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Thai police detained 124 people in underwear at a Bangkok drug party, finding 31 with illegal narcotics. 66 tested positive, mostly men, including 5 foreigners. Police seek court permission to extend questioning for drug suspects.

Wang was involved in a drug syndicate led by Wei, handling cash and drugs. He pleaded guilty to 13 charges and was sentenced to 5.5 years in prison, with the judge noting his significant role despite being under Wei's control.

Indian police seek info from Starlink after drug smugglers used its satellite device to navigate Indian waters. Starlink, yet to receive permission for coverage in India, aims to launch services despite regulatory hurdles. Andaman police arrested six Myanmar nationals and seized 6,000kg of methamphetamine worth $4.25bn.

George Pro, Ph.D., MPH, received $275,000 from the National Institute on Drug Abuse to develop a survey assessing outcomes of new methamphetamine treatment medications, aiming to improve treatment success by considering patients' overall life, functioning, and well-being.

Andaman & Nicobar Police, in collaboration with Indian Coast Guard, seized 6,016 kg of methamphetamine from six Myanmarese nationals, revealing a sophisticated transnational drug network. The accused are under interrogation, with significant evidence, including a Starlink satellite dish, found on the seized boat. Investigations focus on dismantling the cartel and combating drug trafficking.

Andaman and Nicobar Police recovered 6,000 kg of methamphetamine valued at ₹36,000 crore from a Myanmarese vessel using Starlink satellite communication gear. The vessel was intercepted by the Crime and Economic Offence Police Station and the Indian Coast Guard, leading to the largest drug bust in the region. The main suspect, Zay Yar Soe, was traced to Tachileik, a known drug trafficking hub.

A traffic stop by Moulton Police led to the arrest of John Thomas Miller and Douglas Wesley Gray, uncovering methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and stolen construction site equipment.

Taylor Michael Fischer found guilty of causing his 11-month-old son's death by leaving fentanyl and xylazine unprotected. He was convicted of neglect, possession of methamphetamine, and other charges. The child's mother, Kaytlen Sha Dossett, was also arrested on neglect charges.

Haji Salim, known as 'Lord of Drugs,' leads a global drug trafficking network from Pakistan, smuggling heroin, methamphetamine, and other illicit substances into India. The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) launched 'Operation Sagar Manthan' to dismantle his empire, focusing on maritime drug trafficking. The operation has led to significant drug seizures and arrests, including foreign nationals. Salim's network, bolstered by Pakistan's ISI, operates globally, affecting countries across Asia, Africa, and Western nations.

Fatal drug overdoses in Macomb County dropped 25% in 2023, with nonfatal overdoses also declining, suggesting progress in combating the opioid crisis. Efforts include increased distribution of naloxone and fentanyl test strips, and expanded access to medication-assisted treatment.