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Liberian authorities have executed their largest-ever drug bust, seizing hundreds of millions of dollars in cocaine destined for European markets.
Italian border police have intercepted a massive shipment of high-purity cocaine hidden within a cargo of bananas, valued at up to $290 million.
Robbie Williams responds to viral accusations that a white substance fell from his face during a World Cup broadcast.
The UN World Drug Report 2026 highlights a surge in cocaine and methamphetamine markets alongside the rapid expansion of synthetic drugs.
Australian authorities have seized nearly three tonnes of cocaine in the largest drug bust in the nation's history.