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freepressjournal.inworld2 hrs ago
Liberia seizes 237 kilograms of cocaine at main airport and names ten people of interest
AllAfrica reported the June 8 seizure of 237.6 kilograms of cocaine at the GLS Menzies Warehouse. Ten persons of interest have been named and one manager has surrendered to a joint task force.
winnipegfreepress.comworld3 hrs ago
U.S. Military Strikes Caribbean Vessel Suspected of Narco-Trafficking, Killing Two
The U.S. Southern Command carried out a lethal strike on a vessel in the Caribbean on Sunday, killing two and leaving six male survivors. A separate strike occurred the same day in the eastern Pacific as part of operations that have now exceeded 60 boat strikes.
Washington Examinerpolitics4 hrs ago
U.S. Military Strike on Caribbean Vessel Kills Two, Leaves Six Survivors
Washington Examiner reported that the strike by Joint Task Force Southern Spear killed two and left six survivors. It marked the fourth such operation in June 2026.
680news.comworld6 days ago
Nigeria Agency Sells Four Properties for N6.1 Billion
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency raised N6.1 billion from the sale of four properties forfeited by convicted drug traffickers. The largest single sale was a hotel in Lagos that fetched N5.9 billion.
en.antaranews.comworld13 days ago
Indonesian Authorities Arrest Two Russian Nationals After Drug Chase Hits Pedestrians
Police stopped a man and woman after a high-speed pursuit that struck several pedestrians. Authorities seized 7.8 kilograms of hashish the pair had brought from Thailand.
citizen.co.zaworld18 days ago
Eight Bodies Discovered in Ecuador as Gang War Between Los Lobos and Los Choneros Claims More Lives
Authorities recovered eight bodies on the outskirts of Babahoyo after eight people disappeared Sunday while traveling from Daule to Milagro. A note at the scene pointed to the Los Lobos gang.
rediff.comworld19 days ago
Sophisticated Drug Smuggling Tunnel Discovered Running Between San Diego Retail Store and Tijuana
@CBSNews reported that law enforcement found a tunnel from a San Diego retail store to Tijuana, Mexico. Federal officials said more than $45 million worth of cocaine moved through the passage.
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abcnews.go.compolitics19 days ago
Mexican President Tells U.S. Ambassador to Avoid Political Interference
Mexico's president told a U.S. ambassador that diplomats should focus on coordination rather than domestic politics. The remarks followed a social media post by the ambassador about drug trafficking cooperation.
bbc.co.ukworld4 days ago
Four Men Charged After Discovery of 2,000-Foot Cocaine Smuggling Tunnel Beneath San Diego Store
U.S. authorities seized more than a ton of cocaine and dismantled a reinforced tunnel beneath a San Diego store after a six-month investigation that began in December 2025.
abcnews.go.compolitics4 days ago
Mexican President Accuses U.S. Far-Right Groups of Coordinating Attacks After DOJ Indicts 10 Officials From Her Party
Claudia Sheinbaum stated Monday that far-right sectors in the United States are working with domestic groups against her administration. The comments follow a weekend rally and April indictments of Mexican officials.
news.sky.comworld4 days ago
Mexican Authorities Discover 869-Foot Underground Tunnel Near Tijuana-San Diego Border
U.S. and Mexican officers searched a property and seized narcotics evidence near Otay Mesa. Federal prosecutors continue the investigation.
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ABC Newspolitics4 days ago
U.S. Military Strikes Narco-Trafficking Vessel in Eastern Pacific, Killing Three
The attack on May 31, 2026, marks the fourth announced this week. The death toll from strikes that began in early September now stands at 205.
france24.compolitics21 days ago
Colombians Vote in Presidential Election Expected to Reach June Runoff
Millions of Colombians cast ballots Sunday in a presidential election that polls indicate will advance to a June 21 runoff. Three candidates lead the field ahead of the first-round vote.
winnipegfreepress.comworld22 days ago
FARC Dissidents Resume Armed Conflict in Colombia’s Catatumbo Region
Al Jazeera reported that a rebel FARC faction says it returned to war after a historic peace deal failed to deliver security and social change. The group is fighting rivals for control of territory and drug trafficking routes in the Catatumbo region.
france24.compolitics22 days ago
Colombians Vote Sunday in Presidential Election Expected to Reach June Runoff
Voters will choose among 14 candidates on May 31. No candidate is projected to reach the 50 percent threshold needed to win outright, making a June 21 runoff between the top two finishers nearly certain.
politics4 days ago
U.S. Military Strikes on Suspected Drug Boats Continue After Nine Months
The Trump administration has conducted dozens of attacks on small boats off South America, killing nearly 200 people. Researchers tracking street prices, overdose deaths, purity levels and border seizures report no measurable drop in cocaine availability inside the United States.
uctoday.compolitics24 days ago
U.S. Designates Two Brazilian Gangs as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
The United States has added Brazil's two largest drug trafficking organizations to its list of foreign terrorist groups. The designation applies the same approach previously used against certain Mexican cartels.
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indianexpress.comworld25 days ago
U.S. Military Interdicts Suspected Drug Vessel in International Waters, Kills One
A U.S. military strike hit a vessel officials described as involved in drug trafficking, killing one person and leaving two survivors at sea. The strike marked the 58th such action against boats accused of smuggling.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld26 days ago
Mexican authorities arrest suspect linked to drug trafficking network
Security officials in Mexico detained a man identified only as Isai "N" in Sonora state. The arrest occurred Tuesday during coordinated operations that also yielded weapons and narcotics at a separate site.
rediff.comworld33 days ago
Suspected Drug Trafficker Arrested After Florida Plane Crash
A man deported from the U.S. more than a decade ago survived a plane crash off Florida and was later arrested. Federal agents allege he carried cash in a bag labeled with a Bahamian politician's name and discussed a large cocaine shipment.
Fox Newspolitics33 days ago
U.S. and China Leaders Meet as Summit Raises Questions on Commitments
U.S. and Chinese officials held a summit last week. The White House released a fact sheet on Sunday outlining commitments from Beijing. The meeting occurred amid ongoing issues including drug trafficking and regional tensions.
usmagazine.comworld33 days ago
UK Authorities Seize Cocaine Hidden in Skims Shipment from Netherlands
British officials intercepted a truck carrying 90 kilograms of cocaine concealed inside a clothing shipment from the Netherlands. The shipment was labeled as Skims apparel. The brand had no involvement in the incident.
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nbcnews.compolitics33 days ago
Federal Prosecutors Open New Criminal Probe Into Former Venezuelan Leader
Federal prosecutors in Miami opened a new criminal investigation targeting detained former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The probe follows concerns that existing charges against him are weak. The investigation was assigned to a Miami-based prosecutor with support from multipl…
nypost.comworld34 days agoUpdated
Polish Truck Driver Sentenced to 13 Years for Cocaine Hidden in Skims Shipment
A Polish truck driver received a 13-year prison sentence after British authorities found 198 pounds of cocaine concealed in a shipment of Skims clothing. The legitimate cargo originated in the Netherlands and was bound for the United Kingdom.
mexiconewsdaily.comworld4 days ago
Two Former Sinaloa Officials Surrender to U.S. Authorities on Cartel Charges
Two former Sinaloa state officials surrendered to U.S. authorities last week on charges of ties to the Sinaloa cartel. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum denied links between her government and organized crime while resisting extradition requests.
upi.compolitics4 days ago
Former Sinaloa State Security Chief Arrested in Arizona on U.S. Bribery Charges
A former Sinaloa state security chief accused by U.S. authorities of accepting bribes from drug-cartel leaders was arrested in Arizona this week. The case has affected diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Mexico. The arrest occurred days after the charges were made public.
nbcnews.comworld37 days ago
Justice Department Directs Prosecutors to Use Terrorism Laws in Drug Cases Against Mexican Officials
The Justice Department has instructed federal prosecutors to build criminal drug cases against Mexican officials by applying terrorism statutes. The move represents a new tactic in efforts to combat drug trafficking. Officials said the approach aims to strengthen legal tools avai…
foxnews.comworld37 days ago
Highest-Ranking Tren de Aragua Member Extradited to U.S. on Drug Conspiracy Charges
Jose Enrique Martinez Flores, accused of leading criminal operations for the Venezuelan gang designated a foreign terrorist organization in 2025, arrived in Houston on Thursday after Colombia transferred him at U.S. request. FBI Director Kash Patel called the extradition history…
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upi.comworld38 days ago
U.S. Grand Jury Adds Meth Trafficking and Money Laundering Charges Against Alleged Jalisco Cartel Leader Audias Flores Silva
A federal grand jury added methamphetamine trafficking and money laundering conspiracy charges against Audias Flores Silva, 45, known as El Jardinero, who was arrested April 27 in Nayarit after El Mencho's death. Mexican Navy special forces captured him hiding in a roadside ditch…
abcnews.go.comworld39 days ago
Erik Fleming Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Supplying Ketamine That Killed Matthew Perry
Erik Fleming, a licensed drug addiction counselor, was sentenced to two years in federal prison on May 13, 2026, for distributing ketamine to Matthew Perry, including doses that led to the actor's death in October 2023. Fleming admitted to obtaining the drug from dealer Jasveen S…
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bbc.co.ukworld38 days ago
Middleman Sentenced to Two Years for Supplying Ketamine That Killed Matthew Perry
A middleman who helped supply ketamine to "Friends" actor Matthew Perry was sentenced to two years in prison in California on Wednesday. The sentencing concludes one part of the case surrounding the actor's death from the effects of ketamine. Authorities have pursued charges agai…
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israelnationalnews.com (News photo)world39 days ago
Neo-Nazi Cult Leader Sentenced to 15 Years for Inciting Violence
Michail Chkhikvishvili, known online as Commander Butcher, received a 15-year prison term Wednesday in Brooklyn federal court for leading the Maniac Murder Cult and soliciting attacks that prosecutors linked to a 2025 Nashville school shooting. Separately, drug counselor Erik Fle…
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Semaforworld40 days ago
CIA Conducts Targeted Operation Killing Cartel Leader in Mexico
The CIA conducted a secret operation that killed a cartel boss in Mexico on or before May 13, 2026. The action forms part of President Donald Trump's second-term priorities to stop drug flows across the southern border and crack down on cartels. Semafor reported the killing as th…
foxnews.comworld40 days ago
Ecuadoran Judge Fatally Shot in Machala During State of Emergency
An Ecuadoran judge was shot dead while traveling by car to a gym in the southwestern city of Machala. The killing occurred during a state of emergency declared to combat organized crime. Police said her bodyguards were not present and that she had received prior threats.
deadline.compolitics40 days ago
Erik Fleming Sentenced in Matthew Perry Ketamine Case After Guilty Plea and Cooperation
Prosecutors seek 2 1/2 years in prison for the 56-year-old former drug counselor who connected the "Friends" actor to his ketamine supplier. Defense lawyers request three months in prison plus nine months in residential treatment, citing Fleming's immediate cooperation. Sentencin…
nbcnews.compolitics40 days ago
CIA Conducts Deadly Operations Against Cartel Members in Mexico
CIA operatives have participated directly in lethal attacks on several mid-level cartel members in Mexico since last year as part of an expanded campaign. One such operation in March killed Francisco Beltran, known as “El Payin,” a mid-level Sinaloa Cartel figure, when an explosi…
Fox Newsworld41 days ago
Federal Authorities Charge More Than 25 Alleged Tren de Aragua Members
Federal authorities arrested more than 25 alleged members and associates of the Tren de Aragua gang in a nationwide operation. Officials seized over 80 firearms, roughly 18 kilograms of drugs and more than $100,000 in cash. Charges were filed across six U.S. Attorney's offices.
winnipegfreepress.comworld41 days ago
Mexican Authorities Arrest Alleged Northeast Cartel Cell Leader in Nuevo León, Seize Weapons, Vehicles and Tigers
Authorities detained José Antonio Cortes Huerta, 39, and Rosario Flores Alemán, 41, seizing narcotics, cash, 10 guns, 11 vehicles, six motorcycles and seven tigers. The operation followed the seizure of a boat in Tamaulipas and targeted items linked to Roberto Blanco Cantu, known…
winnipegfreepress.comworld41 days ago
Mexican Authorities Arrest Alleged Northeast Cartel Cell Leader, Seize Weapons, Vehicles and Tigers in Nuevo León
José Antonio Cortes Huerta, 39, leader of a cell affiliated with the Northeast Cartel, was arrested along with Rosario Flores Alemán, 41. Authorities seized 10 guns, 11 vehicles, six motorcycles, seven tigers, narcotics and cash. The operation followed the seizure of a boat in Ta…
france24.comworld42 days ago
International Operation Seizes 12 Tons of Cocaine in Atlantic Trafficking Corridor
Europol coordinated a two-week international effort from April 13 to April 26 that targeted drug trafficking networks moving cocaine from Latin America to Europe through fragmented maritime routes. Authorities intercepted eight vessels, arrested 54 people and seized more than 12…
Washington Examinerworld45 days ago
State Department Reviews All Mexican Consulates After Indictments of Senior Mexican Officials and Deaths of U.S. Embassy Staff
The review, reported Thursday, comes amid escalating tensions over a deadly CIA-involved drug raid in Chihuahua last month and new U.S. indictments against Mexican officials including Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has demanded evidence bef…
thehindu.comworld46 days ago
Mexican Authorities Arrest Alleged Senior Jalisco Cartel Member Audias Flores Silva
Mexican authorities arrested Audias Flores Silva, also known as El Jardinero, a senior figure in the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The arrest marks the latest operation against the powerful criminal organization. @PeterZeihan reported the development.
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deccanchronicle.comworld48 days ago
Spanish Police Seize Up to 40 Tons of Cocaine from Ship in Atlantic Ocean
Spanish authorities intercepted a vessel off the Canary Islands, seizing between 35 and 40 tons of cocaine and arresting around 20 people. The haul is described as one of the largest nationally and internationally. The operation adds to recent drug seizures in Spain, a key entry…
winnipegfreepress.comworld50 days ago
Mexican Officials in Sinaloa Resign After US Drug Trafficking Indictment
Two officials from Mexico's Sinaloa state, including the governor and a mayor, temporarily stepped down following U.S. charges of drug trafficking ties to the Sinaloa cartel. The indictment names 10 current and former politicians and security officers. Mexican President Claudia S…
The Guardianworld52 days agoUpdated
US Charges Former Sinaloa Governor and Officials with Aiding Drug Cartel
The US government has indicted the governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state and nine other current and former officials for alleged ties to the Sinaloa cartel, including drug trafficking and weapons offenses. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called for irrefutable evidence and sugge…
Semaforpolitics52 days agoUpdated
U.S. Indicts Sinaloa Governor and Nine Mexican Officials on Cartel-Related Charges
The U.S. Justice Department has indicted Rubén Rocha Moya, the governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state, and nine other current and former officials for alleged ties to the Sinaloa cartel. The charges include drug trafficking, weapons offenses, and kidnapping, with accusations of aidin…
thehindu.comworld53 days ago
U.S. Indicts Sinaloa Governor and Nine Mexican Officials on Alleged Drug and Weapons Ties
The U.S. Department of Justice unsealed an indictment against Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya and nine other current and former Mexican officials, accusing them of aiding the Sinaloa Cartel in narcotics distribution. Charges include narcotics importation conspiracy and possessi…
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mexiconewsdaily.com (News photo)politics4 days agoUpdated
U.S. Indictment Charges 10 Mexican Officials, Including Sinaloa Governor, in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
U.S. authorities unsealed an indictment accusing 10 current and former Sinaloa state officials, including Governor Rubén Rocha Moya, of aiding the Sinaloa Cartel in drug trafficking. The charges involve bribery, information sharing and facilitating shipments of fentanyl, heroin,…
The Guardianbusiness56 days ago
U.S. Military Kills Three in Strike on Suspected Drug-Smuggling Vessel in Eastern Pacific
The U.S. military conducted a lethal strike on a vessel suspected of narco-trafficking in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Sunday, killing three people and raising the campaign's death toll to at least 185. The operation, ordered by Gen. Francis L. Donovan of U.S. Southern Command, m…
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upi.comworld57 days ago
Explosive Device on Colombia's Pan-American Highway Kills 14 and Injures 38, Including Children
An explosive device detonated on a busy highway in southwestern Colombia, killing at least 14 people and injuring 38 others, including five children. Authorities attributed the attack to FARC dissidents amid a series of recent violent incidents in the region. Colombian officials…
rte.ieworld57 days ago
Two US Agents Among Four Killed in Mexico Car Crash During Anti-Drug Operation
Mexico's government stated that two US agents who died in a car crash on April 19 had no formal accreditation to participate in operations. The agents, reportedly from the CIA, were involved in a raid on suspected drug labs in Chihuahua before their vehicle exploded. An investiga…
uctoday.comworld59 days ago
Brothers Sentenced in Federal Court for Drug Distribution Network
Two brothers from California received federal prison sentences for operating a drug trafficking organization linked to the Sinaloa Cartel. The network distributed methamphetamine and fentanyl across multiple states, with drugs sometimes concealed in plastic Easter eggs. The case…
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U.S. Imposes Visa Restrictions on 75 Sinaloa Cartel Family Members and Associates
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced visa restrictions on 75 individuals linked to the Sinaloa Cartel. The measures expand efforts to address drug trafficking into the United States. The Sinaloa Cartel was designated a foreign terrorist organization in February 2025.
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FBI Director Kash Patel Joins Sen. David McCormick for Fentanyl Discussion in Pennsylvania
FBI Director Kash Patel participated in a roundtable hosted by Sen. David McCormick in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to address efforts against the fentanyl trade. The discussion highlighted actions by the Trump administration, Congress, and local law enforcement over the past 13 mont…
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Four Men Indicted in Southern California for Alleged Drug and Firearms Trafficking
Federal prosecutors unveiled a 29-count indictment against five men accused of distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine while selling illegal firearms from February 2024 to December 2025. Four of the defendants, all family members from Mexico, were arrested on Tuesday in Souther…
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Date Set for Steven Lyons Extradition Hearing in Amsterdam
A court hearing in Amsterdam is scheduled for 4 June to determine the extradition of Steven Lyons to Spain. The hearing will address only the extradition request and not the underlying case against him. The decision will be published on 18 June.
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Spanish Police Arrest 14 in Dismantling of Scottish Drug Gang Operating in Spain
Spanish Civil Guard reported the dismantling of a Scottish drug gang's operations in Spain, with 14 arrests across four countries. Twenty additional individuals remain under investigation. The gang is linked to the Lyons organization.
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Jasveen Sangha Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Role in Matthew Perry's Overdose Death
Jasveen Sangha, known as the Ketamine Queen, received a 15-year prison sentence for supplying ketamine that contributed to the death of actor Matthew Perry in 2023. Prosecutors described her as a major supplier in the case involving the Friends star's fatal overdose. The sentence…
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