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abcnews.go.compolitics5 days ago
Mexican President Rejects DEA Statement Linking Government to Cartels
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected a statement by the head of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration that described her government and criminal cartels as one and the same. She called the remarks more political than evidence-based and urged the agency to focus on drug…
thehindu.compolitics13 days ago
Mexico Investigates Possible Sovereignty Breach in 2024 Drug Lord Capture
Mexico announced Tuesday it is examining whether U.S. actions during the 2024 arrest of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada violated its sovereignty. The inquiry comes amid ongoing diplomatic friction over cross-border law enforcement operations.
The Guardianpolitics21 days ago
DEA faces state and federal probes over New Mexico fentanyl shipments
New Mexico’s attorney general opened a formal investigation after a whistleblower alleged DEA agents allowed fentanyl pills to reach Albuquerque streets. The DEA rejected the claims and referred the matter to the Justice Department inspector general.
mexiconewsdaily.comscience21 days ago
New Mexico seeks billions after DEA allowed fentanyl shipments
State officials announced Monday they may pursue civil damages after reports that DEA agents monitored but did not seize fentanyl shipments between 2023 and 2025. The state attorney general opened a criminal investigation last week into whether federal agents violated state law.
marijuanastocks.comworld22 days ago
NDLEA Seizes 4,959 kg of Canadian Cannabis at Lagos Port
Nigerian drug agency officers recovered 4,959 kilograms of cannabis valued at N12.397 billion during a joint inspection at Apapa Port on June 23. In a separate case, a 38-year-old businesswoman was arrested at Lagos airport with 7.5 kilograms of cocaine concealed in her luggage.
Washington Examinerpolitics26 days ago
New Mexico governor requests criminal probe of DEA over fentanyl shipments
The governor asked the state attorney general to examine whether federal agents knowingly allowed fentanyl pills to reach communities while pursuing larger trafficking cases. A DEA spokeswoman said the governor's description mischaracterized the agency's actions.
Statscience32 days ago
Nitazene-linked overdose deaths in the U.S. rose from 27 in 2020 to 409 in 2024
CDC data show confirmed nitazene deaths increased sharply over four years. The drugs, up to 40 times stronger than fentanyl, are often mixed with other substances and sold online.
koreaboo.comworld50 days ago
South Korea Reports Record Drug Seizures and Arrests in First Year of Lee Administration
Government agencies detained 23,403 drug offenders in 2025 and recorded all-time highs in online arrests and border seizures during President Lee Jae-myung's first year. Data from prosecution, police, customs, coast guard and food-drug authorities detail the scale of enforcement…
winnipegfreepress.compolitics54 days ago
Guatemala Agrees to Joint Operations With U.S. Against Drug Gangs
Guatemala has agreed to conduct joint strikes with the United States targeting drug gangs. The arrangement forms part of a wider administration initiative to secure similar cooperation from other Latin American governments.
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Chihuahua Governor Appears for Questioning Over April Crash That Killed Two CIA Agents
The governor of Chihuahua appeared at Mexico's federal prosecutor's office on Wednesday regarding an April 19 crash that killed two CIA agents and two Mexican investigators during a drug-lab raid. She stated she was being persecuted by the ruling party.
Washington Examinerpolitics55 days ago
Mexico Arrests Nephew of Former Drug Lord El Chapo
Mexican authorities detained a nephew of Joaquin Guzman on Tuesday in Sonora near the U.S. border. The suspect faces U.S. drug trafficking charges and an extradition order.
winnipegfreepress.comworld55 days ago
Mexican Authorities Capture Nephew of Joaquin El Chapo Guzman
Mexican security forces detained the nephew of convicted drug lord Joaquin El Chapo Guzman in Sonora on Tuesday. Officials also seized hundreds of kilograms of cocaine and dozens of weapons in a separate raid.
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nypost.compolitics63 days ago
U.S. Border Apprehensions in April Lower Than One Hour in December 2023
Daily average apprehensions at the southern border fell to 298 in April. The figure is less than the hourly average recorded in December 2023.
Washington Examinerpolitics65 days ago
DEA Reports Fentanyl Mixtures With Other Drugs Raise Overdose Risks
The Drug Enforcement Administration reported in mid-May that fentanyl is increasingly mixed with other synthetic substances. The agency said these combinations make the drug supply more unpredictable and lethal.
world69 days ago
DEA Administrator Reports Fentanyl Precursors Entering Canada via Vancouver Port, Notes Recent Seizures
DEA Administrator Terrance Cole told a Senate committee that Mexican cartels are producing fentanyl on Canadian soil with chemicals entering through the Port of Vancouver. U.S. seizures along the northern border remain far lower than those at the southern border. Canadian officia…
petapixel.comworld86 days ago
Synthetic Opioid Cychlorphine Detected in San Francisco Fatal Overdose
Health officials in San Francisco reported the first detection of cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid more potent than fentanyl, in a counterfeit pill linked to a fatal overdose earlier this month. Law enforcement noted the substance was first identified in 2024. Authorities warned…