Iran intercepted 3,663 kg of methamphetamine headed for Europe and the Persian Gulf
Authorities in Iran intercepted 3,663 kilogrammes of methamphetamines in the first quarter of 2026, according to the UN's drugs and crime fighting agency, UNODC. The drugs were headed for Europe and the Persian Gulf. The report does not identify the route, the handlers, or any arrests linked to the seizure. It gives only the quantity intercepted and the stated destinations. UNODC said the finding comes as meth trafficking across the Middle East is becoming more advanced. The source provides no further operational details, and no additional consequences were stated. #methamphetamine #UNODC #MiddleEast #drugtrafficking #PersianGulf United Nations News Source: United Nations... [Continue Reading]
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Philippines drug war victims testify before truth commission
Families of people killed during the Philippines' anti-drug campaign have begun giving testimony before a truth commission in Manila, seeking answers and accountability over deaths linked to the Duterte-era crackdown. The hearings are part of a civil society-led effort to examine alleged extrajudicial killings and to document what happened to victims and their relatives. One of the cases discussed involved Raymart Siapo, who was found dead in 2017 in a Manila neighbourhood during the height of the campaign.According to testimony described at the hearing, Raymart's mother, Luzviminda Siapo, was working in Kuwait when she learned of his death and struggled... [Continue Reading]
