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Brazil

'At least 55 inmates choked and stabbed to death in Brazil jails'

At least 55 prisoners have been found dead in four jails in the Brazilian city of Manaus after clashes between rival gangs, authorities said.

USA

On the front line where 'meth is king | NBC Left Field

While attention is focused on opioid crisis, police in Tulsa, Oklahoma are seizing crystal meth in greater quantities than ever before.

USA

UN agency could be helping Purdue Pharma make opioid epidemic global

Lawmakers say World Health Organization is helping Purdue wage a "propaganda campaign" about opioids.

Germany

High as a kite? Park boss creates bizarre boxes to tackle drug problem

"I thought it was a piece of art. But as a direct attempt to solve the issue of drugs this is, of course, ridiculous."

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World

Scientists race against time to tackle the expanding designer drug market

Their official name is "New Psychoactive substances" --- but they're best known as "legal highs" or "designer drugs". Their expansion is causing a serious headache to customs agencies, and lawmakers across Europe.

United Kingdom

Shrimps, drugs and rocks ‘n’ blow: Cocaine found in UK river wildlife

Traces of cocaine, pesticides, and other illicit drugs were found in freshwater shrimps in Suffolk, UK.

USA

Jobs in marijuana industry may make US citizenship off-limits for immigrants

"Employment in the marijuana industry may constitute conduct that violates federal controlled substance laws," the USCIS said.

Mexico

13 killed in Mexico bar shooting

Seven men, five women and a child died in the shooting.

Germany

German inventors develop bracelet to test drinks for date-rape drugs

Inventors in Germany have developed a bracelet aimed at combatting a fear of many clubbers — drink spiking.

Australia

British fugitive armed with a crossbow attempts jet ski escape

A British man, wanted in Queensland in connection with drug-related charges, was apprehended by police on Monday, after trying to escape Australia aboard a jet ski

United Kingdom

UK Hemp Earth Dispensary searches for perfect spliff roller

A business in the UK is holding a contest to see who can roll the perfect spliff in the fastest time — the prize? A job.

Italy

Two tonnes of cocaine seized in huge Italian narcotics bust

It's the largest registered find of narcotics in Italy in 25 years with Italy, Spain, Colombia and United Kingdom authorities working together.

France

Authorities seize 285kg of cocaine near French Caribbean island

The cocaine bust is the second bigegst of the year on Saint Martin.

USA

El Chapo's narco trial: a luxury life worth of Pablo Escobar

The current trial of Mexico's El Chapo in New York has shed light on the luxury lifestyle he has led for 25 years

World News

Europe briefing: Six stories you need to know about today

Here are six stories from around Europe to know about this Friday lunchtime.

USA

Autograph hunter dismissed from jury in El Chapo trial

A potential juror has been dismissed by the judge in the El Chapo trial after asking the defendant for his autograph.

World News

More than 55 tonnes of drugs seized in global Interpol operation

Operation Lionfish led to the arrest of 1,300 suspects and the seizure of more than 35 tonnes of cocaine, five tonnes of heroin, 15 tonnes of cannabis and 430,000 Captagon tablets

World

Canada Legalises Recreational Marijuana

Canada has officially legalised the recreational use of Cannabis - making it the second country in the world to do so. Queues formed in the province of Newfoundland at midnight - where the first sales of legal Marijuana have taken place.

World News

Where in Europe are you most likely to die before 70?

Lack of progress in reducing early deaths from chronic diseases could cause the majority of UN member states to miss the 2030 deadline, according to the Lancet.

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Watch: Spanish police find cocaine in hollowed pineapples

The pineapples originated from Costa Rica, and Spanish police intercepted the drugs at a food market in Madrid.