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Costa Rica police seize 5 capybaras, crack cocaine and marijuana from fleeing vehicle

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rican police seized five capybaras , crack cocaine and marijuana after chasing down a fleeing vehicle on a highway along the Central American country’s Pacific coast on Thursday.
Campaigners urge judge to block new restrictions to getting measures on Florida’s ballot

Campaigners urge judge to block new restrictions to getting measures on Florida’s ballot

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.
Oregon lawmakers OK changes to landmark bottle redemption law amid concerns over homelessness, drugs

Oregon lawmakers OK changes to landmark bottle redemption law amid concerns over homelessness, drugs

Oregon lawmakers approved changes to the state's landmark bottle redemption law on Wednesday, allowing redemption sites that some say have become magnets for drugs and homelessness to refuse returns of empty beverage containers during nighttime hours
US sanctions two members of a Mexican drug trafficking group known as the Northeast Cartel

US sanctions two members of a Mexican drug trafficking group known as the Northeast Cartel

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States imposed sanctions Wednesday on two members of the Mexican drug trafficking organization Cartel del Noreste, the Northeast Cartel, which was formerly known as Los Zetas.
Thailand vows to tighten control on cannabis after smuggling cases involving tourists soar

Thailand vows to tighten control on cannabis after smuggling cases involving tourists soar

BANGKOK (AP) — Thai officials on Wednesday said they planned to tighten regulations on cannabis sales after cases of tourists attempting to smuggle the drug out of the country soared in recent months.

Oregon's voter-approved pot labor law is unconstitutional, federal judge rules

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge in Oregon struck down a voter-approved measure regarding cannabis labor agreements Tuesday, ruling that it was unconstitutional.
Prosecutors open investigation related to Hope Florida Foundation

Prosecutors open investigation related to Hope Florida Foundation

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Prosecutors have opened an investigation related to the Hope Florida Foundation , the nonprofit behind the welfare program that has been touted as the signature achievement of first lady Casey DeSantis .