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Amritsar police apprehended 3 individuals, recovered 5 kg of heroin, and busted a trans-border narco-smuggling module. FIR registered under NDPS Act. Ongoing investigations aim to dismantle drug networks in Punjab.

Counter Intelligence team in Amritsar apprehends three, recovers 5 kg of heroin and Rs 4.45 lakh. DGP Punjab announces commitment to dismantle drug networks. Earlier, Fazilka Police dismantled an inter-state opioid network, recovering 1.71 lakh Clovidol-100 tablets.

Jahzadd Ryan, 25, jailed for 14 years for brandishing a sword at nightclub staff, possessing firearms, and running a drug line. Found with cocaine, cash, and linked to the Major drugs line, Ryan was deemed dangerous and sentenced for drug and firearm offenses.

Gauteng HAWKS announce significant drug trafficking breakthrough with the arrest of 50-year-old Nigerian national Chijioke Anakoro, seizing drugs worth R470,000 in Midrand. The case is postponed to 02 December 2024 for a bail hearing.

Fentanyl's spread in the U.S. is likened to a myth, with its potency and distribution sparking political and social concerns. The opioid epidemic, particularly fentanyl, has influenced political landscapes, with affected areas showing increased Republican alignment. Studies suggest the epidemic's social harms are exacerbated in regions initially targeted by OxyContin marketing, impacting political affiliations and public health.

Joshua Orson reflects on his journey from addiction to becoming a peer support worker at a new, 36-bed detox centre in Toronto, emphasizing the space's role in fostering dignity and hope. The centre, operated by Unity Health Toronto and funded by the Ministry of Health, offers free services including group and individual therapy. Despite being full, the centre frequently has openings due to its short-term residential design. The demand highlights a severe shortage of detox beds in Ontario, where opioid overdose deaths have surged. The province plans to shift from supervised consumption sites to new recovery hubs and supportive housing units.

Joshua Orson reflects on his journey from addiction to becoming a peer support worker at a new, 36-bed detox centre in Toronto, emphasizing the space's role in fostering dignity and hope. The centre, operated by Unity Health Toronto and funded by the Ministry of Health, offers free, 24-hour care and is one of four publicly funded residential detox facilities in the city. The centre's design aims to convey care and love, crucial for both patient recovery and staff well-being, amidst a severe shortage of detox beds and the ongoing opioid crisis.

Kalesi Volatabu, Founder of Drug Free World Fiji, warns that Fiji’s drug crisis has escalated with users openly sharing illicit substances. The crisis extends beyond traditional drugs like crystal meth and heroin to include LSD, ecstasy, and ketamine. Volatabu emphasizes the urgent need for action and open dialogue to address the issue.