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Court admits ‘Radio Biafra’ transmitter allegedly smuggled into Nigeria by Kanu
..Guns recovered from house of IPOB leader’s associate – DSS A Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted in evidence a radio transmitter allegedly smuggled into the country by the detained self-acclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra...

Court admits ‘Radio Biafra’ transmitter as evidence in Nnamdi Kanu’s trial
The Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted in evidence a radio transmitter allegedly smuggled into the country by the detained self acclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Justice James Omotosho admitted the...

Cross-country drug trafficking ring supplied meth, cocaine to Syracuse dealer, police say
Syracuse, N.Y. — A cross-country drug trafficking ring supplied meth and cocaine a Syracuse drug dealer, federal investigators said in court documents. Twelve people are charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute...

Men and women who ended up in court for what they did at airports
These people decided to defy the law Airports, despite being stressful at times, are usually a place where people are looking forward to a holiday or returning home. Security is strict in airports and most holidaymakers adhere to the rules....

Bucks drug dealer, 19, jailed after police seize £22,000 haul of cash and cannabis
Karol Wieczorkowski was sentenced to a total of two years, three months in prison at Amersham Crown Court after police executed two warrants at his address. The court heard how on October 18, 2024, police attended the 19-year-old's Milton Keynes...
Legal vices: cannabis and gambling
We’re presenting a “Legal Vices” edition of The Rundown, exploring the current status of legalized gambling and marijuana in the 413. As the cannabis industry faces challenges, growers and sellers raise issues with a 1970’s law they say are...

Letter: Calling hemp intoxicating is pure lunacy
In 1619, the Virginia Assembly mandated that all farmers cultivate hemp – a ruling primarily driven by England’s insatiable appetite for raw materials like rope, sails, and other naval supplies deemed essential for its fleet. Hemp was also used to...

21-year-old arrested after chase in West Lubbock
Police on Monday identified a 21-year-old man accused of leading officers on a chase that ended in a crash with another vehicle early Saturday in west Lubbock. The chase began after a Lubbock police officer reportedly saw a Lincoln Town Car...

Health regulator raises alarm over fraudulent cannabis dispensaries
Cannabis dispensaries, displaying fake licences to gain public trust and allow them to operate as a seemingly legit business, are increasing, says the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA). SAHPRA has warned the public to...

The £4.50 B&Q gadget gardeners are loving for removing stubborn dandelions in lawns & it works on all stubborn weeds
GARDENERS are raving over a B&Q weeding gadget that users say "takes the hard work out of weeding". The Magnusson Weeder features a carbon steel head designed to make uprooting pesky weeds as easy as possible. 3 The £4.50 B&Q gadget gardeners are...

Revisions to labor camp bill nullify agricultural opposition
Published 4:04 pm Monday, June 16, 2025 Worker housing on an illegal marijuana grow in Southern Oregon. (Department of Homeland Security) Oregon landowners would gain additional protections in legislation meant to discourage unregistered labor...

U.S. House bill may limit hemp THC products in Arizona
The Republican-controlled Congress is pushing forward a federal ban on THC products derived from hemp, including Delta-8. If it passes, it could spell disaster for Arizona’s hemp industry. On June 5, a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee...

Telford man, 37, denies ordering cannabis from America to sell
Tyrone Toussaint, aged 37, appeared at Telford Magistrates Court accused of being concerned in the supply of cannabis in March and April 2023. Toussaint, of The Common, Donnington, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Best CBD Gummies for Sleep in 2025
If you struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake up feeling groggy, you’re not alone. Insomnia and sleep disturbances affect millions of people—and many are now turning to CBD Gummies for Sleep as a gentle, natural alternative to...

The State AG Report – 06.12.2025
Connecticut AG William Tong has announced the passage of House Bill No. 7181, which will provide new civil and criminal tools and incentives to state regulators and law enforcement to pursue actions against illegal cannabis and e-cigarette sales....

Rotary gazebo in Willow Creek Park gets final touches
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Hemp shop owners fear new law will devastate business
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Small business owners in Birmingham are sounding the alarm over a new law with strict regulations on Alabama’s hemp industry. Some business owners feel regulating it, especially with kids, is a good thing. But they...

Hemp Cultivation in Uttarakhand: Transforming Hill Agriculture Through Sustainability and Innovation
While rice and wheat require ample water and leave the soil dry, hemp requires less water, replenishes the soil. (Representational image source: Pixabay) For centuries, wild hemp flourished in Uttarakhand's hills. It is silently covering fields...

High Court Grants Forfeiture Order for Vehicles Worth Over R1.8 Million in Northern Cape
The Northern Cape Division of the High Court has granted the Hawks Asset Forfeiture Investigation Unit and the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) Asset Forfeiture Unit a forfeiture order for five vehicles, including two small trucks, with a...

Law enforcement logs for June 13, 2025
The reports below were provided by the sheriff's office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Ephrata PD June 5 Report of subject burning garbage in the 400 block of Basin...