#drug-trafficking

#drug-trafficking

A judge ruled that deporting a drug dealer would be 'unduly harsh' to his children, allowing him to stay in the UK.

A former rugby captain was sentenced to four years in prison after a high-speed chase with police while dealing drugs.

A grenade attack in Grenoble injured over 10 people, leading to investigations of possible links to drug trafficking or personal disputes.

The federal crackdown on violent illegal immigrants in New York City marks a shift in immigration enforcement policy under President Trump.

The arrest of Americans in Mexico for organized crime soared by 457% from 2018-2024, underlining a significant shift in trends.

A drug dealer's innocent dog photo inadvertently exposed a major drug trafficking operation, leading to severe legal consequences for the gang involved.

Toronto police announced their largest cocaine bust, seizing over 835 kilograms valued at $83 million, leading to multiple arrests.

A San Mateo man was indicted for drug and racketeering offenses tied to the Mexican Mafia, highlighting organized crime's influence.

20 men are wanted for serious crimes; 7 may be in London.

David Hunt was fatally attacked by two dealers during a drug transaction, highlighting the violence associated with county line drug operations.

Michael Hall, a repeat offender, was sentenced to over seven years for large-scale drug trafficking, revealing extensive connections in the drug trade.

Marco Ebben, a leading drug kingpin from the Netherlands, was killed in a shootout in Mexico after evading arrest since 2020.

A woman was arrested for attempting to transport 21 kilos of methamphetamine to Australia after being promised a paid vacation and cash.

An Australian woman was arrested at San Francisco Airport for attempting to transport over 40 pounds of methamphetamine concealed in her luggage.

Mexico has paused planned tariffs after a call between Presidents Sheinbaum and Trump.

Mexico will send troops to the border to combat drug trafficking, specifically fentanyl.

Mexico deploys 10,000 National Guard troops to the US border to combat drug smuggling and respond to US tariff threats.

Mexico's president announced a one-month delay in Trump's tariffs following an agreement to strengthen border security.

Mexico's president Claudia Sheinbaum strongly denies Donald Trump's allegations of collaboration with drug cartels and condemns US tariffs as unfounded.

Marco Rubio asserts urgent need for U.S. military options against Mexican drug cartels, emphasizing security and labeling them as terrorist organizations before Congress.

Mexico successfully postponed impending tariffs from the U.S. through negotiation efforts led by President Claudia Sheinbaum.

The fentanyl crisis stems from a complex interplay of drug demand in the U.S. and trafficking issues between Mexico and the U.S.

Tariffs between the US and Mexico are paused for one month following agreements on border security and drug trafficking prevention.

A temporary halt on tariffs allows for negotiations between the U.S. and Mexico regarding trade and drug trafficking.

The concept of narcoterrorism serves political ends, complicating the dynamics of U.S.-Mexico relations and masking the broader network of traffickers.

Trump and Sheinbaum have agreed to pause US tariff increases for a month, allowing for negotiations on tackling drug trafficking.

Mexico and the U.S. hold off on tariffs for a month to negotiate further, while addressing drug trafficking concerns.

Trump's delayed tariffs aim to stave off auto industry price hikes and potential layoffs.

The agreement included Mexico's commitment to deploy National Guard to curb drug trafficking.

Two men arrested in Co Kildare for possessing €5 million worth of cocaine in a van, amid ongoing garda operations.

Three men arrested in Woolwich after police discovered 1.5kg of cocaine, 2kg of cannabis, and £40,000 in cash during a vehicle stop.

Terrance Terry Cole's nomination as DEA administrator signals a renewed aggressive U.S. approach to combat drug cartels as terrorist organizations.

A former DEA officer was sentenced to 17 years for swapping seized cocaine with 3D-printed fakes, stealing over $420,000 worth of drugs.

Mohammed Abdul Bakye, head of a drug empire, was sentenced to 15 years for operating a multimillion-pound heroin and crack cocaine business under the guise of an Uber driver.

A gang leader faces charges for selling drugs that led to a mother's death and injuries to others, potentially facing 25 years in prison.

Massachusetts sees major drug seizure linked to a local trafficking operation.

Two men were charged for drug dealing, unusually involving a minor to facilitate the sales.

A drug hub in South Florida was dismantled, capable of producing 250,000 counterfeit fentanyl pills with an estimated street value of $1 million.

K-9 Roxi, a dedicated police dog, died due to injuries sustained in a police chase involving a fleeing suspect.

A cartel weapons deal was negotiated involving AK-47s and M-240 machine guns, highlighting the complexities of illicit arms trading.

A high-level cartel leader, Octavio Leal Hernandez, has been extradited to the U.S. from Mexico to face drug-distribution charges.

A drug trafficker received a deadly fentanyl shipment in Long Island, enough to potentially kill over 2.5 million people.

Mexico deploys 10,000 troops to the U.S. border to crack down on drug trafficking amid tariff threats from the U.S.

A Lynn man pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges related to a large operation involving fentanyl and methamphetamine.

Federal agents have charged several people associated with the Oak Park Bloods gang for drug trafficking activities tied to rapper Delvonta Fields.

A former Marine pleaded guilty to a drug charge related to a fellow Marine's fatal overdose from fentanyl.

Canada addressed U.S. concerns over fentanyl trafficking, influencing trade discussions and tariff decisions.

Escalating violence due to ELN and FARC clashes has led to over 100 deaths and massive displacement in Colombia's border regions.

The escalating violence in northeastern Colombia has prompted a state of emergency as authorities grapple with guerrilla clashes over drug trafficking routes.

Colombia's escalating guerrilla violence threatens the fragile peace process, challenging President Petro's efforts towards achieving total peace.

Colombia's peace deal faces severe challenges as violence erupts between armed drug groups, endangering the stability of former guerrilla fighters.

Colombia's government declared a state of emergency amid rising violence and internal conflict over drug trafficking routes.

Rival guerrilla factions are intensifying battles, resulting in significant civilian casualties and displacements.

Escalating violence in Colombia has resulted in over 80 fatalities and the displacement of 18,000 people, driven by conflicts between guerrilla groups.

The US exchanged two American prisoners for a Taliban member, as part of efforts to normalize ties with Afghanistan.

Panama's President rejects any discussion of canal control with US officials, reinforcing that the canal belongs to Panama.

A ketamine trafficking operation in Flushing was dismantled after a long-term investigation leading to multiple arrests and drug trafficking charges.

A major drug trafficking operation in Queens was dismantled, leading to four arrests and the seizure of significant quantities of controlled substances.