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South African police uncovered a $20 million crystal meth lab on a farm, arresting five individuals from North America and seizing manufacturing equipment, with others fleeing; the country is a major crystal meth market due to its geography and porous borders.
Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward faces a civil lawsuit accusing him of physically and sexually assaulting the mother of his child while under the influence of crystal meth, with additional criminal charges related to domestic violence and threatening behavior. Ward has a history of legal issues, including arrests and allegations of violence, and is currently on the Texans' PUP list after foot surgery.
A 63-year-old Methodist pastor in Connecticut has been arrested for allegedly dealing crystal meth from the rectory of his church, with police finding him in possession of the drug during a staged deal. The pastor, Herbert Miller, was charged with possession of narcotics with intent to sell and other related charges, and has been released on bail. His name has been removed from the church's website, and there is no confirmation on how long he has been involved in drug dealing.
Jordan's military has intercepted and shot down a drone carrying crystal meth as it entered Jordanian territory from Syria. While Jordan has previously downed drones from Syria carrying narcotics or weapons, this is a rare instance of crystal meth being identified. Syria has become a major hub for the multibillion-dollar drug trade, with Jordan serving as a transit route for drugs like Captagon. Despite discussions between Jordan and Syria to combat smuggling, Jordan claims there has been no real effort from Syria to address the issue. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad denies Syria's involvement in the drug trade.
The Jordanian military intercepted and brought down a drone carrying crystal meth that was entering Jordanian territory from Syria, according to state news agency Petra. Syria has become a major hub for the drug trade, with Jordan serving as a transit route for the Syrian-made amphetamine known as captagon. While the Jordanian military has previously intercepted drones carrying narcotics or weapons from Syria, this is one of the rare instances where crystal meth has been identified. Jordan and Syria have held discussions to address the issue of smuggling, but Jordan claims that Syria has not made any significant efforts to combat the illicit trade.
The London Ambulance Service has reported an increase in chemsex-related callouts, prompting a guide on how to engage in chemsex as safely as possible. Chemsex refers to the practice of taking drugs for the purpose of having sex, often involving GHB, GBL, mephedrone, and crystal meth. Harm reduction expert Dr. Benjamin Weil advises starting with low doses, accurately measuring and timing doses, and avoiding mixing G with other depressants, including alcohol. He also emphasizes the risks of dependency and overdose with GHB/GBL. For mephedrone, safe injecting practices are crucial, while crystal meth poses addiction risks and mental health tolls. Practicing safer sex, setting boundaries, and seeking support are also important aspects of engaging in chemsex safely.
Britney Spears and Kevin Federline have slammed a report by Daily Mail that claimed the pop star's family feared she was on crystal meth. Britney addressed the allegations on Instagram, calling out the media for making up lies and bullying her. Kevin also suggested the report couldn't have been further from the truth and accused the journalist of exploiting and making false claims about Britney, particularly regarding 'crystal meth'. Britney's attorney also criticized the journalist for repeatedly contacting Britney under false pretenses, using her children as bait.
Kevin Federline has slammed a recent report claiming that those around Britney Spears fear she's on meth, calling it a fabrication and a lie. The report, published by The Sun and Daily Mail, is from a series of conversations journalist Daphne Barak says she had with Federline. Federline never specifically says which part of the story was fabricated, but the whole piece went in heavy on the meth allegation. Federline's attorney recently fired off a legal letter to Britney's attorney, Mathew Rosengart, to let him know about the move of Federline's family, including his teenage sons Sean Preston and Jayden, to Hawaii.
Criminal gangs are smuggling crystal meth out of South East Asia to high-paying customers outside the region by sea to evade land patrols in Thailand and China, making them harder to spot. The UN Office on Drugs and Crime warns that the huge trade in methamphetamines and other illegal drugs, which mostly flow from super labs in parts of Myanmar, is also showing no signs of slowing down. The meth comes in two main forms: pills known as yaba or highly addictive crystal meth (ice).
Brooke Shields revealed that her ex-husband, Andre Agassi, was "petulant" and smashed all his trophies after she guest-starred on the sitcom "Friends" in 1996. Shields played the character Erika Ford, who was infatuated with Joey Tribianni, portrayed by Matt LeBlanc. Agassi was in the audience during the taping and stormed out, claiming that everyone was making fun of him. Shields believes that Agassi's addiction to crystal meth at the time may have contributed to his irrational behavior. Shields' documentary, "Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields," will be released on Hulu on April 3.