A ketamine dealer has been jailed for three years over the death of a Cardiff University law student who collapsed and died after taking the drug. Lanoi Liddell, 23, was found in possession of drugs when he was pulled over by officers in the student area of a city. Police raided his flat and found … Read more
The girlfriend of a ‘smart and sensible’ human biology student told how his face ‘froze’ before he collapsed in a nightclub and died after taking drugs, an inquest has heard. Ryan Winkler took a ‘fatal dose’ of MDMA and ketamine with girlfriend Rebecca Law. The pair took the illicit substances at their home, in an alleyway, and … Read more
Red-faced Thai officials blame a ‘technical error’ after record $1bn seizure of ‘ketamine’ turns out to be cleaning powder Thailand claimed to have seized 11.5 tonnes of ketamine earlier this month Officials declared it ‘the largest ketamine bust’ with an estimated value of $1bn After testing, the authorities admitted the claim had been a ‘misunderstanding’ The … Read more
Cardiff University student, 18, dies ‘after taking ketamine’ just days after death of man, 25, was also linked to the drug – as police charge 23-year-old suspected dealer Emergency services called to Llys Talybont in Cathays on Saturday at 12.40am 18-year-old student died at University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff last night South Wales Police … Read more
Woman, 18, is fighting for life in hospital and man, 25, dies ‘after taking ketamine’ in Cardiff South Wales Police have launched an investigation into the supply of the drugs Warning issued to users that supply may contain harmful and toxic ingredients Police said it is believed the incident in Cardiff is linked to the … Read more
An antidepressant nasal spray derived from the illegal ‘party’ drug ketamine has been approved by US health chiefs to treat suicidal people (stock picture) An antidepressant nasal spray derived from the party drug ketamine has been approved by US health chiefs to treat suicidal people. Spravato — made by American pharmaceutical and consumer giant Johnson … Read more
Queen’s elite bodyguard is arrested ‘for having nine bags of cocaine and ketamine’ after ‘white powder is found in St James’s Palace bathroom’ The private was allegedly found with the drugs in his possessions at his barracks British Army confirmed a soldier had been arrested for ‘suspected drug offence’ Coldstream Guards is the oldest regiment in the … Read more
High doses of ketamine, a drug commonly used in humans as an anaesthetic, can temporarily switch off the brain, researchers claim. In lab experiments, UK researchers observed the brain activity of sheep turning off in an instant, and then turning back on minutes later. This phenomenon is likely to explain the dangerous ‘K-hole’ phenomenon – … Read more