Keywords: Drugs


Trump unveils TrumpRx platform to lower prescription drug costs

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the launch of a new online platform, TrumpRx, presented as an initiative aimed at helping Americans access prescription medications at reduced prices. The unveiling took place during an event in Washington, where the project was described as part of a......

Canada: British Columbia ends drug decriminalization pilot after disappointing results

The Canadian province of British Columbia has announced that it will not renew its landmark pilot program aimed at decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of certain illicit drugs, acknowledging that the initiative did not deliver the expected outcomes. Launched in January 2023, the program......

Drone drug trafficking ring dismantled in Tetouan

Authorities in Tetouan, Morocco, in coordination with the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST), have dismantled an alleged criminal organization involved in international drug trafficking using drones. The operation, carried out on the evening of Wednesday, November 5, led to the......

Morocco confronts rising Pouffa drug crisis with arrests and strategic reforms

Synthetic drug epidemic grips Morocco Morocco is facing a growing crisis fueled by the spread of “Pouffa,” a locally manufactured synthetic drug also known as the “cocaine of the poor.” Emerging during the COVID-19 pandemic and intensifying over recent years, the drug represents......

Spanish police intercept 15 tons of hashish concealed in Moroccan watermelon truck

Spanish police, in coordination with Moroccan and French authorities, have seized over 15 tons of hashish smuggled from Morocco, hidden within a shipment of watermelons. The truck, which arrived at the port of Almería, was found to contain 13.3 tons of the drug ingeniously concealed among watermelon......

Morocco faces public health crisis as over 600 essential medicines run out

Morocco is grappling with a critical shortage of essential medicines, with over 600 drugs reportedly out of stock nationwide. The missing medications include life-saving treatments for chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, neurological conditions, and cancer, leaving patients......

Gaza accuses Israel and US of hiding drugs in humanitarian aid

Gaza’s Government Media Office has accused Israeli and US-backed aid centers of distributing humanitarian aid contaminated with narcotic pills, a claim that has sparked outrage and international concern. The discovery was made in the war-torn enclave, where thousands of Palestinians rely on aid......

Groundbreaking resolution addresses drug-related environmental issues

The 68th session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs, held from March 10 to 14 in Vienna, marked a significant milestone with the adoption of a resolution presented by Morocco, France, and Brazil. This unprecedented resolution focuses on the environmental impacts of illicit drug-related......

Morocco advocates for multilateral approach against drug trafficking at Vienna summit

Morocco has called for a concerted and coordinated multilateral approach to combat the global drug problem during its address in Vienna. The nation emphasizes that cooperation remains a crucial element in the fight against illicit drug trafficking. Speaking at the 68th Session of the United Nations......