Drugs
Border Police seize over 10,000 cannabis plants located in 18 greenhouses in southern Israel
The event took place as part of a wider operation to locate and destroy illegal drug greenhouses across southern Israel.
Five arrested in China-US joint operation targeting drug trafficking
Tel Aviv serial killer Mohammed Halabi dies in prison due to medical condition
Jordan strikes Sweida, claims it carried out ‘deterrent operation’ against drugs, arms trafficking
Research, legalization, and controlled use of psychedelics could be effective in treating PTSD
Once counterculture, psychedelics are now studied in Israel for treating PTSD and depression, with research exploring sustainable bioengineered use.
Hard luck for smuggler trying to bring 30,000 Viagra pills through Ben-Gurion Airport
Moshe Levy, a resident of Kiryat Ata, was returning from a five day trip to India when customs inspectors discovered the Viagra in his luggage.
Former Mexican drug kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada pleads guilty to US charges
The charges stemmed from his decades-long role leading the Sinaloa cartel alongside imprisoned drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.
'Ketamine queen' to plead guilty to supplying dose that killed actor Matthew Perry
Jasveen Sangha, 42, who authorities said ran an illegal narcotics "stash house" in the North Hollywood district of Los Angeles will plead guilty to five charges under a deal with federal prosecutors.
Polish police bust smuggling networks and seize drugs worth $275 million
The core of the criminal groups was Poles living in Spain, where they trafficked drugs to several parts of Europe, mainly the Republic of Ireland, Germany, Austria, and Scandinavia.
Petah Tikvah resident indicted for excessive cannabis possession
The indictment filed against Or Levy stated that he was in possession of approximately 30 kilograms of cannabis, divided into bags and packaging boxes.
Trump administration eyes military action against drug cartels, US officials say
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday the administration could now use the military to go after cartels.
US increases reward for arrest of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro to $50 million
In a video posted to X, US Attorney General Pam Bondi accused Maduro of collaborating with prominent criminal groups such as Tren de Aragua and the Sinaloa Cartel.
British woman issues warning after suspected encounter with Devil's Breath, 'world's scariest drug'
The tasteless and odourless drug has been used by criminal groups to target victims for rape, theft and, according to some reports, forced harvesting of organs.
Monks in Thailand dismissed after their darkest secret was revealed
A police operation at Thai temples uncovered a shocking affair when four monks were found positive for hard drugs. The monks admitted to using the illegal substances and claimed unusual reasons.
