The ACT Liberals plan to recriminalise methamphetamine possession and use if elected, citing an "extraordinary" rise in drug use. Harm reduction advocates argue this ignores evidence and stigmatises users, while police association highlights community harm and organised crime.
The ACT Liberals plan to recriminalise methamphetamine possession and use, citing "extraordinary" rises in ACT drug use. Harm reduction advocates argue this ignores evidence and stigmatises users, while police highlight community harm and organised crime.
An inmate in Hoshiarpur jail, Manpreet Singh, livestreamed videos claiming drugs like methamphetamine are available inside and named a female jail official. Police registered a case, and an inquiry is underway. Opposition parties questioned the government's anti-drug campaign and law and order.
Police arrested foreign nationals in Seoul for attempting to distribute 10 billion won worth of methamphetamine. A US national and a Taiwanese national were arrested, while three Chinese nationals are under investigation. Two individuals have fled abroad and Interpol red notices have been requested.
Baltej Singh (22 years) and Himatjit Singh Kahlon (21 years) fail to appeal sentences for NZ's largest meth importation; court cites severity of crimes, including a linked manslaughter.
Fentanyl and methamphetamine were discovered at a New Mexico home where three people died and first responders became sick after responding to a suspected overdose call. Authorities are investigating the exposure, which caused symptoms like nausea and dizziness in responders.
Allan John Eveleigh has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in jail for killing Ian "Watty" Welldon in a Toowoomba crash in 2023. Eveleigh, who had a high level of methamphetamine in his blood, failed to stop at a red light, colliding with Mr. Welldon's motorcycle.
Police discovered a 31-year-old man inside Michigan State University's Wells Hall with chemicals including hydrochloric acid, methanol, isopropyl alcohol, acetone and butane that can be used to make methamphetamine. The man was charged Wednesday with malicious destruction of property and possessing substances to operate a meth lab. Wells Hall has been closed since Monday, forcing the university to relocate some final exams. Campus Police Chief Mike Yankowski said most items are household chemicals that become dangerous when mixed together.
