13 h. ago Police raid ‘psychedelic retreat’ where guests were given toad venom and ayahuasca

Police said they began investigating the company after a complaint from a victim

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34 h. ago Spanish police raid ‘spiritual retreat’ where guests were given toad venom, cactus and ayahuasca

Police said they began investigating the company after a complaint from a victim

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58 h. ago Ayahuasca and toad poison seized as police raid spiritual retreats in Spain

Three arrested and San Pedro cactus plants also found at rural properties that hosted lucrative ‘astral journeys’Police in eastern Spain have arrested three people and seized 11 litres of ayahuasca, 117 San Pedro cactus plants and several bottles of toad poison after raiding two rural properties that were used to host lucrative spiritual retreats promising “astral journeys”.Officers from the Guardia Civil force began investigating the business in the Pedreguer municipality of Alicante province five months ago after receiving a complaint from a former customer. They discovered that the retreat, which advertised online and billed itself as an award-winning and internationally renowned spiritual centre, offered “traditional curative medicine” breaks that were especially popular among European visitors. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago India bans books and police raid bookstores in crackdown on ‘false narrative’ in Kashmir

Authorities threaten people with prison time for selling or owning works by authors like Booker winner Arundhati Roy and historians Victoria Schofield

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5 d. ago Hundreds of shoppers queue at Stirling shopping centre as new Sostrene Grene store opens

The first 100 shoppers received free gifts when the store opened at Stirling's Thistles Shopping Centre on Friday morning.

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5 d. ago Walking football in Kirkcudbright receives £1,500 boost from Tesco shoppers

Saints Walking Football topped the Tesco Stronger Starts vote in the Kirkcudbright store.

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6 d. ago Debenhams quilted mattress topper that's like 'sleeping on a cloud' now on sale

The Ezysleek Thick Super Soft Mattress Topper is a popular choice with shoppers, receiving glowing reviews for its comfort and plush feel. Plus, it's currently discounted by up to 36% at Debenhams.

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6 d. ago Moment burglars steal £500k of gold jewellery from home in brazen raid while family sit inside

CCTV footage captured the trio breaking into a property on Bickley Road in Bromley, southeast London , via a bathroom window at around 5.40pm on December 30, 2024.

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6 d. ago Police appeal after burglars steal £500k of gold and jewellery in daytime raid while owners are at home

The loot was taken from a property on Bickley Road, Bromley on the evening of December 30, 2024. More to follow. CCTV footage shows three men breaking in via a bathroom window.

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6 d. ago Police bust £87,000 cannabis farm in raid on 'large operation'

Officers executed a warrant at the address in Stockport

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6 d. ago Police raid seven shops 'after receiving intelligence' and find huge £37,500 haul

Items worth tens of thousands of pounds were recovered

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8 d. ago Police make incredible discovery during raid at industrial unit

Four people have been arrested

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8 d. ago Police raid house and arrest man, 36, in 'significant step' after £250k theft

Police carried out raid in Salford today

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8 d. ago Woman arrested in dawn raid by Met Police in a riot van after Facebook post about her cop ex

Sarah had been told by a friend about a Facebook post in a local group which warned about the behaviour of men they have dated.

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9 d. ago Charity shop worker floored after receiving unusual donation 'worth thousands'

A charity shop worker was left stunned after a man donated hundreds of vintage Barbie dolls and accessories, but fans of the Mattel toys were saddened for one heart-breaking reason

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3 w. ago Thug left dangling upside down as he gets stuck in window while attempting to escape 'cannabis farm' during police raid

This is the moment a gang member gets stuck upside down while attempting to escape through a window, as police swoop in on a 'cannabis farm'.

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3 w. ago Glasgow crime: £160k of drugs and £80k cash seized by police in raid on Scottish flat

A 22-year-old man was charged

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