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A high-ranking Metropolitan Police officer once fired for refusing a drug test but later reinstated on appeal, now faces another misconduct hearing after being suspended once again. Commander Julian Bennett, the architect behind the Met’s 2017-2021 drugs strategy, initially failed to provide a urine sample during a drug test in July 2020. Although his dismissal… Continue reading Met Police Officer Faces New Scrutiny After Drug Test Refusal Saga

India’s drug regulator has flagged over 50 medications, including popular treatments for diabetes, blood pressure, and vitamins, for failing quality standards. Among the list are well-known names like paracetamol, calcium, and vitamin D3 supplements. The Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO) released its latest alert, identifying 53 drugs as “Not of Standard Quality” (NSQ). These… Continue reading Paracetamol Fails Quality Test Among 53 Drugs, Raising Alarms in India

Conor McGregor, once the king of two UFC divisions, is still pushing for a fight date after revealing his latest drug test results. It’s been over two years since his devastating leg break against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, and his frustration with the UFC continues to build. Sharing his clean test results on social… Continue reading McGregor Pushes UFC Return, Faces Uncertain Future in Fight World

In a quiet Connecticut suburb, a rented garage became the hub of a massive counterfeit pill operation, now under federal investigation. Authorities accuse Kelldon Hinton, 45, of producing hundreds of thousands of fake pills laced with methamphetamine, synthetic opioids, and other dangerous substances. According to new federal indictments, Hinton’s operation spanned across the U.S., with… Continue reading Connecticut Man Accused of Leading One of New England’s Largest Counterfeit Pill Operations

She told her son she’d be back soon. He watched as she left their Richmond home and climbed into a car’s back seat. Little did he know, it would be the last time he’d see her. Christina Dixon, 40, and Matthew Johnson, 41, found dead in the St. Marys River, were reportedly working with Richmond… Continue reading Richmond Informants’ Tragic End Sparks Drug Bust Probe, Murder Charges Filed

A routine traffic stop in East Haven led to the arrest of 18-year-old Lebron Jimmy Stevenson, unveiling a significant drug bust. On September 23, 2024, an officer noticed a black Acura speeding down Laurel Street, blowing through an intersection before turning onto Eldred Drive, a dead-end. The officer initiated the stop in a cul-de-sac, where… Continue reading Speeding Stop in East Haven Uncovers Major Drug Haul

In a dramatic turn of events, five individuals were arrested in Pettis County following a drug raid that unearthed a significant stash of methamphetamine and fentanyl. The Mid-Missouri Drug Task Force executed a search warrant on September 23 at a home on Maltsbarger Road, Sedalia, leading to the arrests. Sheriff Brad Anders confirmed the operation,… Continue reading Five Arrested in Pettis County Drug Bust: Meth, Fentanyl Seized

Two men were arrested in a drug bust in Jackson County, following a routine patrol that quickly escalated into a significant discovery. On September 23, 2024, a Jackson County deputy located Jarred Mortenson, 34, who was wanted on an active civil bench warrant. The encounter occurred at a Black River Falls residence, according to the… Continue reading Jackson County Drug Bust Lands Two Suspects Behind Bars

Providence’s push for public safety saw a significant win this week. Mayor Brett Smiley and the Providence Police Department announced the arrest of 20 individuals connected to drug sales in the Kennedy Plaza area. The arrests followed a month-long investigation, aimed at tackling illegal narcotic activity in the downtown hub. The operation, conducted with undercover… Continue reading Providence’s Kennedy Plaza Drug Bust Nets 20 Arrests in Crackdown on Narcotic Sales

In a turn of events that could’ve been scripted for TV, a routine traffic stop in Lakeview last Sunday became a major drug bust, thanks to the sharp nose of K9 Tega, a narcotics detection dog. Officers pulled over 34-year-old Paul Shoffner from Belle Center around 3:30 PM for an obstructed license plate, not expecting… Continue reading K9 Tega Uncovers Meth in Routine Traffic Stop, Leading to Arrest