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Former Okada rider excretes 100 wraps of methamphetamine [Video]

Daily Post Nigeria

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July 12, 2026

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A former commercial motorcycle rider has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, after allegedly excreting 100 wraps of methamphetamine he ingested in Uganda. The arrest was disclosed on Sunday by the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, in a post on X. According to Babafemi, the suspect had worked [] Former Okada rider excretes 100 wraps of methamphetamine [Video]

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Malay Mail

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· Jun 27, 2026

In Malaysia, one in four rehab patients now battling addiction and mental illness

KEPALA BATAS, June 27 — More than one in four drug addicts undergoing rehabilitation in Malaysia this year have al...

Dateline Nigeria

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· Jul 12, 2026

How ‘Okada rider’ excreted 100 wraps of meth weighing 1.715kg

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested a 48-year-old commercial motorcycle rider, Onyechere Daniel Chinadu, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Lagos, over 100 wraps of methamphetamine weighing 1.715 kilograms. The suspect was intercepted on Saturday, 28th June 2026, at the Terminal 2 Arrival Hall of the airport following his The post How ‘Okada rider’ excreted 100 wraps of meth weighing 1.715kg appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

Issues & Insights

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· Jun 23, 2026

A New Tool Against Opioid Addiction — If We Use It

The healthcare system has been slow to respond.

The Standard

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· Jul 7, 2026

Lulu: Addiction recovery takes courage, commitment and support

The veteran singer is due to speak at an upcoming event on addiction.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 12, 2026

NDLEA intercepts N10.3bn cannabis haul, arrests South African woman with 5.75kg heroin

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has recorded a series of major drug busts across the country, including the seizure of cannabis worth more than N10.3 billion at the Apapa seaport in Lagos, the arrest of a South African woman with heroin at the Abuja airport, and the interception of an Okada rider, who [] NDLEA intercepts N10.3bn cannabis haul, arrests South African woman with 5.75kg heroin

Sweden Herald

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· Jun 21, 2026

El Sueco identified as a key figure in the cocaine network

El Sueco identified as a key figure in the cocaine network

Investing.com

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· Jul 7, 2026

Clearmind advances intranasal delivery studies for addiction drug

Clearmind advances intranasal delivery studies for addiction drug

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 28, 2026

3 held as Hong Kong police seize HK$180m of suspected cocaine at typhoon shelter

Hong Kong police have seized 241kg of suspected cocaine estimated to be worth HK180 million (US23 million) from a typhoon shelter, marking the largest bust in the past year. Acting Senior Superintendent Kwan Chun-hin from the narcotics bureau said on Sunday that police arrested three individuals – the suspected mastermind and two key members of the trafficking syndicate – during the raid at the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter on Friday. The operation dismantled the group and disrupted its supply...

The West Australian

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· Jun 21, 2026

Underground tubs hide Australia's biggest cocaine bust

Cocaine worth more than 800 million has been allegedly concealed underground below shipping containers, in Australia's biggest ever seizure of the drug.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 1, 2026

135 Pemandu kenderaan perdagangan positif dadah 

KUALA LUMPUR: Trend pengambilan dadah dalam kalangan pemandu kenderaan perdagangan semakin membimbangkan apabila seramai 135 individu ditahan dalam operasi yang dilaksanakan oleh Jabatan Siasatan dan Penguatkuasaan Trafik (JSPT) baru-baru ini. Kesemua mereka yang ditahan membabitkan 121 pemandu lori dan 14 individu lain dalam 44 Operasi Bersepadu yang dijalankan sepanjang tempoh April hingga Jun lalu. Operasi ... Read more The post 135 Pemandu kenderaan perdagangan positif dadah appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Townhall

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· Jun 27, 2026

One Dead After Eight People Overdose While DC Struggles to Combat Opioid Addiction

One Dead After Eight People Overdose While DC Struggles to Combat Opioid Addiction

Times of India

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· Jun 28, 2026

Three Indian-origin men jailed in London for running £174,000 drugs network

In a significant crackdown, authorities have dismantled a large drug trafficking operation in London, orchestrated by incarcerated dealer Hardeep Thind. Three men of Indian descent, including an active magistrate, received prison sentences for their involvement in distributing cocaine and heroin worth £174,000. Following Thind's release, the illegal network expanded, prompting police to conduct thorough investigations, resulting in numerous arrests and convictions.

Afghanistan News

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· Jun 27, 2026

AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-VOCATIONAL TRAINING-RECOVERING DRUG USERS

(260627) -- KABUL, June 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Recovering drug users make clothes at a vocational training workshop in Kabul, Afghanistan, June 24, 2026. TO GO WITH Feature: Needles, leather, hope: Kabul workshop gives recovering drug addicts second shot at life (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

Vanguard News

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· Jun 26, 2026

NDLEA seizes 5,305,484.88kg of illicit drugs worth N1.5trn in 18 months

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja ABUJA — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has seized 5,305,484.88 kilograms of illicit drugs valued at about N1.5 trillion and secured the conviction of 5,225 drug offenders in the last 18 months. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), disclosed this on [] The post NDLEA seizes 5,305,484.88kg of illicit drugs worth N1.5trn in 18 months appeared first on Vanguard News.

TwistedSifter

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· Jun 22, 2026

A Woman Says Her Father Never Overcame His Sleeping Pill Addiction, Leaving Lasting Damage In Her Life

Some things you just never get over. The post A Woman Says Her Father Never Overcame His Sleeping Pill Addiction, Leaving Lasting Damage In Her Life appeared first on TwistedSifter.

Le Monde

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· Jul 11, 2026

'You're expected to perform, but no one wants to know how you do it': Cocaine, the toxic fuel of young professionals

Cocaine at work (1/3). Among young professionals, the illegal and highly addictive drug is used in a relentless pursuit of performance, often shrouded in taboo and without questioning of working conditions.

MaltaToday

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· Jul 1, 2026

Police arrest two men in possession of drugs and fake documents

Searches at the suspects' homes revealed 890 grams of amphetamine, 550 grams of ketamine, pink pills, and what is thought to be cocaine

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 1, 2026

One person dead, others in emergency after drug mix-up

One person has died and multiple others taken to hospital after unknowingly using methamphetamine and cocaine laced with heroin.

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jun 25, 2026

Teenager among three arrested, drugs worth over MYR120K seized

Teenager among three arrested, drugs worth over MYR120K seized

Independent Online

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· Jun 22, 2026

Overcoming addiction: A Khayelitsha teen's journey from tik to triumph

Overcoming addiction: A Khayelitsha teen's journey from tik to triumph

Guineematin.com

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· Jul 12, 2026

Un Nigérian jugé pour “ Trafic international de cocaïne” à Conakry : « Après cette mission, je devais recevoir 3 000 dollars »

Poursuivi pour des faits présumés de trafic international de drogue à haut risque portant sur 54 boules de cocaïne, Chika Ezeugwu a comparu vendredi, 10 juillet 2026, devant le tribunal criminel de Mafanco. A la barre, l’accusé a reconnu avoir transporté la valise dans laquelle la drogue a été découverte. En revanche, il a soutenu [] The post Un Nigérian jugé pour “ Trafic international de cocaïne” à Conakry : « Après cette mission, je devais recevoir 3 000 dollars » first appeared on Guineematin.com.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 24, 2026

NACOC makes first arrest in $296m methamphetamine trafficking case linked to Australia

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has made its first arrest in connection with a major transnational drug trafficking investigation involving about 320 kilogrammes of methamphetamine valued at an estimated 296 million. The drugs were reportedly removed and later delivered to a storage facility in Girraween, Australia, on April 20, 2026, triggering a coordinated international investigation.

The Independent

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· Jun 22, 2026

Police uncover Australia’s largest ever cocaine haul during underground bunker search

Police estimate the cocaine had a street value of 816 million Australian dollars (572 million)

Arise News

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· Jul 12, 2026

NDLEA Arrests South African Woman, Seizes ₦10.3bn Worth of Drugs 

NDLEA intercepts heroin, methamphetamine and cannabis worth billions in coordinated operations across Abuja, Lagos and Apapa seaport.

Pajhwok Afghan News

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· Jun 26, 2026

UN: Consumption, variety of illicit drugs surge globally

KABUL (Pajhwok): The United Nations says the consumption and diversity of illicit drugs have increased globally in recent decades, as drug trafficking groups increasingly use

Daily Sabah

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· Jun 26, 2026

Global drug use rises as Türkiye strengthens anti-drug efforts

The number of people using drugs worldwide has climbed to an estimated 331 million in 2024, marking a 34 increase over the past decade, according to the United Nations Office on D...

The Rising Nepal

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· Jun 26, 2026

Int'l Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking being marked

Kathmandu, June 26: The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is being observed across the world...

Fark

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· Jul 6, 2026

Hey cocaine bear, wanna get high? [Vintage]

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UrduPoint

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· Jun 30, 2026

Over 5.5kg drugs recovered during crackdown, one held

Over 5.5kg drugs recovered during crackdown, one held

South Africa Today

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· Jul 4, 2026

Potchefstroom Drug Bust: Nigerian Migrant Apprehended on Dealing Charges

NORTH WEST — A significant Potchefstroom drug bust took place on Friday, 3 July 2026, when authorities apprehended a 35-year-old Nigerian migrant on suspicion of narcotics trafficking. The successful operation by the South African Police Service (SAPS) highlights ongoing efforts to curb the illicit substance trade in the region. The investigation was triggered by actionable []

Ghanaian Times

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· Jun 25, 2026

NACOC arrests first suspect in $296 million Australia-linked methamphetamine case

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), in collaboration with the National Investigations Bureau (NIB), has arrested the first suspect in connection with a 320-kilogram methamphetamine shipment intercepted in Australia. According to a statement issued by NACOC on Wednesday, the drugs, valued at about 296 million on the streets, were traced to a storage facility in Girraween, The post NACOC arrests first suspect in 296 million Australia-linked methamphetamine case appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Daily Mail

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· Jun 22, 2026

Buying prescription-only drugs over the counter abroad is the ultimate holiday souvenir. Here's what happens to your body if you take weight-loss jabs from Thailand or insomnia pills from the US - and the medication that could be fatal

Buying prescription-only drugs over the counter abroad is the ultimate holiday souvenir. Here's what happens to your body if you take weight-loss jabs from Thailand or insomnia pills from the US - and the medication that could be fatal

SundayTimes

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· Jul 2, 2026

I’m a drug addict. Harm reduction saved my life

Access to harm reduction treatments, including opioid substitution therapy, clean needles and drug counselling treatment could save lives. I’m living proof. But there are plenty of others who don’t make it out

Proto Thema - English

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· Jun 30, 2026

Crew member among three arrested in Heraklion after 4.5 kilos of cannabis found in ferry bag

Coast Guard officers spotted a 24-year-old man disembarking with a travel bag full of marijuana – Drugs, cash, and weapons were seized The post Crew member among three arrested in Heraklion after 4.5 kilos of cannabis found in ferry bag appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jul 6, 2026

Anambra Destroys Seized Drugs Worth N50 Million

The Anambra State Anti-Touting Squad (SASA) has destroyed illicit drugs worth more than 50 million in a renewed crackdown on drug trafficking, touting and other criminal activities across the state. The destruction exercise was carried out on Saturday in Awka, with officials confirming that the narcotics were confiscated during a series of enforcement operations conducted [] The post Anambra Destroys Seized Drugs Worth N50 Million appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

NDTV

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· Jun 26, 2026

Rs 18-Crore Cannabis, Long Chase: 'Wholesaler' Couple Arrested In Kerala

Police had been tracking Ayush for several days. He was intercepted while riding a two-wheeler, where officers recovered nearly 1.5 kg of hybrid marijuana concealed in a bag.

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