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Three dead in new American anti-drug attack20 Apr 2026

Tre döda i ny amerikansk narkotikaattack

Three people have been killed in a U.S. attack on a vessel alleged to have been transporting narcotics.

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Nearly pure cocaine in circulation but no fentanyl19 Apr 2026

Nánast hreint kókaín í umferð en ekkert fentanyl

Adam Erik Bauer, a natural scientist and doctoral student, has for two years been researching the amount of opioids, ketamine, and other intoxicants in wastewater with the aim of ensuring the right response and increasing prevention. The latest results show that the cocaine in circulation is almost pure and that a considerable amount of oxycontin is in circulation. He says it is positive, however,

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Said to have used a known trick – Baseless invoices issued in the names of drug users19 Apr 2026

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

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Arrested with prescription drugs and a weapon at a bar in the eastern part of the city19 Apr 2026

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

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Fight and assault in nightclub queue • Several cases of drug offenses19 Apr 2026

Bråk och misshandel i krogkö • Flera fall av narkotikabrott

There were several cases of drug offenses during Saturday night, both in the form of personal use and drug-impaired driving, as well as several cases of assault.

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In this field, Finland is a pioneer: Keen noses protect against damage worth millions of euros19 Apr 2026

Tässä lajissa Suomi on edelläkävijä: Tarkat nenät suojelevat miljoonien eurojen tuhoilta

Drug detection dogs and mold detection dogs are familiar to everyone, but in Finland there are also scent dogs trained for more specialized tasks.

Yle UutisetFIdrug crime
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"The ban has failed. It is time to legalize cannabis."19 Apr 2026

”Förbudet har misslyckats. Det är dags att legalisera cannabis.”

Legalizing the use, possession, and sale of cannabis is a central part of the fight against gang crime, writes Oskar Johansson Milesson, district chair of LUF, Liberala ungdomsförbundet, in Skåne.

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The New York Times article | New synthetic drugs are now being developed at a deadly pace – even paper can become life-threatening in an instant19 Apr 2026

The New York Times -artikkeli | Uusia synteettisiä huumeita kehitetään nyt tappavalla tahdilla – jopa paperista voi tulla hetkessä hengenvaarallista

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The New York Times article | New synthetic drugs are now being developed at a deadly pace – even paper can become life-threatening in an instant19 Apr 2026

The New York Times -artikkeli | Uusia synteettisiä huumeita kehitetään nyt tappavalla tahdilla – jopa paperista voi tulla hetkessä hengenvaarallista

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The New York Times article | New synthetic drugs are now being developed at a deadly pace – even paper can become life-threatening in an instant19 Apr 2026

The New York Times -artikkeli | Uusia synteettisiä huumeita kehitetään nyt tappavalla tahdilla – jopa paperista voi tulla hetkessä hengenvaarallista

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The New York Times article | New synthetic drugs are now being developed at a deadly pace – even paper can become life-threatening in an instant19 Apr 2026

The New York Times -artikkeli | Uusia synteettisiä huumeita kehitetään nyt tappavalla tahdilla – jopa paperista voi tulla hetkessä hengenvaarallista

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Machado very pleased to have awarded Trump the peace prize18 Apr 2026

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

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A student from Jyväskylä was drugged in a restaurant – "From this point on, I have no memory of what happened"18 Apr 2026

Jyväskyläläisopiskelija joutui huumatuksi ravintolassa – "Tästä eteenpäin minulla ei ole muistikuvia"

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Rapper identified as leader of the new Norrland gang18 Apr 2026

Rappare pekas ut som ledare i nya Norrlandsgänget

PLUS The Dalen network has become involved in a conflict over the drug market in Skellefteå.

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New gang in Skellefteå – the leader charged18 Apr 2026

Nytt gäng i Skellefteå – ledaren åtalad

A new gang is challenging the Dalennätverket for control of the drug market in Skellefteå. They call themselves MTF.

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A sawed-open door led police to a cannabis cultivation site in Kortepohja, Jyväskylä18 Apr 2026

Sahattu ovi johti poliisin kannabisviljelmälle Jyväskylän Kortepohjassa

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The downside of the boom: "I screamed for hours"18 Apr 2026

Baksidan av boomen: ”Jag skrek i timmar”

<p>On Swedish-organized retreat trips to the Netherlands, Swedes try narcotic-classified truffles as an alternative to medication and therapy. For Gunilla, the experience became a nightmare. "I screamed for hours, it felt like," she says in a new podcast series.</p>

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Hockey legend Marko Tuomainen reveals he is addicted to substances – one moment in his career sent him into a dark downward spiral18 Apr 2026

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."

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Young people from Jyväskylä developed a drink cover against spiking – they may appear in bars as early as May Day18 Apr 2026

Jyväskyläläiset nuoret kehittelivät juomasuojan huumaamisia vastaan – saattavat ilmestyä baareihin jo vapuksi

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Suspected mafia boss arrested in Dubai18 Apr 2026

Epäilty mafiapomo pidätetty Dubaissa

The High Court in Dublin has previously identified him as the leader of the Kinahan drug cartel.

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Responded to 200 graduating students: — Had no control18 Apr 2026

Rykket ut til 200 russ: — Hadde ikke kontroll

POLICE LOG: The fine weather drew people outside, and party-related disturbances and bad behavior marked the night into Saturday. Several people were removed from nightlife venues in Trøndelag.

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From a child in a drug-addicted family to a sober adult – Pessi’s story is still unfinished18 Apr 2026

Narkkariperheen lapsesta päihteettömäksi aikuiseksi – Pessin tarina on yhä kesken

Kindness provided a mask behind which it was easy to hide aggression. Pessi Isoniemi managed to quit amphetamine, but another addiction, gambling, is a means of survival for him.

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– I have never tried heroin, but I can imagine that it feels like that18 Apr 2026

– Jeg har aldri prøvd heroin, men jeg kan se for meg at det er en sånn følelse

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The mafia boss arrested in Dubai17 Apr 2026

Maffiabossen gripen i Dubai

<img src="https://static.bonniernews.se/images/12/1c/121c95858ef747da9bffa2911851285c/16x9/265@70.png" /><p>The internationally wanted mafia boss Daniel Kinahan has been arrested in Dubai after several years on the run.</p><p>The Kinahan family is one of the world's largest criminal networks, which is said to control cocaine smuggling to Europe, among other things, according to <a href="https://ww

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Says the authorities have fallen asleep at the wheel in preventive work17 Apr 2026

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

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Who follows up with those who drink too much?17 Apr 2026

Hvem følger opp de som drikker for mye?

Statistically, 25 members of parliament have problems with alcohol. Are they getting help?

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"You seem like you're using some kind of drugs" – meteorologist Anniina Valtonen shared viewer feedback she has received17 Apr 2026

"Vaikutat siltä kuin käyttäisit jotain huumeita" – meteorologi Anniina Valtonen jakoi saamiaan katsojapalautteita

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Just over 30 kilograms of amphetamine were seized in two suitcases17 Apr 2026

Lögðu hald á rúm 30 kíló amfetamíns í tveimur ferðatöskum

<p>Two people were arrested after customs at Keflavík Airport found just over thirty kilograms of amphetamine in their luggage on Sunday. The individuals have been in custody since then.</p><p>The authorization for pre-trial detention expires tomorrow, but a statement from the Suðurnes Police says that an extension of the detention will be requested.</p><p>The investigation is at an early stage an

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Caught at customs with thirty kilograms of amphetamine17 Apr 2026

Gripin í tollinum með þrjátíu kíló af amfetamíni

The Suðurnes Police are currently working on an extensive investigation concerning the seizure of more than thirty kilograms of amphetamine. The police arrested two people in connection with the investigation of the case, who are now in pre-trial detention.

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Police found amphetamine in ice cream packages – now the couple is being prosecuted17 Apr 2026

Polisen hittade amfetamin i glasspaket – nu åtalas par

The police searched the home of a woman from Kalmar and found a larger quantity of amphetamine in an ice cream package in the freezer. She and a man are now being prosecuted for aggravated drug offense. Both admit the offense, but say they were storing most of it for another person.

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Heroin deaths are decreasing in Sweden17 Apr 2026

Heroindödsfallen minskar i Sverige

The number of fatal heroin overdoses is decreasing, according to new statistics from the National Board of Forensic Medicine.

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Suspect in massive cocaine smuggling held behind bars17 Apr 2026

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.

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EU Fisheries Commissioner on a visit and drugs on the Norræna17 Apr 2026

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.

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This is the sentence Jere Karalahti, 51, received17 Apr 2026

Tällaisen tuomion Jere Karalahti, 51, sai

The Helsinki District Court issued a verdict in a major drug case on Friday.

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Court assesses: this is how much Jere Karalahti used drugs daily17 Apr 2026

Oikeus arvioi: näin paljon Jere Karalahti käytti huumeita päivittäin

The Helsinki District Court issued its ruling on Jere Karalahti on Friday.

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Jere Karalahti was sentenced to a suspended prison sentence17 Apr 2026

Jere Karalahti tuomittiin ehdolliseen vankeuteen

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Jere Karalahti's wild drug history: hundreds of thousands of euros, a find in the freezer, arrest in the middle of ice practice, cocaine photos...17 Apr 2026

Jere Karalahden raju huumehistoria: satojatuhansia rahaa, löytö pakastimesta, pidätys kesken jääharjoitusten, kokaiinikuvat...

Drug offenses have marked Jere Karalahti's life and sports career.

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Trials | Jere Karalahti received a suspended prison sentence17 Apr 2026

Oikeudenkäynnit | Jere Karalahti sai ehdollisen vankeustuomion

The Helsinki District Court issued a verdict in a major drug case on Friday.

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Former ice hockey player Jere Karalahti given a suspended prison sentence for an aggravated drug offense17 Apr 2026

Ex-jääkiekkoilija Jere Karalahdelle ehdollista vankeutta törkeästä huumausainerikoksesta

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A minor boy fled police on a scooter while intoxicated in Jämsänkoski – drugs were also found in his possession17 Apr 2026

Alaikäinen poika pakeni poliisia humalassa skootterilla Jämsänkoskella – hallusta löytyi myös huumeita

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Major police operation in Oulu – unlicensed drug driver's escape ended at a guardrail16 Apr 2026

Iso poliisioperaatio Oulussa – kortittoman huumekuskin pakomatka päättyi kaiteeseen

A motorist is suspected of several offenses.

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The major operation caused turmoil in the drug market16 Apr 2026

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.

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Impact of the smuggling case and possible violations by the authorities of international obligations16 Apr 2026

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.

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The alleged gang leader on the attempted murder at Skutberget: "Shot with a squad weapon"16 Apr 2026

Utpekade gängledaren om mordförsöket på Skutberget: ”Sköts med grupperingsvapen”

He admits that he handles narcotics and weapons and plays a leading role in "a group".

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144 kilos of cannabis in the car – psychology student and friend sentenced to prison16 Apr 2026

144 kilo cannabis i bilen – psykologstudent och vän döms till fängelse

A psychology student and his friend have been sentenced to prison after being stopped by customs with 144 kilos of cannabis.

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High Court increases sentence reduction for East Jutland drug smuggler16 Apr 2026

Landsret øger strafrabat til østjysk narkosmugler

According to the police, the smuggler’s proceeds amounted to 9.7 million kroner. He receives a reduced prison sentence for his confession.

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High Court increases sentence reduction for East Jutland drug smuggler16 Apr 2026

Landsret øger strafrabat til østjysk narkosmugler

Article from Kristeligt Dagblad

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20-year-old beauty influencer taken to hospital from live broadcast – overdose suspected16 Apr 2026

20-vuotias ulkonäkövaikuttaja sairaalaan suorasta lähetyksestä – epäillään yliannostusta

Clavicular's speech became strange before the transmission was cut off.

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Reader opinion | Images influence how people who use drugs are perceived16 Apr 2026

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.

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After the police warning about young people at risk: "slow handling"16 Apr 2026

Efter polisens larm om unga i farozonen: ”saktfärdig hantering”

As early as last autumn, politicians in Bjuv received information about growing drug trafficking in the locality, involving increasingly younger people. At the same time, crime prevention efforts were running on low power. Now the ruling administration is being criticized for being slow to act on the warning about young people being recruited into the gangs.

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