Border Crackdowns: Nigeria Customs and NDLEA seized ₦53.39bn worth of expired drugs, counterfeit NAFDAC-labelled medicines, and cannabis at Lagos’ Apapa Port, including “Canadian Loud” hidden in containers alongside vehicles and household goods. Big Cannabis Take: NDLEA later took custody of 6,778.5kg of Canadian Loud at Apapa after joint work with Nigeria Customs and the RCMP, underscoring intelligence-led tracking of international shipments. Syndicate Bust (Malaysia): Malaysia’s border agency AKPS stopped a KLIA attempt to export suspected cannabis flowers worth RM1.69m, seizing 21.14kg in 39 packages and handing the case to police. International Drug Network (Malaysia): Malaysia’s customs also dismantled a cross-border distribution syndicate, including a major heroin haul and cannabis buds, using false declarations to disguise contraband. Airport Intercept (India): Ahmedabad Customs arrested a traveler arriving from Bangkok with 4.276kg of hydroponic marijuana worth over Rs 4 crore. Health Watch (US): Emergency departments report a rise in marijuana-induced illness tied to cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), with clinicians warning it’s underrecognized. CBD Culture & Retail: Cape Town’s Canna Studio and Maine’s Triple Goddess Apothecary highlight growing adult-focused cannabis culture and wellness retail. Research/Clinical Pipeline: Artelo Biosciences shared new preclinical data supporting ART26.12 (FABP5 inhibitor) for neuropathic pain after spinal cord injury. Regulatory/Legal Signals: German courts drew a line over cannabis cuttings amid legal uncertainty, while US rescheduling hearing coverage continues to shape how marijuana is treated.