Tag: Drug trafficking
Title: Mexico’s Ex-Security Chief Sentenced to Nearly 40 Years in US Prison for Cartel...
Former Mexican security chief, Genaro García Luna, once seen as a hero in the fight against drug cartels, has been sentenced to over 38 years in a U.S. prison for accepting bribes from drug...
U.S. Attorney General Meets with Southern Nevada Law Enforcement – Important Updates and Insights
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland recently visited Las Vegas to meet with local law enforcement officials. During a press conference before a closed-door meeting, Garland highlighted the efforts of the Justice Department in addressing...
Sheriff’s Deputy Accused of Tipping Off Drug Dealer Boyfriend: Allegations and Investigation
A Monroe County sheriff's deputy in Florida, Jennifer Ketcham, has been arrested for allegedly using law enforcement databases to assist her 19-year-old boyfriend, who is suspected of being a drug dealer, in evading authorities....
New Title: Mexican Business Leader Murdered for Exposing Drug Cartel Extortion
Julio Almanza, the head of a Mexican business chambers' federation in Tamaulipas state, was tragically killed outside his offices in Matamoros, Mexico. This incident occurred just hours after he spoke out against drug cartel...
Seized Narco Sub and $1.6 Billion Worth of Illegal Drugs in South American Jungle
Authorities in Guyana recently intercepted a semisubmersible vessel, or "narco sub," used for trafficking drugs across South America and internationally. The homemade vessel was capable of transporting up to 3 tons of cocaine at...
Gunmen on Jet Skis Kill 12-Year-Old Boy in Cancun Beach Attack
A tragic incident occurred at a beach in Cancun where a 12-year-old boy lost his life due to gunmen on jet skis opening fire. The gunmen were reportedly targeting a rival drug dealer on...
Illegal Drug Operation Uncovered in South Africa Farm; Mexican Suspects Arrested
Three Mexican suspects were arrested along with two South Africans when elite police units conducted a raid on a large crystal meth lab situated in a secluded farm north of Johannesburg. The owner of...
Record-Breaking Crystal Meth Seizure at Dutch Port
Dutch authorities made a significant drug bust when they seized a massive 3.2 tons of methamphetamines valued at over 22 million euros. This seizure, which occurred at the Rotterdam port, marked the second time...
DOJ: Two Leaders of Powerful Drug Cartel Arrested
U.S. authorities have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against drug cartels by apprehending two key leaders of the powerful Sinaloa Cartel. Ismael Zambada Garcia, also known as "El Mayo," was arrested at...
El Chapo’s Son Lured Cartel Leader to U.S., Sources Reveal
The powerful Sinaloa Cartel suffered a major blow with the arrest of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, one of its leaders and co-founder. This arrest was made possible by a surprising betrayal orchestrated by Joaquín...