Drug shooting devolves into massive brawl involving hundreds in western France – POLITICO

Drug shooting devolves into massive brawl involving hundreds in western France – POLITICO

Retailleau said he would travel later to the northwestern city of Rennes, where a 5-year old boy was shot in the head in another drug-related incident last week, according to local media. In his interview, Retailleau condemned what he called the “Mexicanization” of France. “These shootings aren’t happening in South America, they’re happening in Rennes, … Read more

Man arrested for sending threatening letter, drugs to Malta’s EU commissioner – POLITICO

Man arrested for sending threatening letter, drugs to Malta’s EU commissioner – POLITICO

A man has been arrested on suspicion of sending a threatening note and a bag containing drugs to the home of Malta’s European commissioner, Helena Dalli. According to the Times of Malta, a 30-year-old man, who has not been named, was detained in connection with the incident. Screenshots of the letter in local media show … Read more

Over N31 billion worth of drugs, military camouflage seized at Nigerian port

Over N31 billion worth of drugs, military camouflage seized at Nigerian port

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Area 2 Command, has seized illicit goods, including drugs and military camouflage worth N32.2 billion, at Onne Port in Rivers State, south-south Nigeria. The NCS Comptroller General, Bashir Adeniyi, disclosed this on Wednesday at Onne SeaPort while displaying the seized goods. According to a report by Arise TV, Mr Adeniyi … Read more

Warring drug gangs turn up the heat on Sweden’s government – POLITICO

Warring drug gangs turn up the heat on Sweden’s government – POLITICO

A spike in gang-related killings over recent years has seen Sweden move against a general trend of falling violence noted across much of the rest of Europe. Experts say the government must demonstrate progress before the next election in 2026, with surveys showing it remains a top issue for voters.  “If crime reduction remains high … Read more

Poilievre vows to defund ‘safer supply’ drug policies, put money into treatment

Poilievre vows to defund ‘safer supply’ drug policies, put money into treatment

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he will take all federal dollars out of programs and facilities that use prescribed drug alternatives in perhaps his strongest commitment yet to roll back a Liberal drug program he claims is fuelling “chaos” on the country’s streets. The Tory leader said his government would focus squarely on recovery, adding that there’s … Read more

China’s cheating threatens to wreck Paris Olympics, US anti-drugs chief says – POLITICO

China’s cheating threatens to wreck Paris Olympics, US anti-drugs chief says – POLITICO

National anti-doping regulators such as CHINADA are supposed to closely monitor athletes in competition and training for evidence of illegal drug-taking, while WADA — which is funded by the Olympic Movement and national governments — coordinates anti-doping rules across the world.   “The Chinese aren’t being held to those same standards by their own national … Read more

B.C. civil lawsuit against Sex Pistols guitarist alleges 1980 sexual assault

B.C. civil lawsuit against Sex Pistols guitarist alleges 1980 sexual assault

WARNING: This article contains graphic content and may affect those who have experienced​ ​​​sexual violence or know someone affected by it. A Vancouver woman has filed a civil lawsuit against Paramount Pictures Corp. and punk rocker Stephen Jones of The Sex Pistols alleging he sexually assaulted her as a teenager while she was a movie extra more than … Read more

Spain accidentally releases drug lord who planned to kill heir to Dutch throne – POLITICO

Spain accidentally releases drug lord who planned to kill heir to Dutch throne – POLITICO

The National Court in Madrid greenlit the request but the Provincial Court in Málaga, which has jurisdiction over the area where Bouyakhrichan was arrested, declined to execute it, arguing the drug kingpin had to face the money laundering charges in Spain before being extradited elsewhere. Dutch authorities appealed, filing a new, urgent request stressing that … Read more

Police find hard drugs at top Belgian politician’s office – POLITICO

Police find hard drugs at top Belgian politician’s office – POLITICO

The Brussels Public Prosecutor’s Office confirmed Friday that narcotics were discovered in the minister’s office and said a member of her staff was arrested and charged with sale and possession of narcotics. Eight other suspects were charged with the sale and possession of narcotics in association — but two of them have been conditionally released. … Read more