HEROIN
The Crackdown on Flesh-Rotting Tranq Dope Has Begun
Lawmakers in Congress and states are trying to combat tranq, a combination of fentanyl and xylazine that can lead to horrific wounds and amputations.
I Was a Teen Ecstasy Dealer in the 90s
"We kept the Es in Kinder Egg capsules and we’d walk into the clubs with our pockets bursting."
2 Drug Companies Can Legally Start Selling Cocaine, Heroin, and MDMA
A Canadian weed company and a psychedelics company have received government licenses to make and distribute the drugs under certain circumstances.
Tranq Dope Is Hitting California
Several overdoses in San Francisco have included “tranq,” a new combination drug associated with wounds and amputations. Its spread could be disastrous.
This Guy Plans to Open a Store That Sells Heroin, Meth, and Crack
Jerry Martin knows he’ll get arrested if he opens up a store in Vancouver that sells heroin, meth, MDMA, and more. “That’s the whole idea,” he said.
Russian Spies Have Gone Full Mafia Mode Because of Ukraine
Exclusive: Organised crime gangs are helping fund Russian intelligence operations in Europe by trafficking fake cigarettes and heroin.
Drug Smugglers Have Started Coating Liquorice in Heroin
Police discovered one of their biggest drug hauls hidden in a bag of liquorice root, as heroin seizures soar in India.
‘Pablo Escobar of Heroin’ Released in US Prisoner Exchange
Afghan drug lord Bashir Noorzai was given a hero’s welcome by the Taliban after a prisoner swap that saw US hostage Mark Frerichs freed.
Shocking: Report Finds That Sydneysiders Are the Biggest Coke Users in Australia
Melbourne had the highest heroin use, while those from Darwin consumed the most alcohol.
The Taliban Vowed to End Afghanistan's Heroin Trade. What Happened Next?
A year on from the Taliban’s takeover, VICE World News looks at what impact the regime has had on global drug supply.
Averhealth’s Drug Tests Were Wrong Up to 30% of the Time, Former Employee Testifies
Exclusive court documents show that Averhealth’s ex-lab director said up to 30% of its drug tests in Michigan were wrong. The company denies her claims.
Cocaine, MDMA, Meth and Opioids to Be Decriminalised in Canadian Province
The three-year experiment in British Columbia is the latest progressive measure to combat record drug deaths.