Drugs – Page 6 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Luis Guzman on Black Lives Matter, the war on Drugs, coronavirus & imperialism

Posted on July 20, 2020July 20, 2020By Editor

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to legendary character actor Luis Guzman. He discusses the impact of coronavirus and the lessons he has learned in his personal life regarding diet and nutrition to get healthier, the Black Lives Matter protests which have swept the United States and other countries, the toppling of statues such as those of Christopher Columbus … Read More >Luis Guzman on Black Lives Matter, the war on Drugs, coronavirus & imperialism

World

Drug use in Australia at HIGHEST LEVEL in almost 20 years, survey shows. What’s behind the alarming rise?

Posted on July 18, 2020July 18, 2020By Editor

Drug use in Australia is at the highest level since 2001, according to a new report issued by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare – and the media and Covid-19 could be to blame. … Read More >Drug use in Australia at HIGHEST LEVEL in almost 20 years, survey shows. What’s behind the alarming rise?

World

WATCH suspected drug cartel plane SET ON FIRE after being forced to land in Mexico

Posted on July 7, 2020July 7, 2020By Editor

Mexican authorities scrambled fighter jets to hunt down a suspected drug cartel plane, but found it aflame on a jungle highway in the Yucatan. A truck packed with $4.9 million of cocaine was discovered nearby. … Read More >WATCH suspected drug cartel plane SET ON FIRE after being forced to land in Mexico

Asia & Pacific

US Intelligence, Accusing Russia of Shady Deal With Taliban, Is Involved in Drug Trade, Envoy Says

Posted on July 5, 2020July 5, 2020By Editor

US intelligence is deeply involved in the Afghan drug trade at the same time as it accuses Russia of conspiring with the Taliban, Special Presidential Envoy on Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov said on Saturday. … Read More >US Intelligence, Accusing Russia of Shady Deal With Taliban, Is Involved in Drug Trade, Envoy Says

Video: Italian Police Seize Record 15 Tons of Daesh-Linked ‘Jihad Drugs’ From Ship

Posted on July 2, 2020July 2, 2020By Editor

Around 15 tons (14 tonnes) of the amphetamine captagon were recently seized from a ship that Italian authorities believe was en route to supply the black market for synthetic drugs in Europe – which has been suffering amid the COVID-19 novel coronavirus lockdowns. … Read More >Video: Italian Police Seize Record 15 Tons of Daesh-Linked ‘Jihad Drugs’ From Ship

A social sore left to fester? How Dijon became the scene of open gang war

Posted on June 17, 2020June 17, 2020By Editor

The French city of Dijon was rocked by chaotic scenes reminiscent of a war zone as rival gangs clashed following an assault on a Chechen teen – but was it more a “battle of territories” in a drugs war than simple score-settling? … Read More >A social sore left to fester? How Dijon became the scene of open gang war

Russia

‘This is not a movie, you can’t rewind’: Russian actor Efremov begs forgiveness after fatal drunk-driving car crash

Posted on June 14, 2020June 14, 2020By Editor

Renowned Russian actor Mikhail Efremov has made his first public appearance since killing a man in a drunk-driving incident, asking the victim’s family for forgiveness and offering support. … Read More >‘This is not a movie, you can’t rewind’: Russian actor Efremov begs forgiveness after fatal drunk-driving car crash

World

Australia reports ‘surge’ in illegal hydroxychloroquine imports as people seek alternative treatments for Covid-19

Posted on May 8, 2020May 8, 2020By Editor

Australian authorities have reported a spike in drug smuggling – but not the kind they usually deal with. Aussies are importing hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malarial medication used as a controversial antidote to Covid-19. … Read More >Australia reports ‘surge’ in illegal hydroxychloroquine imports as people seek alternative treatments for Covid-19

Russia

Specialized Commission revealed new facts of attempts of foreign influence on the Russian anti-drug policy

Posted on April 17, 2020April 17, 2020By Editor

The inducement of citizens to consume prohibited substances was also revealed. This was announced by the Chairman of the Commission on the Investigation of Foreign Interference in Russia’s Internal Affairs … Read More >Specialized Commission revealed new facts of attempts of foreign influence on the Russian anti-drug policy

Latin America

Venezuela Intercepts Plane With Over 1,000 Pounds of Cocaine – Interior Ministry

Posted on February 12, 2020February 12, 2020By Editor

The Venezuelan security forces intercepted a light jet carrying almost 500 kilograms (1,102 pounds) of cocaine aboard and detained two Brazilian citizens in relation to the incident, Venezuelan Interior Ministry said on Wednesday. … Read More >Venezuela Intercepts Plane With Over 1,000 Pounds of Cocaine – Interior Ministry

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