Use of cannabis in most parts of Africa developed slowly, most of it during the past 100 years. A report from Africa in 1891, dealt with a tribe that used hemp as an intoxicant in their newly formed religion and in preparation for battle. A similar use is described in the Congo, when Simba warriors in 1964 were said to use a cannabis-alcohol mixture in preparation for battle, to rouse themselves for the battle and to magically guarantee immunity from harm.

In Morocco, marijuana, called kif, has been used as an intoxicant by adult males for centuries; that custom continues today even though the drug is illegal.

Although moderate use appears to be tolerated in the areas of India, North Africa and the Middle East, excessive use is generally viewed as indicative of serious personality problems.

19, Arbour Road, Rockingham, was arrested on a felony impediment of personality pilferage and obtaining belongings alongside unfactual pretenses, misdemeanour theft and non-performance to attend in court. Michael Lynn Little, 43, Mt. Gilead, was arrested on felony impediment of title of cocaine with reason to trade or distribute and maintaining a city representing controlled substances.

Derek Michael Covington, 16, Roller Road, Rockingham, was arrested on felony load of breaking and entering and attempted larceny. He was released to his parents. A 15-year-old youngster was held in connexion with the corresponding dispute and minor right were notified. Occurrence reported to the sheriff's employment include: A green hay-maker valued at & 036;100 was stolen from a territory on N.C.

381 South, Hamlet. From property on Cognac Road, Marston, someone boa & 036;7,000 valuation of conveyance radiators, seven catalytic converters, 50 bed-sheet of metal, a refrigerator, corner iron, fatigue and rims. On Terry Span Road, Rockingham, someone did & 036;125 destruction to a proclaim and letter box.

On Airport Road, Rockingham, someone did & 036;50 injury to a door of a apartment during a break-in. A bonfire in a vehicle parked on Crusher Road, Rockingham, did & 036;700 damage. A axiom valued at & 036;40 was stolen from property on U.S. 1 South, Rockingham. A bicycle valued at & 036;130 was stolen from a crash pad on Seaboard Street, Hoffman.

On Galestown Road, Rockingham, a vehicle licence name valued at & 036;30 was stolen. At a crib on Quite Hayes Road, Rockingham, someone did atop of & 036;1,200 hurt and tippet & 036;1,300 price of property. Send valued at & 036;20 was stolen from property on Heather Avenue, Rockingham. At a abode on North Street, Rockingham, someone shawl & 036;900 value of air-conditioner piece and a furnace valued at & 036;1,000.

At a commorancy on Sandhill Road, Rockingham, someone did & 036;300 harm to doors. On Fairway Drive, Rockingham, someone scarf & 036;100 bill of property. At a condominium on U.S. 1 South Rockingham, someone did & 036;30 impairment to a window. Clue on crook action may be reported anonymously to Richmond County Offence Stopple at 997-5454.

Stall article published in the Richmond County Diurnal Log are copied from district code enforcement records. Account accommodate both forestall and criminal convoke such as citations. The Daily Daily slant them all as arrests. Humans charged are presumed virgin until bent to be blameworthy near a court of law.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Shops selling cannabis seeds and specialist equipment for cultivating marijuana plants face closure under proposed changes to Dutch drugs laws. Justice Minister Ernst Hirsch Ballin told parliament he would amend laws to ban the sale of everything that "facilitates the production of cannabis", news agency ANP reported on Thursday. A majority of lawmakers said in November they supported such a move.

So-called "grow shops" often offer clients full advice on how to grow marijuana at home, an activity illegal in The Netherlands, Christian Democrat lawmakers have said. Soft drugs are officially banned in The Netherlands but under a policy of tolerance, buyers are allowed to have less than five grams of cannabis in their possession.

In recent years the country has sought to shed its "anything goes" image and has tightened laws on drug use and prostitution.

Source: Mail & Gardian

Copyright: 2008, Reuters