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🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

"You can't die" – Elli saved her friend from a risky situation that is difficult for drug users to handle

Elli acted swiftly to save her friend from a potential overdose after realizing they were unresponsive in a bathroom during a drug-using gathering.

Mar 1 • 17:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Restricted-use rifle seized in Divinópolis; three men and one woman were arrested

A restricted-use rifle and other weapons were seized in a police operation in Divinópolis, Brazil, leading to the arrest of four suspects.

Mar 1 • 13:38 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Two people injured in traffic accidents, six drivers removed from the road

Two separate traffic accidents in Estonia resulted in injuries and six drivers were removed from the roads due to signs of alcohol or drug use.

Mar 1 • 06:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Sketch of El Mencho

The article discusses insights from former associates of CJNG leader Nemesio Oseguera, known as El Mencho, revealing his disapproval of his son El Menchito's drug use and skepticism about the cartel's involvement in the fentanyl trade.

Mar 1 • 04:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Analysis: Wealthy Tourists Use Cocaine in Levi, but Who Dares Check the Rich's Pockets?

This article discusses the rise of cocaine use among wealthy tourists in Levi, Finland, and questions the reluctance to check the drug use among affluent individuals.

Feb 27 • 15:43 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 27 • 06:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

In Oslo West, it is known that many parents have a liberal attitude towards drugs. This complicates our work.

Concerns have been raised in Oslo West regarding liberal parental attitudes towards drug use and the existing party culture among youths.

Feb 26 • 22:21 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Ketamine on the Drug List: Jonas (27) Talks About Party Culture

27-year-old Jonas shares his experiences with ketamine use in Oslo's party scene and the challenges of maintaining control over his life amidst the rising popularity of the drug.

Feb 26 • 19:01 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

When drugs and sex wreak havoc in the senior civil service

The article discusses the intersection of drug use and sexual misconduct within the French senior civil service, highlighting recent scandals.

Feb 26 • 14:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Podcast: Rita Piironen left the Laestadian movement and began using drugs as a teenager - 'It was a pretty wild time'

In a podcast episode, Rita Piironen discusses her departure from the Laestadian faith and her struggles with drug use during her teenage years.

Feb 26 • 05:21 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Rejects PR stunt in Aftenposten. Today she testifies

Influencer Sophie Elise will testify in court today regarding a controversial Instagram post involving a alleged drug situation tied to Marius Borg Høiby.

Feb 26 • 04:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The Types of Cars Drug Users Drive – Police Reveal a Surprising Finding

The Finnish police report a striking link between drug use and the types of vehicles driven by users, highlighting a serious drug problem in the country.

Feb 25 • 18:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

President of the teachers' union of Porto Rico arrested for drug trafficking and document forgery

The president of a teachers' union in Porto Rico, Maranhão, was arrested on drug trafficking and other charges after a police operation uncovered illegal activities tied to the use of false documents.

Feb 25 • 18:11 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Immediate drug and alcohol tests for high-risk activities: the news in workplaces

In Italy, new regulations permit immediate drug and alcohol testing for employees suspected of substance use during high-risk work activities.

Feb 25 • 10:34 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Sarpsborg: Drug-affected driver caught in stolen car with stolen plates

A driver in Sarpsborg was arrested while driving a stolen car and found to be under the influence of drugs, carrying knives, and lacking a valid driver's license.

Feb 25 • 04:51 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Hiroshima Carp Terminates Contract with Ryutaro Hazuki, Indicted Over 'Zombie Tobacco'

The Hiroshima Carp baseball team announced the termination of infielder Ryutaro Hazuki's contract due to his indictment for violating pharmaceutical regulations related to a substance known as 'zombie tobacco.'

Feb 25 • 02:11 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Vancouver city councillor apologizes for calling fellow members ‘drug users’

Vancouver city councillor Lenny Zhou faced backlash and apology for incorrectly labeling fellow council members as drug users during a controversial press release.

Feb 25 • 00:54 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Politicians Still Cannot Decide to Exempt Minors from Criminal Responsibility for Drug Use

Latvian politicians are struggling to reach a decision on whether to exempt minors from criminal responsibility related to drug use.

Feb 24 • 10:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man Found Dead with Signs of Violence in the Rural Area of Trindade

A man was found dead on a rural road in Trindade, Brazil, showing signs of violence, prompting an investigation by local authorities.

Feb 24 • 09:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Drug driver caught twice in Oulu

A drug driver was arrested twice in Oulu on the same day, facing multiple charges including driving under the influence and possession of a vehicle for use in committing a crime.

Feb 24 • 05:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Father arrested for using slingshot to throw drugs to his son in prison in Ceará

A man was arrested in Brazil for attempting to use a slingshot to smuggle drugs to his imprisoned son.

Feb 23 • 16:13 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Preparation for Mobile Ban for Students Under 16 in Karnataka

The Karnataka government is considering a ban on mobile phone usage for students under the age of 16 to combat social media addiction and exposure to drug use.

Feb 22 • 04:06 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Drug consumption is increasing

The article discusses the rising trend of drug use in Argentina, highlighting its impact on public health and societal wellbeing, particularly among youth.

Feb 22 • 03:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Law banning shows promoting crime at youth events comes into effect in Rio Branco

A new municipal law in Rio Branco prohibits events aimed at youth that promote organized crime, drug use, or violence.

Feb 21 • 15:52 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

One needle shared more than 80 times: Former inmates detail drug use in prisons

A new study reveals alarming rates of needle sharing among inmates in Queensland prisons, prompting calls for needle exchange programs to prevent disease spread.

Feb 20 • 21:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Wi-fi of drug trafficking: criminals cut internet service provider wires and force residents to acquire clandestine provider in ES

Criminals in Colatina, Brazil, cut internet wires, forcing residents to use their illegal internet service provider, impacting approximately 600 families.

Feb 20 • 17:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Front companies, support from civil servants and access to confidential information: how the CV's structure for trafficking in AM was organized

The Comando Vermelho (CV) organized a drug trafficking operation in Amazonas with the assistance of public agents, which included the use of front companies and access to confidential police information.

Feb 20 • 13:16 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Without documents, on drugs. After a risky exchange behind the wheel, a couple in Liberec made contrite confessions

A couple in Liberec offered confessions after a risky exchange while driving under the influence and without proper documentation.

Feb 20 • 12:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Shocking Crimes of High-Earning Men Revealed – Proud to Be Pedophiles

A group of 300 pedophiles was uncovered online, who openly discussed their criminal plans and engaged in drug use during Zoom meetings.

Feb 20 • 08:16 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Medical Cannabis – Too Much Risk for (Almost) No Benefit

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.

Feb 20 • 01:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Young man dies hours after arriving on first lads holiday

Harvey Dominy, a 21-year-old from Merthyr Tydfil, died shortly after arriving in Benidorm for his first lads' holiday due to a combination of drugs and alcohol.

Feb 19 • 18:09 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

G-BA on Lecanemab: Setback for New Alzheimer Drug

Germany's G-BA has determined that Lecanemab offers no proven added benefit over existing Alzheimer's treatments, raising questions about its future use.

Feb 19 • 11:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

22-year-old woman killed a man with one blow

A 22-year-old woman is accused of murder after fatally stabbing a man during a dispute in Kajaani, Finland.

Feb 19 • 08:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The 'village' of tents in Parque del Oeste that keeps neighbors on edge: 'Insecurity and drug use have become normalized; some walk around like zombies'

Residents near Parque del Oeste in Madrid express growing discomfort and concern over a makeshift tent village attracting insecurity and drug use.

Feb 18 • 23:16 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Innovative Use of Drugs in Child Protection Center, Deputy Mayor Proposes Involvement of Drug Dogs

The Deputy Mayor of Tallinn is considering the introduction of drug detection dogs in response to drug use among children at a local shelter following a tragic death.

Feb 18 • 22:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

FOCUS ⟩ Grandmother, drugs, and Interior Minister Igor Taro's repressive apparatus

A cultural critic reflects on the impact of societal messages about drug use and personal experiences of addiction.

Feb 18 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Drug Addictions, Vices, Dependencies: What Psychoanalysis Has to Say?

The article explores the distinctions between recreational use and abuse of substances through the lens of psychoanalysis, examining the historical and conceptual frameworks surrounding addiction.

Feb 18 • 19:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

AL: Suspected drug circle at school

Investigations are underway into allegations of drug use, distribution, and sale among students at Emäkoski Middle School in Nokia, Finland.

Feb 18 • 19:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Stuffed toy, cargo of oats, luxury brand, and even in nails: the hiding places for drugs and weapons discovered by police in ES

Police in Espírito Santo are uncovering unusual methods criminals use to hide and transport drugs and weapons.

Feb 18 • 07:01 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Eduardo Verástegui explodes against Yeri Mua; accuses her of promoting 'vulgarity' and having addictions

Eduardo Verástegui criticized influencer Yeri Mua for promoting vulgarity and drug use following a controversial video of her consuming illicit substances at a concert.

Feb 18 • 03:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Taking 'world's most used drug' may raise your blood pressure

A new study warns that regular use of paracetamol, considered safe for those with high blood pressure, may elevate blood pressure similarly to NSAIDs, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Feb 17 • 10:04 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Continued high measurements of cocaine in the wastewater of Strömstad

Recent measurements show that cocaine levels in Strömstad's wastewater remain high despite a slight decrease from peak summer levels.

Feb 17 • 09:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man is found dead with a gunshot wound in a sugarcane field in the interior of São Paulo

A 54-year-old man was found dead in a sugarcane plantation in Quatá, Brazil, with a gunshot wound to the head and was reported missing since January 6.

Feb 16 • 21:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The use of alcohol and drugs by parents influences their children's consumption, research shows

A Brazilian study reveals that parental attitudes significantly impact the likelihood of alcohol and drug use among adolescents, emphasizing the importance of a nurturing and communicative parenting style.

Feb 16 • 12:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Drugged Man Stuck Under Parked Van in Prague

A drugged man was found stuck under a parked van in Prague, detailing a bizarre incident of drug-related behavior.

Feb 16 • 11:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Young man arrested with R$ 600 in counterfeit notes and tells police he would use the money to buy drugs

A 25-year-old man was arrested in Boa Vista for possessing R$ 600 in counterfeit money, intending to use it for purchasing drugs.

Feb 15 • 19:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Devoted and beautiful' teacher died after cocaine and drink binge on night out

A young teacher, Emily Rose Browning, tragically died after a night of heavy drinking and cocaine use during an outing with friends.

Feb 14 • 15:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of killing man with knife blows in Icém is arrested

A 25-year-old man has been arrested for killing 63-year-old Eduardo Silveira in a stabbing incident during a dispute over drug use.

Feb 13 • 22:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

I snorted cocaine off a toilet seat. Minister Kennedy spoke about his drug past

Czech Minister Kennedy candidly discusses his past drug use, including snorting cocaine off a toilet seat.

Feb 13 • 17:36 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Plates with cocaine

Marius Borg Høiby is testifying about a night involving cocaine, after being accused of sexual assault, detailing his drug use and interactions during a party.

Feb 13 • 16:26 UTC

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