A morphinan opioid: medical diamorphine and street drug
A 26-year-old Thai national, a Thai Airways cabin crew member, has been charged with importing and possessing a marketable quantity of heroin after authorities say they found about 1 kg hidden in her tote bags at Melbourne Airport. The amount is valued at roughly A$500,000. The incident follows X-ray screening and internal bag searches during a Melbourne-bound flight. The woman is set to appear in court in September.
Brandon Clarke has died at a Los Angeles area home on May 11, with the medical examiner listing an accidental death. The combined effects of multiple prescription medications are noted as a significant contributing factor; a full autopsy report will follow. Clarke spent seven seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies after Gonzaga, averaging 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.
The governor of Sinaloa, Ruben Rocha Moya, has resumed duties after a prolonged leave amid US charges alleging cartel protection, prompting a split within Morena as Mexico navigates legal and political fallout.