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🇶🇦 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Journal of the Field - TO of Sunday, March 22, 2026

The article discusses various significant topics, including potential extensions of the war in Iran, a U.S. report by Trump, drug use trends in Brazil, crowdfunding efforts for medical students, and highlights from Lollapalooza 2026.

Mar 22 • 10:41 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

The Black Route of Malasaña and Chueca in the 80s: 'At first, it was all hash, but then heroin came. It was a drug theme park'

The article explores the history of drug use and nightlife in the Malasaña and Chueca neighborhoods of Madrid during the 1980s.

Mar 22 • 00:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

The party drug sold online with free perks - that's attracting children as young as 10

The article discusses the alarming rise in ketamine use among children as young as 10, highlighting how dealers exploit social media platforms to sell the drug.

Mar 22 • 00:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Britain’s nuclear submarines carnage as nearly 200 sailors fail drug tests

Nearly 200 Royal Navy sailors have failed drug tests over the past seven years, with significant implications for security and military integrity.

Mar 21 • 20:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Naked man under the influence of drugs detained with a bladed weapon in Águas Claras, DF

A naked man under the influence of drugs was detained by the Military Police in Águas Claras, Brazil, while carrying a bladed weapon.

Mar 21 • 17:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Defense of influencer arrested for drug trafficking in Campinas says marijuana is for personal use

The defense of influencer Plínio Palmeira, arrested for drug trafficking, claims that the seized marijuana was for personal use, dismissing links to drug trafficking.

Mar 20 • 22:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Public Prosecutor's Office charges Marçal's aide for fake news against Boulos

Federal Public Prosecutor's Office in Brazil charges Rafael Nogueira, aide to mayoral candidate Pablo Marçal, for spreading false videos linking rival candidate Guilherme Boulos to drug use.

Mar 20 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

After wave of crimes ordered from prison, Union authorizes the use of the National Penal Force in Salvador

The Brazilian government has authorized the deployment of the National Penal Force in Salvador following a series of high-profile crimes linked to orders from incarcerated drug traffickers.

Mar 20 • 09:47 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Man found guilty of killing passenger during drug-fuelled road trip

A man has been convicted of manslaughter in the unlawful killing of his passenger during a drug-fuelled road trip in New South Wales.

Mar 20 • 05:54 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

ASIRT not recommending charges against police in death of drug user’s baby

The Alberta police watchdog concluded that Mounties will not face charges related to the death of a newborn baby of a drug-using mother, citing her drug use as a contributing factor.

Mar 20 • 03:15 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt vows ‘zero encampments’ of homeless, no fentanyl on streets

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt has proposed a strict plan to eliminate homeless encampments and combat drug use, promising a zero-tolerance approach towards fentanyl on the streets.

Mar 19 • 19:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ozempic at Banana Prices is a Threat to Buffets

The impending patent expiration of the weight-loss drug Ozempic is expected to lead to a significant increase in its availability and use, impacting various sectors like food and restaurants in Brazil.

Mar 19 • 19:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

I don't do those things anymore, I've learned a little bit.

An 18-year-old man appeared in court for violating the conditions of his supervised release, including drug use.

Mar 19 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily Summary #1906: Federal Police investigates if money diverted from the INSS helped pay for travels of Lulinha; Lieutenant Colonel arrested for killing wife in SP claimed to be 'alpha male' in the relationship; Recreational drug use may double stroke risk, studies warn

The Federal Police of Brazil is investigating whether funds diverted from the INSS were used to cover travels for Lulinha, while a Lieutenant Colonel faces arrest for allegedly murdering his wife, claiming to embody 'alpha male' traits, and new studies highlight the increased risk of stroke associated with recreational drug use.

Mar 19 • 11:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

SS: Mysterious Green Drug Spreading in Finland

A new green narcotic derived from the kratom plant has been smuggled into Finland for recreational use, raising concerns among authorities.

Mar 19 • 11:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Tragedy as dad, 47, who 'dedicated his life to family' died in play area

Terry Howe, a 47-year-old father from Truro, Cornwall, was found unresponsive in a children's playground, prompting an inquest into his death which revealed struggles with mental health and drug use.

Mar 19 • 08:21 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Suspended prison sentences for young residents for drug trafficking

A Lithuanian court has handed down suspended prison sentences to a group of young individuals for their involvement in drug use and distribution.

Mar 19 • 08:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Recreational drug use may double the risk of stroke, warn studies with 100 million participants

Recreational use of illegal drugs can more than double the risk of stroke, according to a review of studies involving over 100 million participants conducted by researchers from the University of Cambridge.

Mar 19 • 07:02 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

New provincial offence for public drug use gives officers ‘more options,’ police say

Ontario is introducing a new provincial offence targeting public drug use, allowing police to issue non-criminal tickets rather than making arrests.

Mar 18 • 20:43 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Teacher finds marijuana in 11-month-old baby's backpack in daycare in PR and mother says she forgot

A teacher discovered marijuana in the backpack of an 11-month-old baby at a daycare in Paraná, with the mother claiming it was an accident.

Mar 18 • 17:32 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
🇳🇴 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
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Act Against the Black Market, Kratom Advocates Urge Babiš. He Blamed Fiala

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš faces pressure from kratom advocates to address illegal market concerns after blaming the prior government for issues related to kratom use among children.

Mar 18 • 13:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Amy Schumer shared her terrible experience with Ozempic: “I couldn't lead a normal life”

Amy Schumer revealed her adverse reactions to the weight-loss drug Ozempic, which led her to discontinue its use despite initial weight loss.

Mar 18 • 13:01 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Norwegian cities among the top in Europe for amphetamines: - It is concerning

Norwegian cities rank high in Europe for amphetamine use according to a recent wastewater analysis, indicating a concerning trend.

Mar 18 • 11:27 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

While in Western Europe cocaine breaks records, Slovakia remains a methamphetamine kingdom. What do new data reveal about drug use?

New data highlight Slovakia's ongoing struggle with methamphetamine use, remaining a leading country in its consumption within Europe, as Western nations see rising cocaine usage.

Mar 18 • 06:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Eliel, 31, lived in a valuable area of Helsinki in an apartment feared by neighbors - ultimately he ended up on the street with only a durable bag in hand

Eliel, a 31-year-old man, faced housing instability in Helsinki, eventually becoming homeless after his apartment became a hub for drug use and disturbances.

Mar 17 • 18:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Residents of Tartu Consume Increasingly More Cannabis, But Also Amphetamines

Recent studies indicate a rising trend in drug consumption, particularly cannabis and amphetamines, among the residents of Tartu and other Estonian cities.

Mar 17 • 17:15 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Vanopslagh has supported violent drug gangs. That is what he lacks to acknowledge

Alex Vanopslagh has admitted to using cocaine once or twice in social settings since becoming party leader, prompting varied reactions on social media.

Mar 17 • 11:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The other side of Ozempic: weight can return quickly

The use of the obesity drug Ozempic is growing in Finland, but experts warn that weight may return quickly without long-term lifestyle changes.

Mar 17 • 08:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man flees from motel, steals pickup truck, is pursued by police, and escape ends inside the police battalion in Cascavel

A 39-year-old man was arrested following a police chase in Cascavel, Brazil, after he stole a truck and dangerously evaded authorities.

Mar 16 • 22:14 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Suspicious death of a 26-year-old woman in Dehradun, mother of a 2-year-old battling drug addiction

A 26-year-old woman named Shivani Arora was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Dehradun, believed to be due to excessive drug use.

Mar 16 • 19:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Loved' teenager dies after collapsing at K-Pop Demon Hunters rave

A popular university student died after collapsing at a Halloween rave where she reportedly took MDMA.

Mar 16 • 14:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Almost all Czechs would use or consider using prescription drug delivery, seeing it as safe

A recent survey indicates that nearly all Czechs are open to using prescription drug delivery services, viewing them as a safe option for obtaining medication.

Mar 16 • 10:42 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Anmat banned the use of a drug, children's cosmetics, and hair products

Argentina's Anmat has banned a drug for altitude sickness, certain children's lip cosmetics, and hair products due to irregularities found during inspections.

Mar 16 • 05:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Released from custody, attempted to use drugs in a motel... 1,500 syringes found in the vehicle

A man in his fifties was arrested for attempting to use methamphetamine in a motel, where police found him with several syringes and a large quantity of drug-related paraphernalia.

Mar 16 • 02:18 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"You will all die!" Reality star passionately criticizes the drug that has taken Hollywood by storm

A young American content creator criticized the widespread use of the weight loss drug Ozempic among those who don't actually need it in a viral TikTok video.

Mar 15 • 15:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

UN 'copies' Mexico's homework: Adopts initiative to curb synthetic drug production

The UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs adopted a resolution prompted by Mexico to prevent the use of specialized equipment and controlled materials in the production of synthetic drugs such as fentanyl.

Mar 14 • 20:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Patient tries to escape from Adão Pereira Nunes Hospital through ventilation ducts and falls from the ceiling in ICU

A patient at Adão Pereira Nunes Hospital in Brazil attempted to escape through the ventilation ducts but fell from the ceiling into the Intensive Care Unit.

Mar 13 • 11:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police investigate death of 1-year-old baby in Goianésia

Police are investigating the death of a one-year-old baby in Goianésia, Brazil, amid suspicions of accidental drug ingestion.

Mar 12 • 21:53 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO: Wastewater Study Reveals High Consumption of Cannabis and Cocaine in Estonian Major Cities

A recent wastewater analysis reveals significant consumption levels of cannabis and cocaine in Estonia's major cities, particularly Tallinn and Pärnu.

Mar 12 • 20:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 12 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Sewage analyses revealed the drug secrets of Tallinn and Pärnu

Recent sewage analyses in Tallinn and Pärnu indicate high levels of cannabis use and a significant increase in cocaine use.

Mar 12 • 11:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

HS: The Use of This Medication as a Drug Is Increasing – An Expert Warns: 'So That It Doesn't Happen Like with Alpha-PVP'

Ketamine is increasingly being used recreationally in Finland, particularly in the Helsinki region, raising concerns from health experts.

Mar 12 • 09:30 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

West Africa: Cocaine Flowing Through West Africa Fuels Corruption and Crack Use, Report Says

A recent report highlights the increasing cocaine trafficking through West Africa, which is contributing to corruption and local crack use.

Mar 12 • 04:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The death of Liam Payne: the Justice of the City will judge those accused of supplying drugs to the musician

The Buenos Aires Superior Court has decided to put the accused in the death of Liam Payne on trial for supplying drugs to him.

Mar 11 • 21:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Migue Granados responded what he thinks about Ozempic and was blunt

Comedian Migue Granados addressed rumors of using Ozempic for weight loss, firmly denying any use of the drug during an Instagram Q&A.

Mar 11 • 18:54 UTC

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