AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDrug Enforcement: Nigeria’s NDLEA says it arrested a 67-year-old Nigerian-British grandmother, Mary Yetunde Barek, at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport after 13kg of cocaine was found disguised as plantain peels in her luggage; the agency also linked a separate operation in Anambra State to a Malaysia-bound shipment, arresting a 45-year-old PhD student, Nwabueze Felix Onyeka, over 5.8kg of cocaine hidden in Orijin Bitters cartons. Regional Crackdowns: Hong Kong Customs reports a 57-year-old Japanese man was arrested at the airport after 22kg of suspected cannabis buds were found in his baggage, with additional “alternative smoking products” seized. Cannabis Law (Caribbean): Barbados’ High Court dismissed a constitutional challenge to the Sacramental Cannabis Act, ruling restrictions on Rastafari cannabis use during ceremonies don’t unlawfully infringe religious freedom. Public Health & Policy: A Washington State University study finds some legal cannabis packaging can look appealing to teens, with respondents more likely to notice candy/snack-like branding than warnings. Medical Cannabis Research: A study in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research reports medical cannabis may ease select Parkinson’s symptoms, including pain and sleep quality, in a small patient group. Business/Market: Gold Exchange Universe launched “Version 24k,” pitching Sydney gold buyers with published rates near spot price for scrap, jewelry, and bullion.
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