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thesun.co.uk • Crime • United Kingdom
Albanian drug gangs are recruiting corrupt former police officers from Albania to help them operate drug dens in the UK, leveraging their inside knowledge of police tactics.
prensa.com • Military • Panama
Panama and the United States are conducting joint military exercises, Operation Panamax 2025, to enhance security around the Panama Canal and combat drug trafficking and cybersecurity threats.
eltiempo.com • Crime • Colombia
A powerful drug trafficker from La Guajira, Colombia, known as 'Yuyi', was captured after authorities identified his use of 13 foreign-plated vehicles.
prensa.com • Crime • Panama
Eight members of the Bagdad criminal gang in Panama were sentenced to six and seven years in prison for drug trafficking, extortion, and robbery.
midilibre.fr • Crime • France
A 21-year-old BTS student in Montpellier was arrested for selling ecstasy in a nightclub to supplement her income.
thetimes.com • Crime • France
The DZ Mafia, Marseille's dominant crime syndicate, is so successful it's facing challenges from imitators, prompting the gang to publicly deny involvement in certain crimes and highlight its efficient, brutal operations.
bbc.com • Pharmaceuticals • World
A BBC investigation reveals an Indian pharmaceutical company illegally exports highly addictive opioids to West Africa, fueling a major public health crisis.
eluniversal.com.mx • Politics • Mexico
The author discusses the possibility of US military intervention in Mexico, analyzing historical precedents and potential consequences.
nzherald.co.nz • Crime • New Zealand
A Ferrari-driving Mongrel Mob gang member pleaded guilty to importing a massive amount of methamphetamine and faces losing millions in assets.
chiemgau24.de • Crime • Germany
A former Hells Angels leader's disruptive courtroom behavior in Rosenheim, Germany, during a drug trafficking trial resulted in a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence.
eltiempo.com • Crime • Colombia
The assassination of emerald tycoon Hernando Sánchez in Bogotá has sparked an investigation into a multimillion-dollar money laundering operation potentially linked to extradited capo Julio Lozano Pirateque in Dubai.
midilibre.fr • Crime • France
French police in Montpellier conducted a series of arrests targeting drug dealers and lookouts in the Gély housing project as part of an ongoing effort to disrupt drug trafficking.
thecourier.co.uk • Crime • Scotland
A 64-year-old man's claim of a 30-year career in drug trafficking was dismissed as a joke, resulting in a four-year prison sentence for his role in a cocaine courier operation in Dundee.
midilibre.fr • Crime • France
A 43-year-old woman in Montpellier, France, was arrested for drug trafficking, driven by pressure from her imprisoned partner, leading to the discovery of significant amounts of drugs and weapons at her home.
irishtimes.com • Crime • Ireland
A Limerick man faces a potential 10-year prison sentence for possessing over €17,000 worth of cocaine, claiming he was acting as an errand boy to settle a drug debt.
laverdad.es • Crime • Spain
A Spanish court sentenced 14 members of a drug trafficking ring to over 126 years in prison for importing cocaine from Colombia and storing chemicals for drug processing in Totana.
midilibre.fr • Law • France
A CBD shop owner in the Gard region of France was arrested and charged with selling products exceeding the legal THC limit, after customers reported adverse effects.
thetimes.com • Crime • France
France is facing a surge in drug gang violence, prompting concerns about the country's potential transformation into a narco-state, as evidenced by recent shootings and killings in multiple cities.
brisbanetimes.com.au • Crime • Australia
A 45-year-old woman was abducted from her Bankstown home, killed, and found in a burnt-out car, leading police to investigate a drug-related revenge theory involving organized crime.
ilrestodelcarlino.it • Crime • Italy
Two Tunisian men were arrested in Bologna, Italy, for drug trafficking after police found 135 grams of cocaine and 52 grams of hashish.
thenewstribune.com • Crime • United States
Kermit Kellin Faglier, 59, received a 10-year prison sentence for drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession following multiple arrests in Washington state.
watoday.com.au • Crime • Australia
A Sydney woman was murdered due to her husband's alleged involvement in an organized crime network involved in large-scale methamphetamine manufacturing.
sfstandard.com • Politics • United States
Despite claims that sanctuary city policies protect drug dealers, the author argues that existing laws allow for their deportation and that the issue lies in ineffective law enforcement and plea bargaining.
midilibre.fr • Crime • France
A 36-year-old man in Montpellier, France, was arrested for possessing a large quantity of drugs, weapons, and cash, leading to questions about his role in the operation.
midilibre.fr • Crime • France
A large-scale traffic stop in Montpellier, France, targeted both drug users and traffic violations, reflecting a shift towards stricter enforcement in the fight against drug trafficking.
prensa.com • Crime • Panama
A Panamanian judge charged seven individuals involved in a drug trafficking network that shipped cocaine to Europe from Panamanian ports.
nytimes.com • Immigration • United States
A DEA raid on a Colorado nightclub resulted in the detention of over 100 undocumented immigrants and several US military personnel involved in criminal activities.
theepochtimes.com • Immigration • United States
A large-scale raid on an underground nightclub in Colorado Springs resulted in the arrest of over 100 illegal immigrants, along with the seizure of drugs and weapons, highlighting concerns about gang activity and illegal immigration.
thecourier.co.uk • Crime • Scotland
Two individuals from Suffolk were jailed in Dundee, Scotland, after housing support officers uncovered their crack cocaine dealing operation.
gjsentinel.com • Crime • Colorado
Seven individuals were arrested in Colorado as part of a 16-month investigation into a large drug trafficking operation distributing significant quantities of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and other narcotics.
eltiempo.com • Crime • Colombia
A DEA operation to extradite a suspected member of the Venezuelan criminal organization 'Tren de Aragua' from Colombia was halted due to alleged irregularities and lack of proper legal authorization.
cobramcourier.com.au • Crime • Australia
Police in Strathmerton, Australia, executed a search warrant, arresting two individuals and charging them with multiple offenses related to methyl-amphetamine trafficking as part of a larger cross-border operation.
eltiempo.com • Crime • Colombia
Authorities in La Guajira, Colombia, raided a luxurious mansion used for clandestine narco-parties, leading to the arrest of a sicario leader and raising questions about the property's ownership.
alternatives-economiques.fr • Economics • France
This article analyzes the substantial economic networks of drug traffickers in France, focusing on money laundering techniques and the challenges in combating these networks both domestically and internationally.
estadao.com.br • Politics • Brazil
The Lula administration rejected a US request to classify Brazil's largest criminal factions, PCC and Comando Vermelho, as terrorist organizations.
cn.wsj.com • Politics • World
Discussions on fentanyl have opened avenues for trade negotiations between the US and China, potentially easing trade tensions.
smh.com.au • Sports • Australia
Former Australian cricketer Stuart MacGill received a community correction order for his involvement in a cocaine deal linked to his subsequent kidnapping.
milano.corriere.it • Crime • Italy
A 44-year-old man was arrested in Italy after a police chase, during which he rammed a police car and was found to be in possession of over three kilograms of heroin.
myrtlebeachonline.com • Crime • South Carolina
A high-speed police chase in Horry County, South Carolina, led to the recovery of over 25 pounds of fentanyl after the driver allegedly tossed the drugs out the window.
midilibre.fr • Crime • France
A 29-year-old man in France was sentenced to 12 months in prison for drug trafficking, despite claiming his innocence and citing issues with surveillance footage.
chiemgau24.de • Crime • Germany
A 42-year-old Traunstein resident faces trial for drug trafficking and possession of numerous weapons after a large drug and weapon cache was discovered in his apartment.
prensa.com • Crime • Panama
Panama is grappling with a significant rise in gang activity, fueled by drug trafficking and territorial disputes, leading to increased violence and a pervasive atmosphere of fear.
nicematin.com • Crime • France
A new drug dealing point in Nice's Ariane neighborhood is causing concern among residents due to its open nature and the resulting insecurity.
republicanherald.com • Crime • Pennsylvania
Fifteen individuals were arrested in Minersville, Pennsylvania, following a drug sweep conducted by multiple law enforcement agencies after a lengthy investigation.
elpais.com • Crime • Spain
Spanish authorities have arrested members of a Dominican Republic hitman group, Los 50-0, linked to contract killings in Barcelona and Galicia.
lavoz.com.ar • Crime • Argentina
A Cordoban drug trafficker, Sergio Darío Cabello, convicted in Uruguay for a major drug smuggling case, will be transferred to serve the remainder of his sentence in Argentina.
diariovasco.com • Crime • Spain
Spanish police in Irun dismantled a drug trafficking operation, arresting a suspect and seizing a kilogram of methamphetamine, weapons, and cash.
latercera.com • Crime • Chile
Two police operations in the Metropolitan Region of Chile resulted in 11 arrests, the seizure of over $370 million, and the disruption of a drug trafficking organization.
veja.abril.com.br • Crime • Brazil
A top leader of the Comando Vermelho drug trafficking group, known as 'Professor', died in Rio de Janeiro under mysterious circumstances, possibly suicide.
eltiempo.com • Crime • Colombia
Authorities in Bucaramanga, Colombia, seized a large drug shipment linked to the 'Los del Sur' gang, arresting a lawyer involved in their operations.
estadao.com.br • Law • Brazil
A Brazilian pilot arrested with 435 kilos of cocaine was acquitted due to the court deeming the police approach illegal, resulting in the nullification of all evidence.
lasprovincias.es • Crime • Spain
A high-ranking Guardia Civil officer in Valencia is accused of complicity in a major drug trafficking ring, using sophisticated techniques to evade surveillance.