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'Astronomical' cocaine use and debt lands man in jail

A man who was consuming an 'astronomical' amount of cocaine each week went to criminal lengths to clear his pricey drug bill.

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Dramatic footage of Ireland’s largest drugs seizure released

Dramatic footage of the daring operation which led to the seizure of Ireland’s largest drugs haul onboard a container ship has been released.

Evening Standard

Eight men jailed for involvement in Ireland’s largest drugs haul

They received sentences varying in length from 13 and a half years to 20 years on Friday.

Evening Standard

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Gang caught smuggling cocaine-infused leather from Latin America to Europe

The gang had set up a laboratory in Athens to extract the cocaine from the leather

The Independent UK

Decriminalise cocaine possession after cannabis in London, says Sir Sadiq Khan report expert

Dr Geoff Gallop claims people are dying because UK is behind rest of the world when it comes to drug policy

Evening Standard

Narco Sub Owned By The Gulf Clan And Equipped With Starlink Antenna Seized Off Caribbean Coast

A "narco sub" equipped with a Starlink antenna and capable of transporting some 1.5 tons of cocaine was seized off the coast of Colombia

Latin Times

Speedballing – the deadly mix of stimulants and opioids – requires a new approach to prevention and treatment

Speedballing – the practice of combining a stimulant like cocaine or methamphetamine with an opioid such as heroin or fentanyl – has evolved from a niche subculture to a widespread public health crisis. The practice stems from the early 1900s when World War I soldiers were often treated with a…

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Man jailed for 'terrifying' trade in military rifles

A man kept in his home a large amount of cannabis, almost 1.6 kilograms of cocaine and four semi-automatic rifles on behalf of a drug ring, a judge has heard.

AAP

Mysterious packages featuring a picture of Yosemite Sam — and containing cocaine — washed ashore along a Florida beach

A beachgoer discovered about 70 pounds of cocaine inside bizarre, Looney Tunes branded bags, on a Florida beach, authorities said.

The Independent UK

UK authorities seize cocaine worth more than $130 million from a ship at London port

British authorities say they seized 2.4 metric tons of cocaine in a ship arriving in England from Panama

The Independent UK

Border Force seizes 2.4 tonnes of cocaine in one of UK’s largest-ever busts

The £96 million find marks the sixth-largest cocaine seizure since records began

The Independent UK

Border Force seizes £96m cocaine haul at London Gateway in one of UK’s biggest busts

The 2.4 tonne find marks the sixth-largest cocaine seizure since records began.

Evening Standard

Mexican Authorities Intercept 'Narco Sub' Carrying More Than 3 Tons of Cocaine

Intelligence from Mexico's Security Cabinet shows the Navy has seized more than 111 tons of cocaine and 223 illicit maritime vessels between 2023 and 2025

Latin Times

Cocaine and synthetic drugs power new era of global trafficking

The world drug market has never been so globalised, active and diverse, according to the United Nations – which marks International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Thursday. RFI takes a look at the latest trends, from the explosion of cocaine to shifting routes and new synthetic drugs.

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Evening Standard

Drug kingpins who plotted murder of rival jailed for life

The court heard that James Harding, 34, and Jayes Kharouti, 39, ran a vast criminal empire.

The Independent UK

British man on trial accused of smuggling cocaine in Bali

British man Elliot James Shaw could face up to 12 years in prison on the Indonesian tourist island

AAP

Grandfather, ex-wife jailed for drug import conspiracy

A methamphetamine and cocaine trafficking conspiracy involving a middle-aged couple resulted in the importation of up to $1.2 million worth of drugs.

The Independent UK

Notorious gang leader recaptured more than a year after prison escape

Fugitive drug trafficker José Adolfo Macías, also known as Fito, is wanted by authorities in Ecuador and the United States

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The Guardian - UK

Drug kingpins face jail for cocaine smuggling and murder plot after EncroChat investigation

James Harding and Jayes Kharouti discussed plan to recruit hitman to kill rival on encrypted messaging service

Evening Standard

Drugs kingpins guilty of plotting murder and running drugs empire on EncroChat

The plot was scuppered by Scotland Yard officers who accessed the defendants’ secret discussions.

The Independent UK

Drug kingpins plotted rival’s murder while running criminal empire

The duo discussed how and where the murder would take place, with Kharouti offering the potential hitman a six-figure sum

The Guardian - UK

An astonishing tale of Lamborghinis, cocaine and the need to make a quick buck: best podcasts of the week

TJ Dominguez opens up about his extraordinary life doing drug runs for Pablo Escobar. Plus, the incredible story of Hollywood legend Hedy Lamarr

AAP

Botched 'dead drop' could land man in jail for life

Cocaine allegedly worth millions was replaced before a man collected a sports bag near an inner-city park as police warn traffickers not to get comfortable.

The Independent UK

Quincy Promes: Football star extradited from Dubai to face prison in cocaine smuggling case

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Dutch soccer player Quincy Promes extradited from Dubai to face prison in cocaine smuggling case

Dutch prosecutors have told The Associated Press that soccer player Quincy Promes was being extradited from Dubai to the Netherlands where he faces a prison sentence for involvement in cocaine smuggling

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