Max Daly
Global Drugs Editor
max.daly@vice.comMax Daly is Vice's Global Drugs Editor and specialises in reporting on drugs and crime. He won the Orwell Prize in 2019 for his work on young drug dealers and co-authored Narcomania: How Britain Got Hooked on Drugs
Stop Setting Fire to Things in Parliament, Angry Albanian Politicians Told
Fires and smoke bombs lit by rival politicians halt series of key debates in Albania's parliament.
Andrew Tate Is Trying to Use His Dying Grandma to Escape Romania
Critics say the alleged human trafficker’s campaign to travel to the US on compassionate grounds could be an attempt to flee criminal charges - and underlines how his PR machine operates.
How Far-Right Provocateur Geert Wilders Pulled Off a Shock Election Win
Experts say the anti-Islam politician’s decisive win in the Dutch elections was helped by mainstream politicians legitimising his agenda.
Anti-Migrant Rioters Rampage Through Dublin After Knife Attack on Children
Hundreds of rioters, whipped up by agitators and influencers like MMA star Conor McGregor, caused mayhem in central Dublin on Thursday after a knife attack that critically injured a 5-year-old girl.
Here's What You Need to Know About the Panama Papers Of The Drug World
A colossal hack of emails from the Colombian prosecutor's office has resulted in a treasure trove of revelations about modern day organised crime and cocaine trafficking.
Why 'Following the Money' Isn't Enough to Stop Organised Crime Anymore
Drug traffickers are increasingly using specialist underground networks to hide their money, meaning police have to find other ways to catch gangsters.
These Companies Think Legal Cocaine Energy Drinks Are the Future
Safe Supply Streaming Co. is investing in companies that will develop food and drinks made from coca leaf. Drug policy experts are skeptical the new ventures will address the overdose crisis.
An Angry Mob Stormed an Airport in Russia Hunting for Israelis
A large crowd swarmed the runway of Makhachkala airport in Russia’s Dagestan region on Sunday night, searching for Israeli passengers.
Two Men Arrested Over Alleged Terror Attack Plots in Europe 'to Avenge Gaza'
The separate arrests in Belgium and Germany come amid warnings of a growing threat of Islamist violence linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
‘Fake Pandemic’ Conspiracy Lawyer Arrested After Claims He Ripped Off His Followers
Reiner Fuellmich, a German lawyer who led an international push to prosecute elites for orchestrating a “fake” pandemic, is accused of embezzling funds donated to his campaign.
The ‘Last Godfather’ of the Sicilian Mafia Has Died
Violent mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro was one of Italy's most notorious fugitives before being captured earlier this year.
London Cop Who Shot Dead Unarmed Black Man Charged With Murder
Prosecutors have charged a Metropolitan Police officer with murder after he shot rapper Chris Kaba in London last year.