AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoEU Drug Report: The EU Drugs Agency warns Europe’s illicit market is getting more complex and dangerous, with synthetic opioids and new psychoactive substances (50 first detected in 2025) driving overdose risk; it estimates 7,600 overdose deaths in 2024, often involving multiple substances. Youth Recruitment & Violence: The same report says gangs are increasingly recruiting young people—especially from deprived areas—to traffic drugs and carry out intimidation and assaults. Vaping Alarm: EUDA also flags that vapes may be used to deliver harmful substances, including synthetic and semi-synthetic cannabinoids, raising concerns about uptake among adolescents. Australia THC Driving Rule: Australia is moving toward allowing medical users to drive with a small, enforceable THC limit (50 nanograms/mL) after safety training. Germany Chronic Pain Cannabis: Germany approved Exilby, a marijuana-derived oral tincture for chronic pain, positioning it as an opioid alternative. Ireland Overdose Pattern: EUDA data shows cocaine use among young people in Ireland is about double the EU average. Poland Port Bust: Poland seized just over a tonne of heroin at Gdynia, arresting three suspects. Ireland Cannabis Grow Bust: Gardaí seized 122 mature cannabis plants in Kerry and arrested a man under drug trafficking laws. Business/Brand Watch: Village Farms says its Netherlands Phase II cannabis facility is fully operational after final approvals. Jamaica Product Pilot: NUGL and Cannibble begin a Jamaica evaluation of functional beverage samples via Kaya Pizza and Square Grouper Bars.
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