, was sentenced to 26 months in prison in Indonesia for possessing THC-infused gummies, avoiding the death penalty amid his struggles with Crohn's disease.
ICE arrests illegal immigrants convicted of child rape, sexual assault, drug trafficking
ICE has arrested several illegal immigrants previously convicted of violent and sexual crimes as part of efforts to enforce immigration laws.
A resident of Å iauliai who ordered banned substances online avoided jail
A young man from Å iauliai received a suspended sentence after illegally ordering the psychotropic substance 'PHENIBUT MAX' online.
Narcotics sentence of 13 years overturned
A 13-year prison sentence for a man in his 40s for serious drug offenses has been overturned by the Eidsivating Court of Appeal in Norway due to errors in legal application in the original ruling.
‘Zombie tobacco’ used as a crime, Hiroshima Carp's Ryutaro Huzuki indicted
Hiroshima Carp player Ryutaro Huzuki has been indicted for violating drug laws by using a controlled substance known as 'zombie tobacco'.
Bipartisan Senate bill targets money laundering linked to drug trafficking, terrorism
A bipartisan Senate bill introduced by Chuck Grassley and Amy Klobuchar aims to strengthen money laundering laws to counter drug trafficking and terrorism financing.
Pharmacists are very dissatisfied with the proposed legal changes and threaten action if not resolved
Pharmacists in Iceland are strongly opposed to proposed changes in health insurance laws that could increase their personal liability, and they are preparing to take action if these changes are enacted.
Ano Liosia: 66-year-old arrested with drugs, weapons, and ammunition
A 66-year-old man was arrested in Ano Liosia, Greece, charged with drug possession, violence against officials, and violations related to weapons and personal data laws.
The case of the drug dealer from Kaunas will be reviewed by several judges of the Supreme Court - a plenary session has been convened
The Supreme Court of Lithuania will conduct a plenary session to review the drug distribution case involving a Kaunas resident, with a significant number of judges participating to address the legal implications of evidence obtained under criminal intelligence laws.
Member of 'Def Tech' arrested for possession of dried marijuana at home in Tokyo
A member of the vocal duo 'Def Tech' was arrested by the Narcotics Control Department of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare for allegedly possessing marijuana at his home in Tokyo.
Omonia: 38-year-old arrested with 'date rape drug' in liquid form
A 38-year-old man was arrested in Omonia for possession of 106 grams of the liquid narcotic 'GHB' in violation of drug laws.
Criminal investigation ordered by the Prosecutor's Office following the receipt of the video with Varoufakis' statements about Ecstasy
The Prosecutor's Office has ordered a criminal investigation into statements made by Varoufakis regarding Ecstasy to determine if any drug-related offenses occurred.