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.
Vancouver police face accusations of aggressive tactics and "red-zoning" in the Downtown Eastside, a neighbourhood with high rates of homelessness and drug use, ahead of the World Cup. Community groups argue these actions are to present a "clean environment" for FIFA, potentially endangering vulnerable residents.
Mohammed Skaf, known for past gang rapes, was arrested in Sydney and charged with 24 offenses, including 22 counts of supplying prohibited drugs, dealing with crime proceeds, and directing a criminal group. Police seized drugs, $245,000 cash, and a vehicle.
West Midlands Police have arrested a man and woman in Dudley on suspicion of supplying drugs through shops, following a BBC investigation that found cocaine, cannabis, laughing gas and prescription pills being offered for sale in mini-marts across UK High Streets. The investigation uncovered drugs in more than 70 shops nationwide. Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged more police and stronger powers, while opposition parties criticised the government response.
Two people have been arrested in Dudley, West Midlands on suspicion of supplying drugs through shops. The arrests follow a BBC investigation revealing cocaine, cannabis, laughing gas and prescription pills being sold in mini-marts across UK High Streets. PM Keir Starmer pledged stronger powers and more police to tackle such criminality. The NCA and CTSI said shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs.
