Security forces have this year arrested over 27,000 suspected drug gang members, as part of Mexico's ongoing bloody military-led crackdown on cartel operations, officials said.
Strict Punishment for Drug Crimes Advocated
OPP Commissioner Julian Fantino has called for hard punishment for drug crimes in Ontario.
OPP Commissioner Julian Fantino has called for hard punishment for drug crimes in Ontario.
No details were given on how many convictions were brought post-arrest.
More than 12,000 murders were committed in 2010 as part of Mexico's vicious four-year drug gang war, with 30,000 deaths in all since President Felipe Calderon launched a massive military crackdown on the cartels, according to figures released earlier this month.
Developing World on the Drug Addiction Time Bomb: UN
Developing countries could face a health disaster if wealthy countries fail to control drugs, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime warned on Monday.
Developing countries could face a health disaster if wealthy countries fail to control drugs, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime warned on Monday.
Ban on Morphine Leads to Terrible Suffering
Millions of persons die a painful death in the world’s poorest countries, as they are denied access to morphine. This should change.
Millions of persons die a painful death in the world’s poorest countries, as they are denied access to morphine. This should change.
Documentary On Footballer�s Drug Addiction Major Hit
A two-part documentary on Australian football star Ben Cousins’ long-running battle with drug addiction has drawn millions of viewers.
A two-part documentary on Australian football star Ben Cousins’ long-running battle with drug addiction has drawn millions of viewers.
