Drug Trafficking

Eleven people arrested during immigration crime crackdown in Norfolk Norwich Evening News12:12
Driver charged with drug trafficking, impaired after Hwy. 17 stop CTV News Northern Ontario19:14
Wanted criminal militiaman Ahmed Omar Al-Fetouri Al-Dabashi, nicknamed “Al-Amu,” killed in counter security operation Libya Herald17:15
Disturbing world of drug mule 'brokers' luring young glamorous influencers into hell-hole jails The Mirror13:06
UFC veteran Alex Garcia arrested in Montreal anti-gang raid with 102 kilograms of cocaine MiddleEasy.com01:20
Spain busts gang that used helicopters to fly drugs from Morocco The New Arab17:51
Fifth arrest in drug trafficking probe as police seize €5,000 worth of drugs The Times of Malta16:28

Latest News

In the last half-hour

Seven People, Including Police Officers, Charged with Participation In Organised Criminal Group Operating in Sofia and… BNT News16:19

In the last 2 hours

Cross-border drug smuggling by helicopter – six arrested HeliHub14:48

In the last 4 hours

Seven People, Including Police Officers, Charged with Participation in Organized Criminal Group Bulgarian News Agency14:28

Bulgaria Charges Senior Sofia Police Officers in Organized Crime and Drug Trafficking Case Novinite14:19

The Freshwater Five Brings True Story of Five Fishermen’s Downfall to the Stage in 2026 National Tour Theatre Weekly13:18

In the last 6 hours

Eleven people arrested during immigration crime crackdown in Norfolk Norwich Evening News12:12

Police arrest 161 suspected drug traffickers in Delta Daily Post11:58

Gang using helicopters to smuggle drugs busted in Spain CBS News11:58

Syria’s efforts to combat drug trafficking after the fall of the Assad regime Syrian Arab News Agency11:32

Police tackle organised immigration crime in town Lynn News11:16

Earlier today

South Korea’s high court upholds 6-year sentence in drug smuggling case tied to US base Stripes08:34

'The Family Man' actor Man Singh arrested in drug trafficking case: All you need to know The Week (India)06:50

Police arrest drug peddler in Pattan Rising Kashmir06:10

‘Family Man’, ‘Farzi’ co-star arrested in MDMA drug racket Indian Express05:51

Retired Ndlea directors pledge continued support for drug war Nigerian Guardian03:45

Yesterday

Lee and Laotian president set to discuss transnational crime responses at summit The Korea Times23:59 14-Dec-25

Drug Boats, Drone Strikes and the Dangers of Avoiding Mirrors Opinio Juris19:37 14-Dec-25

Driver charged with drug trafficking, impaired after Hwy. 17 stop CTV News Northern Ontario19:14 14-Dec-25

New anti-drug law enters force Kuwait Times18:40 14-Dec-25

Wanted criminal militiaman Ahmed Omar Al-Fetouri Al-Dabashi, nicknamed “Al-Amu,” killed in counter security operation Libya Herald17:15 14-Dec-25

Disturbing world of drug mule 'brokers' luring young glamorous influencers into hell-hole jails The Mirror13:06 14-Dec-25

'Drug smuggler' Bella Culley gives birth weeks after Georgian prison release The Northern Echo13:00 14-Dec-25

Teesside 'drug mule' Bella Culley gives birth to baby boy weeks after Georgia prison release Teesside Live12:49 14-Dec-25

10-Time UFC Vet Arrested in Montreal with Drugs, Weapons in 'Anti-Gang' Raid Sherdog06:12 14-Dec-25

3 arrested on warrants, drug trafficking charges after suspicious vehicle reported at campground KFVS1205:59 14-Dec-25

Spanish police bust gang that used helicopters to fly drugs from Morocco AsiaOne03:28 14-Dec-25

UFC Veteran Alex Garcia Arrested In Montreal Anti-Gang Raid With 102 Kilograms Of Cocaine MiddleEasy.com01:20 14-Dec-25

In the last 7 days

Expert Q&A on Operation Southern Spear and Seizure of Sanctioned Vessels Just Security19:15 13-Dec-25

Readers’ Forum: Trump’s pardon of former Honduran president is wrong Deseret Morning News, Utah18:04 13-Dec-25

Spain busts gang that used helicopters to fly drugs from Morocco The New Arab17:51 13-Dec-25

Fifth arrest in drug trafficking probe as police seize €5,000 worth of drugs The Times of Malta16:28 13-Dec-25

US releases redacted warrant for tanker seized off Venezuela Kuwait Times16:10 13-Dec-25

Alaafin Meets Marwa, Assures Ndlea of Support in Illicit Drugs Fight ThisDay Live14:51 13-Dec-25

Brit fugitive caught in Benidorm after fleeing UK in bid to dodge life sentence The Mirror10:40 13-Dec-25

Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected cannabis buds worth about $2.2 million at airport (with photo) The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)08:20 13-Dec-25

Kaua‘i woman sentenced to over 12 years in prison for drug trafficking Kauai Now05:45 13-Dec-25

Land strikes next? Trump ramps up threats against Venezuela over drug trafficking — watch The Times of India04:13 13-Dec-25

Pennsylvania mom accused of bringing kid on "drug run" CBS Philadelphia01:38 13-Dec-25

2 Calgary men charged in connection with Lethbridge drug trafficking investigation CTV News Calgary23:39 12-Dec-25

Durham cops charge 34 people in months-long drug and firearm probe Toronto Sun23:21 12-Dec-25

15 tons of illegal products seized in ‘Ganjapreneur’ investigation, authorities announce News From The States22:31 12-Dec-25

Dem Senator Raises Alarm About Trump Bringing 'Illegal and Dangerous Misuse of Lethal Force' to Domestic Foes Common Dreams22:21 12-Dec-25

Armed Drug Dealers Sentenced to Decades in Federal Prison Drug Enforcement Administration (Press Release)21:32 12-Dec-25

Charges laid in alleged drug trafficking investigation My Lethbridge Now21:10 12-Dec-25

Ex-UFC fighter arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking in whopping cocaine sting BJPENN.COM20:54 12-Dec-25

Leader of Hampton Roads Drug Conspiracy Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison FBI (Press Release)20:47 12-Dec-25

California Man Sentenced to Six Years for Drug Trafficking FBI (Press Release)20:47 12-Dec-25

Kauai Woman Sentenced to Over 12 Years’ Imprisonment for Drug Trafficking FBI (Press Release)20:47 12-Dec-25

34 arrested, $2.7M in drugs seized across multiple Canadian cities: Durham police Global News20:40 12-Dec-25

Six held as CBI, FBI bust transnational cyber fraud ring targeting US nationals The Times of India20:16 12-Dec-25

Top military lawyer to be summoned in House boat strike inquiry Stripes20:13 12-Dec-25

Man convicted of drug trafficking in Houston County gets hit with $1.2M fine Macon.com19:58 12-Dec-25

Rep. Babin to Newsmax: Release Unedited Drug Boats Airstrike Video NewsMax19:44 12-Dec-25

Kirkby man extradited from Malaga admits plot to smuggle 172kg of cocaine Liverpool Echo19:34 12-Dec-25

Police step up anti-drug crackdown, key peddlers to face rowdysheeter-level surveillance The Times of India19:24 12-Dec-25

Ominous fleet of Iranian-linked tankers off US coast spark alarm about Trump's widening war… MailOnline19:24 12-Dec-25

Durham police arrest 34, lay dozens of charges after drug trafficking probe into ‘44’ gang Toronto Star19:17 12-Dec-25

3 N. Augusta sites raided in crackdown on THC sales to kids WRDW18:53 12-Dec-25

Elyria narcotics raid seizes over 800 grams of cocaine and stolen guns Cleveland 1918:42 12-Dec-25

Hero border officer fights off cartel smuggler with his bare hands before shooting him dead as… MailOnline18:28 12-Dec-25

6-month investigation into northern Manitoba drug ring leads to 23 arrests: RCMP Global News18:08 12-Dec-25

Hpd finds over 100 units of oxycodone, gun, during traffic stop WDAM18:08 12-Dec-25

Admiral leading US forces in Latin America steps down MailOnline17:49 12-Dec-25

Mounties bust drug trafficking ring in northern Manitoba First Nation CTV News Winnipeg17:31 12-Dec-25

RCMP charge 27 in drug trafficking network bust in Bunibonibee Cree Nation, Man. CBC.ca16:50 12-Dec-25

Wayanad excise team nabs Nigerian national linked to international drug network Malayala Manorama16:30 12-Dec-25

S.C. statewide bust cracks down on THC sales to kids WRDW16:09 12-Dec-25

Coast Guard Cutter James conducts counter-drug patrol in Eastern Pacific Ocean United States Coast Guard16:01 12-Dec-25

Statewide S.C. bust cracks down on THC sales to kids WRDW15:49 12-Dec-25

US admiral leading US troops in Latin America to step down Investing.com15:47 12-Dec-25

34 arrested, $2.5M of drugs seized in months-long investigation: Durham police CBC.ca15:46 12-Dec-25

We can't bomb our way to fewer overdoses Salon.com15:34 12-Dec-25

Hong Kong Customs detects two drug trafficking cases at airport and shuts down dangerous drugs distribution centre… The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)14:41 12-Dec-25

Attorney General Alan Wilson announces State Grand Jury Operation ‘Ganjapreneur’ involving illegal THC products sold… South Carolina Attorney General (Press Release)14:39 12-Dec-25

Alaafin meets Marwa, assures Ndlea of support, collaboration in fight against illicit drugs The Nation, Nigeria14:37 12-Dec-25

Live: Attorney General, sled announce statewide drug trafficking investigation FOX Carolina14:37 12-Dec-25

Admiral leading US forces in Latin America to step down amid Venezuela flare-up The Telegraph, Calcutta14:18 12-Dec-25

Cong MP Kumari Selja raises alarm in Lok Sabha over escalating drug menace in Haryana The Statesman12:58 12-Dec-25

Trump vows ground offensive in Venezuela to "stop the poison at its source" Yeni Şafak11:48 12-Dec-25

FBI tip leads to CBI bust: Noida cyber-crime syndicate raided 6 arrested; $8.5M defrauded from… The Times of India11:47 12-Dec-25

Three jailed for ‘unsophisticated’ drug smuggling syndicate Channel 10311:24 12-Dec-25

Is the U.S. preparing an invasion of Venezuela? Largest troop deployment since 2003 B9210:37 12-Dec-25

U.S. offers $5M reward for information on Francisco Manuel Bermudez Cagua UPI08:21 12-Dec-25

California man accused of trafficking drugs to Hawaii sentenced Hawaii News Now07:37 12-Dec-25

US-Venezuela: From Sanctions to Military Action The Globe Post07:36 12-Dec-25

🌱 Patch AM: How a NE D.C. drug crew’s top seller was finally stopped Patch07:23 12-Dec-25

Man caught supplying cocaine in Newport pleads guilty South Wales Argus06:08 12-Dec-25

Naqvi discusses human smuggling issue with EU official in Brussels The Nation04:41 12-Dec-25

Why is Trump going after Venezuela? Three big reasons The Independent04:36 12-Dec-25

Ex-Ndlea directors pledge support for Marwa on drug war The Nation, Nigeria03:02 12-Dec-25

Kauai woman sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking Hawaii News Now02:52 12-Dec-25

Inspecting claim Venezuela's Hugo Carvajal released list of politicians who took kickbacks Snopes.com02:32 12-Dec-25

Trump administration offers $5M reward for capture of fugitive Los Choneros gang leader Fox News02:19 12-Dec-25

US deploys carrier, issues airspace warning, seizes oil tanker in latest Caribbean escalations Foundation for Defense of Democracies00:53 12-Dec-25

Judge says drug traffickers underestimated alertness of West Cork community Irish Examiner00:36 12-Dec-25

Senate Presses Narco-Terrorist Strikes Review as House Backs Off NewsMax00:23 12-Dec-25

Owners warned of bulldozer action if they rent homes to drug peddlers The Times of India00:15 12-Dec-25

Man Arrested In Large East Bay Drug Seizure Operation: Sheriff Patch23:02 11-Dec-25

Lawyer arrested in Ryan Wedding case has ‘extraordinary’ incentive to flee: Crown Toronto Star22:45 11-Dec-25

Pooh Shiesty Interview - Life in Prison, New Album, Second Chance XXLMag.com22:39 11-Dec-25

Reward Offered for Information Leading to the Arrest of High-Ranking Member of Los Choneros, a Violent Foreign… U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)22:15 11-Dec-25

WV court hands more than a decade behind bars for multi‑state drug trafficking activity WVVA TV, West Virginia22:15 11-Dec-25

US sanctions Maduro's nephews, six Venezuelan oil shipping firms a day after oil tanker seizure AniNews.in21:59 11-Dec-25

'Operation Old School': West Palm Beach police dismantle major drug trafficking ring WFLX21:49 11-Dec-25

Senior citizen loses Rs 45 lakh in digital arrest scam The Times of India21:17 11-Dec-25

U.S. intercepts Nigerian-owned supertanker over suspected oil theft, piracy and drug trafficking Business Hallmark21:07 11-Dec-25

US Bringing Seized Tanker To Port As Venezuela War Fears Build NDTV.com20:51 11-Dec-25

Hampton Roads heroin trafficker sentenced to over 23 years in prison Drug Enforcement Administration (Press Release)20:47 11-Dec-25

Police announce 'dismantling' of drug trafficking ring WPTV, Florida20:42 11-Dec-25

17, including 8 Serbia nationals, arrested in Spain over drug trafficking DTT-NET19:45 11-Dec-25

'Operation Old School': West Palm Beach police to announce 'dismantling' of drug trafficking organization WFLX19:26 11-Dec-25

Retired Ndlea directors visit Marwa, pledge continued support for drug war The Nation, Nigeria19:01 11-Dec-25

Wife of Sinaloa Cartel Leader Sentenced to 14 Years for Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering Latin Times18:56 11-Dec-25

Wife of Ontario lawyer arrested in Ryan Wedding case testifies at bail hearing CBC.ca18:45 11-Dec-25

Cork drug smugglers jailed for 70 years after daring ‘narco boat’ plot foiled Crime World18:23 11-Dec-25

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