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Greater Manchester Police seize £10 million worth of drugs following major operation Hits Radio15:15
20-year-old man imported and dealt cannabis, ecstasy, and anti-depressants Gazette News15:47
Businessman pleads guilty to importing drugs following €32.8m crystal meth seizure at Cork Port Echo Live13:20
Four charged after cannabis worth €8.5m seized BBC07:38
Four men to appear in court in connection with €8.5m cannabis seizure Dublin Live07:48
Four people to appear before Dublin court over €8.5 million cannabis seizure TheJournal.ie08:30
Man arrested after drugs raid in Derbyshire town uncovers almost 100 cannabis plants inside home Derbyshire Times09:31

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Willie Nelson Endorses Dallas Marijuana Decriminalization Measure Forbes23:51

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Don’t Overdo It: How to Determine the Right Cannabis Dosage The Tribune, California22:29

NFL star banned for four games after violating league's drugs policy MailOnline21:55

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Florida Cannabis Legalization Gains Support From Former Congressman, Citing Economic Growth, Public Health Benzinga21:32

Cannabis CEOs Greet Harris’ Legalization Plans With Cautious Optimism Forbes21:17

Lawsuit Challenging Petition Signatures on Cannabis Initiatives in Nebraska Might Not Resolved by Election Day Ballot Access News (Weblog)21:05

'Talkative' driver pulled over by police had cannabis in his system County Times20:33

Kamala Harris promises to legalize marijuana Kevin Drum20:22

In the last 6 hours

Four charged after Gardaí seize €8M worth of cannabis in Dublin self-storage facility The Irish Independent19:31

Four in court over seizure of cannabis worth €8.5m RTE19:29

CDC Is Worried About Shortages of ADHD Stimulants, but What About Opioids? Pain News Network19:18

Judge's takes bold stand against racial prejudice after cops charge Black man with possession… GOOD Magazine19:12

Cannabis cultivation found as police enquire about man 'seriously injured' East Lothian Courier19:12

Almost Every Major Cannabis Company Could See Positive Cash Flow If 280E Is Removed In 2025 Benzinga19:11

In Appeal to Black Men, Harris Vows Cannabis Legalization NewsMax18:33

39-year-old arrested for production of cannabis after city centre collision in Chichester SussexWorld17:58

In the last 8 hours

Briton under US house arrest after allegedly smuggling £3.5m of cocaine ITV17:46

Trulieve Touts Third Consecutive Quarter Of Revenue Growth, Narrows Q2 Net Loss 97% YoY, Launches Cannabis Sales In Ohio Benzinga17:34

Emily Witt’s Lucid Memoir Blends Love, Drugs, and American Politics AnOther17:24

Kamala Harris to unveil campaign support for crypto and cannabis Cointelegraph17:22

39-year-old man charged with drug offences Kidderminster Shuttle17:06

Naloxone Access Laws and Opioid-Related Overdose Deaths in Youths Journal of American Medical Associations16:51

Two men charged after cannabis farm is uncovered at a property in Northumberland Northumberland Gazette16:45

Northumberland drug addict repeatedly preyed on kind-hearted dementia sufferer Chronicle Live16:42

Blackheath sex offender and cannabis grower in Bromley and Bexley courts News Shopper, London16:23

Bournemouth drug dealer jailed for four years Greatest Hits Radio16:14

Cannabis cultivator locked up thanks to Bulwell and Sherwood police raid Hucknall Dispatch Online16:11

Study finds more bystanders are using naloxone to reverse opioid overdose Medical Xpress16:08

Cannabis supply charges Cambrian News16:08

Driver had taken 10 times the ‘legal’ level of cocaine Northern Scot, Scotland15:58

Earlier today

20-year-old man imported and dealt cannabis, ecstasy, and anti-depressants Gazette News15:47

Harris Pledges to Legalise Recreational Marijuana and Create “Forgivable” Loans in Bid to Win Black Men’s Votes The Daily Sceptic15:43

Woman who grew cannabis farm in home to supply drug to girl, 15, dodges jail Daily Record15:27

Greater Manchester Police seize £10 million worth of drugs following major operation Hits Radio15:15

British woman 'goes on drug-fuelled rampage in Thai hotel after buying jar of weed' The Mirror15:12

Drug dealer who used codename "IcyViper" to bulk buy cocaine jailed Sunderland Echo15:11

Blood drives at marijuana dispensaries in metro Phoenix are drawing donors KJZZ15:02

Man arrested after Brierley Hill police uncover cannabis farm Stourbridge News, West Midlands14:54

Kerry businessman admits two charges in connection with record crystal meth seizure BreakingNews.ie14:49

Cannabis legalisation linked with greater levels of physical activity, study finds Leafie14:28

Albanian organisers of 'criminal enterprise' producing cannabis to be deported The Oldham Times14:14

Police update after £200k cannabis bust Stoke-On-Trent Live14:10

Kerry businessman pleads guilty to two charges over record-breaking Irish crystal meth haul TheJournal.ie13:45

I opened my dream bakery but was hit with a £18,000 energy bill... because an illegal cannabis… MailOnline13:35

Man charged with drug offences in south Shropshire Shropshire Star13:28

Businessman pleads guilty to importing drugs following €32.8m crystal meth seizure at Cork Port Echo Live13:20

Harris Pledges to Help Black Men by Legalizing Marijuana The Daily Beast13:17

Kerry businessman pleads guilty over largest ever crystal meth haul Irish Mirror13:09

Businessman pleads guilty to drug importation and facilitating criminal gang in relation to record crystal meth haul The Irish Times13:06

Businessman pleads guilty over Cork crystal meth seizure RTE13:02

Businessman pleads guilty to charges linked to Ireland’s largest ever crystal meth seizure Sunday World12:54

Cocaine dealer jailed after phone hacked by police BBC12:52

Could safe spaces to take illegal drugs help tackle addiction? ITV12:51

Harris plans to legalize recreational marijuana and create 'forgivable' loans in bid to get… MailOnline12:47

Scots woman arrested over 'drug-fuelled rampage' in Thailand after 'buying jar of weed' Daily Record12:44

Gardener was checking his tools when caught for drug-driving offence Somerset County Gazette12:38

Kerry businessman Nathan McDonnell admits two charges in connection with record crystal meth seizure Irish Examiner12:38

Man from Wigan one of four jailed for multi-million pound Albanian drug ring Wigan Today12:37

Keighley drug dealer avoids jail after committing another offence Keighley News12:35

Nurse helping people with drugs and alcohol dependencies retires after 52 years Chard and Ilminster News12:29

Breaking | Businessman Nathan McDonnell (43) pleads guilty to drug charges linked to Ireland’s… The Irish Independent12:24

Could safe spaces to take illegal drugs help tackle drug addiction? ITV12:21

Three South Shields brothers charged with cocaine supply offences Shields Gazette12:06

Banbridge man, caught with illegal cannabis in Waringstown, now has a medical prescription for… Northern Ireland World12:02

Supply-Side Drug Policies are Paramount The Liberal Patriot11:37

Dallas County launches overdose prevention hotline to address ongoing opioid crisis KERA News11:13

Ban for drug driver who was nearly 10 times the limit East Lothian Courier11:04

Man due to appear in court after police raid Doncaster cannabis factory Doncaster Free Press10:55

Moment brazen dealer hurls a £20,000 package full of drugs over the wall of a prison MailOnline10:52

Scottish woman goes on 'drug-fuelled rampage' on holiday after 'buying jar of weed' Daily Star10:38

Episode 720: Cocaine kingpin Philip Baron back at Kildare home following release from UK prison Sunday World10:14

Four men to appear in court in relation to €8.5m cannabis seizure in Dublin BreakingNews.ie10:04

Man arrested after drugs raid in Derbyshire town uncovers almost 100 cannabis plants inside home Derbyshire Times09:31

Four men due in court over €8.5 million cannabis seizure at Dublin business Sunday World09:30

Four arrested after €8.5 million cannabis seizure in Tallaght Dublin People09:07

Four people to appear before Dublin court over €8.5 million cannabis seizure TheJournal.ie08:30

Audi driver blamed 'glazed eyes' on second-hand cannabis smoke Birmingham Live08:23

Four men to appear in court in connection with €8.5m cannabis seizure Dublin Live07:48

Four charged after cannabis worth €8.5m seized BBC07:38

Major county lines drugs operation is shut down in Worcestershire Worcester Observer07:02

Former drug addict runs 110 miles in 24 hours BBC06:21

Justice Dept. Urges Court To Uphold Federal Cannabis Ban In High-Profile Case Benzinga04:25

Street dealer found with cocaine after trying to avoid attention of police The Telegraph & Argus03:50

Middlesbrough mum found unresponsive at home died from drugs overdose, inquest rules Teesside Live00:19

Yesterday

Boy has 300 seizures a day until he takes medical cannabis - now there's hope for others The Mirror22:25 13-Oct-24

Co Antrim welder charged with smuggling 18 kilos of cannabis worth an estimated £325,000 into… News Letter21:06 13-Oct-24

Dublin taxi driver exposed as ‘Kinahan Cartel’s cannabis grower’ by Cab Sunday World20:47 13-Oct-24

Dublin taxi driver exposed as ‘cartel’s cannabis grower’ by Cab Sunday World20:41 13-Oct-24

Massachusetts Slaps Big Cannabis With $165K Fines For Safety Failures Benzinga20:28 13-Oct-24

Pro-Cannabis Senators' Seats At Stake In Upcoming Election Could Affect Future Of Cannabis Legalization Benzinga20:27 13-Oct-24

‘Cartel’s cannabis grower’ exposed as Dublin taxi driver by Cab Sunday World20:27 13-Oct-24

Lawmakers will hear testimony on proposed changes to state cannabis laws The Cannabist19:55 13-Oct-24

Cannabis gang boss linked to 'most used gun in Britain's underworld' after street shooting Liverpool Echo19:37 13-Oct-24

Antisocial personality disorder tied to hazardous alcohol and drug misuse PsyPost17:07 13-Oct-24

Shopping centre store targeted as heroin addict stole candles to feed her habit Inverness Courier, Scotland17:03 13-Oct-24

Banned driver who had taken cocaine led police on chase through County Durham The Northern Echo16:03 13-Oct-24

Man convicted of drug offence suggests police found cannabis in hotel room by chance Gazette News16:02 13-Oct-24

$3.2 million worth of meth found in floor frame of truck in Otay Mesa ABC7 / KABC-TV15:29 13-Oct-24

In the midst of a crisis, California’s last drug incineration plant is set to close The San Francisco Standard15:19 13-Oct-24

How US special agents intercepted Preston-bound gun and bugged package to snare dealer dubbed… Lancs Live15:15 13-Oct-24

Driver with 'pinpoint pupils' from cannabis blamed it on second-hand smoke Leicestershire Live14:32 13-Oct-24

Birmingham men jailed in £2.5 million drug bust as cocaine and cash seized from city safe houses Birmingham Live13:25 13-Oct-24

'Scouse Joe' county lines dealer offered 'happy hour' for crack cocaine and heroin Liverpool Echo13:14 13-Oct-24

Middlesbrough woman in US jail accused of attempting to smuggle £3.5m of cocaine The Northern Echo12:49 13-Oct-24

British Army loan shark, 31, who was part of cocaine gang hounded rifleman who owed him money… MailOnline12:00 13-Oct-24

Man found with 'white powder' reported for drug offences Dorset Echo11:35 13-Oct-24

Erie ballot issue 3C: Marijuana excise sales tax Boulder Daily Camera, Colorado11:29 13-Oct-24

Beautician potentially facing decades in US jail after allegedly smuggling £3.5m of cocaine in… Teesside Live10:34 13-Oct-24

Co. Antrim man charged with cannabis importation in NCA investigation The Irish Post10:19 13-Oct-24

Four men arrested after €8.5m worth of cannabis seized in Dublin The Irish Post10:11 13-Oct-24

Mead ballot question 2R: Licensing medical and retail marijuana businesses Boulder Daily Camera, Colorado09:37 13-Oct-24

Yorkshire beautician facing 60 years in US jail after 'smuggling £3.5m of cocaine from Mexico Yorkshire Live08:35 13-Oct-24

Meet The Fintech Startup Powering The Cannabis Industry Forbes08:08 13-Oct-24

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