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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Notorious Ecuadorian drug lord Fito' pleads not guilty in U.S. federal court

Jose Adolfo 'Fito' Macias, leader of Los Choneros, pleaded not guilty to seven charges related to international drug and arms trafficking in federal court.
US politics
#extradition
#adolfo-macias
#crime
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Fugitive ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding's drug ring still active in Canada, RCMP says | CBC News

Ryan Wedding, a former Olympian, leads an active drug trafficking network tied to multiple killings in Canada.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Fugitive ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding's drug ring still active in Canada, RCMP says | CBC News

Ryan Wedding, a former Olympian, leads an active drug trafficking network tied to multiple killings in Canada.
#colombia
#organized-crime
US news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Real-life Gangster Granny' at helm of 80m cocaine empire is jailed for 20 years

A grandmother led an 80 million drug empire, distributing nearly a tonne of cocaine across the UK, and has been imprisoned.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Dealer at 'highest level' of Dublin drugs network is jailed for 15 years

Andrew Pender, a 52-year-old father of four, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for leading a sophisticated drug network in Dublin, involving €10m in drugs and cash.
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#cocaine
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Toronto

Toronto man given 16 years in prison for cross-border drug operation tells judge he wanted to get arrested | CBC News

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1 week ago
Toronto

Toronto man given 16 years in prison for cross-border drug operation tells judge he wanted to get arrested | CBC News

Cars
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Crypto, bribes and fear: How ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding stays hidden | CBC News

Ryan James Wedding has evaded capture for over a decade while allegedly leading a drug-smuggling empire.
#ovidio-guzman-lopez
fromABC7 New York
2 weeks ago

Son of 'El Chapo' expected to plead guilty in drug trafficking case in rescheduled hearing

Ovidio Guzman Lopez plans to plead guilty in a U.S. drug trafficking case, marking a first for El Chapo's family.
#law-enforcement
Cannabis
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Police bust major drug trafficking ring in central Portugal

A major drug trafficking network in Alentejo was dismantled, leading to significant arrests and drug seizures.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

'Come to the dark side': California inmate used lawyer in Alaska fentanyl empire, feds say

Justin Facey's law career shifted dramatically after he allegedly connected with a drug trafficking organization in Alaska through a client.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

'Come to the dark side': California inmate used lawyer in Alaska fentanyl empire, feds say

Justin Facey's law career shifted dramatically after he allegedly connected with a drug trafficking organization in Alaska through a client.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Former California CBP officer admits allowing drugs through port of entry

A former U.S. Customs officer pled guilty to drug trafficking conspiracy, allowing narcotics to pass through inspection lanes at the Tecate Port of Entry.
#gang-violence
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Bloods gang leader convicted of narcotics distribution resulting in three overdoses

Gary Johnson, a Bloods gang leader, was convicted for serious drug crimes, including distribution leading to overdoses, facing 20 years to life in prison.
#julio-cesar-chavez
#ecuador
#cocaine-seizure
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Dramatic footage of Ireland's biggest cocaine seizure released, after eight men sentenced to 129 years for smuggling

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Record Toronto-area drug bust may be linked to fugitive ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding | CBC News

fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Dramatic footage of Ireland's biggest cocaine seizure released, after eight men sentenced to 129 years for smuggling

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Record Toronto-area drug bust may be linked to fugitive ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding | CBC News

fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

I Spent Years Making Millions Smuggling Cocaine For Pablo Escobar And No One Had Any Idea

I decided to go where the pot grows: Colombia. But to get to Colombia, I would need to buy an airplane and learn how to fly it.
Cannabis
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Mexico President Sheinbaum hopes deported boxer Chavez Jr. will serve time in Mexico

Julio César Chávez Jr. was arrested for immigration violations, facing drug trafficking charges and possible deportation to Mexico.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Colombian Navy intercepts narco-submarine featuring technology that made it hard to track

The Colombian Navy intercepted a remote-controlled submarine in the Caribbean, capable of carrying over 1.5 tons of cocaine and reaching distances up to 800 miles.
Canada news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Pregnant British teenager tells court she was forced' to smuggle drugs into Georgia

Bella Culley, a 19-year-old British teenager imprisoned in Georgia, claims she was tortured into smuggling drugs, showing her scarred wrist in court.
Canada news
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

San Jose police seize illegal drugs, arrest three in separate cases

Three people arrested in San Jose with over 130 pounds of drugs worth $4 million seized in two cases.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

Caro Quintero's life behind bars: The story of Mexico's Narco of Narcos'

Rafael Caro Quintero's narrative of ignorance about his cartel activities masks a long history of violent crime and legal manipulation.
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4 weeks ago

Syracuse man gets 7 years for cocaine trafficking, laundering | Fingerlakes1.com

Juan Correa, Jr. was sentenced to seven years for drug distribution and money laundering from New York to Puerto Rico.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

New cocaine trafficking methods: From stockpiling drugs until prices rise to using offshore drop-offs

Drug trafficking networks are evolving smuggling tactics to adapt to police pressure after record seizures.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

UK: Over 2 tons of cocaine seized at London port DW 06/28/2025

British authorities seized 2.4 metric tons of cocaine at London Gateway port, marking a significant blow to drug trafficking.
#venezuela
#methamphetamine
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1 month ago
East Bay real estate

Inside Southeast Asia's surging meth trade DW 06/27/2025

Methamphetamine seizures in East Asia rose to 236 tons in 2023, highlighting an alarming increase in trafficking in the region.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Cannabis

Methamphetamine trafficking surges from Golden Triangle' region

The UNODC reports record methamphetamine seizures in East and Southeast Asia due to surging synthetic drug trade.
Cannabis
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Methamphetamine trafficking surges from Golden Triangle' region

The UNODC reports record methamphetamine seizures in East and Southeast Asia due to surging synthetic drug trade.
#hugo-carvajal
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

US targets Mexico's banking system in its fight against fentanyl trafficking

The U.S. has issued a warning to Mexico regarding money laundering linked to drug trafficking, targeting specific banks and firms.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Kardashians in Venice and a French Spiderman: photos of the day - Thursday

The Roman bath attracts over a million tourists but prohibits swimming due to health risks.
Glastonbury festival is now the largest music festival in the UK, attracting over 200,000 fans annually.
#fentanyl
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Portland food

East Bay man known as Cali Chris' cornered a fentanyl market in Oregon, feds say

Luis Fernando Olivia Torres, aka Cali Chris, was sentenced to four years for supplying fentanyl in Oregon from Oakland.
fromBKReader
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Man Gets 19Yrs For Selling Fentanyl That Caused Death of LGBTQ Activist

A Brooklyn man was sentenced to 19 years for supplying fentanyl and heroin that led to the fatal overdose of LGBTQ activist Cecilia Gentili.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Brooklyn Man Gets 19Yrs For Selling Fentanyl That Caused Death of LGBTQ Activist

A Brooklyn man was sentenced to 19 years for supplying fentanyl and heroin that led to the fatal overdose of LGBTQ activist Cecilia Gentili.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US sanctions Mexican banks, alleging connections to cartel money laundering

The U.S. imposed sanctions on Mexican banks for alleged ties to drug cartels without evidence, drawing a firm response from Mexico's Finance Ministry.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Music promoter pleads guilty in two pharmaceutical drug cases in Miami

Arencibia and Rivera owned part of a Texas wholesale distributor, Eclipse Meds, LLC. They bought pharmaceutical drugs and forged documents to hide the illegitimacy.
Miami Marlins
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US sanctions alleged leader of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua

The U.S. government has placed a $3 million bounty on Giovanni Vicente Mosquera Serrano, linked to the Tren de Aragua gang and drug trafficking.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Drug kingpins face jail for cocaine smuggling and murder plot after EncroChat investigation

The prosecution presented compelling evidence from EncroChat, detailing how Harding and Kharouti plotted to murder a rival, showcasing their deep involvement in the drug trade.
UK news
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1 month ago

Corning and Painted Post men arrested in federal drug trafficking bust | Fingerlakes1.com

These individuals were responsible for flooding our streets with lethal narcotics, putting countless lives at risk. By taking down this network, we have removed a serious threat to the safety of neighborhoods across New York.
New York Rangers
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Feds tout 'taking back America' in crackdown on guns and drugs in South Florida

Federal authorities in Florida arrested over 30 suspects involved in weapons and drug-trafficking as part of Operation Showdown during the 'Take Back America' initiative.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US imposes new Mexican cartel sanctions, cites murder of TikTok influencer

The US sanctions target Mexican cartel leaders linked to drug trafficking and femicide.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Someone Shipped 25 Kilos of Meth on a Plane From SF to New Zealand and Customs Agents Intercepted It

New Zealand Customs intercepted a backpack with methamphetamine from San Francisco, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking.
Europe news
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Eurocops shutter dark web drug shop Archetyp, arrest 8

Operation Deep Sentinel successfully dismantled Archetyp, Europe's longest-operating dark web drug marketplace, through collaborative international law enforcement efforts.
London politics
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Social worker ran drug and weapons network with Lewisham inmate from prison

A social worker was involved in an extensive drug and weapons trafficking network alongside a convicted criminal.
The illegal activities included drug dealing and firearms distribution linked to serious crimes in London.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

L.A. probation officer arrested, accused of supplying drugs to juvenile hall

A probation officer was arrested for smuggling drugs into a juvenile hall, coinciding with a teen's death from overdose.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

US imposes sanctions on El Chapo's fugitive sons, offers $10M reward for their capture

The U.S. is targeting the sons of El Chapo with sanctions and rewards for information leading to their capture.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Peel police bust trucks carrying some $50M worth of cocaine into GTA | CBC News

Peel police seized almost $50 million worth of cocaine trafficked from the U.S. into the Greater Toronto Area in commercial trucks, marking a record bust.
Canada news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

How three drug ballads helped put a Mexican drug trafficker behind bars

The narcocorridos reveal the rise of Marco Ramirez Chavez, known as El Chacorta, who became a leader in the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, highlighting his criminal story.
Music
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Alabama man arrived to MIA from Colombia with nearly 3,000 pain pills, detectives say

U.S. Customs agents discovered nearly 3,000 hydrocodone pills in an Alabama man's luggage at Miami International Airport, leading to his arrest for drug trafficking.
Miami food
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

CA man gets time served for plot to smuggle meth and Viagra to Bay Area

Valdovinos' lawyer stated he is on an "outstanding trajectory," acknowledging that his "personal history and substance abuse shaped his adulthood," indicating underlying issues.
Mission District
UK news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Two crew members of MV Matthew were 'completely expendable' court hears

The case involves Jamie Harbron, deemed expendable in a drug trafficking operation, highlighting the dangers within the criminal enterprise.
fromtime.com
1 month ago

What's in Canada's Immigration Billand Why It's Facing Backlash

"The bill strengthens our laws to ensure law enforcement has the right tools needed to keep our borders secure, combat transnational organized crime, and stop the flow of illegal fentanyl."
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Karoline Leavitt Trashes Washington Post Headline for Not Giving Trump Enough Credit for Mysterious' Fentanyl Drop: Despicable!'

Leavitt criticized The Washington Post for labeling the decrease in fentanyl seizures 'mysterious', asserting that it is a direct result of Trump’s immigration policies.
US news
fromwww.presstelegram.com
1 month ago

DEA seizes $1.6 million in drug proceeds and over 2,000 pounds of drugs, 4 California men arrested

Four men arrested for trafficking significant amounts of methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl in Los Angeles County.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

4 L.A. County men arrested for plotting to distribute 2,000 pounds of drugs, feds allege

Four men arrested for running a drug trafficking operation in Los Angeles, involving over 2,000 pounds of drugs and counterfeit pills.
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Two dead in shooting on Fuengirola's seafront promenade

Violence on the Costa del Sol has escalated, with recent shootings raising concerns among local residents and tourists.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

County lines blitz on drug gangs exploiting children as young as nine at London rail station

Police are intensifying efforts against county lines drug gangs exploiting children, with a focus on safeguarding and enforcement at London train stations.
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