Meth

• B.C. activists who tested and sold heroin and meth launch constitutional challenge

  A constitutional challenge by founders of a Vancouver "compassion club" who were found guilty of drug trafficking is expected to begin today at the British Columbia Supreme Court.

  Canada

  Nov 24
  
• Winnipeg sobering centre will hold 20 patients, provide medical assessments

  Legislation passed Nov. 5 allows people under the influence of methamphetamine and other drugs to be detained for up to 72 hours, up from 24.

  Crime

  Nov 17
  
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• Manitoba premier names 190 Disraeli as proposed site to hold intoxicated people

  Manitoba's premier says drug-intoxicated individuals will soon be detained at 190 Disraeli Freeway — a 20-unit shelter once considered a candidate for a safe consumption site.

  Politics

  Oct 9
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• Alberta First Nation residents fight drug, alcohol abuse with push for dry community

  After attending too many funerals for young people, some residents of Kehewin First Nation have crafted legislation banning drugs and alcohol in the Alberta community.

  Crime

  Oct 3
• People on meth, other drugs could be detained longer under proposed Manitoba law

  The Manitoba government has introduced a bill that would allow authorities to detain intoxicated people for up to 72 hours, instead of the current 24 hours.

  Politics

  Oct 2
• Ontario man attempting to smuggle meth mailed from U.S. to Canada arrested: RCMP

  RCMP say a package addressed to a Thunder Bay, Ont., residence contained about 140 grams of suspected methamphetamine, valued at $7,000.

  Crime

  Sep 8
• Police find meth, cash during arrest of wanted Dauphin man: RCMP

  A Dauphin man who was arrested on an outstanding warrant is in hot water after RCMP say they found meth and a large quantity of cash after taking him into custody Thursday.

  Crime

  Jun 13
• Pet raccoon holding a meth pipe in driver’s seat surprises Ohio police

  'While our officers are trained to expect the unexpected, finding a raccoon holding a meth pipe is a first!' the Springfield Township Police Department said.

  Trending

  May 7
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• Probe involving police in 3 provinces nets $800K worth of meth during Alberta traffic stop

  Two people have been arrested in connection with the drug bust but as of Tuesday no charges had been laid.

  Crime

  Apr 22
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• Vancouver passenger arrested in New Zealand with meth wrapped as presents

  Customs officials estimated the drug would have been worth up to NZ$3.8million in street value and a potential social harm cost of approximately NZ$10.7 million.

  Crime

  Dec 10, 2024