Scottish drug deaths surge by nearly a fifth in a year
Suspected drug deaths in Scotland have risen by 19% year-on-year, with critics blaming SNP policies. New figures deal a blow to the government's 'national mission' on addiction.
Suspected drug deaths in Scotland have risen by 19% year-on-year, with critics blaming SNP policies. New figures deal a blow to the government's 'national mission' on addiction.
Indonesia and the Netherlands reach a landmark prisoner transfer deal, repatriating two Dutch nationals convicted on drug charges. Read the full details of the agreement.
The body of a 70-year-old Thai man was discovered naked and covered in ants following an alleged drug-fuelled sexual encounter. Follow for breaking news updates.
Anna Kepner, 18, found dead on Carnival Horizon cruise. FBI investigates 16-year-old stepbrother for suspected murder. Family custody battle reveals shocking details.
An 11-year-old girl, Olivia Curley, has tragically died in a suspected drug-related incident in Helensburgh. A full investigation is now underway. Read the latest on this heartbreaking story.
Samantha Curley pays tribute to daughter Olivia, 11, who died in hospital after suspected drug incident in Helensburgh. Police investigation continues.
Headteacher pays heartfelt tribute to Olivia Curley, 11, who died in a suspected drug overdose in Helensburgh. The community is in mourning.
An 11-year-old schoolgirl, Olivia Curley, has died in a suspected drug-related incident in Helensburgh. Her mother vows justice will be done as police investigate.
Olivia Curley, an 11-year-old schoolgirl described as 'darling', has died in a suspected drug-related incident in Glasgow. Follow for the latest updates.
An 11-year-old girl has died in a suspected drug-related incident in Helensburgh. Police have launched a probe after she was rushed to a Glasgow hospital.
Lindsay Sandiford, the British grandmother sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug trafficking, may be released directly if she returns to Britain after 12 years in Bali's Kerobokan Prison.
Lindsay Sandiford, the British grandmother facing execution in Indonesia, has been spared the firing squad and is returning to the UK in a dramatic turn of events.
Lindsay Sandiford, a British grandmother from Gloucestershire, continues her desperate battle against the death sentence in Indonesia 13 years after being convicted of drug trafficking.
Lamar Ahchee, a 31-year-old American tourist, has been arrested in Bali for alleged cocaine possession after police raided his hotel room following a tip-off about drug activities.
Shocking investigation reveals how Belgian cities have become battlegrounds for drug cartels, with children as young as 11 caught in crossfire and authorities struggling to contain the crisis.
Kristie McBride, a 43-year-old Wollongong mother, faces manslaughter charges after her son's tragic drug-related death. The court hears how her home became a 'drug den' leading to unimaginable consequences.
A West Sussex secondary school was placed on immediate lockdown as armed officers descended following reports of a potential firearms incident. Multiple police units responded to the serious threat.
Two brothers who lived in adjacent mansions have been jailed for running a sophisticated cannabis operation worth over £1.5 million, with police discovering a professional setup complete with ventilation systems and electricity bypasses.
Lindsay Sandiford, the British grandmother facing execution in Bali for drug smuggling, has been repatriated to the UK after years on death row. Discover the full story behind this controversial case.
After more than a decade facing execution in Indonesia, British grandmother Lindsay Sandiford has finally returned home to the UK in a dramatic turn of events that concludes one of Britain's most harrowing overseas detention cases.
Emergency services rushed to St Dials in Cardiff after a suspected arson attack destroyed a property. Police have launched a major investigation and are appealing for witnesses.
Exclusive analysis reveals stark regional disparities in drug-related fatalities across England and Wales, with northern cities bearing the heaviest burden of this growing public health emergency.
Exclusive investigation reveals alarming rise in drug-related fatalities linked to potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes, with deaths spreading across England and Wales.
South Korean authorities intercept 4kg of ketamine worth £2.6 million on Jeju Island, exposing sophisticated drug smuggling operations and growing addiction concerns in East Asia.
Tragedy strikes Gladstone as emergency services discover five bodies in devastating house blaze, with police treating the fire as suspicious and launching major investigation.
Bella Culley from Lincolnshire faces execution in Indonesia after being caught with 3kg of cocaine at Denpasar Airport. The 23-year-old's harrowing story reveals how she was allegedly coerced into becoming a drug mule.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Albanian crime syndicates transformed a £3 million London mansion into a sophisticated drug operations centre, complete with panic rooms and secret compartments.
A West Midlands family's prized BMW was deliberately set ablaze in a suspected arson attack, leaving them shaken and facing thousands in damages. Police are hunting for suspects.
Exclusive: Victorian authorities have dismantled a sophisticated alleged drug manufacturing operation in a quiet Melbourne suburb, with police making multiple arrests and seizing substantial quantities of chemicals and equipment.
The Trump administration unveils aggressive new strategy targeting Caribbean narcotics networks amid soaring US overdose crisis, deploying military assets and sanctions.