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The Hindu
6 hours ago
- The Hindu
Three arrested in raids across Hyderabad, drugs worth ₹4.36 lakh seized
Three individuals, including a student, were arrested in three separate drug raid operations carried out across Hyderabad by the State Task Force (STF) under the Telangana Excise and Prohibition Department on Saturday (May 31). Drugs worth ₹4.36 lakh were seized In the first case, Kanishk Kevin, a former IIIT Delhi student who became addicted to drugs during his time in the city. After abandoning his studies, Kevin shifted to Hyderabad and enrolled in a hotel management course. According to officials, he had been sourcing LSD from Delhi and distributing it locally. Kevin was arrested in DD Nagar in Kacheguda, leading to the seizure of 113 LSD blots and 16 grams of OG Kush from his possession. Alongside him, three others — M. Deepak Kumar, Mohammed Siraj, and Jethin — have also been booked in connection with the case. In the second operation, Nerugonda Sai was arrested near a well-known temple in Quthbullapur. The officials seized nine LSD blots from him. Meanwhile, another man, identified as Desik, was arrested while he was trying to sell 4.69 grams of MDMA at Banjara Hills Road Number 3. A native of Bengaluru, Desik purchased the contraband from a Nigerian national in the city. He has been handed over to the Ameerpet excise station along with the seized drugs.
Tokyo Reported
17 hours ago
- Tokyo Reported
Suspected drug trafficker found with cocaine, meth, marijuana in Saitama
TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a 34-year-old man for allegedly possessing illegal drugs with the intent to sell in Saitama Prefecture last month, reports the Sankei Shimbun (May 29). At around 10:35 a.m. on April 1, Tomohiro Goto allegedly possessing 68 grams of kakuseizai (methamphetamine), 916 grams of marijuana, 229 grams of cocaine and 50 grams of MDMA, or Ecstasy, inside a vehicle parked on a street in Hanno City. The contraband has a street value of 14.5 million yen, the Machida Police Station said. Tomohiro Goto (X) Upon his arrest on suspicion of violating the Stimulants Control Act and the Narcotics Control Act over possession of profit, Goto admitted to the charges. 'I was making a profit by trafficking illegal drugs,' he said. The arrest is not the first for Goto. He was arrested twice in April and May on suspicion of unlawful arrest and confinement, assault and other offenses. According to police, he assaulted and confined a man and his acquaintance with whom he was having financial problems in February. When his car was searched as a part of that investigation in April, the large quantities of meth and the other drugs were found.
Yahoo
21 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office warns of deadly ‘pink cocaine'
TANGIPAHOA PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Officials with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office are warning of a drug known as 'pink cocaine,' which has been associated with several recent suspected overdose deaths in the south end of the parish. According to the TPSO, in the seven days leading up to Friday, May 30, four people, ranging from 25 to 60-years-old died of suspected overdose, with 'pink cocaine,' also known as 'tusi,' being a common element in all four. Former Grand Isle councilman convicted of child sex abuse Officials say the drug is a pink powdery substance which, despite its colloquial name, doesn't actually contain cocaine and is dyed to be pink. Instead, the Drug Enforcement Agency clarifies that it is found to be made with Ketamine, MDMA (Ecstasy,) methamphetamine and fentanyl. The drug is known to result in a 'mind-altering' experience, with the TPSO warning that the version circulating in the area is proving to be highly fatal. While people should avoid all illegal drugs, the TPSO is hoping to raise awareness of this drug in particular, asking that anyone who encounters it refrain from using it and issue a report to the sheriff's Parish Sheriff's Office warns of deadly 'pink cocaine' Former Grand Isle councilman convicted of child sex abuse Several states call for tighter restrictions on SNAP benefits Woman killed in Metairie house fire President Trump gives Elon Musk an Oval Office send-off Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Jamaican national busted in Cleveland with 150 pounds of ecstasy sentenced to prison
CLEVELAND (WJW) — A Jamaican national living in Cleveland who was busted with 150 pounds of a popular party drug intended for distribution is now headed to prison. Tonie Neno Mitchell, 34, previously pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, according to a news release from Carol Skutnik, acting U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Ohio. I-TEAM: New development in unsolved Cleveland Metroparks double murder A federal judge on Thursday, May 29, sentenced Mitchell to 100 months, or a little more than eight years, in prison. U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency investigators raided Mitchell's Cleveland residence in July 2024. It was the result of a money laundering investigation into Mitchell and others through which investigators had already seized more than $350,000 in suspected drug money, according to the release. Mitchell tried to flee when authorities came in, but was arrested. Inside a closet, investigators found about 70 vacuum-sealed bags containing a total of 70 kilograms of methylenedioxymethamphetamine, or MDMA. The Schedule I drug, otherwise known as ecstasy or molly, is a popular party drug, since it reduces inhibitions and makes users feel euphoric, according to the DEA. Cat abandoned in Garfield Heights home went weeks without food, water; ate insulation to 'stay alive,' police say Investigators also found a loaded 9-millimeter handgun, ammunition, a ledger for drug purchases, $50,000 in cash and eight cell phones, according to the release. Authorities determined he had been in the country illegally since about August 2023, according to the release. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Elon Musk Drug Use: How ketamine, ecstasy drugs cause erratic behaviour and unpredictability
is undoubtedly one of the most powerful people in the world. The 53-year-old is the richest person in the world with a net worth of $386.5 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While technology and brain power had always been Musk's forte, in 2025 he delved into another aspect of the global realm- politics. The Tesla CEO donated a whopping $275 million to Trump's campaign and was involved in hands-on governing of the United States by heading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) where he was assigned the task of downsizing the federal apparatus. But now according to the New York Times, Musk was not merely running on the adrenalin of a new experience and the rush of expanding his power. No, Musk was onto something and that something was a string of drugs including psychedelics, stimulants, ketamine and more. Elon Musk was on ketamine drug Image credits: X/@consequence During his time at DOGE and with Trump, Musk was using ketamine, an anaesthetic with hallucinogenic properties and antidepressant actions. He even shared with his associates how the excessive usage was affecting his bladder, which is a typical effect of chronic use. Previously he had shared that he was prescribed the drug for depression and took it about every two weeks. "I don't like doing illegal drugs," he told his biographer. But it's not medicinal use for Musk. He had been using ketamine daily and even with other drugs, as per people familiar with his consumption. That's not all Image credits: X/@EvasTeslaSPlaid Musk also consumed ecstasy, commonly known as MDMA and psychedelic mushrooms at private gatherings across the United States and in at least one other country, according to those who attended the events. Additionally, he travelled with a daily medication box that had 20 pills, some including the stimulant Adderall which is known to boost alertness and concentration. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While it was not clear whether he was taking drugs during his time at the White House, those around him noticed symptoms that suggested otherwise. Musk exhibited erratic behaviour, insulted cabinet members, gestured like a Nazi and garbled his answers in a staged interview. The drug use has coincided with a queue of personal battles the billionaire has been dealing with in regard to his brood of children. Many close to him were worried about him joining the political arena with his constant drug use, mood swings and fixation on having more children. Effects of drugs seen in Elon Musk's behaviour Image credits: X/@MariaLangholz Previously, Musk has described some of his mental health issues, revealing in a post that he has felt "great highs, terrible lows and unrelenting stress." Even his lifestyle substantiates his erratic behaviour with him being addicted to video games, binge eating, weight-loss medication, and his social media platform X, where he posts day and night. In 2024, WSJ reported that Musk has a history of recreational drug use. Even his co-workers at Tesla revealed their worry about his drug use which included Ambien, a sleep medication. During his time in the Trump administration, Musk has made many actions that underline his drug intake and its effects. In January, at Trump's inauguration event, he thumped his chest and thrust his hand diagonally upward, resembling a fascist salute, which he later termed as a "positive gesture" Then in February, he appeared at the Conservative Political Action Conference and received a chain saw on stage from Javier Milei, the president of Argentina 'This is the chain saw for bureaucracy!' Musk shouted to the cheering crowd. During an on-stage interview, he spoke in disjointed bouts of stuttering and laughing and the clips of the instance went viral enhancing people's suspicion about his drug use. The FDA has warned about the use of drugs such as ketamine that have psychedelic properties and can cause dissociation from reality. Chronic use of such drugs can lead to bladder pain and control which is something Musk said he struggles with. All in all, while there is no comment from the billionaire on the same, with his overactive personal and professional life, he might have a problem with drug use that he has been trying to keep under wraps. Disclaimer: The above content is based on media reports and alleged claims which may not be independently verified. This material is intended for informational purposes only.
