Coroner: Worker who jumped to death had cocaine
A toxicology report shows cocaine was in the body of a Southern California maintenance worker who jumped to his death after he was called in to work to be laid off. Full story
Greek police seize cocaine shipment, arrest 9
Greek police say they have arrested nine people in Thessaloniki on suspicion of smuggling nearly 300 kilograms (661 pounds) of cocaine into the country. Full story
Mexico extradites 2 drug trafficking suspects
Mexico extradited to the United States two men suspected of trafficking cocaine and heroin in Chicago over nearly a decade, the country's prosecutor's office said Saturday. Full story
Spanish police bust cocaine smuggling gang
The Interior Ministry says Spanish police have busted a gang that tried to smuggle cocaine into the country using a fake diplomatic bag purporting to come from the Swiss embassy in Peru. Full story
Singer Pete Doherty jailed on cocaine charge
LONDON (Reuters Life!) - Musician Pete Doherty was jailed for six months on Friday after pleading guilty to possession of cocaine, the Press Association reported. Full story
Heir to candy fortune fined $550K in cocaine case
A businesswoman who is an heir to the Brach's Confections fortune has been sentenced to eight months of house arrest and fined $550,000 for hosting drug parties at her $2 million house. Full story
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Police helicopter in Rio opens fire on drug trafficker driving in neighborhood
Shocking video from May of 2012 of a police helicopter in Rio opening fire on a drug trafficker driving through a poor neighborhood has just come to light. Brazilian police in Rio de Janeiro have been forced to admit to using excessive force — after one of their helicopters sprayed the streets below
Matthew Perry takes message of drug rehab, not prison, to the Hill
Chris Matthews talks with actor Matthew Perry about his advocacy on Capitol Hill for a system for non-violent criminals to get help and the rehabilitation they need rather than go to prison. Dr. Doug Marlowe, Chief of Science, Policy, and Law for the National Association of Drug Court Professionals,
