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Number of people who have tried cocaine reaches new high in Japan, study shows
Those found in possession of the drug also hit a record high of 804 arrests in 2025, according to the National Police Agency.
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· Jun 28, 2026
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· Jun 26, 2026
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· Jul 1, 2026
Aflac Data Breach: Over 4M Customers in Japan May Be at Risk
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BERNAMA
· Jul 5, 2026
General : School Leavers, Young Adults Remain Most Vulnerable To Drug Abuse â NADA DG
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South China Morning Post
· Jun 28, 2026
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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...
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Related coverage for " Number of people who have tried cocaine reaches new high in Japan, study shows ": The korea Herald News — Over 2,000 caught in police crackdown against illegal online gambling. Daily Post Nigeria — NDLEA arrests 289 suspects, secures 52 convictions since January — Mitchell. Daily Sabah — Global drug use rises as Türkiye strengthens anti-drug efforts. TechRepublic — Aflac Data Breach: Over 4M Customers in Japan May Be at Risk. BERNAMA — General : School Leavers, Young Adults Remain Most Vulnerable To Drug Abuse â NADA DG. South China Morning Post — 3 held as Hong Kong police seize HK$180m of suspected cocaine at typhoon shelter