Cannabis

Travellers warned against carrying parcels for others as Thailand targets cannabis smugglers

The relevant agencies have been instructed to intensify inspections following reports of cannabis being smuggled from Thailand to other countries.

Indonesia seizes 3.37 tonnes of cannabis buds intended for vapes

The cannabis buds originated from Thailand, and were found by authorities in the Indonesian province of East Java.

Toronto cannabis shop rides high over FIFA legal notice

The 'FIFA BONG', which resembles the FIFA World Cup trophy, during the FIFA World Cup 2026, as Sean Kady, 38 owner of Cosmos Charlies, stands in his shop, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, June 15, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Divya Rajagopal

Indonesia arrests Australian woman in Lombok for ‘medical’ cannabis in vape

Indonesia has some of the world’s toughest anti-drug laws, but has maintained a moratorium on executions for several years.

Two Britons held in Turkey with 20kg cannabis after Thailand trip

British officials have repeatedly warned travellers not to bring cannabis back home.

Bulgaria uncovers cannabis farm inside former zinc mine

An underground cannabis farm built inside a former mine and uncovered during a police operation near Kyustendil, Bulgaria, this handout image released on April 29, 2026. Bulgarian Interior Ministry/Handout via REUTERS

Thailand plans to update medical cannabis framework after US eases restrictions

The US had earlier announced steps to reclassify certain marijuana products as less dangerous under federal law.

Sri Lanka detains 22 Buddhist monks for drug smuggling

Each monk carried about 5kg of the narcotic concealed within false walls in their luggage.

US reclassifies certain marijuana products as a less-dangerous drug

The decision to reclassify marijuana represents one of the most significant federal changes to marijuana policy in decades.

Portuguese man nabbed at Changi Airport for allegedly smuggling 36kg of cannabis into S’pore

The Portuguese man was arrested on April 14, said the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority.

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