Keywords: Drugs


India reports first seizure of Captagon worth 19 millions dollars

India has reported its first-ever seizure of Captagon, a powerful synthetic stimulant, marking a significant development in its fight against international drug trafficking networks. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, authorities confiscated approximately 227 kg of Captagon tablets and powder,......

Philippine senate places former drug war enforcer under protection amid arrest speculation

The Senate of the Philippines placed Senator Ronald dela Rosa under protective custody following the arrival of law enforcement agents at the Senate building amid reports of a possible arrest warrant linked to the country’s controversial anti-drug campaign. Ronald dela Rosa served as chief of......

Interpol operation leads to nearly 270 arrests in global medicine trafficking crackdown

Nearly 270 people suspected of involvement in illegal medicine trafficking have been arrested in a large-scale international operation coordinated across 90 countries, according to Interpol. The operation, known as “Pangea XVIII,” was carried out in March across all continents and resulted......

Moroccan expert Khalid Tinasti joins UN panel to reshape global drug policy

The United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs elected the members of an independent expert panel established under resolution 68/6 during its 69th session in Vienna. Among the 19 appointees is Moroccan expert Khalid Tinasti, 40, who will contribute to what represents the most significant review of......

Four suspects arrested in Sidi Bouknadel drug case, including police officer

Authorities in Salé have arrested four individuals, including a police officer and a municipal employee, in connection with the possession and trafficking of psychotropic drugs in Sidi Bouknadel. The investigation, launched under the supervision of the local prosecutor, is ongoing. The operation......

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......