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Fjórir í varðhaldi vegna Dettifossmálsins

Four people are now in custody in connection with an investigation into a large-scale drug case involving the import of more than fourteen liters of amphetamine base, according to the police. It was previously reported that three of them were arrested in extensive operations in mid-April in connection with the alleged importation on Dettifoss, Eimskip’s container vessel.

Mesta magn í sögunni

<img align="left" alt="Norræna in port at Seyðisfjörður." src="https://c.arvakur.is/frimg/1/57/17/1571753A.jpg" style="margin: 0 1em 1em 0;" /> A suspect in a large-scale drug case has been remanded in custody until May 8, according to a statement from the East Iceland Police.

Terveysjätti Attendo ostaa A-klinikan

Sökuð um mjög alvarlega hluti – Grunuð um fíkniefna og vændisbrot

<img alt="" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" height="743" src="https://www.dv.is/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-27-at-12.44.32-1024x761.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 15px;" width="1000" /><p>Former football referee Elif Karaarslan has once again made the news in Turkey after she was arrested in a large-scale police investigation into alleged drug-

Ölvun, vopnaburður og áfengishnupl

The police in the Capital Region arrested one person in connection with an assault outside a nightclub in Reykjavík last night. Police also handled a number of incidents related to alcohol and drug use.

Tveir drepnir í aðgerðum bandaríska hersins gegn meintum fíkniefnasmyglbátum

<p>The U.S. military killed two people yesterday in an attack on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific. That brings the number killed in U.S. military operations against drug smuggling to 182.</p><p>At least seven similar operations have been carried out this month, but the operations are aimed specifically at those whom the U.S. government has designated as narco-terrorists. Howe

Hefur ekki átt sjö dagana sæla og nú er búið að handtaka hana – Sökum um fíkniefnabrot og að dreifa klámi

<img alt="" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" height="508" src="https://www.dv.is/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Karaarslan.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 15px;" width="729" /><p>Former football referee Elif Karaarslan has been arrested in Turkey, and her arrest is part of an investigation into drug use and prostitution among influencers and people connected to the entertainment indu

Mosi enn ekki verið endurheimtur – „Eins og við myndum vilja brjótast hér inn og ná í hundinn þá megum við það ekki“

<img alt="" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" height="736" src="https://www.dv.is/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/673647176_26751707724441730_171519855472725625_n-1-1-1024x858-2-1.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 15px;" width="1000" /><p>Last Tuesday evening, DV reported on the struggle of Óðinn Örn Eybekk Valdimarsson and his family to recover the dog Mosi from boarding from

Íslenskar vefverslanir selja stinningarhunang og litla frænda Spice

<p>A close relative of the drug Spice and honey containing erectile dysfunction medication called Aukinni Karlmennsku are for sale on open Icelandic websites. It varies whether the ingredients are disclosed.</p><p></p><p>In one online store, people are invited to experience the true secret of masculinity. This can be done by consuming Thai honey, which is said to be known for increasing energy and

Þrjú ár fyrir þrjú kíló af kókaíni

<img align="left" alt="The cocaine was hidden in pots in a suitcase." src="https://c.arvakur.is/frimg/1/62/87/1628717A.jpg" style="margin: 0 1em 1em 0;" /> The Court of Appeal has upheld the three-year sentence imposed by the District Court of Reykjavik on Algimantas Saltenis for a major drug offense. He imported just over three kilograms of cocaine into the country from Spain to Iceland together

Sýknaður af ákæru fyrir ítrekaðan harmonikkuleik

A man has been sentenced to 90 days of suspended imprisonment for an enrichment offense, violations of the Foreign Nationals Act, and drug offenses. He was, however, acquitted of charges of repeatedly causing scandal and disturbance in public due to intoxication and nuisance by begging members of the public for money there while playing an accordion.

Reyndi að taka á móti 9 kg af maríjúana

<img align="left" alt="The man was arrested before he got his hands on the substance. [Credit: AFP]" src="https://c.arvakur.is/frimg/1/15/20/1152062A.jpg" style="margin: 0 1em 1em 0;" /> The Office of the District Prosecutor has charged a man with a major drug offense for attempting to receive just over nine kilograms of marijuana.

Hafi flestir verið að gera félögum greiða þegar þeir tóku við efnum í sófa og morgunkornskössum

A Croatian man who is charged with multiple drug law offenses and organized criminal activity says he earned 22 million krónur through security work and tourism, not drug sales. He says he knows nothing about the large quantity of drugs found at his home.

Albani ákærður fyrir fíkniefnabrot og peningaþvætti á Akureyri

<img alt="" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" height="667" src="https://www.dv.is/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/iceland-6237356_1280-1024x683.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 15px;" width="1000" /><p>An Albanian man, who was arrested on Norðurgata in Akureyri on March 10 and has his legal domicile in Albania, has been charged with drug offenses and money laundering. The man is accused

Sagðir hafa beitt þekktri brellu – Tilhæfulausir reikningar gefnir út í nafni fíkniefnaneytenda

<img alt="" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" height="563" src="https://www.dv.is/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/peningar-1-1024x576.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 15px;" width="1000" /><p>The District Court of Reykjavik has rejected a request to invalidate the ruling of the Director of Tax Investigations and the confirmation by the National Tax Tribunal of that ruling, which concern

Handtekinn með læknadóp og vopn á bar í austurborginni

<p>A man in his fifties was arrested last night on suspicion of selling prescription drugs and narcotics, in addition to violating weapons laws. Lögreglan á höfuðborgarsvæðinu arrested the man at a bar in eastern Reykjavík. The man had a considerable quantity of prescription medications and narcotics in his possession.</p><p>Chief Superintendent Unnar Már Ástþórsson said the exact quantity of the

Machado hæstánægð með að hafa gefið Trump friðarverðlaunin

<p>Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado says she does not regret at all giving U.S. President Donald Trump the Nobel Peace Prize, which she was honored with last year.</p><p>Machado says Trump risked the lives of his citizens for the sake of Venezuela’s freedom with a military operation in which the country’s president, Nicolas Maduro, was arrested. He is in custody in the United Stat

Kiekkolegenda Marko Tuomainen paljastaa olevansa päihderiippuvainen – yksi hetki uralla ajoi synkkään alamäkeen

The end of his playing career was supposed to be a new beginning, but things turned out differently. Just as Marko Tuomainen had hung up his skates, life took a horrifying turn. Now he is finally ready to talk about what happened 15 years ago. Until now, he has remained silent: "I was ashamed."

Segir stjórnvöld hafa sofnað á verðinum í forvarnarstarfi

<p>The authorities have dropped the ball on drug prevention, says Árni Einarsson, an educationalist and specialist in pedagogy.</p><p>Árni founded the Drug Education Center in 1993 and is now managing director of Education and Prevention, an association of people interested in prevention and health promotion.</p><p>Kveik reported on the surge in cocaine imports that occurred last year. Record quan

Bak við lás og slá grunaður um risastórt kókaínsmygl

One person has been remanded in custody for six weeks in connection with a police investigation into the alleged importation of a large quantity of narcotics on Norræna at the end of March. Police are keeping the details of the case closely guarded. The price of cocaine has been rising in recent years.

Sjávarútvegsstjóri ESB í heimsókn og fíkniefni í Norrænu

In the midday news, we report on a press conference by the Minister of Industries with the European Union's Director-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, who is here in the country on a visit.

Stóra aðgerðin valdi titringi á fíkniefnamarkaði

A major smuggling case on board the Dettifoss is considered capable of having a significant impact on the drug market in this country, according to the police. Just over 14 liters of amphetamine base were seized, and three people are in custody in connection with the case, including two Eimskip employees who have not previously come to the attention of the police.

Áhrif smyglmáls og hugsanleg brot stjórnvalda á alþjóðlegum skuldbindingum

A major smuggling case on board the Dettifoss is considered likely to have a significant impact on the drug market in this country, according to the police. Just over fourteen liters of amphetamine base were seized on board the ship. We speak with an Assistant Chief Superintendent about the case in our news bulletin.

Lukijan mielipide | Kuvilla on vaikutusta siihen, miten huumeita käyttäviin ihmisiin suhtaudutaan

Images depicting a person who has passed out can increase feelings of disgust and pity, while those showing recovery reduce stigma and increase compassion.

Lögðu hald á um tug lítra fíkniefna

Police seized about ten liters of narcotics in liquid form on board Dettifoss, an Eimskip container ship, on Monday, according to sources of the news desk.