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Scottish reforms to decriminalise personal drug use knocked down within an hour

Radical drug reforms proposed by the Scottish Government – including decriminalisation of possession for personal use – were knocked down by Westminster within an hour of being announced. Scottish drugs minister Elena Whitham announced on Friday a ...

07 Jul 2023 at 15:21

Ireland

Scheme aiming to reduce court appearances for drug possession ‘arbitrary’ – TD

The system that sees people who have been found in possession of controlled drugs for personal use cautioned instead of charged is “arbitrary”, TD Gino Kenny has said. Although the inclusion of cannabis possession in the system may have led to a ...

15 Feb 2024 at 15:05

Ireland

Drugs seized at airport in operation targeting crime gangs

Police have seized drugs worth approximately £645,000 over four weeks at Belfast International Airport in an operation targeting organised crime groups. Detectives said some of the seizures were destined for Northern Ireland while others were ...

13 Dec 2024 at 08:11

Scotland

Three men charged over £400,000 drug recovery

Three men have been charged after drugs estimated to be worth in excess of £400,000 were recovered in Aberdeen. On Sunday, officers attended an address in the city’s Roslin Street and recovered a large quantity of cannabis and cocaine. The ...

22 Sept 2025 at 13:39

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