On Monday 21st September 2026, Carl Munson’s Good Morning Portugal! news reports record-high drug seizures amid surging cocaine trafficking, plus a heatwave with yellow warnings extended to 16 districts and temperatures climbing into the mid-30s.  Other headlines include a 170 km Algarve charity cycle ride, António Costa and other leaders calling for UN reform, the Socialist Party doubling down on education as government popularity falls, and new PS housing proposals.  Author Tim Richardson is featured ahead of his 26 September talk on Peninsular War hero Nicholas Trant.  Lisbon is forecast to reach 32°C and Coimbra 37°C. GoodMorningPortugal, PortugalNews, Heatwave, NicholasTrant, TimRichardson, PeninsularWar, HousingCrisis, DrugSeizures, Portugal2026

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Northern Ontario executed a traffic stop in North Bay that resulted in the seizure of narcotics and stolen tools. The incident, which occurred on August 6, 2026, involved officers stopping a vehicle and discovering contraband during a routine inspection. While specific details about the driver or vehicle remain undisclosed, the operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat illicit activities in the region. Such seizures are part of broader law enforcement initiatives aimed at reducing crime and recovering stolen property. The OPP emphasized that this action aligns with their mandate to uphold public safety and enforce provincial laws. Similar operations have been reported across Ontario, reflecting a coordinated approach to address drug trafficking and theft. The incident underscores the importance of community cooperation and police vigilance in maintaining order. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the stop and may release additional information as it becomes available.

The Windsor Police Service, in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Canada Border Services Agency, U.S. Homeland Security Investigations, and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, executed a major drug trafficking investigation that resulted in the seizure of nearly 1.7 tonnes of illicit drugs. The operation, which began in January 2025, uncovered suspected cocaine, methamphetamine, and opium with an estimated street value of over $139 million. Twenty-one individuals were charged with 102 offences, including violations of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, with 19 arrested and two remaining at large. The investigation revealed a broker-style model within the commercial transportation sector, leveraging legitimate supply chains to transport illegal drugs across the Canada-U.S. border. Search warrants executed in multiple locations led to the seizure of 973 kg of cocaine, 660 kg of methamphetamine, 49 kg of opium, 230 oxycodone tablets, 17 firearms, $90,000 in cash, and other contraband. The provincial asset forfeiture unit is now pursuing proceeds of crime offences, aiming to seize related property. This marks one of the largest single-investigation drug seizures in Ontario’s history.

The mayor credited a regional special enforcement team and joint SWAT unit with recent seizures (including an estimated 70,000 fentanyl pills) and said the city’s police answered about 31,000 calls last year; he tied results to staffing and intercity cooperation.

The sheriff told commissioners the department handled roughly 24,188 calls last year, reported significant drug seizures (including methamphetamine) and said the average daily jail population was about 112–115 with recent highs around 130, signaling the county should start planning for possible capacity increases.

Visualize a basketball court filled above your knees. Seizures are estimated to be just 10-20% of production. The actual amount is staggering. #Meth #DrugSeizures #DrugTrade #Narcotics #Crime

139 weapons were also seized.

Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Minister has sought the cooperation of the NCB to tackle the rising drug menace, an official said on Wednesday.

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Namibian Police (Nampol) confiscated illegal drugs worth over N$106 million and arrested 3,264 suspects between January 2023 and December 2024. The figures were released as the country marked the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Thursday. In 2023, police recorded drug seizures valued at N$49.3 million.  This amount increased to N$56.6 million in 2024. The seized substances included cannabis, mandrax, cocaine, crack cocaine, MDMA, LSD, methcathinone, ecstasy, and crystal meth. Cannabis made up most of the confiscations. In 2023, police seized cannabis worth over N$40.3 million (4,031,556.87 kg), and in 2024, cannabis worth N$44.2 million (4,420,480.92 kg). Mandrax seizures grew from N$1.3 million (11,228 tablets) in 2023 to N$7.1 million (59,814 tablets) in 2024. Cocaine powder seizures dropped from N$7.45 million (14,902.83 kg) to N$5.04 million (10,081 kg), while crack cocaine increased from N$145,827 (1,458 units) to N$193,300 (1,933 units). Police also seized smaller quantities of MDMA, LSD, ecstasy, methcathinone, and crystal meth. Of those arrested, 3,060 were Namibians and 204 were foreign nationals. In 2023, 92 foreign nationals were arrested, and in 2024, the number rose to 112.  These included citizens of Angola, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Zambia, Nigeria, Uganda, Mozambique, Eswatini, Botswana, Sudan, and Cuba. Inspector General Joseph Shikongo says drug trafficking in Namibia is increasingly tied to organised crime. “The Namibian Police Force continues to face a growing challenge from drug trafficking syndicates and local networks who smuggle and distribute illicit substances. What is even more alarming is the deliberate targeting of young people, who are lured into drug use or trafficking,” Shikongo said. He said the police are stepping up intelligence-led operations, working with other agencies, and building cross-border partnerships. “We are also working with schools, parents, youth organisations, and religious institutions to raise awareness and build resilience among our young people,” he said. He called on the public to support people struggling with addiction “not with judgment, but with compassion and help”. The ministry of health and social services said in a statement that drug and alcohol abuse remain a major public health issue. “The Ministry, in collaboration with development partners, is strengthening and establishing more intervention programmes to address the harmful effects caused by these social ills,” the statement read. In a recent case, police arrested three suspects at Farm Eendrag, between Osire and Hochfeld in the Otjozondjupa Region, after discovering a large cannabis plantation and processing site worth over N$52 million.  The suspects, a 43-year-old farm owner, a 27-year-old farm manager, and a driver, were linked to an earlier seizure of dagga at an Okahandja roadblock.

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