drugs
Coverage of drugs in the Nexus archive.
- WuXi AppTec’s 100% Stock Rally Defies Geopolitical Headwinds
Despite the Pentagon's designation of WuXi AppTec Co. as a Chinese military company, which may prompt some US clients to pull back, investors are reportedly buying stock in the firm. Investors remain optimistic that the company will maintain its central role in providing drugs for conditions such as obesity and cancer.
- Can Dogs Transform Cancer Screening?
Dogs have a history of being used to detect substances like drugs, explosives, and Covid. There is emerging potential for using canines in cancer screening. Specifically, an Indian startup aims to make this testing cheaper and more accessible by combining canine abilities with Artificial Intelligence.
- Guns, drugs recovered following attempted traffic stop in Virginia Beach
A Suffolk man was taken into custody following an attempted traffic stop conducted by officers patrolling the Oceanfront. The incident involved recovered guns and drugs after the driver took off when the officers attempted to stop the vehicle.
- Ex-CBP officer sentenced to prison for helping Sinaloa cartel smuggle drugs
A former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer was sentenced to nine years in federal prison. The sentence was issued for helping Sinaloa Cartel-linked traffickers smuggle large quantities of drugs into the United States via the Tecate Port of Entry.
- ‘Operation Retail Roundup’: 28 arrested for shoplifting in Gastonia
Gastonia police arrested 28 people for shoplifting over two days during an operation focused on 12 retailers. The law enforcement action targeted stores such as Dick’s Sporting Goods, Target, and Home Depot. Police filed 38 misdemeanors and eight felony charges, while also seizing drugs and a gun.
- Moment heroic police officer takes down drugs suspect who aims crowbar at his head as Met police take fight to London gangs with week of raids
A police officer heroically subdued a drugs suspect who attempted to attack him with a crowbar during a Metropolitan Police operation targeting London gangs. The incident occurred as part of a week-long series of raids by authorities against criminal networks in the city.
- Car used fake temp tags, drugs found during traffic stop
Aurora police pulled over a driver using fake temporary tags and discovered drugs and a stolen weapon in the vehicle during the traffic stop.
- Suspected Bronx killer arrested during traffic stop: NYPD
A man was arrested during a traffic stop in the Bronx after being found with drugs and is accused of murdering another man. The suspect, Jose Kuilan, is charged with the murder of Trojan Hart in Van Nest.
- 3 men arrested in Baton Rouge after Livingston Parish investigation tied to armed robbery, drugs
Three men were arrested in Baton Rouge following a Livingston Parish investigation linked to an armed robbery and drug-related activities.
- MNPD makes four arrests involving drug possession, street racing, and reckless driving
Metro Nashville Police's Street Racer Initiative resulted in four arrests for drug possession, street racing, and reckless driving, along with the seizure of drugs and weapons during early Sunday morning operations.
- 4 charged after street racing busts around Nashville, police say
Four individuals were charged following street racing busts in Nashville, as reported by police. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department's Street Racer Initiative conducted two separate investigations, resulting in four arrests and the recovery of multiple drugs.
- Liam Payne's chaotic last hours, by the call girls he hired for hotel sex and drugs binge: We reveal the astonishing, sworn witness statements of two prostitutes who joined One Direction star in hours before he plunged to his death
Liam Payne hired call girls for a hotel sex and drugs binge before his death. Two prostitutes provided sworn witness statements about his chaotic final hours.
- Liam Payne's chaotic last hours, by the call girls he hired for hotel sex and drugs binge: We reveal the astonishing, sworn witness statements of two prostitutes who joined One Direction star in hours before he plunged to his death
Liam Payne hired call girls for a hotel sex and drugs binge before his death, according to sworn witness statements from two prostitutes. The article details their accounts of his final hours.
- 2 Men charged after selling drugs to school-aged children in Franklin County
Two men were charged with selling drugs to school-aged children in Franklin County after investigators searched their home and a second linked residence.
- Morning 3: Woman wins $1 million after buying scratch-off in Gaston County -- and other news
A woman won $1 million after purchasing a scratch-off lottery ticket at a Gaston County food mart. Invasive species were discovered for the first time in North Carolina at a Charlotte-area home, and 70 pounds of drugs were seized during an FBI Charlotte operation involving a police K-9.
- Joint FBI-CMPD operation finds 70 lbs. of drugs, FBI says
A joint FBI and CMPD operation seized 70 pounds of drugs, according to the FBI Charlotte Field Office. The operation involved collaboration between federal and local law enforcement agencies.
- 45 guns found in NC home after search by deputies
Deputies in Lee County, North Carolina, found 45 guns and drugs during a home search. A man was arrested and is now in custody following the discovery.
- Months-long Austin Police investigation leads to arrests, seizures of mail keys, drugs firearms
A months-long Austin Police investigation resulted in arrests and the seizure of mail keys, drugs, and firearms. Details were shared during a press conference.
- Confronting gang members at the heart of Ecuador's drug battle
The article discusses gang members central to Ecuador's drug-related conflicts, with journalist Orla Guerin speaking to a gang leader about violence, drugs, and police infiltration.
- Chittoor police launch 'Operation Flush-out' against drugs
Chittoor police have launched 'Operation Flush-out' to combat drug activities. The operation is part of their efforts to address drug-related issues in the region.
- Young Saudi Prince died after ingesting lethal cocktail of drugs in London hotel, inquest hears
A Saudi Prince died in a London hotel after ingesting a lethal combination of drugs and alcohol, leading to cardiac arrest, as ruled by an inquest. The inquest determined the cause of death was drug-related.
- ICE faces backlash after it emerges that Houston father-of-three killed by agent did NOT have drugs in his car
ICE is facing backlash after a Houston father-of-three was killed by an agent, despite the man not having drugs in his car. The incident has raised questions about the agent's actions and ICE's conduct.
- Bags in vehicle of man fatally shot by ICE did not contain drugs, Texas DA says
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was fatally shot by an ICE law enforcement officer during a July 7 traffic stop. A Texas DA confirmed that bags in the vehicle did not contain drugs.
- Bags in Van of Houston ICE Shooting Victim Did Not Contain Drugs, Officials Say
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was killed by an ICE agent in Houston during a traffic stop in early July. Officials confirmed that bags in his van did not contain drugs.
- California man arrested in Monroe County for allegedly trafficking drugs and money
A California man was arrested in Monroe County after a traffic stop near the Michigan-Ohio border uncovered large quantities of drugs and sealed cash. The arrest followed the discovery of illicit substances and cash during the traffic stop.
- CSPD: Arrest locates drugs, two wanted people
Colorado Springs Police Department found a wanted woman and another individual in a room with drugs. The arrest was part of a task force operation led by the Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force.
- MSP: Students submitted near-record number of tips to OK2Say safety program last year
Michigan students submitted a record number of tips to the OK2SAY safety program in 2025, with 10,777 tips reported (second-highest since the program's 2014 launch). Tips addressed issues like suicide threats, bullying, and drug use, leading to actions such as hospitalizations and drug seizures. The program allows confidential reporting of threats to student and school safety.
- Drugs, cash seized in major Northglenn drug bust
Police in Northglenn seized drugs and cash during a home investigation, according to a social media post from the Northglenn Police Department. The operation resulted in a major drug bust.
- DeSoto police arrest 19-year-old following roadside struggle and discovery of modified handguns
A 19-year-old Dallas man was arrested by DeSoto police after a traffic stop for expired registration revealed modified firearms and drugs. The roadside struggle led to felony charges against the individual.
- Students must unite against drugs: Minister Bindu Krishna
Minister Bindu Krishna urged students to unite against drugs during the distribution ceremony of the ‘Focus Kollam’ Minister’s Excellence Award-2026, which recognized talented students from the Kollam constituency.
- Houston ICE Shooting: Lawyer Says Bags Held Salt, Not Drugs
An ICE agent shooting in Houston occurred when agents chased and fired upon individuals, according to the victim's brother. A lawyer claims the bags involved in the incident contained salt, not drugs.
- Police find drugs in stolen truck after suspect tries to flee
Police found drugs in a stolen truck after a suspect tried to flee on foot into a business. The incident involved a stolen vehicle and drug seizure.
- Food adulteration, cyber fraud and drugs under focus in Hyderabad: Sajjanar
Hyderabad's expanding city presents policing challenges involving multiple agencies, changing crime patterns, and adapting to new technologies. Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar discusses these issues in an interview with The Hindu.
- Blood test may detect Alzheimer’s risk in healthy people, study finds
A blood test may detect Alzheimer’s risk in healthy individuals, according to a study. Large clinical trials are currently testing whether drugs can prevent or delay the disease, with a need for an easy method to identify suitable candidates.
- Gaston County Police K9 Conner passes away after career catching $1.5M in drugs
Retired Gaston County Police K9 Conner has passed away, the police department announced. He was credited with catching $1.5 million in drugs during his career.
- Police intercept suspected gun runner in Oyo, recover pistol, drugs
The police in Oyo intercepted a suspected gun runner and recovered a pistol and drugs. Efforts are ongoing to identify and arrest two fleeing suspects.
- Border States flag illegal migrants on voter rolls, use of drones, apps by smugglers
Border State Superintendents of Police (SPs) from 119 districts discussed challenges including infrastructure gaps and opportunities in border villages. The meeting highlighted increased drone usage along the Pakistan border for smuggling weapons and drugs.
- South Africa: South Africa Seizes Drugs Worth Three Million Rand Along Border With Mozambique
South African authorities seized drugs valued at three million rand (183,000 US dollars) along the border with Mozambique over the past month.
- 19-year-old stabbed to death in Jerusalem quarrel, six suspects arrested
A 19-year-old was stabbed to death in a Jerusalem Airbnb apartment in the Nachlaot neighborhood, leading to the arrest of six suspects. A neighbor reported that police had been previously warned about drug use and prostitution at the location.
- NYC criminal squatter accused of violently attacking condo residents, slinging drugs in hallway: lawsuit
A squatter with a prior criminal record is accused of violently attacking neighbors and distributing drugs in a Staten Island condo complex, according to a lawsuit filed by the community’s board.