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Authorities have arrested a sixth suspect in a sweeping drug case at the Government Polytechnic College in Kalamassery, marking another turn in a probe that has shaken the student community. The suspect, Anuraj, a mechanical engineering student from Kollam district, was taken into custody on Saturday and formally arrested the following day after extensive questioning,… Continue reading Sixth Arrest in Kerala College Drug Bust as Probe Intensifies

A Melbourne truck driver who refused a police-mandated blood test following a fatal crash has had his license suspended for 30 months. While he was not deemed responsible for the accident that claimed the life of sports journalist Sam Landsberger, his refusal to comply with testing led to a conviction and financial penalty. The incident… Continue reading Melbourne Truck Driver Loses License After Refusing Drug Test in Fatal Crash

Multiple Grade 1-winning trainer Mark Glatt is pushing back against allegations of an equine drug violation, maintaining his innocence as the case remains unresolved. The Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit (HIWU) flagged Glatt-trained Vanzzy for the presence of metformin and gabapentin following a runner-up finish in a $16,000 claiming race at Los Alamitos on Dec.… Continue reading Mark Glatt Fights Back Against HIWU Drug Violation Allegations

A sweeping narcotics crackdown in Canandaigua has led to the arrest of a 42-year-old man accused of trafficking a staggering volume of illegal substances. Authorities seized over 9,000 tabs of LSD, multiple pounds of cocaine, and a cocktail of other drugs in what officials call one of the largest drug seizures in the Finger Lakes… Continue reading Massive Drug Bust in Finger Lakes Yields Thousands of LSD Tabs, Cocaine, and More

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr. has been suspended for 25 games without pay after testing positive for Tramadol, a prescription painkiller, violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy. Portis, a key contributor to the Bucks’ frontcourt, admitted to taking an unapproved anti-inflammatory medication while dealing with an elbow injury. “I made an honest mistake,” Portis said.… Continue reading Bucks’ Bobby Portis Jr. Suspended 25 Games After Positive Drug Test

Claressa Shields made history earlier this month, becoming the first woman to claim the undisputed heavyweight championship and the only female boxer to achieve undisputed status in three different weight classes. Yet, her triumph was quickly overshadowed by controversy. Boxing insider Rick Glaser alleged that Shields failed a performance-enhancing drug (PED) test following her victory… Continue reading Claressa Shields’ Drug Test Controversy: A Case of Secondhand Exposure?

North Dakota’s House passed a bill this week requiring certain parents to undergo drug tests before regaining unsupervised visits with their children, a move aimed at bolstering child safety. House Bill 1268, sponsored by Rep. Karen Rohr of Mandan, targets parents previously found guilty of drug abuse, whose children have been placed in alternative care.… Continue reading North Dakota Lawmakers Approve Mandatory Drug Testing for Some Parents

A federal probe has uncovered that employees at the Transportation Department were exploiting remote work arrangements, claiming extra pay for high-cost locations while teleworking from more affordable areas. The investigation, released Wednesday by the Office of Special Counsel, also found that some staff at the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) flouted requirements to appear at their… Continue reading Federal Telework Fraud Exposes Pay Scheme, Loopholes in Drug Testing

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) is gearing up for a legal battle as trainer Harry Rogers takes his case to the High Court, alleging a false positive drug test on one of his horses in 2017. The regulatory body stated it will “defend the case fully” but refrained from further comment. Rogers, based in… Continue reading IHRB Faces Legal Challenge Over Alleged False Positive Drug Test

Washington lawmakers are weighing a bill that could require bars and nightclubs to stock drug test kits, a move aimed at curbing drink spiking and protecting patrons from potential harm. The proposal, championed by Lake Washington High School students, has gained traction as concerns over safety in nightlife settings grow. Senate Bill 5330, slated for… Continue reading Washington Bill Pushes for Drug Test Kits in Bars to Curb Drink Spiking