Drug gangs are flooding the north of England with cheap cannabis grown overseas, mimicking high-potency "Cali weed" from the US. A BBC investigation reveals smuggling from countries like Thailand, exploiting relaxed laws and targeting young users with glossy packaging. Record seizures and rising psychosis cases highlight the growing problem.
Clashes between two drug gangs at Sri Lanka's Negombo prison have resulted in at least 26 deaths, including four guards, and over 100 injuries. The violence, which began Sunday evening, highlights severe overcrowding in the nation's prisons, which are at four times capacity.
At least 27 people, including an inmate who died overnight, were killed in clashes between rival gangs at Negombo prison in Sri Lanka. Over 100 were injured, with 97 still hospitalized. A criminal investigation and a government commission have been launched.
At least 25 people, including four guards, were killed and over 100 injured in clashes between two drug gangs at Negombo prison in Sri Lanka. The overnight violence, which saw gunshots and resulted in numerous wounded, highlights the severe overcrowding in Sri Lankan prisons.
A violent prison riot in Sri Lanka has resulted in 26 deaths, including seven guards, and over 100 injuries. The clashes, involving two drug gangs at Negombo Prison, are the deadliest in the country's recent history. An investigation has been launched.
At least 23 people, including four guards, were killed and over 100 injured in clashes between drug gangs at Negombo prison in Sri Lanka. The overnight violence, the worst prison riot in over five years, saw inmates suffer gunshot wounds and cuts.
At least 19 people, including four guards, were killed and over 100 wounded in clashes between two drug gangs at Sri Lanka's Negombo prison. The violence, which began Sunday evening, is the worst prison riot in over five years. Overcrowding is a significant issue, with prisons holding four times their capacity.
UK police warn hundreds of homes are taken over weekly by drug gangs through 'cuckooing', targeting vulnerable individuals, with horrific exploitation and limited legal recourse until new laws take effect.
A new £30m UK crime unit will target gangs using shops as fronts for illegal activities like drug dealing and money laundering, following a BBC investigation. The unit will run for three years, with funding for the NCA, trading standards, and immigration enforcement.
