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Court to rule on drug parcel case
TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com The High Criminal Court is set to deliver its verdict on 30 September in a case in which authorities seized 850 grammes of a powdered substance and arrested two men suspected of involvement in a ‘dead...

Homeowner outraged over neighbor's shocking actions near shared pond: 'Is this legal?'
"It's wrong for every reason you suspect." by Yei Ling MaSeptember 13, 2025 Living with neighbors isn't always a walk in the park. For one environmentalist, this couldn't have been more true when they realized that their family's neighbor might...

Congressional Committee Votes To Repeal Marijuana Expungements Law In Washington, D.C.
A GOP-controlled congressional committee has approved a bill to repeal a Washington, D.C. law expanding expungements for marijuana possession. The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, chaired by Rep. James Comer (R-KY), voted on...

Sonoma City Council to Discuss Allowing a Second Cannabis Dispensary in Town
Faced with continuous calls for a second cannabis dispensary to be allowed to make an application to the city by Cannabis Enthusiasts, the City Council will discuss the topic at its next meeting on September 17, 2025. Per the staff report in the...

US Republicans Propose Bills to Restrict DC Autonomy and Toughen Crime Laws
Republicans in the U.S. House plan to consider more than ten bills that would curb Washington, D.C.’s local governance, impose tougher penalties, and bring some criminal-justice provisions back to a stricter framework amid federal pressure on...

Hefty fine for motorist caught driving in Telford with cannabis in system
Gytis Zigmantavicius, aged 34, drove a Volkswagen Passat on Trench Road, Telford on February 28 this year. A drug test found Zigmantavicius had five micrograms of delta-9-THC, the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, per litre of blood in...

Treevana Wellness-Sanctuary Cannabis opens processing facility
Published 3:21 pm Saturday, September 13, 2025 A new medical cannabis sales office and processing facility is now open in Milledgeville. It’s the first of its kind in Baldwin County. Treevana Wellness/Sanctuary Cannabis officially opened its doors...

UK jails ringleaders behind cocaine yacht and cannabis smuggling conspiracy
The United Kingdom has dealt a decisive blow to an ambitious transnational drug trafficking operation, jailing two suspected ringleaders who spent years orchestrating schemes to flood the country with cocaine and cannabis. The convictions come at...

The bad grandads locked up at Yorkshire's courts so far this year
As far as criminals go, you'd expect them to be young, agile, and physically fit enough to offend. However, despite many of them being put behind bars and serving community sentences, a lot don't actually learn their lesson and continue to offend...

Civic calendar | Humboldt County planners to discuss cannabis microbiz standards
Editor’s note: The following is a list of the board, commission and council meetings that are scheduled in the coming week around Humboldt County. Arcata City Council When: Special meeting Monday at 5 p.m., another special meeting Wednesday at 5...
Outrage as Court fines Chinese nationals US$150 for cocaine possession
HARARE – Nine Chinese nationals arrested for cocaine possession in Harare walked free on Friday after being fined just US$150 each, a sentence that has triggered outrage over the judiciary’s soft approach to drug offences. Magistrate Vakayi...

Ryobi 40V Vs. 18V Weed Eater: How Do These String Trimmers Compare?
Managing lawns require a mix of different tools, which include hand and power tools that can address everything from tall grass to weeds. But if you have a lot of tight spots that need some extra attention, you might want to invest in a weed...

Rhode Island Marijuana Dispensary License Application Process Officially Launches
“Today is a significant day for the commission and Rhode Island. This milestone represents the culmination of years of work and collaboration.” By Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Currant For nearly three years, prospective business owners have...

Air Peace crew threatens legal action over NSIB drug-use claims
The Air Peace cabin crew member has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), demanding it retract allegations of drug use or face immediate legal action. The controversy stems from an NSIB preliminary report...

Will there be an ugly debate over updates to WA’s surrogacy laws?
Debate over the Cook government plans to update the state’s surrogacy and IVF laws began in parliament this week. Bringing the Western Australia legislation into line with other states has been a long held promise for Labor that they’ve failed to...

Why ignoring fallen fruit on your lawn could be a big mistake
From attracting rats to killing off grass, experts say failing to remove fallen fruits quickly can lead to serious — and expensive — problems An overlooked gardening task could cause big trouble for yards. Experts say ignoring it could lead to...

Hemp scam kingpin Rohit Sharma arrested at IGI airport after 4 years on the run
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Delhi Police has arrested Rohit Sharma, a fugitive accused in a ₹2.16 crore industrial hemp investment scam, who had been evading arrest for nearly four years, an official said on Friday. Police said Sharma,...

Legal guardian appointed for former Dave Matthews Band violinist Boyd Tinsley
Britney Spears, Brian Wilson, Amanda Bynes, Wendy Williams and now Boyd Tinsley. Recent court filings in Albemarle County, Virginia, show the former Dave Matthews Band violinist has had a guardian appointed to handle his legal affairs. Those...

Court docs: Johnson County coroner provided alcohol, offered drugs to teen
JOHNSON COUNTY — Johnson County Coroner Michael Dean Pruitt is facing allegations that he provided alcohol and offered cannabis gummies to a teenage girl, according to court documents filed in Johnson Superior Court. The documents, filed as part...

Ganja land: Sleepy Luanda market where marijuana and gangs define daily life
Ganja land. That is how many now describe Luanda, a bustling township in Vihiga County where the open trade and use of cannabis sativa (marijuana) has become part of daily life. In its crowded streets and hidden alleys, young men puff openly, boda...