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Tag: Drug Abuse and Traffic
U.S. Hostage Exchanged for Afghan Drug Lord in Prisoner Swap
The Taliban said it had freed an American engineer, Mark R. Frerichs, in exchange for the release of a prominent Afghan tribal leader convicted of drug trafficking.
Philippines Rebuffs International Court Over Duterte’s War on Drugs
The Marcos government rejected a request to let prosecutors resume an inquiry into former President Rodrigo Duterte’s drive against crime, which left thousands dead.
Fentanyl From the Government? A Vancouver Experiment Aims to Stop Overdoses
A city on the forefront of harm reduction has taken the concept to a new level in an effort to address the growing toxicity of street drugs.
Mexico Captures Notorious Drug Kingpin Rafael Caro Quintero
Rafael Caro Quintero, an accused drug cartel leader, was convicted of killing Enrique Camarena, a Drug Enforcement Administration agent, and was wanted by the F.BI.
W.N.B.A. Star Brittney Griner’s Trial Resumes in Russia
The case of an American sports star at the mercy of Russian justice has rippled across the world amid criticism from Washington that she has been wrongfully detained.
Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges in Russian Court
“There was no intent,” the American basketball star told a Russian judge, as any resolution of the highly politicized case appeared to shift toward the diplomatic arena.
Biden Calls Cherelle Griner to Speak About Brittney Griner’s Detention
During the call, the president read a draft of a letter he planned to send to Brittney Griner.
Colombia’s Truth Commission Is Highly Critical of U.S. Policy
Its report estimates that 450,000 people were killed in the decades-long internal conflict — more than twice the number previously thought.
Afghanistan Tries to Stamp Out Opium Again
The multibillion-dollar trade has survived previous bans. Now, the Taliban are going after solar-powered water pumps to try to dry up poppy crops in the middle of a national economic crisis.