Cocaine

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Submarine seized in Spain was carrying three tonnes of cocaine

Police intercepted the 20-metre (65-foot) submarine -- thought to be the first of its kind captured in Europe on Saturday.

28 Nov 2019 2:46 PM

Philippe Astruc, the public prosecutor in Rennes said, 'Each tide brings in a batch. They are still fairly significant with around 100 kilos arriving each day all along the coast.' (Photo: AP| Representational)

1000 Kg cocaine washes up along coast in France, cops shut beaches

Packages of cocaine continue to mysteriously appear along France's Atlantic coast since mid-October.

13 Nov 2019 4:10 PM

Realising that they had been found by the police, the duo made a bid to escape -- only to discover a "big, huge seal" was now blocking their way. (Representational Image)

Find out how a giant, angry seal helps Australian cops to bust international drug ring

Officers discovered an estimated USD 688,000 of illicit drugs hidden on the island.

13 Sep 2019 2:29 PM

Aerobic exercises are effective in reducing stress. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Cocaine addiction can be prevented by cardio

Exercise can help beat cocaine addiction: Study.

03 Sep 2019 10:46 AM

The drugs confiscated were estimated to be worth about 676 million ringgit (USD 161.41 million), police said. (Representational Image)

Drugs worth USD 161 million seized in Malaysia's biggest haul

Malaysia is a key transit point for illegal narcotics, with authorities seizing record amounts of crystal methamphetamine in the past year.

23 Aug 2019 1:26 PM

Cocaine worth millions of dollars has washed up on a New Zealand beach with police urging the public on Thursday to hand in any more packages that may turn up. (Photo: AFP)

Cocaine worth millions of dollars washes up on New Zealand beach

It is not the first time a large amount of drugs has been found on a New Zealand beach.

08 Aug 2019 12:34 PM

As the heat rose, they feared they would suffocate and made a desperate call to the police emergency line, Antwerp prosecutors said. (Representational Image)

Trapped in cocaine box, Belgian drug traffickers call cops for rescue

According to a statement from Antwerp prosecutors, they had entered the container 'to remove drugs'.

26 Jul 2019 1:09 PM

The pair face a maximum 12 years in prison and an 800 million rupiah (USD 57,000) fine if found guilty. (Representational Image)

2 Australian clubbers arrested for cocaine possession, paraded in front of media

William Cabantog, 36, and David Van Iersel, 38, were nabbed Friday night at a nightclub in Canggu.

23 Jul 2019 3:03 PM

On receiving a tip-off about his activities, the police raided a house in the Undri area where Joy was staying and arrested him. (Photo: AFP | Representative Image)

Nigerian national held with cocaine worth Rs 88 lakh in Pune

The accused has been identified as Sholadio Samuel Joy.

17 Jul 2019 9:24 PM

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro (Photo: AP)

Enroute to G20, 39 kgs of cocaine found with Brazilian Prez Jair Bolsonaro's officer

During security check the airman was being found with 39 kilograms of cocaine in 37 bags inside his small suitcase.

27 Jun 2019 9:38 PM

After appropriate medication, a total of 65 capsules of cocaine were expelled from the body of the apprehended person, the report added. (Photo: Pixabay | Representative Image)

Venezuelan national apprehended at Delhi airport; cocaine seized

‘Upon scrutinizing the test report, doctors opined that there are foreign objects in the stomach of accused,’ NCB statement said.

27 May 2019 5:26 PM

Authorities identified the man only as Udo “N’‘ and said he had travelled to Mexico’s capital from Bogota, Colombia. (Representational Photo)

Japanese man dies in flight after consuming 246 cocaine packets

The prosecutor’s office says other passengers reported seeing the man convulsing in the early hours of Friday.

27 May 2019 1:39 PM

The study shows more then 50 per cent positive for cocaine and opioids use disorder

Urine drug test help to treat opioid use disorder, says study

UDT helps to analyse the individuals urine for the presence of illegal drugs.

25 Dec 2018 4:09 PM

ANC arrests 2, seizes drugs worth Rs 19.90L

Officials found 125 grams of cocaine in his possession.

17 Oct 2018 1:44 AM

Cops arrest peddlers, seize 152 gm cocaine

The arrest comes a day after the Amboli police arrested another African peddler and seized 472 gram of cocaine worth Rs 37.76 lakh from him.

06 Sep 2018 1:44 AM

Cocaine, MDMA seized from Jogeshwari

Acting on a tip-off, the Amboli police team laid a trap at Sahakar road.

05 Sep 2018 2:04 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study uncovers method to treat cocaine abuse

Researchers tested the effects of a synthetic bile acid drug called obeticholic acid.

03 Sep 2018 1:25 PM

Regular aerobic exercise (one hour on a treadmill, five times a week) decreased stress-induced cocaine-seeking behaviour.

Exercise may help overcome cocaine addiction

Cocaine addiction is often characterized by cycles of recovery and relapse, with stress and negative emotions.

09 Aug 2018 9:43 AM

LGBQ youth were more than three times more likely to try heroin or methamphetamines at least once, and more than twice as likely to try ecstasy or cocaine, the study also found. (Photo: AP/Representational)

LGBQ teens more likely to use illegal street drugs

Study found LGBQ teens were 12 per cent more likely than other teens to report any substance use in their lifetimes.

08 Aug 2018 8:38 AM

The answer to quit cocaine is literally in your head! (Photo: Pixabay)

Brain-derived neurotrophic factors reduce cocaine relapse

Addiction researchers are currently studying the function of proteins already present in the brain to find ways to overcome addictions.

04 Aug 2018 5:58 PM

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