Potent California-grown marijuana is so popular in the U.K. that large quantities are being illegally smuggled on passenger flights, officials say.
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California’s High Potency Cannabis is Fueling a ‘Cali Weed’ Trend in the UK
High-strength, California-grown marijuana is so popular in the U.K. that large quantities are being illegally smuggled on passenger flights, officials say.
Is the Trump Administration Building Up to a Military Confrontation With Venezuela?
A major increase in U.S. naval forces in the south Caribbean Sea has been underway since President Trump signed a directive targeting some cartels.
Unregulated Sexual Stimulants Flood West Africa
Unregulated sexual stimulants claiming to be herbal remedies or pharmaceuticals are flooding the region. Officials are scrambling to address the issue.
Mexico’s President Denies New D.E.A. Partnership Against Cartels
The D.E.A. announced “a major new initiative” with Mexico to fight cartels. President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico said that was news to her.
More Than 60 Migrants Dead After Boat Capsizes Off the Coast of Yemen
The trip across the Gulf of Aden is the first leg of one of the world’s riskiest — and busiest — migration and smuggling routes.
A Grim Anniversary in Canada’s Fight Against Guns
Firearms smuggled in from the United States are flooding Canada’s streets, but the topic is largely absent from border security discussions amid the U.S. trade war.
Grand Jury Indicts Russian Scientist on Smuggling Charges
Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard researcher, was detained in February after failing to declare scientific samples she was carrying into the country.
Israel and Ukraine Show How Drone Smuggling Is Powerful New War Technique
Launching weapons from within their territory forces adversaries to look not only outward but also inside for threats, one expert said.
4 Men Charged With Trying to Smuggle Thousands of Ants From Kenya
The men, including two Belgian teenagers, pleaded guilty to smuggling thousands of live queen ants, which the Kenyan authorities said were destined for markets in Europe and Asia.