Drugs - Page 139

July 24, 2023

Minneapolis backs away from enforcing laws that criminalize buying, using psychedelic plants

Mayor Jacob Frey announced on July 21, 2023, that the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, is backing away from enforcing laws that criminalize the use of psychedelic mushrooms.

July 24, 2023

Minnesota cities consider ban on smoking marijuana on sidewalks, in parks as drug nears legalization

Cities across Minnesota are considering whether to restrict marijuana use in public places as they prepare for recreational marijuana to become legal in the state.

July 24, 2023

NY police used AI to track drivers on highways as attorney questions legality

A drug trafficker, David Zayas of Massachusetts, was nabbed by police in New York who used artificial intelligence technology to sift through 1.6 billion license plates.

July 23, 2023

Hunter Biden's 'sugar brother' lawyer spotted smoking bong on home balcony during visit from president's son

Hunter Biden's lawyer, who has been dubbed his "sugar brother," was spotted smoking a bong on the balcony of his Malibu, California, home while the president's son was visiting.

July 21, 2023

Rapper Quando Rondo faces jail return after car crash while out on bond for gang, drug charges

Prosecutors are seeking to revoke the bond of rapper Quando Rondo after he was involved in a car crash while free on bond pending trial on gang and drug charges.

July 21, 2023

Albania, a European crossroads for marijuana trafficking, legalizes medicinal cannabis despite hard opposition

Albania has legalized medical cannabis. It remains unclear how the drug would be regulated as Albania’s lack of strong governance has already allowed an illegal market to flourish.

July 21, 2023

Sheriff accused of sex trysts at hog farm, raunchy affairs with arrested women

Clay County, Mississippi, Sheriff Eddie Scott has been accused of sexually harassing women or coercing them into sex, according to a new report that examined years of allegations.

July 20, 2023

Mayorkas says China 'bears reponsibility' for role in fentanyl crisis

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas spoke at the Aspen Security Forum about the fentanyl crisis

July 20, 2023

Former Venezuelan spy chief denies smuggling over 6 tons of cocaine into Mexico, US

Retired Maj. Gen. Hugo Carvajal of Venezuela has pleaded not guilty to charges alleging he smuggled 12,300 pounds of cocaine into Mexico, which eventually made its way into the U.S.

July 20, 2023

'Cocaine Sharks' may be feasting on bales of drugs off Florida's coast

Discovery's "Shark Week" will air an episode examining whether sharks have ingested bales of cocaine left by drug smugglers found off Florida's coast.