Last season, there were four positive drug tests for cocaine among Premiership rugby players and the Rugby Football Union (RFU) blames society for this increase in drug use. When you compare this to the prior 2017-2018 campaign, this was an increase of three cases. Experts state 18-35 year-olds face increased exposure socially and this is … Read more
A year-long police crackdown in the Bestwood area of Nottingham, code-named Operation Reacher, has focused on Nottingham drug gangs as well as broader criminal activity. Following a year-long operation, Nottinghamshire Police report that they have seized almost £1.8m worth of drugs. A further £300,000 in cash was recovered, 337 vehicles and 23 weapons that included … Read more
A study of water quality in the UK has delivered some alarming findings. The study, by Kings College London and the University of Suffolk found evidence of freshwater shrimps that tested positive for cocaine, when testing rivers for chemicals. These extraordinary findings were the result of researchers testing 15 river locations across Suffolk. Cocaine was … Read more
Midfielder Ken Ilsø of Adelaide United banned following a positive test for cocaine. As per the Football Federation’s anti-doping policy, midfielder Ken Ilsø of Adelaide United received a provisional suspension. In January this year, his A-sample tested positive for a cocaine metabolite (benzoylecgonine) as per FIFA. The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority is also doing their … Read more
Alex Hales, the England Cricket batsman, this week begun a 21-day ban from cricket for recreational drug use, after he failed a Hair Follicle Drug Test. Before the news became public, the Nottinghamshire star has previously made himself unavailable to be picked for personal reasons, setting no date for a return to playing. Before the … Read more
People over the age of 18 can take in a drug sample to find out what’s in it The Home Office supports a new plan that will permit users to analyse their drugs for their real contents. The new drug testing scheme will let users 18 years and older come in to test a small … Read more
According to our Government, every child deserves to have access to a safe school environment where they can learn without disruption. However, new statistics reveal that a record number of suspensions were issued to school students last year for alcohol and drug-related issues. The figures show that students are being suspended for issues relating to … Read more
After pressure from police, crime commissioners and MPs, the UK government is thinking about reclassifying Spice and other synthetic drugs because of the negative impact these kinds of drugs are having on society. The Misuse of Drugs independent Advisory Council received an informal request from Ministers to submit a report by July on if they … Read more
A derelict tower block in Birmingham has been raided by police who uncovered a huge cannabis factory covering three floors and 31 rooms. Officers from the West Midlands force discovered the operation in a block called Warstone Tower on Bromford Drive. Cannabis plants with a projected street value of £500,000 were seized. The building was … Read more
Scottish politician, Justice Secretary Michael Matheson, recently announced plans by the Scottish Government to draft new ‘zero tolerance’ laws relating to people who drive a vehicle after taking drugs. These new laws will go a long way to support Mr Matheson’s pledge to deter drivers who put their own and other innocent people’s lives in … Read more