Romanian Article wrongly cites International Centre on Human Rights and Drug Policy, correction sought

Publication date: 16 February 2010

An article has appeared in the Romanian press quoting the International Centre on Human Rights and Drug Policy as criticising the Romanian government for its policies regarding head-shops and legal highs.

A 'press release' from the Centre is cited.

We have issued NO such press release nor made any comments regarding the Romanian government's policies. We are an academic project and not engaged in advocacy at this level.

We are currently seeking a correction to the story and attempting to track down the source of the press release.

Update, 16 February:

This article has been removed from one news source and we are seeking its removal from another two