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Second arrest in Canterbury double death case - Kent

Police have arrested a second man in connection with the deaths of two young men in Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom. 1st February 2012

by graham mitchell in United Kingdom on 01/02/2012

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Mexican army battles drugs by destroying marijuana plantation

During a terrestrial incursion by the Mexican army in the mountains of Sinaloa was discovered, secured and destroyed a plantation of marijuana as...

by Enrique Perez Huerta in Mexico on 31/01/2012

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Loyalist paramilitaries threaten drug dealers in Sandy Row

Posters appear overnight in Sandy Row warning drug dealers that they will be "Put Out" of the area. It is thought the Ulster Defence...

by Stephen Barnes in United Kingdom on 30/01/2012

BREAKING NEWS

01/02/2012 - Second arrest in Canterbury double death case - Kent - United Kingdom - Police have arrested a second man in...
01/02/2012 - Second arrest in Canterbury double death case - Kent - United Kingdom - Police have arrested a second man in...
31/01/2012 - Mexican army battles drugs by destroying marijuana plantation - Mexico - During a terrestrial incursion by the...
31/01/2012 - Mexican army battles drugs by destroying marijuana plantation - Mexico - During a terrestrial incursion by the...
30/01/2012 - Loyalist paramilitaries threaten drug dealers in Sandy Row - United Kingdom - Posters appear overnight in Sandy Row...
30/01/2012 - Mexican Army destroy Marijuana Plantation - Sinaloa - Mexico - A marijuana field of approximately 7,...
29/01/2012 - War against drug trafficking in Mexico - Culiacan - Mexico - As part of the war on drug trafficking...
29/01/2012 - War against drug trafficking in Mexico - Culiacan - Mexico - As part of the war on drug trafficking...
29/01/2012 - Military checkpoints monitor traffic in Sinaloa - Mexico - At a control checkpoint located in...
29/01/2012 - Confiscations mount as the war against drug trafficking continues - Mexico - Warehouses full of arms and drugs...

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Punjab University students protest against PIC – Lahore
Students of Punjab University are protesting against the Punjab Institute of Cardiology. PIC gave drugs to patients, which has resulted in 140 deaths and some 300 patients have been aff...
Mexican Army destroy Marijuana Plantation - Sinaloa
A marijuana field of approximately 7,500 square meters, hidden in a mountain range 35 km from the city of Culiacan, and located by aerial inspection, was destroyed by some 30 soldiers f...
Mexican army promotes coexistence between Soldiers and Civilians
The Secretary of National Defense (SEDENA) made a public invitation to the public for civilians and soldiers to get to know each other better ahead of anniversary celebrations for the A...
Confiscations mount as the war against drug trafficking continues
Warehouses full of arms and drugs confiscated from alleged organized crime organizations in such states as Sinaloa are examples of the work of the Mexican Army against drugs in Operatio...
Military checkpoints monitor traffic in Sinaloa
At a control checkpoint located in Navolato in the state of Sinaloa, as many as 60 troopers, commanded by three officers, check an average of 200 vehicles for narcotic and weapons. Mexi...
Second arrest in Canterbury double death case - Kent
Police have arrested a second man in connection with the deaths of two young men in Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom. 1st February 2012
Protests held over Mexican Social and Economic Policies
Thousands of Mexican workers, including many involved in the agriculture sector, marched through the capital to protest the social and economic policies of the Federal Government. Mexic...
Mexican army battles drugs by destroying marijuana plantation
During a terrestrial incursion by the Mexican army in the mountains of Sinaloa was discovered, secured and destroyed a plantation of marijuana as part of the actions in the fight agains...
Protest march in support of judge Baltasar Garzón
Thousands of protesters marched in Spain in support of judge Baltasar Garzón, who is on trial for three different cases of investigating Franco-era crimes, seen as a violation of a 1977...
Loyalist paramilitaries threaten drug dealers in Sandy Row
Posters appear overnight in Sandy Row warning drug dealers that they will be "Put Out" of the area. It is thought the Ulster Defence Association is behind the move. Belfast, ...
War against drug trafficking in Mexico - Culiacan
As part of the war on drug trafficking and 'Operation Culiacan Navolato Guamuchil' the Mexican army mentioned that drug traffickers in Sinaloa and Durango are now producing mo...
Drug Destruction Ceremony held to celebrate International Custom Day
International Custom Day is celebrated throughout the world under the World Customs Organization. As an active member, Pakistan participated in this event. Karachi. 26th January 2012
International Customs Day begins in Lahore
Customs officials arrange a huge quantity of seized contraband to destroy during a ceremony on the occasion of International Customs Day held in Lahore, Pakistan. 26th January 2012
Custom officials burn a large quantity of seized drugs - Hyderabad
Custom officials burn a large quantity of seized drugs and fire crackers in Hyderabad on the eve International Customs Day. Hyderabad, Pakistan. 26th January 2012
Demonstration against the Franco-era case - Madrid
Protesters demonstrated outside the Supreme Court during Spanish judge Baltasar Garzón's prosecution in a second case, for trying to investigate Franco-era crimes, despite Spain�...
Attorney General of Mexico inaugurates Unit for the Protection of HR
The Attorney General of Mexico, Marisela Morales Ibáñez inaugurated the Unit for the Protection of Human Rights at the Federal Research Center of Mexico City. Mexico. 23rd January 2012 ...
Baltasar Garzón on second trial for Franco-era case - Madrid
Spanish judge Baltasar Garzón attended court where he is being prosecuted in a second case for trying to investigate Franco-era crimes, despite Spain's 1977 amnesty law. The plaint...
Start Pirena, the Pyrenees mushing adventure
Start XXII Race Mushers Pirena takes place in in Spain. During 15 days sled dogs and men share the adventure of Pirena: crossing the Pyrenees mountains. Candanchu, Huesca Pyrenees, Spai...
Residents of Athens city center protest against drugs.
Residents of Athens city center protest outside the Omonia police station against drugs the deterioration of their neighborhood as well for the inaction of police in this matter. Athens...
Tourists flock to Grutas de García despite drug war - Monterrey
Outside of Monterrey is a unique 16-chamber cave system that lies high in the Sierra del Fraile mountains. It is one of Mexico's natural wonders that continue to attract tourists d...