http://www.mail.com/subjects/3136-drug-related-crime.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/3136-drug-related-crime.html http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/2157012-court-pay-to-delay-generic-drugs-illegal.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Deals between pharmaceutical corporations and their generic drug competitors, which government officials say keep cheaper forms of medicine off the market, can sometimes be illegal and therefore can be challenged in court, the Supreme Court said Monday. The justices voted 5-3 to allow the government to inspect and challenge what it calls... Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:33:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/2157012-court-pay-to-delay-generic-drugs-illegal.html 2013-06-17T20:33:26Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2155844-us-judge-microsoft-antitrust-case-dies-76.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Thomas Penfield Jackson, who as a federal judge in Washington presided over a historic Microsoft antitrust case and the drug possession trial of former Mayor Marion Barry, has died. Jackson died at his home in Compton, Md., his wife Patricia told The Associated Press on Sunday. He was 76 and had cancer. Jackson, who retired from the benc... Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:17:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2155844-us-judge-microsoft-antitrust-case-dies-76.html 2013-06-17T02:17:22Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2155556-colombias-long-elusive-goal-land-reform.html MORROA, Colombia (AP) — Caught in the crossfire between far-right militias and leftist rebels, 40 families abandoned the farm they shared in the foothills of Colombia's Montes de Maria range. The land repeatedly switched hands before being sold to a businessman. Nearly a decade later, a court in April returned the 770-acre (310-hectare) farm, called Pechi... Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:14:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2155556-colombias-long-elusive-goal-land-reform.html 2013-06-16T22:14:48Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2155524-boston-trial-whitey-bulger-ends-1st-week.html BOSTON (AP) — One of the FBI's Most Wanted for more than a decade, James "Whitey" Bulger went on trial last week. Here's a look back at the first week of the racketeering trial of a man who prosecutors say participated in 19 killings. THE HISTORY The 83-year-old Bulger, who authorities say led the Winter Hill Gang, was one of the nation's most wanted fugi... Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:34:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2155524-boston-trial-whitey-bulger-ends-1st-week.html 2013-06-16T17:34:54Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2146672-danish-supermarket-drugs-bananas.html COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Drug traffickers back in Colombia must be going bananas over how their shipment ended up at Danish supermarkets and not on the streets. Police say employees at the supermarket chain Coop got a big surprise when they opened banana boxes from the South American country and found about 100 kilograms (220 pounds) of what police beli... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:26:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2146672-danish-supermarket-drugs-bananas.html 2013-06-12T14:26:13Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2146356-dutch-cafe-owners-trial-selling-weed.html MAASTRICHT, Netherlands (AP) — Owners and staff of three cannabis-selling cafes went on trial Wednesday in the southern Netherlands charged with selling weed to foreigners, in a case both sides of a heated drug debate in this border city hope will clarify the legality of a clampdown on so-called "coffee shops." Maastricht is using new national legislation... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:09:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2146356-dutch-cafe-owners-trial-selling-weed.html 2013-06-12T12:09:18Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2145096-effort-to-clean-up-honduras-police-force-stalls.html TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — In the midst of a scandal over the police shooting of a university president's son, the government of Honduras launched an unprecedented effort last year to clean up a U.S.-backed police force widely seen as deeply brutal and corrupt. One by one, hundreds of police officers were called to a hotel in the capital and subjected t... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:21:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2145096-effort-to-clean-up-honduras-police-force-stalls.html 2013-06-12T00:21:28Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2142992-akron-guard-pleads-guilty-drug-case.html AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Former University of Akron point guard Alex Abreu has pleaded guilty in a drug case. The 21-year-old was arrested March 7 after police say he accepted a package containing five pounds of marijuana. On Monday, Abreu pleaded guilty to one count of felony drug trafficking. He was sentenced to two years in prison and fined $5,000. But the j... Tue, 11 Jun 2013 03:41:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2142992-akron-guard-pleads-guilty-drug-case.html 2013-06-11T03:41:06Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2139800-operator-philly-collapse-deaths-custody.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A heavy equipment operator who is accused of being high on marijuana when a downtown building collapsed onto a thrift store, killing six people, is in custody after surrendering to face charges in the deaths, police said. Sean Benschop, who has a lengthy police record, surrendered Saturday and faces six counts of involuntary manslaught... Sun, 09 Jun 2013 07:02:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2139800-operator-philly-collapse-deaths-custody.html 2013-06-09T07:02:41Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2138942-operator-philly-collapse-deaths-surrenders.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A heavy equipment operator with a lengthy rap sheet who is accused of being high on marijuana when a downtown building collapsed onto a thrift store, killing six people, surrendered Saturday to face charges in the deaths, police said. Sean Benschop faces six counts of involuntary manslaughter, 13 counts of recklessly endangering anothe... Sun, 09 Jun 2013 01:00:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2138942-operator-philly-collapse-deaths-surrenders.html 2013-06-09T01:00:12Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2138390-local-gang-suspect-mexico-city-mass-kidnapping.html MEXICO CITY (AP) — The mysterious disappearance of 12 people from a Mexico City after-hours bar nearly two weeks ago was the work of a local gang, authorities said, with the possible motive being a dispute between rival groups over drug dealing. There has been no word of the 12 since they vanished in broad daylight on May 26 just a block from Mexico City'... Sat, 08 Jun 2013 07:23:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2138390-local-gang-suspect-mexico-city-mass-kidnapping.html 2013-06-08T07:23:58Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2135880-4-die-shooting-mexico-city-neighborhood.html MEXICO CITY (AP) — Two masked gunmen stormed into a gym yelling "everyone hit the floor" and opened fire, killing four people in a tough Mexico City neighborhood that is home to the area's biggest black market, authorities said Friday. Mexico City Mayor Miguel Angel Mancera said the attack appeared to be aimed at two brothers who were exercising at the gy... Sat, 08 Jun 2013 04:15:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2135880-4-die-shooting-mexico-city-neighborhood.html 2013-06-08T04:15:38Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2136998-equipment-operator-to-charged-pa-collapse.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A felon who was allegedly high while operating demolition equipment when a downtown building collapsed and killed six people will be charged with involuntary manslaughter, a top city official said Friday. Sean Benschop, 42, faces six manslaughter counts along with six counts of risking a catastrophe, six counts of reckless endangerment... Sat, 08 Jun 2013 01:17:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2136998-equipment-operator-to-charged-pa-collapse.html 2013-06-08T01:17:42Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2136422-indians-closer-perez-charged-with-pot-possession.html CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Indians two-time All-Star closer Chris Perez, charged with misdemeanor possession after marijuana was mailed to his home in his dog's name, told drug agents he had pot for personal use and pointed out two jars, according to investigative reports. Asked about any drugs or weapons by officers who went to the Perez home on Tuesday ... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 22:09:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2136422-indians-closer-perez-charged-with-pot-possession.html 2013-06-07T22:09:02Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2137146-gun-police-when-unc-player-arrested.html DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — A police report says officers seized a 9mm handgun and ammunition when North Carolina's leading scorer last season, P.J. Hairston, was arrested on a marijuana possession charge. Durham police released the report Friday from the Wednesday night traffic stop when Hairston was arrested. Police spokeswoman Kammie Michael says the pistol wa... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:59:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2137146-gun-police-when-unc-player-arrested.html 2013-06-07T17:59:14Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2134952-unc-leading-scorer-hairston-facing-drug-charge.html CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Durham police have charged North Carolina leading scorer P.J. Hairston with marijuana possession following a traffic stop. In an email Thursday, Durham Police Department spokeswoman Kammie Michael said officers stopped Hairston at a license checkpoint Wednesday night. Police also arrested two passengers — Miykael Lael Israel Faulc... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:44:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2134952-unc-leading-scorer-hairston-facing-drug-charge.html 2013-06-06T18:44:41Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2130238-mlb-interviewing-players-drug-probe.html NEW YORK (AP) — One by one, for three weeks already, players accompanied by their lawyers have been summoned to interviews as part of baseball's latest investigation into performance-enhancing drugs — and the process is a long way from finished. Some pretty big names, led by Alex Rodriguez, could be on the hot seat. A-Rod, Ryan Braun, Nelson Cruz, Melky C... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:38:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2130238-mlb-interviewing-players-drug-probe.html 2013-06-05T22:38:40Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2131982-allegations-sex-drugs-roil-baltimore-jail.html BALTIMORE (AP) — Inmates often complain of idleness, but Tavon White apparently had no trouble keeping busy behind bars. Investigators say the man nicknamed "Bulldog" impregnated four female corrections officers at the Baltimore jail while running a sophisticated criminal organization that smuggled in drugs and cell phones and employed guards as gang asso... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:20:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2131982-allegations-sex-drugs-roil-baltimore-jail.html 2013-06-05T21:20:54Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2129382-amnesty-intl-disappearances-mexico-crisis.html MEXICO CITY (AP) — The number of unsolved disappearances in Mexico constitutes a national scandal and a human rights crisis, Amnesty International said Tuesday, citing what it called a systematic failure by police and prosecutors to investigate thousands of cases that have piled up since 2006. Rupert Knox, Amnesty's Mexico investigator, said relatives are... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 04:18:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2129382-amnesty-intl-disappearances-mexico-crisis.html 2013-06-05T04:18:43Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2127670-push-oas-us-to-alter-anti-drug-approach.html ANTIGUA, Guatemala (AP) — Latin American countries frustrated by the United States' refusal to change its drug war strategy are pushing the U.S. government to look at alternatives to a fight that has killed tens of thousands in a region beset by drug cartels. Guatemalan Foreign Relations Secretary Fernando Carrera said the subject of drugs will top the ag... Tue, 04 Jun 2013 22:38:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2127670-push-oas-us-to-alter-anti-drug-approach.html 2013-06-04T22:38:25Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2129544-obama-nominee-driving-while-black-case.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge President Barack Obama wants to promote to the appellate bench successfully sued the Maryland State Police for racial profiling after his family was pulled over and searched for drugs while driving back from a funeral. The 1992 search has been at the center of two decades of litigation that's become known as the "driving ... Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:13:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2129544-obama-nominee-driving-while-black-case.html 2013-06-04T21:13:39Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2129072-aclu-study-pot-arrests-blacks.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Black people are arrested for possessing marijuana at a higher rate than white people, even though marijuana use by both races is about the same, the American Civil Liberties Union reports in a new study. The ACLU's analysis of federal crime data, released Tuesday, found marijuana arrest rates for black people were 3.73 times greater tha... Tue, 04 Jun 2013 19:43:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2129072-aclu-study-pot-arrests-blacks.html 2013-06-04T19:43:51Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2128896-drug-trafficking-ring-dismantled-brazil.html RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian police say they have dismantled an international drug trafficking ring that for almost two years sent cocaine to Europe hidden in crates containing frozen fish. Federal police inspector Paulo Teles tells reporters that a Colombian, two Portuguese, three Spaniards and five Brazilians have been arrested in Portugal, Switzerla... Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:02:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2128896-drug-trafficking-ring-dismantled-brazil.html 2013-06-04T17:02:50Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2128586-uk-reports-x-factor-tulisa-held-drug-claim.html LONDON (AP) — British media say singer and former U.K. "X Factor" judge Tulisa Contostavlos was arrested Tuesday on allegations of supplying hard drugs. The arrest came after the Sun tabloid ran a story claiming the 24-year-old had acted as a go-between in a deal to sell cocaine. The Metropolitan Police force said a 24-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man... Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:32:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2128586-uk-reports-x-factor-tulisa-held-drug-claim.html 2013-06-04T16:32:26Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2125796-egypt-sentences-5-foreigners-to-death-drugs.html CAIRO (AP) — An Egyptian court sentenced five foreigners including a British sailor to death on Monday after they were convicted of drug smuggling, a court official says. The official says the court in Red Sea Province ruled the defendants were "an international gang" that tried to smuggle three tons of hashish into Egypt via its southeastern coast. In ad... Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:45:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2125796-egypt-sentences-5-foreigners-to-death-drugs.html 2013-06-03T14:45:21Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2122080-2-mexico-kidnap-victims-sons-drug-traffickers.html MEXICO CITY (AP) — It started to rain last Saturday night and the temperature dropped. So 19-year-old Said Sanchez Garcia stopped home to get a sweater. He'd been gone all afternoon and now he and his friend, Jerzy Ortiz, 16, were headed out clubbing on Jerzy's motor scooter. "The only thing I said was, 'Son, it's raining, you shouldn't be going out,'" sa... Sun, 02 Jun 2013 01:24:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2122080-2-mexico-kidnap-victims-sons-drug-traffickers.html 2013-06-02T01:24:16Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2122928-ariz-mom-up-mexico-despite-arrest.html AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The American woman who was jailed for a week after Mexican authorities said they found marijuana under her bus seat said she'll return to Mexico someday. But she's going to drive her car. Yanira Maldonado returned to her suburban Phoenix home on Friday, a day after a judge in Nogales, Mexico, dismissed drug smuggling charges. The 42... Sat, 01 Jun 2013 21:59:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2122928-ariz-mom-up-mexico-despite-arrest.html 2013-06-01T21:59:32Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2121200-womans-jailing-mexico-highlights-tourist-risks.html PHOENIX (AP) — The weeklong detention of an American woman after Mexican authorities said they found 12 pounds of marijuana under her bus seat illustrates just one of the perils Americans face while traveling south of the border. Yanira Maldonado, 42, walked out of a prison on the outskirts of Nogales, Mexico, and into her husband's arms late Thursday aft... Sat, 01 Jun 2013 03:35:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2121200-womans-jailing-mexico-highlights-tourist-risks.html 2013-06-01T03:35:35Z