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Courier worker stole parcel of £13,000 medical cannabis

A PARCEL sorter “impulsively” stole a 3kg box of medical grade cannabis from the courier firm where he worked. Southampton Crown Court heard how Callum Lockyer (28), of Haydock Close in Totton, was employed by DX Network Services, which sorts and …

Weld County man sentenced for selling illegal drugs to undercover officers

GREELEY, Colo. (KKTV) - A man was sentenced to 50 years in prison for distributing methamphetamine in Weld County, according to the District Attorney’s Office. The DA said 54-year-old Leroy Cerda sold half a pound of methamphetamine for $1,000 to …

Drug dealers hit the skids: father and son jailed over cocaine tyre import

U.S. Coast Guard Offloads $200M of Cocaine in San Diego

  On Thursday, the U.S. Coast Guard cutter USCGC Kimball offloaded more than $200 million worth of South American cocaine at a pier in San Diego, showing the service's long-term dedication to reducing the flow of the lucrative drug to North American …

Pub tenant allowed 50-plant cannabis farm to grow under his roof, court told

A pub tenant allowed a cannabis farm to grow under his roof, a court has heard. The Three Tuns on Lichfield Street in Tamworth town centre was raided by police who seized 50 plants, which had been growing for around three months. A jury was told it would …

RFK Jr. speaks at 2025 Rx and Illicit Drug Summit in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services RFK Jr. made a special appearance in Nashville, Tennessee Thursday at the 2025 Rx and Illicit Drug Summit. The summit, held inside Gaylord Opryland Resort, began April 21 and runs …

NACOC intercepts 89kg of suspected cocaine bound for Netherlands, 4 arrested

Four persons have been arrested following the interception of a cargo shipment containing suspected cocaine by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC). The operation, which took place at the Swiss Port on Tuesday, April 24, 2025, uncovered a total of …

Walsall drug dealer ordered to pay Government £25,000 of crack and heroin profits or serve another 10 months

New York man to serve nearly 4 years in prison for possession of powder, crack cocaine

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — A New York man will serve nearly four years in prison for possessing and distributing powder and crack cocaine, according to the Department of Justice. Glenn Bradley, 61, was sentenced to 46 months in prison on April 22 for …

Maine bill aims to crack down on illegal cannabis grows by tracking electricity

AUGUSTA (WGME) – A bill aiming to crack down on illegal cannabis grows in Maine will likely need more work before it heads to the full legislature. The measure would track "suspicious activity" based on a building's electrical output. If …

Man 'impulsively' stole £13k of medical marijuana from his employer

Callum Leonard Lockyer, 27, stole the drugs whilst working at DX Network Services on October 10, 2022. The court heard that Lockyer had been working the night shift with a small group. His manager, who had popped outside for a smoke break, saw Lockyer …

Coast Guard offloads nearly 19,000 pounds of cocaine in San Diego bust

Bales of cocaine seized by the U.S. Coast Guard are stacked on the deck of the Cutter Kimball alongside a Coast Guard helicopter ahead of offloading in San Diego, April 24, 2025. The drugs, worth an estimated $214 million, were intercepted during six (U.S. …

Lion’s Mane And Cannabis

By Amy Hansen, The Fresh Toast As people look for better options in chronic pain, sleep aides and more – Lion’s mane and cannabis keeps popping up. In the US, around 38% of adults use some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), including …

Austin's marijuana decrim. ordinance strike down

Ganja and gambling debates lose out to cruise fight

(CNS): As the battle over the referendum question on the development of cruise berthing facilities reaches fever pitch, a week from Election Day, debates on the other two questions — about the introduction of a national lottery and the decriminalisation of …

Gov. Meyer signs upgraded marijuana business background check law

Delaware is one step closer to overcoming a federal hurdle as Governor Matt Meyer signed a bill designed to tighten background checks for those wanting to work in Delaware's new recreational marijuana industry. House Bill 110 requires anyone wanting to …

Police arrests ganja peddlers

Nellore: Police arrested a five-member gang, allegedly responsible for selling ganja and recovered 5 kg ganja worth Rs 2.5 lakh from them on Thursday. The accused were identified as Ranjith Naik (39) of Barumpur village, Ganjam district, Odisha (presently …

Centre LSD demands accountability for healthier Niger Delta environment

The African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development, (Centre LSD) has insisted responsibility from duty bearers, to amplify the voices of communities that have long been sidelined, and to contribute to a roadmap that ensures a healthier, safer, and …

Coast Guard confiscates $214M worth of cocaine in drug smuggling busts

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A U.S. Coast Guard cutter based in Honolulu offloaded Thursday nearly 19,000 pounds of cocaine in San Diego following a string of busts. Coast Guard officials said the drugs were recovered when two of its cutters, Honolulu-based …

RINO Removal Project Launches Nationwide Effort to Promote Voter Engagement and GOP Candidate Accountability

New grassroots initiative launches state chapters, scoring system, and digital tools to boost primary voter turnout. LEXINGTON, KY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The RINO Removal Project (RRP) has launched a national campaign aimed …

'Alan and the Rulers of the Air' MAY 2 RELEASE AMID LAWSUIT SURGE—THRILLER EXAMINES SPIRITUAL FORCES BEHIND ATTACKS

BMG-GLOBAL ANNOUNCES "Alan and the Rulers of the Air" MAY 2 RELEASE AS RELIGIOUS LIBERTY LAWSUITS SURGE NATIONWIDE—THRILLER EXAMINES FORCES BEHIND ATTACKS LOS ANGELES, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As debates around …

Eastern Shore Seniors Rally to Defend Social Security, Medicare; Urge Rep. Andy Harris to Protect Vital Programs

Local Seniors and Advocates Unite to Demand Protection for Earned Benefits Amid Ongoing Threats from Congress CAMBRIDGE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NOTE TO MEDIA: Visuals will include signs, seniors in motion with …

Shadow SEC Warns of Dangerous Cuts to SEC Budget and Staff

The SEC is facing cuts’ due to budget reductions, staff cuts, and a new Executive Order requiring all policy decisions to receive prior approval from the OMB. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Deminor’s latest article …

Black Saber Group Making Big Strides

Black Saber Group showcased at Iridium Partner Conference 2025, established new partnerships, and have sold hundreds of E-Clips and E-Docks TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today Black Saber Group, a company focused …

Armenian National Committee of America Calls on President Trump to Properly Recognize Armenian Genocide

Armenian Americans Reject Trump’s Re-Enforcement of Turkey’s Gag Rule; Call for Policy Reset to Counter Azerbaijan’s Genocidal Aggression WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Armenian National Committee of …

Steel Slag Market Outlook 2025: Impact of U.S. Tariffs and Trade Policies

Key companies covered in steel slag market report are ArcelorMittal, Nippon Steel Corporation, JFE Steel Corporation, Tata Steel, POSCO, Voestalpine Group. NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global steel slag market size …

Maryland Man Indicted for Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Armed Separatist Fighters to Murder, Kidnap, and ...

A federal grand jury in Baltimore returned an indictment yesterday charging a Cameroonian national, Eric Tataw, also known as “the Garri Master,” 38, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, with conspiring to provide material support to armed separatist militias in …

Scalise to Lead Bipartisan House Delegation to Attend Funeral of Pope Francis

Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), the highest ranking Catholic in the House of Representatives, announced he will be leading a bipartisan Congressional delegation of House Members to attend the funeral services of His Holiness Pope …

BCYF Draper Pool is Open!

Stop by the Open House on April 29 to learn about programming and meet the Pool Manager. BCYF Draper Pool in West Roxbury, closed for critical systems repairs, reopened on Wednesday, April 23. There will be an Open House on Tuesday, April 29, from 12:00 p. …

Raja Limousine Introduces Luxury Black Car and SUV Service in Suffolk County, Long Island, New York

"Luxury Black Car & SUV Service for Suffolk County, Long Island, NY" SUFFOLK LONG ISLAND, NY, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Raja Limousine Offers Luxury Black Car and SUV Service in Suffolk County, New York …

Jon Marietta Condemns Fayette County Commissioner’s Hot Mic Remarks, Demands Resignations

UNIONTOWN, PA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A controversial open-microphone recording at a recent Fayette County Commissioners’ meeting has sparked widespread outrage and growing calls for change, as Recorder of Deeds Jon R …

FAITH UNDER FIRE: SPIRITUAL THRILLER 'Alan and the Fullness of Time' BRINGS POWERFUL MESSAGE TO HOME AUDIENCES MAY 2

Alan and the Fullness of Time premieres on home entertainment May 2, 2025. Follow Alan’s journey of faith and courage amid government threats. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As social divisions deepen and …

RED HOTEL SERIES MERCHANDISE IS NOW AVAILABLE

The New Red Hotel Series Website Now Features a Shop! LAGUNA HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the recent release of their fourth thriller in the Red Hotel Series, Ed Fuller and Gary Grossman are happy to …

Muslim and Multifaith Women Leaders Condemn Terrorist Attacks in Pahalgam, Indian-Administered Kashmir

Violence Is Never the Answer—There Is Always a Way WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) and allied women leaders from diverse faith …

Savannah Resident to Serve as Deputy Assistant Secretary in Trump Administration

Former Georgia Department of Labor leader to head federal Employment and Training Administration ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lori Frazier Bearden, a resident of Savannah, Georgia, has been appointed to …

ABBA Bail Bonds Details Support for High-Value Bail Cases in California

ABBA Bail Bonds offers financial support, legal coordination, and confidential handling for high-value bail cases in California, including those over $1 million LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the …

Scribe Video Center Welcomes Yoruba Richen for a Three-Day Body of Work Series – Celebrating Black Women Activism

Join Scribe Video Center (3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia) for a 3-day event from May 7 - May 9, 2025 with Peabody award- winning filmmaker, Yoruba Richen! PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scribe Video …

Over 400 Celebrate at Precinct 4 Satellite Ceremony

Largest Number of Tax Collection Drive-Thru Lanes in Texas at New Precinct 4 Satellite Office SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Over 400 Attend Ribbon Cutting Celebration at New Precinct 4 Satellite Office …

NVBDC Announces New Partnership with Remember Veteran Grave Markers to Honor and Support Veterans

The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) Announces New Partnership with Remember Veteran Grave Markers to Honor and Support Veterans DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Veteran Business …