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Recent statistics reveal a significant rise in drug-related deaths in the UK, with cocaine deaths increasing by 30% from 2022 to 2023. Experts urge the government to adopt new strategies, including drug testing and harm reduction, to combat this alarming trend.
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Andrew Talbot, a former Greater Manchester police detective, has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for stealing and supplying cocaine valued at nearly £400,000. His arrest followed an investigation initiated after he dropped a bag of cocaine outside his daughter's school. Talbot conspired with a known drug dealer, Keith Bretherton.
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A Düsseldorf pizzeria, famous for its 'pizza no. 40', was found to be delivering cocaine alongside its orders. Following a police investigation, the restaurant's manager was arrested, leading to the dismantling of a drug ring involving multiple suspects. Authorities seized significant quantities of drugs and cash during the operation.
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Jochen Sengpiehl, Volkswagen's chief marketing officer in China, was detained for 10 days after testing positive for cocaine and cannabis upon returning from Thailand. This incident highlights China's strict drug laws and the risks for foreigners regarding drug use abroad.