Tag: Narcotics
Intercepted Narco Sub with 8,000 Pounds of Cocaine in Pacific Ocean
Combating narco-subs and trafficking has been a significant challenge for authorities in the U.S. and around the world. Recently, the Mexican Navy made a notable interception off the Pacific coast, seizing 3.6 tons (about...
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...
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...
Arrest of 2 Sinaloa Cartel Leaders, Including El Chapo’s Son, in Texas
Two high-ranking members of the infamous Sinaloa cartel were arrested in Texas, including Joaquín Guzmán López, the son of the imprisoned drug lord "El Chapo." The other leader apprehended was Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada,...