Keywords: Drugs


African football organization intensifies anti-doping efforts across continent

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a major strengthening of its anti-doping measures, emphasizing its commitment to maintaining fairness in the sport. Through its Anti-Doping Unit, which has conducted 900 tests annually since its 2020 inception, the organization is working to combat......

Tragic Loss: Five Charged in Connection to Liam Payne’s Death

Five individuals have been indicted in Argentina following the tragic death of British singer Liam Payne, who passed away after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires on October 16. Payne, a former member of the globally renowned group One Direction, had reportedly consumed alcohol, cocaine, and......

Moroccan Police Seize Nearly 4 Tons of Hashish in Major Drug Bust

Moroccan authorities have intercepted nearly 4 tons of hashish in a significant drug bust that took place early Wednesday morning. Officers from the judicial police in Beni Mellal, in collaboration with the national police (DGST), executed a coordinated operation at a rural farm near Souk Sebt Oulad......

Pizza with a Dangerous Twist: Düsseldorf Restaurant's Secret Menu Item Leads to Drug Bust

German authorities have uncovered an audacious drug trafficking operation in Düsseldorf, where a local pizzeria was discovered delivering cocaine alongside its regular menu items. The scheme, which centered around the innocuous-sounding "Pizza No. 40," came to light following routine food......

Morocco's Pursuit of Affordable Medication: A Continuing Trend

Morocco is persisting in its efforts to make essential medications more accessible by continuously revising and reducing their prices. This initiative is being carried out through successive amendments to Decision No. 787.14, which was first issued in April 2014 and pertains to the public sale prices......

Morocco Aims for Pharmaceutical Self-Sufficiency, Targets 70% Local Production

In a significant move towards pharmaceutical autonomy, Morocco is poised to dramatically increase its domestic medication production, according to Health and Social Protection Minister Khalid Ait Taleb. Speaking at a parliamentary session in Rabat on Tuesday, Ait Taleb unveiled ambitious plans to manufacture......

WHO Raises Alarm Over Counterfeit Diabetes and Obesity Drugs

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a global alert regarding counterfeit medicines containing semaglutide, a drug used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity. This stern warning comes in the wake of the detection of falsified batches of semaglutide-based products across multiple countries,......

Morocco Recovers Over $7 Million in Misappropriated Public Funds

Morocco's National Judicial Agency, a stalwart guardian of state finances since its establishment in 1928, has announced the recovery of a staggering $7.2 million in misappropriated public funds during the fiscal year 2022. This achievement underscores the agency's unwavering commitment to safeguarding......

Morocco Leads Global Effort Against Narcotics Threat

Renowned for its steadfast stance against the illicit drug trade, Morocco has cemented its position at the forefront of the global campaign to curb narcotics proliferation. In a significant endorsement of its proactive approach, the North African nation has been re-elected to preside over the prestigious......