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Nearly half of UK drivers failed roadside drug tests last year, underscoring rising safety concerns across the nation’s roads. Alarming figures, revealed through Freedom of Information requests, highlight that drug-driving incidents are on the rise, with 3,431 repeat offenders caught at least four times between 2013 and 2024. Fatalities linked to drug-related crashes have also… Continue reading Half of UK Drivers Fail Roadside Drug Tests, Sparking Calls for Tougher Safety Measures

A Sanford resident has been charged with aggravated fentanyl trafficking after authorities seized 40 grams of the powerful opioid during a police operation on York Street. The arrest culminates a month-long investigation fueled by citizen tips and law enforcement surveillance. John Leroy Gray, 44, faces two counts of aggravated trafficking in fentanyl. Authorities allege that… Continue reading Sanford Man Arrested in Fentanyl Trafficking Case Following York Street Raid

A probationer with an active felony warrant was arrested in Eureka, according to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. Robert Sears, 58, was stopped by deputies during a routine patrol. As part of his probation conditions, a search was conducted, uncovering 90.82 grams of methamphetamine, 8.8 grams of fentanyl, and drug paraphernalia. Sears now faces multiple… Continue reading Eureka Man on Probation Arrested in Major Drug Bust

The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office has stepped up its fight against narcotics with a state-of-the-art TruNarc Handheld Narcotics Analyzer, funded by a $30,000 grant from the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership. This advanced tool can identify nearly 500 substances, including narcotics, stimulants, depressants, and hallucinogens, without direct contact—an innovation enhancing officer safety and efficiency. The TruNarc… Continue reading New Drug Detection Tech Boosts Safety in Baxter County

The idea of conducting urine tests at concert venues to combat drug abuse is “impractical and time-consuming,” according to Datuk Ruslin Jusoh, Director-General of the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK). Speaking at the agency’s monthly assembly on Tuesday, he emphasized the logistical challenges of screening large crowds in sprawling stadium settings. “Concerts aren’t held in small… Continue reading Anti-Drug Chief Dismisses Urine Tests at Concerts as Impractical

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is under fire from drug testing facilities and industry stakeholders for proposed changes that could temporarily reinstate urine-based testing for motor carriers, airlines, railroads, and pipeline operators. The move follows delays in certifying oral fluid testing labs—a key component of the DOT’s 2023 drug testing overhaul. The final rule,… Continue reading DOT Faces Backlash Over Drug Testing Delays as Industry Voices Frustration

In a decision announced this week, Mouffy, a 5-year-old mare, was stripped of her victory in the $150,000 Perfect Sting Stakes at Aqueduct after testing positive for dexamethasone. The July 4 race, part of the Belmont at the Big A meet, was impacted by this disqualification, as confirmed by the Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit… Continue reading Mouffy Loses Perfect Sting Stakes Win After Drug Violation

The rapid evolution of cannabis legislation is keeping businesses nationwide on edge. As states broaden cannabis legalization, many are implementing worker protections for lawful users. Yet, a recent ruling from the Third Circuit Court of Appeals underscores a stark reality: state-level protections might lack teeth if they do not explicitly provide workers with a legal… Continue reading Employee Cannabis Protections: Court Ruling Highlights Gaps in State Laws

Chelsea’s high-profile winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been sidelined following a provisional suspension triggered by a positive drug test. The Ukrainian star, who joined the club in a much-celebrated £89 million transfer from Shakhtar Donetsk, now faces an uncertain future as investigations unfold. Mudryk, 23, has been absent from the squad since November 28, when he… Continue reading Chelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk Faces Suspension After Positive Drug Test

The build-up to the highly anticipated Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 clash faced another hurdle as the event’s undercard lost a major bout. Dennis McCann’s fight against Peter McGrail was scrapped after McCann failed a Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) test, according to an announcement by Turki Alalshikh on Friday. The fallout is significant. McCann,… Continue reading Undercard Drama: Usyk vs. Fury 2 Hit by Bout Cancellations