Wagner’s remnants run an opioid empire in the Central African Republic, WSJ reveals

UNODC reaffirms support for Afghanistan in drug control efforts

KABUL (Pajhwok): The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has said it stands with the people of Afghanistan in addressing persistent drug-related challenges,

War on drugs a national duty; anti-narcotics chief reaffirms resolve to intensify crackdown

War on drugs a national duty; anti-narcotics chief reaffirms resolve to intensify crackdown

NDLEA Arrests Suspects, Secures 128 Convictions in Anambra

Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has intensified its crackdown on illicit drugs in the southeastern state of Anambra, arresting 559 suspects, securing 128 convictions, and seizing approximately 1.8 tonnes of illegal substances over the past 11 months. The Anambra State Commander of the NDLEA, Charles Onubogu, disclosed the figures on Wednesday [] The post NDLEA Arrests Suspects, Secures 128 Convictions in Anambra appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Drug trade fuelling insecurity in Nigeria – UNODC

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has warned that the growing drug trade, driven by synthetic substances, evolving trafficking routes and organised criminal networks, was fuelling insecurity in Nigeria. The post Drug trade fuelling insecurity in Nigeria – UNODC appeared first on Vanguard News.

Afghanistan intensifies fight against synthetic drugs

Officials described synthetic drugs as one of the country's most pressing concerns and said targeted programs have been introduced to combat the problem. The post Afghanistan intensifies fight against synthetic drugs first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Drug activity overruns Den Helder neighborhood, dealers take over at-risk locals’ homes

Drug activity is overrunning Sluisdijkbuurt in Den Helder, where residents report constant harassment and say dealers are taking over the homes of vulnerable residents and addicts.

Australia Loses a Lifesaving Opioid Drug as Trump’s Pricing Push Ripples Out

Indivior is pulling the opioid dependence treatment Sublocade from Australia by the end of 2026, and the country's health minister says global drug pricing is in an 'enormous state of flux' as Trump's Most Favored Nation policy takes hold.

A New Tool Against Opioid Addiction — If We Use It

The healthcare system has been slow to respond.

UN Report: Huge Increase in Synthetic Drugs Worldwide

UN Report: Huge Increase in Synthetic Drugs Worldwide

India to host BRICS heads of anti-drug agencies meeting in Guwahati

The global drug trafficking landscape has evolved significantly, with the proliferation of synthetic drugs, New Psychoactive Substances (NPS), darknet-enabled trafficking and cryptocurrency-based financial flows posing complex transnational challenges. At the same time, advances in interdiction technologies, data analytics, and financial intelligence present significant opportunities for enhanced international cooperation and coordinated enforcement action.

Honduras to buy Ukrainian drones to fight drug trafficking

The discussions come as the Central American country continues to grapple with drug trafficking and some of the highest levels of violence in the region.

WARMINGTON: Toronto’s Zombie Apocalypse not a horror film but sadly very real

Drug use at a point now where addicts have effectively created no-go zones in the city — unless you want to come in contact with crystal meth, crack or fentanyl

Syria marks world Anti-Drug Day with stepped-up fight against trafficking networks

Damascus, June 26 (SANA) The world marked the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Friday under the theme “World drug problem: persisting issues, new challenges, innovative responses.” The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) released its 2026 World Drug Report, estimating that around 331 million people used drugs in 2024, []

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 []

World Drug Day: NAFDAC reaffirms commitment to combating drug abuse and trafficking

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reaffirmed its commitment to combating drug abuse, preventing the misuse of controlled medicines, and strengthening regulatory measures against illicit drug trafficking. This is coming as the world commemorates the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (World Drug Day). In a The post World Drug Day: NAFDAC reaffirms commitment to combating drug abuse and trafficking appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

From syabu to fentanyl, synthetic scourge fuels 70pc of Malaysia’s 192,000 abuse cases, says Saifuddin Nasution

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — Synthetic drug abuse in the country continues to present a worrying situation, with 141,81...

लागूऔषधसहित २८ जना पक्राउ

काठमाडौँ। नियमित गस्तीमा रहेको प्रहरी टोलीले देशका विभिन्न स्थानबाट लागूऔषधसहित २८ जनालाई पक्राउ गरेको छ। केन्द्रीय प्रहरी समाचारकक्षका अनुसार पक्राउ पर्नेहरूबाट खैरो हेरोइन, गाँजा, चिकित्सकको सिफारिसमा मात्र खरिद गर्न पाइने नोर्फिन, डाइजेपाम, फेनारगन, ट्रामाडोल, स्पास्पेन र प्रेगाब्लिनलगायत विभिन्न प्रकारका लागुऔषध बरामद गरिएको छ। प्रहरीका अनुसार उनीहरूलाई काठमाडौँ, पर्सा, दाङ, सङ्खुवासभा, कैलाली, उदयपुर, ललितपुर, सुनसरी, धनगढी []

Attack on Syrian Judge Highlights Ongoing ISIS Sleeper Cell Threat 

[DAMASCUS] The Islamic State (ISIS) has claimed responsibility [] The post Attack on Syrian Judge Highlights Ongoing ISIS Sleeper Cell Threat appeared first on The Media Line.

World Drug Day: Study reveals high substance use among youth in La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipal

As Ghana joined the rest of the world to mark World Drug Day on June 26, under the theme, “World drug problem: Persisting issues, new challenges, innovative responses,” stakeholders renewed calls for stronger action to protect young people from the growing threat of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. World Drug Day is observed annually []

PARLIMEN: Negeri pantai timur dikenal pasti paling banyak ambil dadah sintetik

KUALA LUMPUR: Negeri Pantai Timur menjadi lokasi panas penyalahgunaan dadah sintetik di negara ini apabila kira-kira 70 peratus kes penagihan dikenalpasti melibatkan bahan perangsang jenis amfetamin (ATS). Menteri Dalam Negeri, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail berkata, corak penyalahgunaan dadah di negeri-negeri tersebut kini menunjukkan perubahan ketara apabila bahan seperti ganja, heroin, ketum dan morfin tidak ... Read more The post PARLIMEN: Negeri pantai timur dikenal pasti paling banyak ambil dadah sintetik appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

NACOC arrests 3 suspects, dismantles major cannabis hub in Volta Region

The Narcotics Control Commission has dealt a major blow to drug trafficking after arresting three suspects in an overnight raid on a suspected cannabis production and storage hub in Koleonu, Wegbe, and Akplamafu, Volta Region. Acting on credible intelligence, NACOC’s tactical team stormed a stash house believed to be a key center for cultivating, processing, The post NACOC arrests 3 suspects, dismantles major cannabis hub in Volta Region appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Bauchi will be ‘hotter’ for drug dealers – NDLEA boasts 

The Bauchi State Command of the Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has seized more than 2.2 tonnes of illicit drugs and intensified its crackdown on traffickers since October 2025. Speaking at a press briefing on Friday to mark the 2026 United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the State Commander, Commander of [] Bauchi will be ‘hotter’ for drug dealers – NDLEA boasts

Dr Ian Marder: What now for the war on people who use drugs in Ireland?

Criminalising the people who use drugs does more harm than good, and the Oireachtas committee’s recommendations should now be acted upon.

Moncton’s spike in overdose cases prompts EMO response

A toxic illicit drug supply is prompting an urgent response from the New Brunswick government, as EMO activates a Level 1 response to Moncton's spike in overdose cases.