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Acting superintendent of the narcotics bureau Charm Yiu-kwong, chief superintendent of Narcotics Bureau Ng Wing-sze, and, consultant with the Toxicology Reference Laboratory of the Hong Kong Poison Control Centre Dr Chong Yeow-kuan attend a press conference on November 1 on the arrest of a 20-year-old man for possessing about 1.5kg of suspected etomidate. Photo: Handout

Quick action needed to curb use of ‘space oil’ by Hong Kong’s youth

New, highly dangerous drug must be outlawed as soon as possible, while education on its deadly effects should be stepped up.

Clemency bid gathers steam for Thai trans woman jailed in Malaysia for drugs

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Germany’s BioNTech buys Biotheus in US$800 million push into cancer drugs

‘Serious problem’: Japan curbs over-the-counter drug rules amid youth ‘overdoses’

The government is enacting age verification and purchase limits to curb hospitalisations and shortages, amid social media influence.

Japan is cracking down on over-the-counter medicines to combat a worrying social media trend. Photo: Shutterstock

‘Hurry up’: Duterte says he is ready to face ICC in The Hague over drug war

Rodrigo Duterte taunts lawmakers that they might ‘miss the pleasure’ of seeing him in the International Criminal Court due to his age.

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Massacres and a cartel war confront Mexico’s new president

Much of Mexico is contested by warring criminal groups that operate with near impunity.

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5 celebrities who were put under conservatorships – and 3 who evaded them

Demi Lovato’s and Charlie Sheen’s outlandish behaviour was almost too much for their families to bear, while NFL star Michael Oher didn’t even know he was under a conservatorship until last year

Wendy Williams and The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson are currently under conservatorships, while Britney Spears gained her freedom from a similar arrangement in November 2021. Photos: @thewendyexperiencepodcast, @britneyspears, @rollyingstone/Instagram

Celebrity weight-loss drug gets nod in Hong Kong but experts warn over use

Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro joins list of obesity and diabetes drugs made popular by celebrities who lost weight.

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Hong Kong police arrest 3, seize HK$2.2 million of crack and cocaine

Two men, 23 and 30, and one woman, 23, were detained outside village house allegedly used as drug manufacturing site.

Who is Leonardo DiCaprio’s estranged stepbrother Adam Farrar?

Adam Farrar’s mother married Leonardo DiCaprio’s father George, and the two boys lived a bohemian childhood together in Hollywood – but the similarities end there.

Adam Farrar is a reformed drug addict, but missed his chance to be a great actor like his stepbrother Leonardo DiCaprio. Photo: Getty Images

Hong Kong doctor found with 20 grams of meth jailed for 10 months on drug charges

Counsel says Eric Chan used drugs to cope with ‘unbearable workload’ from pandemic, but fails to convince judge over non-custodial sentence.

A magistrate has said he believed the doctor bought the meth for his own use, but the amount involved was substantial. Photo: Shutterstock

3 charged in Argentina over death of One Direction singer Liam Payne

The three were charged with supplying Payne with drugs while one was also charged with abandoning a person in a vulnerable state.

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Man accused of drugging woman at Hong Kong bar fired by 2 Singapore-based firms

Woman takes to social media to accuse man of spiking her drink, saying she was only saved by timely intervention of waitress.

Hong Kong to speed up inclusion of ‘space oil’ in dangerous drugs law

Security chief says original time frame for completing legislative work in second quarter has been revised and authorities now aiming for February date.

Evidence seized during a police raid on a “space oil” lab that resulted in three people being arrested in July. Photo: Handout

Who is Rogelio ‘Roger’ Nores, friend of the late Liam Payne of One Direction?

Nores had been trying to keep Payne off drugs, and was with the pop star in Buenos Aires just hours before his tragic passing, apologising to hotel guests for his friend’s unruly behaviour.

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Who is Rogelio “Roger” Nores, friend of the late Liam Payne of One Direction? The energy tycoon was one of the last people to see the singer – but girlfriend Kate Cassidy was reportedly not a fan of their bond. Photos: Invision/AP; @rogernores/Instagram

Viagra kick? Coffee with erectile dysfunction drug triggers Hong Kong warning

Department of Health says tests show Firstwell Tongkat Ali Premix Coffee contains sildenafil, an undeclared controlled drug ingredient.

Hong Kong police arrest taxi driver for alleged drug trafficking after 6km chase

Officers discover 33 packs of suspected cocaine worth HK$11,800 in vehicle.

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Duterte’s ‘bombshell’ admission: ‘I had a death squad … I used gangsters’

Rodrigo Duterte admitted that he also ordered the police to ‘encourage’ arrested suspects into fighting back so that they could be killed.

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Ex-Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte takes his oath on Monday during a Senate inquiry on the so-called war on drugs during his administration. Photo: AP

Hong Kong police arrest 5, seize HK$1.1 million of drugs, including ‘space oil’

Officers confiscate cannabis buds, ketamine, cocaine, crystal meth and e-cigarette capsules containing space oil.

Hotel where One Direction’s Liam Payne died raided by police

Officers seized items including computer hard drives and camera footage from the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires, a government official said.

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Hongkonger, 73, arrested for allegedly killing man in fight over ‘trivial matters’

Police say fight broke out outside public toilet in Yuen Long at 5.31pm last Thursday.

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An elderly man has been arrested for allegedly killing another man during a fight. Photo: Sam Tsang

What is ‘pink cocaine’, the designer drug tied to Liam Payne’s death?

The substance, which originated in Colombia and is known by the street name ‘tusi’, is a deadly party cocktail of ketamine, meth and Ecstasy.

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A bag of pink cocaine is seen in January 2023. Photo: Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor in New York via AP

Hong Kong set to ban newly emerging drug known as ‘space oil’ next year

Space oil, which has quickly become third-most popular drug among young users, contains anaesthetic etomidate and can be mixed with cannabis and ketamine.

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Why does China punish foreigners for taking drugs in other places?

A senior Volkswagen executive was detained and expelled from the country after returning from a trip to Thailand, where cannabis is legal.

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What have One Direction star Liam Payne’s exes said about his death?

Kate Cassidy, who was dating Payne before his death, has said she’s been at a ‘complete loss’, adding, ‘You are everything. I want you to know I loved you unconditionally and completely’.

Liam Payne was commemorated by his ex Cheryl Cole, while Maya Henry recently got lawyers involved in their relationship. Photos: @cherylofficial, @liampayne, @maya_henry/Instagram

Why a little-known domestic law could lead Philippines’ Duterte to an ICC trial

Ex-senator Leila De Lima tells Congress RA 9851 recognises ICC jurisdiction over crimes against humanity committed in the Philippines.

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Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte. Photo: TNS

German Volkswagen executive expelled from China over positive drug test

He was detained for over 10 days after officials said they detected traces of cannabis and cocaine in his blood on his return from Thailand.

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Ex-Abercrombie CEO charged with trafficking male models for sex parties

Jeffries, his partner and their fixer allegedly used a ‘casting couch’ ploy to groom victims, who were given Viagra, other drugs.

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9 September, 2024
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