Andrew Cunningham

Colombia identifies new threat in drug war: the autonomous narco drone sub Country’s navy announced seizure of uncrewed narco sub, first capture of such a vessel in Colombian waters

The vessel was equipped with antennas and a Starlink modem and two surveillance cameras: one on the bow and another inside to monitor the engine and transmission. Officials believe the sub was on a trial run to transport cocaine to the US or to Europe.

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This is interesting analysis of the events…

The EU gave 350B, but he likes to be a big shot and take credit for others efforts

This.

In Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 we say ‘whit’s fur ye, ‘ll no go by ye’.

Are the days of Statesmen over? We have attack dogs now?

It seems like there is some hope after all.

I expect there will be other sanctions…

What a weekend, and it’s only Saturday.

“A man who leads when no-one follows is simply going for a walk.”

📢 @EUDrugsAgency European Web Survey on Drugs 2024: Key findings out today!

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Well done Jason. 👍

New report shows US cannabis industry life cycle emissions are 44 Mt CO2e/year, equalling those of 6M homes or 10M cars, 90% of which is associated with factory-farmed products. Energy use is 4x that of beverage and tobacco or pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing.
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There is no plan that withstands an encounter with the enemy.

Anyone else feeling Opium wars vibes coming on?

This 👇🏽

It’s also disappointing that someone who wants to run HHS still uses obsolete stigmatizing language like “addict.” Here are some alternatives and why it matters.

These are great graphics to use in presentations. Do you know if any permissions are needed???

Sounds like it could be resolved if the price is right.

If memory serves, I think they have been sending them the the Netherlands for years.

Name badge and lanyard of showing logos of EMPACT (the European Multidisciplinary Platform Against Criminal Threats), the Portuguese Polícia Judiciária, The European Union Drugs Agency and the Belgian Federal Police.

EU agencies, member states, UK, US and UNODC colleagues in Lisbon yesterday to discuss ketamine trends during the #EMPACT meeting organised by Belgian Federal Police and @eudrugsagency.bsky.social with the support of the Portuguese Polícia Judiciária.
#production
#trafficking
#distribution

I should’ve said UK (North)! 😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

This is an excellent thread summarizing the results from Scotland’s drug Early Warning System, RADAR. A must-read for drug researchers interested in current trends in the UK.

Sounds reliable

* source needed.

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Gert De Boeck on LinkedIn: het CNDC Nationaal Drugscommissariaat en het NICC/INCC presenteerden… het CNDC Nationaal Drugscommissariaat en het NICC/INCC presenteerden resultaten van alcohol- en drugcontroles in het verkeer.  📊 Belangrijkste cijfers wat…

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Belgium presents results of drug checks in traffic, 2024. 

📊 Key figures:
• 12,636 DUID offences, (36 +ve drivers/day).
• Most Detected:
o Cannabis: 58%
o Cocaine: 33%
o Amphetamine: 13%
• 15% of +ve drivers combine cocaine and cannabis.
• Poly-drug use and NPS such as ketamine and cathinones ↗️