Cannabis seed ban could fuel £1.2bn black market, growers warn
UK government's proposed ban on cannabis seeds faces fierce opposition from growers, who warn it will fuel a £1.2bn black market and harm medical patients. Read the full story.
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Thailand seizes $318m in assets in cyber-scam crackdown
Thai authorities seize assets worth over $300m and issue 42 arrest warrants targeting a Chinese-Cambodian tycoon and associates linked to transnational online fraud networks. Read the full investigation.
US Hemp Ban 2026: Impact on CBD and THC Products
A new US federal ban on most hemp-derived products, effective November 2026, will reshape availability, pricing, and composition of CBD and THC items. Here's what consumers need to know.
Sydney Crime Raid: $12m Assets Seized, Six Arrested
NSW police have arrested six people and seized luxury cars worth millions, including a Rolls-Royce and Lamborghini, in a major organised crime operation. Read the full details.
Prison officer admits affair with inmate and smuggling
A 19-year-old prison officer has pleaded guilty to misconduct after having a sexual relationship with an inmate and smuggling cannabis and phones into HMP Five Wells. Both are due for sentencing in January.
7 illegal e-bikes seized in West London crackdown
Metropolitan Police and Hounslow Council seize 10 illegal electric vehicles, including an e-bike modified to reach 60mph. The crackdown highlights growing safety concerns.
$10.3m Meth Found Hidden in Lettuce Shipment
US border officials intercepted 1,153lbs of methamphetamine concealed within a lettuce shipment valued at $10.3m. Discover how drug cartels are evolving smuggling techniques.
US hemp industry faces 0.4mg THC package ban crisis
A last-minute ban on hemp products containing over 0.4mg THC per package threatens America's $28bn industry. Discover what this means for consumers and businesses.
How prohibition worsened UK's cannabis strength problem
Experts reveal prohibition policies increased cannabis strength, worsening psychosis risks while medical cannabis shows therapeutic benefits. Read the full analysis.
Cannabis cuts alcohol intake by 27%, study finds
New research reveals smoking marijuana significantly reduces alcohol consumption. Could cannabis be a tool for cutting back on drinking? Discover the findings.
Labour's jewellery seizure plan for asylum seekers
Labour Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's controversial plan to seize valuables from asylum seekers mirrors Denmark's 2016 policy. Discover why critics call it 'unserious' and 'vindictive'.
Teacher arrested after pupils eat cannabis gummies
Two Indiana high school students accidentally consumed THC-infused sweets allegedly left out by their teacher. The educator now faces multiple criminal charges as the school launches an internal investigation.
Outrage over asylum seeker jewellery seizure plan
The government faces criticism over plans to seize assets from asylum seekers. Critics call it 'performative cruelty' that dehumanises migrants and ignores sentimental value of possessions.
Cannabis clinic tackles psychosis epidemic
Exclusive look at London's pioneering Cannabis Clinic for Patients with Psychosis as experts warn of mental health crisis linked to high-potency cannabis use across the UK.
Fraudster jailed over UK's £5.5bn Bitcoin seizure
Zhimin Qian sentenced for £5.5bn Bitcoin Ponzi scheme that defrauded 128,000 victims. Discover the full story of the UK's largest cryptocurrency seizure.
Bulgaria seizes Russian refinery in sanctions crackdown
In a significant escalation of economic pressure on Moscow, Bulgaria moves to nationalise a key Russian-owned oil refinery while Poland positions itself as Europe's new gas conduit from the US.
£2M gold and jewellery seized at Manchester Airport
Border Force officers at Manchester Airport have intercepted a staggering £2 million haul of gold bars and luxury jewellery in what's believed to be a major money laundering operation. Discover the details of this dramatic seizure.
London landlord finds tenant's secret cannabis farm
A North London landlord uncovered his tenant's double life after finding the property abandoned and transformed into an illegal cannabis farm, sparking a police investigation and highlighting rental property risks.
NRL Star's Brain Bleed Exposes Concussion Protocol Crisis
Melbourne Storm star Eli Katoa's career-threatening brain injury and sideline seizure expose critical flaws in rugby league's concussion safety measures, sparking urgent calls for reform.
East London crime group hid £3.2 million in cash
A sophisticated organised crime group operating across East London has been dismantled after police discovered £3.2 million in cash hidden in properties from Plaistow to Dagenham. Discover how detectives cracked this major money laundering operation.
£1.4m cannabis seized at Birmingham Airport
UK Border Force intercepts massive cannabis shipment valued at £1.4 million at Birmingham Airport, marking one of the region's largest drug seizures this year.
£100M cocaine smuggling fishing boat for UK auction
A fishing vessel implicated in a massive £100 million cocaine smuggling operation has been uncovered by UK authorities and is now set for public auction, revealing sophisticated trafficking tactics.
Fulham shop exposed in drug paraphernalia raid
A West London convenience store faces closure after police discovered a sophisticated drug equipment operation hidden behind legitimate shelves during a targeted raid.
50,000 zombie knives seized in UK crackdown
New government figures reveal a dramatic increase in zombie knives and machetes removed from UK streets, with nearly 50,000 seized or surrendered in the past year alone.
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