Arsenal taking reports claiming Alexandre Lacazette inhaled nitrous oxide from balloon ‘seriously’: Alexandre Lacazette looks set to be in hot water with Arsenal chiefs after appearing to inhale nitrous oxide.
Police seize 400 laughing gas cannisters from racers in Darenth Country Park (Kent): Police seized 400 cannisters of nitrous oxide, more commonly known as laughing gas, from a group of young people who were racing around a country park last night.
Two Welling men arrested on suspicion of drug offences in Danson Park after more than 1,000 laughing gas canisters seized from car: Two men have been arrested on suspicion of drugs and money laundering offences after being found in possession of more than 1000 "laughing gas" canisters.
Gravesend and Swanscombe men arrested in Dartford with nitrous oxide cannisters: Two men have been arrested after police seized nitrous oxide cannisters from a car they were in.
Up to 200 revellers hug each other and inhale 'hippy crack' during 12-hour illegal rave at nature reserve before it is broken up by police for breaching lockdown rules.
Teenagers in north Belfast warned they are risking their lives with new gas inhaling `craze': Large numbers of empty nitrous oxide gas canisters have been found in recent days in and around Marrowbone Park on the Oldpark Road where large crowds of young people have begun gathering, despite lock-down restrictions.
Fears Northern Ireland 'laughing gas' trend is spreading after empty canisters found: Fears are rising that a new youth trend for inhaling potentially lethal nitrous oxide gas is spreading after more empty canisters were found in Belfast.
Raving Mad: Cops break up illegal rave as 200 ‘muppets’ filmed hugging and inhaling ‘hippy crack’ on nature reserve.
Huge haul of laughing gas found in Whitby car park: The local police force posted a picture of a large bag's worth of the nitrous oxide gas canisters.
Upset as 'laughing gas' canisters are dumped at Derbyshire beauty spot: Several deflated balloons, which are used to unhail the gas, were also found in picturesque Thistley Place Meadow, off Dove Side, in Hatton, on Saturday, May 23.
Anger as dozens of laughing gas canisters found dumped on playing field (Derbyshire): Five bags of rubbish were discovered.
Rhos Community Councillor, Susan Hallard, takes to social media to highlight the use of nitrous oxide in area: A community councillor has spoken out about the use of nitrous oxide in Wrexham.
Fresh fury as more reckless gangs gather on Southsea Common 'putting lives at risk': Among the trash were dozens of empty nitrous oxide capsules, better known as laughing gas, which is often used as a legal high.
'Alarming' pictures show drug canisters littering London streets and parks during lockdown: Photos shared by furious West and South Londoners show the shocking number of nitrous oxide canisters left scattered in parks and littering streets during lockdown.
The chandelier made from recycled nitrous-oxide canisters: How discarded laughing-gas cylinders were used to create glitter from litter.
IRELAND
Devastated dad of Tallaght teenager reveals his son died from using 'hippy crack' and urges kids to stay away from the drug: The 15-year-old was found slumped over in an unresponsive state.
Cork anti-drugs campaigner warns about dangerous use of laughing gas: The sister of a teenage boy who died after taking the synthetic drug “N Bomb” has urged youngsters not to try “laughing gas” after reports emerged of empty canisters and cartridges being found on Irish beaches.
Deadly new 'drug of choice' known as 'hippy crack' taking over Dublin as parents make shock discovery of bullet cylinders on ground: Dublin locals have been left outraged and worried for their children's safety after small bullet-like cylinders linked to a new deadly drug were found on the ground in south Dublin recently.
Dozens of nitrous oxide gas 'silver bullets' found among piles of illegally dumped rubbish in Clondalkin: The 'hippy crack' canisters have been found across Dublin recently with increased use due to easy access.
Byrne warns of 'Silver Bullets' drugs trend in Drogheda: Canisters of nitrous oxide used by young people have been found discarded around the area in recent weeks.
CYPRUS
Tourism ministry backs cracking down on the use of laughing gas: Tourism minister Savvas Perdios said his ministry supports efforts by the health ministry to include laughing gas on the list of banned drugs.
AUSTRIA
New studies reveal extent and risks of laughing gas & stimulant abuse among young people: The extent and risks associated with recreational abuse of laughing gas and psychostimulants by young people have today been revealed in two studies reported at the European Academy of Neurology Virtual Congress.
USA
Brooklyn EMT found dead of suspected drug overdose (NY): [His] body was found lying next to an empty can of aerosol cleaner, according to police sources. A duffel bag with five additional empty cans were reportedly discovered nearby.
Passenger in fatal 'huffing' crash facing charges (WI): A passenger in Colton Treu's pick-up truck is facing changes in connection with a crash that killed four people.
Gainesville woman arrested after huffing chemicals and attempting to run over officer (FL): Police found [the] 50-year-old slumped over in her car last night.
Reckless driver crashes into officer’s patrol unit (TX): Charges are currently pending for the driver including reckless driving and possession of inhalant/ingest volatile chemicals (Dusters), and possession of a controlled substance (Xanax).
Texting was a factor in fatal Adams County hit-and-run (WI): Court documents state [he] said he was sober at the time, but had huffed electric duster before the crash.
Gunna Perplexes Fans by Doing a Whippit on Instagram Live: A whippit made an appearance on a recent IG Live session from Gunna, whose new album WUNNA is currently projected to open at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
No Laughing Matter: Illicit Use of Nitrous Oxide, Stimulants on the Rise?: The growing popularity using anesthetic nitrous oxide recreationally is linked to an upsurge in young people presenting to the hospital with neurologic complaints.
CANADA
Inhalation of household cleaners tops list as calls to poison control centres double: Calls to Canadian poison control centres due to to the exposure of day-to-day cleaning products have more than doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic.
VIETNAM
'Funky balls' could be added to banned drug list: The Government has asked the Ministry of Public Security to study and add recreational nitrous oxide balloons – also known as funky balls – to the list of drugs and precursor substances for strict management and supervision.
INDIA
SC classifies Medical Oxygen and Nitrous Oxide as ‘Drugs’ under ‘Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940’: The Hon’ble Supreme Court on April 14, 2020, in the matter of State of Andhra Pradesh v. M/s Linde India Ltd.[1] has held that 'Medical Oxygen IP' and 'Nitrous Oxide IP' are classified as 'drug' and fall within the meaning of Section 3(b)(i) of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 (hereinafter referred to as ‘1940 Act’). The said classification determines that these gaseous substances can now be taxed as 'drugs' under Entry 88 of Schedule V of the Andhra Pradesh Value Added Tax Act 2005 (hereinafter referred to as ‘2005 Act’).
AUSTRALIA
My son, 17, died after inhaling deodorant – now I’m fighting to save other kids (Q): [Mum of six] was horrified when she realised her teenage son's deodorant use wasn't about smelling nice, but a deadly sniffing habit.
