In a case echoing the jailing ten years ago of homeless project managers Ruth Wyner and John Brock for ‘allowing’ dealing on their premises, two men behind Plymouth’s biggest dance club have been jailed for a total of 14 years…
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Druglink article 2008 – Growing concern by Amean Elgadhy
Police and prosecutors have proven dogged in their determination to make an example of two men who ran a hydroponics equipment firm. Amean Elgadhy on what the case could mean for indoor gardeners and head shops. Growing concern (PDF)
Druglink news item 2008 – Police target ‘bash’ industry by Max Daly
Police are battling to contain a thriving market in the chemicals used to cut cocaine or heroin. Police target ‘bash’ industry (PDF)
Druglink article 2008 – Mission impossible by Andrew Neilson
Bus-like, three reports have arrived in convoy to tackle the thorny issue of drugs in prison. Mission impossible (PDF)
Druglink article 2008 – Spanish lessons by Jimmy Grieve and Cinzia Brentari
A jail in Spain shows that harm reduction, drug treatment and security can co-exist. Yet most prisoners with a drug problem are having a tough time in jails across Europe. Spanish lessons (PDF)
Druglink article 2008 – In the belly of the dragon by Steve Sampson
As Bejing gears up to host this summer’s Olympics, the authorities are keen to maintain China’s uncompromising image around illicit drug use. But, as Steven Sampson reveals, the city’s streets, bars and nightclubs are home to a remarkably open, vibrant…
Druglink news item 2008 – More cash than Class by Max Daly
For the second time in just over two years, the home secretary asked drug experts to review the dangers of cannabis. The most high profile voice in the debate so far has been that of Britain’s police chiefs. But, says…
Druglink article 2007 – Border control by Paul Lashmar
Despite a remit to stem the flow of drugs into this country, Britain’s version of the FBI stands accused of ignoring intelligence and shying away from tackling the smugglers. Paul Lashmar reports on a shaky first 18 months for SOCA.…
Druglink article 2007 – Fishing with dogs by Max Daly
The use of sniffer dogs to detect drugs on people as they go about their daily lives is on the rise. Max Daly reports on how police ‘fishing expeditions’ using dogs could be infringing our rights. Fishing with dogs (PDF)
Druglink article 2007 – Boom and bust by Max Daly
In 2005 police smashed the T Business, Ipswich’s dominant drug dealing gang. As the gang await sentencing later this month. Max Daly reports on the ‘conveyor belt’ nature of drug enforcement taking place across the UK. Boom and bust (PDF)