Zimbabwe’s export landscape is heavily dominated by semi-manufactured gold and tobacco, underscoring the urgent necessity for aggressive beneficiation strategies to maximize economic benefits and reduce environmental...
Author: Emily Wilson
Papum Pare Enforces ‘Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 2.0’ with Major Seizures
Officials in Papum Pare took decisive action on Monday, seizing illicit tobacco products, petrol, local alcohol, unauthorized firecrackers, and gambling items from various shops in Yupia...
Althea Sheds UK Clinics to Double Down on North American Cannabis Market
Althea Group Holdings Ltd is shifting gears, selling its MyAccess Clinics in the UK and Ireland to focus on booming North American opportunities. This move is...
U.S. Marine on Okinawa Receives Suspended Sentence for Ordering Synthetic Marijuana
A U.S. Marine stationed on Okinawa, Lance Cpl. Gianmarco Benitez Perez, received a suspended sentence from a Japanese court after being convicted of attempting to import...
How Are Patients Faring with Mississippi’s Medical Marijuana Program?
Mississippi’s medical marijuana program is still in its early stages, but it’s already impacting patients across the state. In a recent podcast, Mississippi Today’s Geoff Pender...
Taiwan Faces a Surge in ‘Zombie Vape’ Use: Authorities Report a 58-Fold Spike
Reported use of “zombie vapes”—electronic cigarettes containing the sedative etomidate—has surged 58-fold in Taiwan this year, according to the Taiwan High Prosecutors’ Office. This alarming trend,...
Albanian Authorities Seize Nearly 200 Kilograms of Cannabis in Major Operation
In a significant crackdown on narcotics, Albanian police successfully seized approximately 195 kilograms of cannabis from a warehouse in the southeastern county of Korce. The operation,...
Former Arsenal Star Denies Allegations of £600k Cannabis Smuggling Plot
A former Arsenal footballer and two women have firmly denied accusations of attempting to smuggle £600,000 worth of cannabis into the UK through Stansted Airport. Jay...
UK Confirms Disposable Vape Ban by June 2025 Amid Rising Concerns Over Youth Nicotine Addiction
The UK Government has officially announced a ban on the sale of disposable vapes starting June 1, 2025. This decisive move, confirmed by the Department for...
Gardaí Seize Nearly €220K in High-Tech Cannabis Operation in Monaghan
Gardaí in Monaghan have made a significant bust, confiscating almost €220,000 worth of cannabis plants and herb during a recent search. The operation, deemed highly sophisticated,...