Drugs
Number of pregnant women using drugs and premature babies rises
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There are no official figures, but professionals assisting mothers and newborns warn of a rise in premature baby cases due to psychoactive substance use during pregnancy.
A man in his 30s faces trial for possession and production of narcotics after police uncovered an advanced cannabis grow in a row house in eastern Malmö. The operation was discovered when the man's partner found suspected cannabis in the garage and alerted authorities. Police seized over 930 grams of cannabis and professional-grade equipment.
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National Police in Neiva arrested a man known as ‘Maycol’ in flagrante delicto during a raid in San Martín neighborhood. Authorities found 80 doses of bazuco in his possession. He had prior records for drug trafficking and personal injuries.
A judge from the Penal Execution Court in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires implemented a drug treatment tribunal in 2018, targeting minor crimes where addiction is a key factor in recidivism. The program aims to carry out sentences through a therapeutic approach to prevent relapses and foster social reintegration. Perfil Córdoba spoke with the judge about this initiative.
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A one-year-old child in Nassau County, Florida, was hospitalized for a possible overdose after drinking from a sippy cup containing methamphetamine. Authorities arrested four residents of the home, charging them with child neglect resulting in great bodily harm. The adults delayed seeking medical help for several hours.
An organization in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is urging fishermen to take precautions following a recent U.S. strike in the eastern Caribbean that killed three people on a suspected drug boat. The incident has heightened fears among locals who rely on fishing for their livelihoods.
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The International Criminal Court has set the confirmation of charges hearing against former president Rodrigo Duterte for February 23, after denying his appeal on fitness to participate. The hearing will take place in The Hague, Netherlands, following his arrest one year ago in Manila. The process includes lawyers representing drug war victims.
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