Mexiko gerät wegen des blutigen Drogenkriegs in den Fokus, Afghanistan gilt als Weltproduktionszentrum für Opium und Heroin: Der Kampf gegen den Drogenhandel ist oft ein hoffnungsloses Unterfangen, denn die Kartelle reagieren flexibel und weichen auf neue Anbaugebiete und Lieferrouten aus.

"Der Drogenkrieg in Mexiko hat eine neue Dimension angenommen". Das meldeten die Nachrichtenagenturen in dieser Woche. Ein ranghoher Politiker Mexikos war mit vier Mitarbeitern in einen Hinterhalt geraten und erschossen worden - die Tat wurde der Drogenmafia zugeschrieben. Mexikos Kabinett wurde sogleich zu einer Sondersitzung zusammengerufen.

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Hundreds of cannabis-lovers will be marching the streets of Victoria, B.C. on Sept 1 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the International Hempology 101 Society.

Starting at Centennial Square at 7pm, costumed characters, lead by our mascot Herb, will take the group to the legislature for our annual postcard picture.

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The green cannabis genie is out of the bottle and now its out its out for good. With the licensing of cannabis medicine 'Sativex' being finally ratified in the UK its as good as an announcement on the BBC saying 'cannabis relieves pain' .

And whilst any talk of cannabis in the UK is likely to see you with SWAT helicopters hovering above your 2 up 2 down, for the rest of Europe and great swathes of America, its all systems go so far as medical cannabis is concerned.

cannazine.co.uk

Smoking cannabis from a pipe can significantly reduce chronic pain in patients with damaged nerves, a study suggests.

A small study of 23 people also showed improvements with sleep and anxiety.

Writing in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, the researchers said larger studies using inhaler-type devices for cannabis were needed.

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New this fall The University of Arkansas has decided to equalize penalties when it comes to marijuana and alcohol possession on campus.

Last year a misdemeanor pot possession, which consists of an ounce or less, resulted in a mental health evaluation, 50 hours community service, suspended parking privileges for one year, one year probation and a $200 fine.

kfsm.com

Nine people face drug charges after a $15-million seizure of marijuana in Tyendinaga Township.

Several Ontario Provincial Police units descended upon the property Thursday as part of the ongoing Project Roundup antidrug program.

Const. Chris Quenneville of Napanee OPP said the officers found a growing operation with plants in various stages of production.

They seized about 15,000 plants and 600 pounds of buds. Police said the seizure's estimated street value is $15 million.

intelligencer.ca

Drugs were recovered in Estepona and Motril

The Guardia Civil has broken up what they are describing as one of the most important international hashish trafficking networks.

Two hauls of drugs totalling 1.9 tons were made in Estepona and Motril in April and in August, and 15 arrests made, including the man thought to be the head of the gang, named as Abdellaziz Z.M. who was arrested in Barcelona, and the man responsible for the logistical side of the operation with links to Málaga, Ceuta and Barcelona, named as Antonio S.S.

typicallyspanish.com

In Scotland the government are asking the public to step forward and 'grass' on people they suspect of running cannabis factories. But innocent cannabis growers who are quietly growing their own supply are being caught in a crossfire of neighbourhood feuds as a result.

cannazine.co.uk