All news on the topic: Drugs

Brazilian police have discovered a significant amount of drugs hidden behind a secret square door built into a wall - the police also arrested two individuals who haven't been named

George Ian Stevenson, 86, was knocked over by a 'glancing' blow from a Citroen C2 car being driven by dad-of-three Dale Hilton, 42, before lying in the road for four hours

James Beaton worked as a drug runner in Ely, Cardiff and was allegedly prevented from quitting because of relentless threats from one of the men for whom he was working

While filming on location in some of the dodgier neighbourhoods in Medellin, where drug lord Pablo Escobar built up his empire in the 80s and 90s, local thugs approached the director and offered their protection if he would cast local prostitutes in the movie

Medicines such as paracetamol and ibuprofen are effective at providing pain relief, but there are a number of side effects you should be aware of before taking them

Colombian drug boss Julio Andres Murillo Figueroa, alias the Tsar, who was wanted over trafficking cocaine to Europe for more than 15 years was finally caught after being seen taking his dog to the vets

Dr Sarah Sweeney was found with a lethal mix of drugs in her system, just four years after her fiancé's previous girlfriend, Grace Holland died in a case ruled suicide

Andrew John Brett, 36, was arrested after a five-month investigation by police in Surat Thani, Thailand for selling drugs and had only recently married his wife who he shares a son with

Michael Meyden, 57, from Oregon, faces multiple charges after he was accused of drugging his daughter's friends with Benzodiazepines hidden in smoothies during a sleepover

In the wake of the state of emergency being declared Portland’s first responders have sprung into action, but is it enough to stem the tide of addiction and death sweeping their city?

Brit Andrew John Brett, 36, was allegedly selling ecstasy and LSD on Thailand's notorious Death Island and, following a police investigation, could now face life imprisonment or the death penalty

Pegabalin has been prescribed to around eight million Brits for ailments including anxiety, epilepsy and nerve pain but has caused people to become hooked on it

Ellen Mercer, who died in hospital the day after having a "sudden and unexpected cardio respiratory collapse", had taken a form of nitrous oxide, which was not an illegal drug at the time

Roger Clarke, 77, was transferred from an open prison to a maximum security jail after his complaints about breaching of his human rights landed him in hot water with prison bosses

Most readers say police should be allowed to ban drink or drug-drivers at the roadside, but some voiced concern about handing such power to the force

Police believe Praveen Arora’s alternative medicines business was used to smuggle prescription-only painkillers hidden among legitimate herbal therapies

Roger Clarke, 77, was pictured on British soil for the first time today since his transfer from a Portuguese prison in 2021 just days after his wife died behind bars

Police chiefs are calling for instant roadside bans for drink or drug drivers, along with tougher punishments for motorists who kill while under the influence, including potential murder charges.

One wedding guest thought it would be a good idea to give a waitress they thought had served their table well a different kind of tip that could get you in trouble with the law

Sophie Richardson had come into some money in the days before death the detective investigating her death revealed. She was found dead having taken heroin

Cocaine remains Britain's top drug seized more than any other apart from cannabis, the Home Office says, but heroin and ketamine were the main drug seen by some UK police forces

Tommy Dowson has vowed to focus on his career and turn his life around after being hit with a six month suspension after testing positive for cocaine

Trent Gordon, 30, and Deane Hassan, 27, were caught red-handed when police raided their homes and found cash, drugs and packaging, and were locked up for selling class A and B drugs

Enormous profit margins mean that the rugged state, famous for spectacular nature, has become the new focus for Mexican drug gangs intent on flooding Montana

Former Ajax star Quincy Promes, now with Spartak Moscow, has been found guilty of drug trafficking in the Netherlands but he will not be extradited from Russia