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NDLEA Busts Syndicate Sending Cocaine Mules to Hajj on Pilgrimage

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled a syndicate that sent drug mules on pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. According to the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi, the syndicate disguised as sponsors on …

City man charged after cocaine and crack located

A Dunkirk man is facing drug charges after a six-month investigation by officers. On Friday, a search warrant was executed at 431 Columbus St. upper apartment in the city. Investigators from the Dunkirk Police Department, the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s …

The Albanian mafia fuelling Britain's drug-driving epidemic: How Eastern European Narcos are flooding the UK with £4bn ...

Mown down in front of her mother during a morning stroll through Manchester, she's one of the youngest victims of Britain's drug-driving epidemic. Three-year-old Louisa 'Lulu' Palmisano was struck by a van driven by Rawal Rehman, who had at …

Police arrest Portland pair, seize guns, drugs and cash in cocaine bust

An April tip from an informant to a Portland Police Officer led to a drug bust in mid-May, according to a news release published by the Portland Police Bureau on Saturday. The informant told an officer that they had purchased crack cocaine from a Portland …

NDLEA Uncovers Notorious Drug Network Smuggling Cocaine Through Hajj Pilgrims

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered and dismantled a criminal network that was exploiting the Hajj pilgrimage to smuggle cocaine into Saudi Arabia. The agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement released on …

Coast Guard cutter offloads over $211 million of cocaine at Port Everglades

The crew of USCGC Thetis poses for a group photo behind more than 28,500 pounds of seized drugs worth more than $211 million at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., May 29, 2025. (Diana Sherbs/U.S. Coast Guard) U.S. Coast Guard cutter Thetis …

Taxi fare-dodger had 'crippling’ addiction to cocaine, court hears

NDLEA Arrests Pilgrims with Cocaine at Kano Airport

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two Saudi-bound pilgrims at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport after they ingested illicit substances. NDLEA officers placed the suspects under excretion observation, during which each …

Businessman heading to Iran nabbed with ingested cocaine + Video

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have nabbed a 60-year-old businessman, Chinedu Leonard Okigbo, who ingested cocaine during the outward clearance of Qatar Airways flight QR1432 to Iran.  According to available information, the suspect …

NDLEA Busts Syndicate Sponsoring Pilgrims With Cocaine To Hajj, Arrests 3

News Investigators/ Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered and dismantled a syndicate that sponsors pilgrims to serve as couriers to move cocaine to Saudi Arabia during pilgrimage. This is contained in a statement …

Chip shop thug filmed snorting cocaine from barrel of sawn-off shotgun

A thug was filmed snorting cocaine from the barrel of a sawn-off shotgun. Adam Mercer was put back behind bars this week after flying into a rage and pulling a knife on his friend while apparently accusing him of stealing a parcel from his mum. The episode …

NDLEA Smashes Hajj Cocaine Syndicate, Arrests Kingpins in Kano; Seizes N9.3bn Worth of Opioids in Rivers

NDLEA Smashes Hajj Cocaine Syndicate, Arrests Kingpins in Kano; Seizes N9.3bn Worth of Opioids in Rivers In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a syndicate allegedly sponsoring Hajj …

NDLEA arrests two Saudi-bound pilgrims for ‘ingesting 90 wraps of cocaine’

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have arrested two pilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia for the 2025 hajj for allegedly ingesting 90 wraps of cocaine. A statement on Sunday by Femi Babafemi, NDLEA spokesperson, said the …

Nigerian national associated with drug cartel held with 282 gram of Cocaine

A Nigerian national was arrested with 282 grams of Cocaine from the Tilak Nagar area of West Delhi, police said on Sunday. The arrest was made by the police following secret information about the Nigerian national, David Leanne, with a carry bag in his …

Warning over 'dark Peppa Pig' videos showing cartoon pig snorting cocaine

Parents are being warned about a series of 'dark' Peppa Pig videos circulating online. The cartoon, which follows the day-to-day lives of Peppa and her family, has been one of the most popular kids' shows on telly since its creation in 2004 and …

Festival builder fined after cocaine found in car by police patrol

Kameron Wheeler, 25, of Jubilee Place in Ryde, appeared before IW Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, May 27, where he pleaded guilty to possession of a Class A drug – namely cocaine. Prosecutor Liz Miller told the court that a police patrol on Monkton Street …

NDLEA busts syndicate sponsoring pilgrims with cocaine to hajj + Video

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered and dismantled a syndicate that sponsors hajj pilgrims who also serve as couriers to move cocaine to Saudi Arabia during pilgrimage.  This busting of the syndicate, it was …

NDLEA nabs syndicate sponsoring pilgrims with cocaine to hajj

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have busted a syndicate that sponsors hajj pilgrims who also serve as couriers to move cocaine to Saudi Arabia during pilgrimage. This followed the arrest of leaders of the cartel in Kano, …

USS Gravely captures hundreds of pounds of cocaine worth over $13 million

In this photo released by the U.S. Navy, the guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) is seen Aug. 2, 2012, in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy via Getty Images/TNS) NORFOLK, Va. (Tribune News Service)  — The Norfolk-based USS Gravely last week …

ABL Diagnostics to Present Breakthrough Scientific Data at the European Meeting on HIV & Hepatitis 2025

Featuring New Advances in Automated Bioinformatics and HIV Drug Resistance Detection Using Next-Generation Sequencing WOIPPY, FRANCE, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ABL Diagnostics (FR001400AHX6 – ABLD, the “Company”), a Euronext-listed …

Regenerative Medicine Market to Reach USD 22.05 Billion by 2035, Growing at 8.4% CAGR

Regenerative Medicine Industry Forecast: USD 22.05 Billion by 2035 with 8.4% CAGR NEW YORK, DE, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global regenerative medicine market is estimated to be valued at USD 9.8 billion in 2025 and is …

Salt Cave Design Industry Thrives as Dr. Margaret Smiechowski Helps Entrepreneurs Build Their Wellness Dreams

Salt cave expert Dr. Margaret Smiechowski helps entrepreneurs launch wellness businesses with custom salt room and salt cave design and construction services. ORLEANS, MA, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The growing demand for …

Contrast Media Injectors Market to Reach USD 9.3 Billion by 2035 at 5.9% CAGR

Contrast Media Injectors Industry Forecast USD 9.3 Billion by 2035 with 5.9% CAGR NEW YORK, DE, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global contrast media injectors market is poised for steady expansion, with revenues expected to …

Dental X-ray Systems Market to Hit USD 3.5 Billion by 2035, Growing at 5.2% CAGR

Global Dental X-ray Systems Market Set to Double by 2035 with Rising Oral Health Awareness NEW YORK, DE, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global dental X-ray systems market is projected to grow from USD 1.5 billion in 2025 …

Consilium Releases 2025 Trends in Locum Tenens Report, Revealing Data-Driven Insights for Healthcare Success

Consilium shares insights that demonstrate their ongoing commitment to excellence in healthcare staffing success. IRVING, TX, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Consilium today announced the release of its comprehensive 2025 …

Dino Miliotis Reframes the AI Conversation in Modern Healthcare

Tech Frontman and Recovery Advocate Calls for Clarity, Ethics, and Smarter Tools—Not Human Replacement. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As public anxiety over artificial intelligence grows, recovery advocate and …

Fight Health Insurance Makes AI Billing Assistant Doughnut Free for Patients and Providers

Fight Health Insurance launches free AI billing chat for patients and providers, and adds customizable prior authorization letters for healthcare professionals SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Conversational …

Antioch University Approved to Launch Graduate Nursing Programs Nationwide

Programs to Be Delivered Online, Expanding Access for Working Professionals YELLOW SPRINGS, OH, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Antioch University is proud to announce that the Higher Learning Commission’s Institutional …

The Boob Bus Partners With Cigna Healthcare to Expand Access to Breast Cancer Screenings Across Utah

Serving More Than 1900 Utah Women Since Its Launch, The Boob Bus Continues To Expand Access To Breast Cancer Screening With New Insurance Contract SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In another step towards …

Melbourne Pharma Brings Expert Dermatological Compounding to Florida’s Sunshine State

Melbourne Pharma offers expert, custom dermatology compounding for Florida patients—led by pharmacist Mike Boehmer. MELBOURNE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Florida’s abundant sunshine comes an increased need for …

Momentive Appoints Craig Borkowski as New Chief Executive Officer

NISKAYUNA, NY, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Momentive Performance Materials (Momentive), a global high-performance silicones and specialty solutions company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Borkowski as Chief …

Testosterone Replacement Therapy Shows Mixed Effects on Heart Disease Risk, According to New Research Studies

Men with hypogonadal symptoms (low libido, muscle loss, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, etc.) show benefits from properly dosed and monitored TRT services NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Testosterone Replacement …

Longevity Leadership Conference Returns to Los Angeles: A Premier Gathering of Industry Innovators and Investors

Explore the intersection of science, medicine, investment, and business at the forefront of the longevity revolution. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Healthspan Productions, in partnership with Mission Matters …

Formaspace Announces Strategic Lab Chair Partnership with Cramer

Formaspace features specialized Cramer chairs—Fusion, Helix, and Loop—at NeoCon 2025, showroom #11-124. Built for labs, cleanrooms, and technical spaces. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Formaspace is announcing a …

Westfield Washington Schools & Bosma Enterprises Partner to Advance Student Vision Screenings with Good-Lite Technology

Westfield Schools partner with Bosma to enhance student vision screenings using Good-Lite’s LED Insta-Line Cabinet for accurate, efficient testing. WESTFIELD, IN, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Westfield Washington Schools ( …

Good-Lite Company. Now a preferred supplier for U.S. Veterans Association through GSA Schedule

Good-Lite Company is proud to announce its inclusion on the United States Veterans Association's list of preferred suppliers. ELGIN, IL, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Good-Lite Company., a leader in visual acuity …

Retinitis Pigmentosa Therapeutics Enter New Era as Gene-Agnostic & Intravitreal Therapies Redefine Competitive Landscape

Retinitis Pigmentosa therapies evolve beyond gene-specific fixes with gene-agnostic, intravitreal, and optogenetic advances reshaping the treatment landscape. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The treatment paradigm …

Next-Generation Therapies Reshape Gaucher’s Disease as Gene Therapy Advances Challenge Enzyme Replacement Dominance

Gene therapies challenge ERT dominance in Gaucher’s disease as new data reveals strategic insights, key players, and future treatment opportunities. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Gaucher’s disease (GD) …

Blue Goat Cyber Sponsors LSI Asia 2025; CTO Trevor Slattery to Lead High-Impact MedTech Cybersecurity Panel

Blue Goat Cyber sponsors LSI Asia 2025 and leads a MedTech cybersecurity panel on avoiding regulatory and market pitfalls in APAC. SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Blue Goat Cyber, a trusted authority in medical …