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🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

In West Africa, an increasingly rapid and complex rise of synthetic drugs

A recent report highlights the significant growth and diversification of synthetic drug markets in West Africa, driven by their availability and addictive nature.

Mar 4 • 08:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Customs confiscates over 2,500 kilos of drugs - pills claimed to be painkillers revealed to be extremely dangerous opioids

Finnish Customs has confiscated over 2,500 kilograms of drugs, including pills that were misrepresented as painkillers but contained a highly dangerous synthetic opioid.

Mar 2 • 08:48 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Discovered drug factory in the Kretinga forests: impregnated cotton with drugs, transported to the USA

A criminal investigation has revealed an organized group producing and distributing synthetic drugs in Lithuania by impregnating cotton-based paper with psychotropic substances meant for smuggling to the United States.

Feb 26 • 09:24 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Where is the CJNG in Mexico: the DEA map showing its exact location in each state

The CJNG cartel maintains operations in Mexico's strategic regions for synthetic drug trafficking, even after the death of its leader.

Feb 23 • 13:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation against trafficking arrests 10 suspects of distributing synthetic drugs in MT and DF

A police operation in Brazil led to the arrest of 10 suspects involved in the distribution of synthetic drugs in the states of Mato Grosso and the Federal District.

Feb 19 • 11:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Gourmet marijuana in packaging inspired by 'Super Mario' is found in the largest seizure of the year in Uberlândia

The Police seized over 2,000 synthetic drug pills and gourmet marijuana named 'Super HashBros' in Uberlândia, marking the largest drug seizure in the city in 2026.

Feb 12 • 23:32 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police arrest man with illicit drugs in Enugu

The Enugu State Police have arrested a 42-year-old man for allegedly peddling illicit drugs, including marijuana and synthetic variants.

Feb 12 • 13:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Owner of a tobacco shop in a mall in downtown Juiz de Fora arrested for trafficking synthetic drugs

The owner of a tobacco shop in downtown Juiz de Fora was arrested on Tuesday for trafficking synthetic drugs, with authorities seizing narcotics, cocaine, and materials used in the sale of these substances.

Feb 4 • 14:38 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Synthetic Drugs: "Baller Liquids": Why the Small Bottles Are So Dangerous

Nine suspects have been arrested in Upper Franconia for trafficking chemically altered intoxicating liquids for e-cigarettes and vapes, allegedly selling these 'Baller Liquids' or 'Zombie Liquids' to minors.

Feb 3 • 17:38 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

A 'rider' uncovers a synthetic drug delivery on Gran Vía

A food delivery worker alerted the police to a synthetic drug trafficking operation taking place on Gran Vía in Madrid, leading to the arrest of a suspect.

Feb 3 • 11:16 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

150 bundles of Galaxy found in house search

During a search, police discovered 150 aluminum bundles filled with a substance resembling synthetic cannabinoid, known as Galaxy, totaling 16 grams.

Jan 9 • 10:21 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Međimurje Police Found 150 Packets of Galaxy Drug in a Man's House

Police in Međimurje discovered 150 packets of synthetic drugs known as Galaxy during a house search of a 32-year-old man.

Jan 9 • 09:53 UTC

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