Robert F Kennedy admits he used to ‘snort cocaine off toilet seats’
He could have left this one in the drafts Robert F Kennedy Jr has made a bizarre confession during an episode of the show This Past Weekend of podcaster Theo Von, as he talked about his drug use in the past. The US health secretary, also known for conspiracy theories and anti-vaccine activism, spoke about […]
1 month ago
Former Premier League footballer facing 13 years in prison after being accused of smuggling £48m of cocaine
Ronnie Stam maintains his innocence Ex-Premier League defender Ronnie Stam, who memorably clinched the FA Cup with Wigan Athletic in 2013, is staring down the barrel of some serious prison time. He and his brother Rudi stand accused of smuggling £48 million’s worth of cocaine from South America to their home country of the Netherlands. […]
10 months ago
Colombian president Gustavo Petro says cocaine is ‘no worse than whiskey’
The country’s leader made the controversial remarks at a chaotic televised cabinet meeting. Colombian President Gustavo Petro has claimed that “cocaine is no worse than whisky” following a surge in production of coca in his country. The 64-year-old made the contentious remark during a televised cabinet meeting. He told those in attendance that cocaine — […]
1 year ago
Olympian arrested on ‘suspicion of buying cocaine’ in Paris
An Olympic athlete has been arrested on suspicion of buying cocaine in Paris, his nation’s Olympic committee has confirmed. On Wednesday, French media reported that Australian hockey player Tom Craig had allegedly been caught trying to purchase cocaine in the French capital. It was reported that the 28-year-old had been taken into custody by police. […]
1 year ago
Cocaine use in Ireland up nearly 200% since 2017
In contrast, usage of cannabis and opioids has decreased. New statistics have revealed that cocaine use in Ireland has skyrocketed up nearly 200% since 2017. According to the Health Research Board (HSB), 13,104 cases were treated for problem drug use last year, the highest annual number on record. Last year’s figures also show an increase […]
1 year ago
Search on for suspected cocaine haul dumped by stranded vessel off Wexford coast
Two men have been rescued from the vessel and placed under arrest. Update on Tuesday, September 26, 4.30pm: A second container vessel has now been boarded by the army ranger wing. The search is on for potentially “millions of euros worth of cocaine” suspected to have been dumped overboard from a trawler left stranded on […]
2 years ago