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NSW motorists who use medicinal cannabis may soon be able to drive without fear of major penalty https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/04/nsw-drivers-medicinal-cannabis-proposed-new-laws #NewSouthWales #NewSouthWalesPolitics #Cannabis #IllegalDrugs #AustraliaNews

NSW motorists who use medicinal cannabis may soon be able to drive without fear of major penalty https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/04/nsw-drivers-medicinal-cannabis-proposed-new-laws #NewSouthWales #NewSouthWalesPolitics #Cannabis #IllegalDrugs #AustraliaNews

Mapping The Likely Routes Of Narco-Trafficking In Costa Rica
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s11067-026-09745-y <-- shared paper
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #spatialeconomics #NarcoTrafficking #GeospatialAnalysis #IllicitSupplyChains #CostaRica #CentralAmerica #NetworkModeling #illegaldrugs #enforcement #monitoring #spatialanalysis #crime #crimeanalysis #routing #interception #illegalsupplychain #supplychain #logistics #cocaine #consumers #road #maritime #transithub #geospatialriskmodeling #trafficking #maximumflowframework #alldataisspatial #datagathering #geoint

Mapping The Likely Routes Of Narco-Trafficking In Costa Rica
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s11067-026-09745-y <-- shared paper
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #spatialeconomics #NarcoTrafficking #GeospatialAnalysis #IllicitSupplyChains #CostaRica #CentralAmerica #NetworkModeling #illegaldrugs #enforcement #monitoring #spatialanalysis #crime #crimeanalysis #routing #interception #illegalsupplychain #supplychain #logistics #cocaine #consumers #road #maritime #transithub #geospatialriskmodeling #trafficking #maximumflowframework #alldataisspatial #datagathering #geoint

Research by ChainAlysis shows that On-Chain activities by Darknet Markets increased in 2025 to ~ $2.5B. Listings for illicit drugs are the most active form Crypto Crime. https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/crypto-drug-sales-darknet-markets-2026/ #Crypto #CryptoCrime #BlockChain #IllegalDrugs #Darknet #SupplyChains #Fentanyl #Fraud #Crime #DEA #ChainAlysis

Research by ChainAlysis shows that On-Chain activities by Darknet Markets increased in 2025 to ~ $2.5B. Listings for illicit drugs are the most active form Crypto Crime. https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/crypto-drug-sales-darknet-markets-2026/ #Crypto #CryptoCrime #BlockChain #IllegalDrugs #Darknet #SupplyChains #Fentanyl #Fraud #Crime #DEA #ChainAlysis

Malaysia To Implement World Anti-Doping Code At The 2027 SEA Games

In an effort to ensure that the 2027 edition of the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) will fully comply with the standards of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), host nation Malaysia will implement the World Anti-Doping Code in the regional games, according to a news report by VnExpress.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of VnExpress. Some parts in boldface…

Malaysia is set to become the first Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) host to implement the World Anti-Doping Code at the 34th edition next year.

President of the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) Mohamad Norza Zakaria stated at a press conference on April 8 that the adoption of the code aims to ensure that the 2027 SEA Games fully comply with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) standards, thereby enhancing the transparency and international standing of the Games.

Malaysia’s proposal was approved at the first meeting of the Southeast Asian Games Federation (SEAGF) for the 2025-2027 period, held on the same day.

The World Anti-Doping Code, first adopted in 2004, serves as the foundation for harmonizing policies, regulations, and activities to combat doping among sports organizations and authorities worldwide.

Mohamad Norza also said that the SEAGF had agreed to set May 8 as the deadline for national Olympic committees to propose additional sports for the 2027 SEA Games. After this date, proposals will be submitted to the Malaysian SEA Games Organizing Committee (MASOC) and the National Sports Council for consideration before being discussed at the next council meeting, expected in the coming months.

The 2027 SEA Games, featuring 38 sports, will be hosted across Sarawak, Penang, Johor, and Kuala Lumpur.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you think the implementation of the World Anti-Doping Code will make Malaysia’s hosting of the 2027 SEA Games more credible and more transparent? What breakthroughs do you think will happen in the next SEA Games in relation to the anti-doping measures?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Malaysia To Implement World Anti-Doping Code At The 2027 SEA Games

In an effort to ensure that the 2027 edition of the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) will fully comply with the standards of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), host nation Malaysia will implement the World Anti-Doping Code in the regional games, according to a news report by VnExpress.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of VnExpress. Some parts in boldface…

Malaysia is set to become the first Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) host to implement the World Anti-Doping Code at the 34th edition next year.

President of the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) Mohamad Norza Zakaria stated at a press conference on April 8 that the adoption of the code aims to ensure that the 2027 SEA Games fully comply with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) standards, thereby enhancing the transparency and international standing of the Games.

Malaysia’s proposal was approved at the first meeting of the Southeast Asian Games Federation (SEAGF) for the 2025-2027 period, held on the same day.

The World Anti-Doping Code, first adopted in 2004, serves as the foundation for harmonizing policies, regulations, and activities to combat doping among sports organizations and authorities worldwide.

Mohamad Norza also said that the SEAGF had agreed to set May 8 as the deadline for national Olympic committees to propose additional sports for the 2027 SEA Games. After this date, proposals will be submitted to the Malaysian SEA Games Organizing Committee (MASOC) and the National Sports Council for consideration before being discussed at the next council meeting, expected in the coming months.

The 2027 SEA Games, featuring 38 sports, will be hosted across Sarawak, Penang, Johor, and Kuala Lumpur.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you think the implementation of the World Anti-Doping Code will make Malaysia’s hosting of the 2027 SEA Games more credible and more transparent? What breakthroughs do you think will happen in the next SEA Games in relation to the anti-doping measures?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Five Drug Suspects Arrested In Parañaque City And lllegal Drugs Worth P91 Million Seized

Recently in the City of Parañaque, local police officers successfully pulled off a major anti-drug operation that resulted in five suspects – including one former policeman – arrested and the seizure of illegal drugs worth more than P91 million, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldface…

A former policeman and four alleged high-value drug suspects were arrested in a major anti-drug operation that led to the seizure of more than P91 million worth of suspected shabu and high-powered firearms in Parañaque City on Friday, April 10.

Operatives of the Southern Police District (SPD) Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) identified the suspects as alias Bossing, 35; James, 49, a resigned member of the Philippine National Police (PNP); Jezreel, 29; Hazel, 25; and alias “Ricardo,” 48.

All five were tagged as newly identified high-value individuals (HVIs) and were apprehended during a buy-bust operation conducted in Sun Valley, Parañaque, following days of surveillance and intelligence monitoring.

Authorities said the operation was launched in coordination with other police units to dismantle a suspected drug syndicate operating in the southern Metro Manila.

Confiscated during the sting were approximately 13.389 kilograms of suspected shabu and five containers of liquid crystalline substance, with a combined estimated Standard drug price of P91,045,200.

Police also recovered two .45-caliber pistols, a Bushmaster rifle, communication devices, and P319,950 cash.

Authorities said the presence of high-powered firearms indicates the group’s capability to protect their illegal activities, raising concerns over the potential violence linked to drug trafficking operations.

“This operation sends a clear message that no drug syndicate is beyond our reach. The Southern Police District will relentlessly pursue those involved in the illegal drug trade and ensure they are brought to justice,” said acting SPD director Col. Glenn Oliver Cinco.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of Parañaque, are you convinced that drug syndicates find the city an ideal place to do their illegal businesses while having the mean to cause harm to local residents? What do you think makes Parañaque an attractive city to those involved in illegal drugs?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Five Drug Suspects Arrested In Parañaque City And lllegal Drugs Worth P91 Million Seized

Recently in the City of Parañaque, local police officers successfully pulled off a major anti-drug operation that resulted in five suspects – including one former policeman – arrested and the seizure of illegal drugs worth more than P91 million, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldface…

A former policeman and four alleged high-value drug suspects were arrested in a major anti-drug operation that led to the seizure of more than P91 million worth of suspected shabu and high-powered firearms in Parañaque City on Friday, April 10.

Operatives of the Southern Police District (SPD) Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) identified the suspects as alias Bossing, 35; James, 49, a resigned member of the Philippine National Police (PNP); Jezreel, 29; Hazel, 25; and alias “Ricardo,” 48.

All five were tagged as newly identified high-value individuals (HVIs) and were apprehended during a buy-bust operation conducted in Sun Valley, Parañaque, following days of surveillance and intelligence monitoring.

Authorities said the operation was launched in coordination with other police units to dismantle a suspected drug syndicate operating in the southern Metro Manila.

Confiscated during the sting were approximately 13.389 kilograms of suspected shabu and five containers of liquid crystalline substance, with a combined estimated Standard drug price of P91,045,200.

Police also recovered two .45-caliber pistols, a Bushmaster rifle, communication devices, and P319,950 cash.

Authorities said the presence of high-powered firearms indicates the group’s capability to protect their illegal activities, raising concerns over the potential violence linked to drug trafficking operations.

“This operation sends a clear message that no drug syndicate is beyond our reach. The Southern Police District will relentlessly pursue those involved in the illegal drug trade and ensure they are brought to justice,” said acting SPD director Col. Glenn Oliver Cinco.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of Parañaque, are you convinced that drug syndicates find the city an ideal place to do their illegal businesses while having the mean to cause harm to local residents? What do you think makes Parañaque an attractive city to those involved in illegal drugs?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Two Suspects Arrested In Parañaque City Over Illegal Substances Worth More Than P1 Million

Recently in the City of Parañaque, the local police successfully pulled off a buy-bust operation that resulted in two suspects arrested and the seizure of illegal substances worth over P1 million, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldface…

Two individuals, including a newly identified big-time drug personality, were arrested in a buy-bust operation launched by the Parañaque City Police Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) early Wednesday morning, April 8.

Parañaque City Police chief Col. Nicolas Piñon identified the suspects as Roy, 33, tagged as a high-value drug dealer, and Rafael, 54, classified as a street-level drug suspect.

They were apprehended at around 12:05 a.m. on Tulips Street in Tramo Uno, Parañaque City.

Police said the operation was carried out in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) after the suspects were placed under monitoring for alleged involvement in illegal drug activities.

An undercover operative was able to purchase suspected shabu from the suspects, which led to their immediate arrest.

Authorities recovered nine heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets containing approximately 210 grams of suspected shabu, with an estimated value of ₱1,428,000.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of Parañaque, do you think the illegal drug menace will continue to happen in the city?   

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Two Suspects Arrested In Parañaque City Over Illegal Substances Worth More Than P1 Million

Recently in the City of Parañaque, the local police successfully pulled off a buy-bust operation that resulted in two suspects arrested and the seizure of illegal substances worth over P1 million, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldface…

Two individuals, including a newly identified big-time drug personality, were arrested in a buy-bust operation launched by the Parañaque City Police Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) early Wednesday morning, April 8.

Parañaque City Police chief Col. Nicolas Piñon identified the suspects as Roy, 33, tagged as a high-value drug dealer, and Rafael, 54, classified as a street-level drug suspect.

They were apprehended at around 12:05 a.m. on Tulips Street in Tramo Uno, Parañaque City.

Police said the operation was carried out in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) after the suspects were placed under monitoring for alleged involvement in illegal drug activities.

An undercover operative was able to purchase suspected shabu from the suspects, which led to their immediate arrest.

Authorities recovered nine heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets containing approximately 210 grams of suspected shabu, with an estimated value of ₱1,428,000.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of Parañaque, do you think the illegal drug menace will continue to happen in the city?   

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Two Suspects Arrested In Parañaque City Over Illegal Substances Worth More Than P3.7 Million

Recently in the City of Parañaque, the local police successfully pulled off a buy-bust operation that resulted in two suspects arrested and the seizure of illegal substances worth over P3.7 million, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldface…

Police arrested two high-value targets and seized more than P3.7 million worth of shabu in a buy-bust operation in Parañaque City.

Parañaque City Police chief Col. Nicolas Pinon said the suspects, identified as Toto, 52, and Ronnie, 53, both residents of Manuyo Dos, Las Piñas City, were arrested in Barangay San Isidro.

Pinon said the Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) launched the operation after receiving information that the suspects, though based in Las Piñas, were conducting illegal drug activities in Parañaque.

The suspects were caught selling 25 grams of shabu worth P170,000 to an undercover police officer. Further search led to the recovery of 11 additional sachets of shabu weighing about 525 grams, valued at P3,750,000, inside a black eco bag.

In total, authorities confiscated around 550 grams of shabu worth P3,740,000, along with a Redmi cellphone and the buy-bust money.

The suspects are now detained at the police custodial facility and face charges for violating Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

Brig. Gen. Randy Arceo, Southern Police District (SPD) director, said the arrest highlights the police’s continued commitment to combating illegal drugs.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of Parañaque, do you think there could be more individuals from different places doing illegal drug activities in the city? Why do you think Parañaque is a hot spot when it comes to illegal drugs?   

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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For more South Metro Manila community news and developments, come back here soon. Also say NO to fake news, NO to irresponsible journalism, NO to misinformation, NO to plagiarists, NO to reckless publishers and NO to sinister propaganda when it comes to news and developments. For South Metro Manila community developments, member engagement, commerce and other relevant updates, join the growing South Metro Manila Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/342183059992673

Two Suspects Arrested In Parañaque City Over Illegal Substances Worth More Than P3.7 Million

Recently in the City of Parañaque, the local police successfully pulled off a buy-bust operation that resulted in two suspects arrested and the seizure of illegal substances worth over P3.7 million, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldface…

Police arrested two high-value targets and seized more than P3.7 million worth of shabu in a buy-bust operation in Parañaque City.

Parañaque City Police chief Col. Nicolas Pinon said the suspects, identified as Toto, 52, and Ronnie, 53, both residents of Manuyo Dos, Las Piñas City, were arrested in Barangay San Isidro.

Pinon said the Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) launched the operation after receiving information that the suspects, though based in Las Piñas, were conducting illegal drug activities in Parañaque.

The suspects were caught selling 25 grams of shabu worth P170,000 to an undercover police officer. Further search led to the recovery of 11 additional sachets of shabu weighing about 525 grams, valued at P3,750,000, inside a black eco bag.

In total, authorities confiscated around 550 grams of shabu worth P3,740,000, along with a Redmi cellphone and the buy-bust money.

The suspects are now detained at the police custodial facility and face charges for violating Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

Brig. Gen. Randy Arceo, Southern Police District (SPD) director, said the arrest highlights the police’s continued commitment to combating illegal drugs.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What do you think about this recent development? If you are a resident of Parañaque, do you think there could be more individuals from different places doing illegal drug activities in the city? Why do you think Parañaque is a hot spot when it comes to illegal drugs?   

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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ABC News (Australia): Social media posts educating public about illicit drugs being removed by Meta, Australian health experts say. “Australian drug checking services say their Facebook and Instagram posts warning the community about dangerous substances are being removed by Meta. Organisations such as Canberra’s CanTEST use social media to distribute public health warnings when dangerous drug […]

ABC News (Australia): Social media posts educating public about illicit drugs being removed by Meta, Australian health experts say. “Australian drug checking services say their Facebook and Instagram posts warning the community about dangerous substances are being removed by Meta. Organisations such as Canberra’s CanTEST use social media to distribute public health warnings when dangerous drug […]

Governments don't care about experts. They care about elections. And that's why we're cynical, dying, and desperate.

"B.C.'s former chief coroner says the provincial government didn't seem influenced by evidence or expert advice on how to prevent overdoses, saying it ignored multiple recommendations from experts to create a safer drug supply that did not require a prescription.”

#BCPoli #CanPoli #ToxicDrugs #IllegalDrugs #Drugs #Safety #SafeSupply
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-chief-coroner-lisa-lapointe-dulf-trial-9.7012421

Governments don't care about experts. They care about elections. And that's why we're cynical, dying, and desperate.

"B.C.'s former chief coroner says the provincial government didn't seem influenced by evidence or expert advice on how to prevent overdoses, saying it ignored multiple recommendations from experts to create a safer drug supply that did not require a prescription.”

#BCPoli #CanPoli #ToxicDrugs #IllegalDrugs #Drugs #Safety #SafeSupply
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-chief-coroner-lisa-lapointe-dulf-trial-9.7012421

‘Parang sa pelikula’: Labubu keychains used to smuggle high-grade marijuana

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2025/11/26/305558/labubu-keychains-high-grade-marijuana/

‘You are complicit’: Imee Marcos’ claim that brother Bongbong uses drugs sparks backlash

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/politics-issues/2025/11/18/305056/imee-marcos-bongbong-uses-drugs-sparks-backlash/

Legalization of cannabis will cause drug traffickers to switch to selling drugs that may be more damaging than marijuana, thereby increasing the drug addiction problems that continue to plague society.
#cannabis #marijuana #recreationaldrugs #illegaldrugs #drugtrafficking #drugaddiction #heroin #cocaine #weed #druglegalization #organizedcrime #weedlegalization

BBC: I ordered drug-laced vapes on Snapchat. It was as easy as picking up pizza. “On Friday we published an article exposing these drug dealers who are selling vape liquid laced with spice to unwitting teenagers through adverts posted on the social media site. It came after we went undercover to catch the dealers in the act.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/09/06/bbc-i-ordered-drug-laced-vapes-on-snapchat-it-was-as-easy-as-picking-up-pizza/

BBC: I ordered drug-laced vapes on Snapchat. It was as easy as picking up pizza. “On Friday we published an article exposing these drug dealers who are selling vape liquid laced with spice to unwitting teenagers through adverts posted on the social media site. It came after we went undercover to catch the dealers in the act.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/09/06/bbc-i-ordered-drug-laced-vapes-on-snapchat-it-was-as-easy-as-picking-up-pizza/

#IllegalDrugs and #Banks -- a perfect combination for enslaving populations -- either by getting them addicted to illegal narcotics and/or ruining their lives financially!

#TDBank executives oversee $670 million drug money laundering scheme, avoid jail

Judd Legum and Rebecca Crosby
Oct 21, 2024

https://popular.info/p/td-bank-executives-oversee-670-billion

CFPB Orders TD Bank to Pay $28 Million for Breakdowns that Illegally Tarnished #ConsumerCredit Reports

TD Bank’s #illegal behavior threatened the ability of tens of thousands of #consumers to access #credit, #housing, and #employment

https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsroom/cfpb-orders-td-bank-to-pay-28-million-for-breakdowns-that-illegally-tarnished-consumer-credit-reports/

#BreakUpBigBanks #BigBanks #Corruption #Banksters

#IllegalDrugs and #Banks -- a perfect combination for enslaving populations -- either by getting them addicted to illegal narcotics and/or ruining their lives financially!

#TDBank executives oversee $670 million drug money laundering scheme, avoid jail

Judd Legum and Rebecca Crosby
Oct 21, 2024

https://popular.info/p/td-bank-executives-oversee-670-billion

CFPB Orders TD Bank to Pay $28 Million for Breakdowns that Illegally Tarnished #ConsumerCredit Reports

TD Bank’s #illegal behavior threatened the ability of tens of thousands of #consumers to access #credit, #housing, and #employment

https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsroom/cfpb-orders-td-bank-to-pay-28-million-for-breakdowns-that-illegally-tarnished-consumer-credit-reports/

#BreakUpBigBanks #BigBanks #Corruption #Banksters

Which #IllegalDrugs Are Most Popular In Your State?

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Which #IllegalDrugs Are Most Popular In Your State?

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Investigation shows how easy it is to find escorts, oxycodone on Eventbrite - Enlarge (credit: Sundry Photography via Getty)

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#Austin #IllegalDrugs https://youtu.be/QLk-MNAnbjA?si=9AsrDhbHg0bxMxwp

Fresh warning over street drug so strong a dose the size of a grain of sand can kill you
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/fresh-warning-over-street-drug-so-strong-a-dose-the-size-of-a-grain-of-sand-can-kill-you/ar-BB1kmL9C?cvid=2596406a807145b29629d99c970e8b38&ocid=winp2fptaskbarhover&ei=9

#IllegalDrugs
#KillerDrugs
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Fresh warning over street drug so strong a dose the size of a grain of sand can kill you
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@kinghornbeach there are actually explanations for many actions. #mentalhealth #illegaldrugs

@kinghornbeach there are actually explanations for many actions. #mentalhealth #illegaldrugs

Environmental Scanning Of Cocaine Trafficking In Brazil - Evidence From Geospatial Intelligence And Natural Language Processing Methods
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scijus.2023.09.002 <-- shared paper
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“• Geospatial intelligence contributes to the formulation of public drug policies
• Concentrated individual cocaine seizures linked to specific geographical features
• News websites provide valuable insights into drug trafficking dynamics
• The identified routes and trends align with current literature on drug trafficking
• São Paulo - key node for Brazil's cocaine traffic and its international distribution”
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #geoint #Geospatialintelligence #NaturalLanguageProcessing #NLP #AI #artificialintelligence #opensource #drugseizure #cocainetrafficking #cocaine #illegaldrugs #SouthAmerica #Brazil #SãoPaulo #network #flow #drugpolicies #lawenforcement #spatialanalysis #patterns #publicmedia #spatiotemporal #drugtrafficking #routes #routing #publichealth #nationalsecurity

Environmental Scanning Of Cocaine Trafficking In Brazil - Evidence From Geospatial Intelligence And Natural Language Processing Methods
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scijus.2023.09.002 <-- shared paper
--
“• Geospatial intelligence contributes to the formulation of public drug policies
• Concentrated individual cocaine seizures linked to specific geographical features
• News websites provide valuable insights into drug trafficking dynamics
• The identified routes and trends align with current literature on drug trafficking
• São Paulo - key node for Brazil's cocaine traffic and its international distribution”
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #geoint #Geospatialintelligence #NaturalLanguageProcessing #NLP #AI #artificialintelligence #opensource #drugseizure #cocainetrafficking #cocaine #illegaldrugs #SouthAmerica #Brazil #SãoPaulo #network #flow #drugpolicies #lawenforcement #spatialanalysis #patterns #publicmedia #spatiotemporal #drugtrafficking #routes #routing #publichealth #nationalsecurity

"Drug consumption rooms given green light by top Scottish Government lawyer"

I'm glad that Scotland is seeing the light here.

However, I'm infuriated at the response from the UK government:

"Her statement is likely to trigger a constitutional row between the Scottish Government and the Home Office which controls UK-wide drug laws and remains steadfastly opposed to consumption rooms, repeatedly insisting there is no safe way to take illegal drugs."

One problem with this is that what is considered "illegal" is highly arbitrary and frankly unsupported by... drum roll... *SCIENCE*! If you think you're going to convince me that there is no safe way to take marijuana, which is still illegal at the federal level in the US, you've got another thing coming.

The other problem is that this is a straw man. I don't see anyone arguing that there *is* a "safe way" to take opium or cocaine. Like other things in life, this is about harm reduction. Those people who would presumably use a consumption room would do it in a controlled environment, rather than try their luck on the street and maybe get a batch of crap product that kills them.

People who fail to realize this are bloody idiots. The UK government is really trying hard to channel the US government here. :headache:

#UKpol #UKnews #Scotland #science #StrawmanArgument #HarmReduction #ConsumptionRooms #idiots #IllegalDrugs

https://www.thenational.scot/news/23780747.drug-consumption-rooms-given-green-light-top-scottish-government-lawyer/

"Drug consumption rooms given green light by top Scottish Government lawyer"

I'm glad that Scotland is seeing the light here.

However, I'm infuriated at the response from the UK government:

"Her statement is likely to trigger a constitutional row between the Scottish Government and the Home Office which controls UK-wide drug laws and remains steadfastly opposed to consumption rooms, repeatedly insisting there is no safe way to take illegal drugs."

One problem with this is that what is considered "illegal" is highly arbitrary and frankly unsupported by... drum roll... *SCIENCE*! If you think you're going to convince me that there is no safe way to take marijuana, which is still illegal at the federal level in the US, you've got another thing coming.

The other problem is that this is a straw man. I don't see anyone arguing that there *is* a "safe way" to take opium or cocaine. Like other things in life, this is about harm reduction. Those people who would presumably use a consumption room would do it in a controlled environment, rather than try their luck on the street and maybe get a batch of crap product that kills them.

People who fail to realize this are bloody idiots. The UK government is really trying hard to channel the US government here. :headache:

#UKpol #UKnews #Scotland #science #StrawmanArgument #HarmReduction #ConsumptionRooms #idiots #IllegalDrugs

https://www.thenational.scot/news/23780747.drug-consumption-rooms-given-green-light-top-scottish-government-lawyer/

Global News BC: Man arrested for selling hard drugs from B.C. kiosk gears up for Charter challenge https://globalnews.ca/news/9683918/vancouver-illegal-drug-store-charter-challenge/ #globalnews #britishcolumbia #news #ConstitutionalChallenge #DrugDecriminalization #decriminalization #CharterChallenge #IllegalDrugStore #TheDrugsStore #IllegalDrugs #Illicitdrugs #harddrugs #Health #Crime

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