Heroin3 days agoA wave of homemade, synthetic drugs sweeps US and deepens crisisBBC News hears from users, dealers, prison and recovery workers as the country battles with a deadly new drug epidemic. 3 days ago19 Sept 2026Dealer jailed for firearms and drug offencesEllis Kow, 25, of Courtney Way, was jailed for nine years and four months.19 Sept 202620 Aug 2026Raids target heroin and crack cocaine supplySix men are arrested after early morning raids on homes in Salford. 20 Aug 202618 Jun 2026Force still considering if woman's death was homicideWest Mercia Police is examining new evidence relating to the death of Tasha Ashby in Hereford in 2023.18 Jun 202611 Jun 2026Contaminated cocaine and heroin batches cause alarmThe incidents in Somerset have prompted a call for a debate around the checking of drugs.11 Jun 20268 May 2026Cocaine courier who hid £250k drug haul in car jailedSuspicions were raised when Glenn Ford said he had travelled to the Isle of Man to play golf for the day.8 May 202616 Mar 2026Edinburgh drug consumption room could open next yearTwo areas of Edinburgh's Old Town have been identified as potential sites for the facility - Spittal Street and an area around Cowgate.16 Mar 202612 Feb 2026Drug dealers jailed after heroin and cocaine foundAbidul Islam and Mohammed Sajid are jailed for more than five years each at Sheffield Crown Court.12 Feb 202612 Feb 2026'His loss is massive': Inquests show spread of deadly synthetic drugsA BBC investigation shows how nitazene deaths have risen and the illegal drug market is changing.12 Feb 2026...
