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Dream "selfie cruise" ends in jail for Canadian women
To their friends and followers on social media it seemed like a dream come true, a round-the-world luxury cruise taking in sights that you normally only see in holiday…To their friends and followers on social media it seemed like a dream come true, a round-the-world luxury cruise taking in sights that you normally only see in holiday…
Philippines police turn to puppets in the war on drugs
Police in the Philippines have turned to puppets in a bid to warn school children about the dangers of drug use.Police in the Philippines have turned to puppets in a bid to warn school children about the dangers of drug use.
22 Mexican drug cartel members 'executed by police' - report
One of the worst allegations of abuse by Mexican security forces has been revealed in a damning report by the country’s national human rights commission.One of the worst allegations of abuse by Mexican security forces has been revealed in a damning report by the country’s national human rights commission.
Colombian authorities burn down more than 100 cocaine 'laboratories'
Colombian authorities say they have destroyed more than 100 cocaine laboratories.Colombian authorities say they have destroyed more than 100 cocaine laboratories.
Myanmar burns large pile of heroin and marijuana on UN anti-drugs day
Myanmar – otherwise known as Burma – has marked Sunday’s UN international day against drug trafficking and abuse by burning a vast quantity of substances in a public…Myanmar – otherwise known as Burma – has marked Sunday’s UN international day against drug trafficking and abuse by burning a vast quantity of substances in a public…
More drug addicts, but number of users remains stable - UN report
Around one in 20 adults have used at least one drug in 2014, according to the 2016 World Drug Report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).Around one in 20 adults have used at least one drug in 2014, according to the 2016 World Drug Report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
China: gunman arrested after using woman and children as human shield
Several women and children have been dramatically rescued in China after being taken hostage by a suspected drug-dealer.Several women and children have been dramatically rescued in China after being taken hostage by a suspected drug-dealer.
Mexico agrees extradition of drug boss 'El Chapo' Guzman to United States
Mexico has agreed to extradite drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman to the United States where he’s facing murder, money laundering and drug smuggling…Mexico has agreed to extradite drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman to the United States where he’s facing murder, money laundering and drug smuggling…
'Biggest drugs seizure in history' in Colombia
The record haul, discovered at a banana plantation on Panama border, is one of the largest in the country in recent years.The record haul, discovered at a banana plantation on Panama border, is one of the largest in the country in recent years.
More than 1,000 kilos of cocaine confiscated in Peru
Peruvian police have put on display more than 1,356 kilos of cocaine confiscated throughout the country in the first week of May. Peru is the world’sPeruvian police have put on display more than 1,356 kilos of cocaine confiscated throughout the country in the first week of May. Peru is the world’s
"El Chapo" moved to prison near US border
Is the world's most-wanted drug trafficker about to be extradited to the United States to face charges?Is the world's most-wanted drug trafficker about to be extradited to the United States to face charges?
Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' is moved to jail near US border
Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman was moved from a jail in central Mexico on Saturday to a prison in Ciudad Juarez near the US border, in a move that appearsJoaquin “El Chapo” Guzman was moved from a jail in central Mexico on Saturday to a prison in Ciudad Juarez near the US border, in a move that appears
Peru's most wanted man is deported from Colombia
Colombia police have handed over an alleged Peruvian drug lord to the Peruvian authorities. Gerson Galvez, known as Caracol or The Snail, and who hasColombia police have handed over an alleged Peruvian drug lord to the Peruvian authorities. Gerson Galvez, known as Caracol or The Snail, and who has
Speeding ahead - EU plays catch-up as new drugs flood into Europe
Europe is struggling to cope with the two latest drug waves to claim victims and make fortunes for the unscrupulous; Crystal meth and legal highsEurope is struggling to cope with the two latest drug waves to claim victims and make fortunes for the unscrupulous; Crystal meth and legal highs
Rising Crystal meth industry winning drugs war
Petrovice is in the Czech Republic. The small town is close to the German border. Patrick, whose name we changed for security reasons is anPetrovice is in the Czech Republic. The small town is close to the German border. Patrick, whose name we changed for security reasons is an
Mexico pushes for softer laws on marijuana use
Mexican President, Enrique Peña Nieto has put forward proposals to legalise marijuana-based medicines. He also wants to raise the legal amount usersMexican President, Enrique Peña Nieto has put forward proposals to legalise marijuana-based medicines. He also wants to raise the legal amount users
Drug tunnel between Mexico and USA
US Border Patrol released a video of an 795-metre underground tunnel used to ferry drugs between San Diego, USA, and Tijuana, Mexico. According toUS Border Patrol released a video of an 795-metre underground tunnel used to ferry drugs between San Diego, USA, and Tijuana, Mexico. According to
Europeans spend over 24 billion euros a year on illegal drugs, new study finds
Europeans spend more than 24 billion euros a year on illicit drugs, according to a new report published on Tuesday. The joint EU-Europol study foundEuropeans spend more than 24 billion euros a year on illicit drugs, according to a new report published on Tuesday. The joint EU-Europol study found
El Chapo's alleged money man detained
Juan Manuel Alvarez, suspected of laundering money for recaptured drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman has been detained in southwest Mexico, andJuan Manuel Alvarez, suspected of laundering money for recaptured drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman has been detained in southwest Mexico, and
El Chapo: Extradite me to the US, the Mexican prison guards won't let me sleep!
A complaint of sleep deprivation is said to be behind a request by the captured drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" GuzmanA complaint of sleep deprivation is said to be behind a request by the captured drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman
Brazilian judge frees Vice President of Facebook in Latin America
Argentinian Diego Dzodan was arrested for refusing to hand over to the police information about a user of the message service WhatsAppArgentinian Diego Dzodan was arrested for refusing to hand over to the police information about a user of the message service WhatsApp
Dramatic footage of El Chapo arrest raid
The Mexican government has released dramatic video coverage of the raid by soldiers on a house that led the arrest of the world’s most wanted drugThe Mexican government has released dramatic video coverage of the raid by soldiers on a house that led the arrest of the world’s most wanted drug
Mexico begins 'EL Chapo' drugs lord extradition process
Mexico has started formal extradition proceedings against the captured drug lord Joaquin Guzmán, known as El Chapo – in the strongest sign it intendsMexico has started formal extradition proceedings against the captured drug lord Joaquin Guzmán, known as El Chapo – in the strongest sign it intends
Mexico 'wishes to talk to Penn and del Castillo' over El Chapo meeting
Mexican authorities wish to speak to actors Sean Penn and Kate del Castillo about a meeting they had with notorious drug lord El Chapo while he wasMexican authorities wish to speak to actors Sean Penn and Kate del Castillo about a meeting they had with notorious drug lord El Chapo while he was
Lawyers for 'El Chapo' Guzman to resist his extradition to US
The lawyer for Mexican drug lord Joaquin Guzman said he will resist extradition to the United States for his client. The kingpin known as El Chapo isThe lawyer for Mexican drug lord Joaquin Guzman said he will resist extradition to the United States for his client. The kingpin known as El Chapo is
Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' recaptured
He made headlines around the world when he tunneled out of a maximum security prison through a long tunnel, but now he’s been recaptured. TheHe made headlines around the world when he tunneled out of a maximum security prison through a long tunnel, but now he’s been recaptured. The
Mexico recaptures notorious drug lord "El Chapo", six months after jail break
Mexico says the operation was carried out with help from the US Drug Enforcement Administration and US MarshalsMexico says the operation was carried out with help from the US Drug Enforcement Administration and US Marshals
Millions of amphetamine pills seized in Saudi drugs bust
Authorities in Saudi Arabia have reportedly seized more than five million amphetamine pills. Eleven people have been arrested, nine of them are saidAuthorities in Saudi Arabia have reportedly seized more than five million amphetamine pills. Eleven people have been arrested, nine of them are said
Italian police bust major cocaine smuggling ring
Finance police in Italy say a 130 kg of cocaine have been seized in Venice, busting a major drug smuggling ring. Nine people were arrested as part ofFinance police in Italy say a 130 kg of cocaine have been seized in Venice, busting a major drug smuggling ring. Nine people were arrested as part of
Kingdom of Shadows turns the camera on three individuals in the US - Mexico drug war
An unflinching look at the human cost of the US – Mexico drug war as seen through the eyes of three unlikely individuals, a nun, a US drug agent andAn unflinching look at the human cost of the US – Mexico drug war as seen through the eyes of three unlikely individuals, a nun, a US drug agent and