Drug Trafficking
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Diego Maradona’s ‘Son’ Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Argentina
Santiago Lara, who falsely claimed to be football legend Diego Maradona’s son, was arrested with his biological father in Argentina on drug trafficking charges. Police seized various narcotics.
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Colombian Drug Leader Jailed Over 17 Years in U.S. Cocaine Case
A prominent leader of a Colombian drug trafficking organization has been sentenced to over 17 years in a U.S. prison for attempting to smuggle cocaine.
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Maduro Lawyer Alleges US Blocks Legal Fees for Drug Case
Nicolás Maduro’s lawyer claims the Trump administration is obstructing Venezuela from paying his legal fees in a New York drug trafficking case, raising fair defense concerns. This follows his January ouster.
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El Chapo’s Story Resurfaces in New Series by Wife Emma Coronel
Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán’s story resurfaces with a new bilingual series, executive produced by his wife Emma Coronel, detailing her life alongside the former Sinaloa Cartel leader.
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International hashish oil shipment uncovered; Armenia arrests two in SRC-NSS joint crackdown
Armenian authorities report an international hashish oil shipment was intercepted, leading to the arrest of two Armenian citizens in a joint SRC-NSS crackdown.
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Ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding Captured in Mexico, Faces US Extradition
Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder and alleged drug kingpin Ryan Wedding has been arrested in Mexico after years on the run and will be extradited to the U.S. He is accused of leading a vast transnational cocaine trafficking operation and ordering…
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Trump Pushes ‘Land’ War on Mexican Cartels as Sheinbaum Rejects US Intervention
President Donald Trump announced a new phase in his anti-drug strategy, declaring intentions to target Mexican cartels on land after claiming significant success in maritime interdictions. This aggressive stance directly clashes with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s firm rejection of foreign…
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Tom Cotton Lauds Maduro’s Capture: A Bold Stroke for US Interests in Venezuela
Senator Tom Cotton, Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, offered robust support for the 2026 US military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, emphasizing the critical role of intelligence and the administration’s resolve to stabilize…
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AOC, Greene Unite in Condemnation of Maduro Capture: ‘Not About Drugs, It’s About Oil’
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, alongside international leaders, have fiercely condemned the US operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, arguing it’s driven by oil and regime change, not drug trafficking.
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Brynne Edelsten Faces Major Drug Trafficking Charges After Melbourne Police Raid
Socialite Brynne Edelsten has been charged with drug trafficking after Melbourne police allegedly discovered commercial quantities of meth, ketamine, and a date rape drug at her home. The case is expected to take months to investigate as authorities analyze phone…
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Ryan Wedding Raids: Mexican Crackdown Targets Billion-Dollar Drug Empire Linked to Ex-Olympian
Mexican authorities have launched sweeping raids targeting Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympian and one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives, accused of running a billion-dollar drug operation. The coordinated crackdown seized luxury assets and narcotics, signaling intensified efforts to…
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Marseille at the Crossroads: Drug Gangs, Youth Exploitation, and the Fight for Redemption
Marseille faces a complex crisis as hundreds of teenagers, lured by drug gangs via social media, find themselves trapped in violent criminal networks. As authorities shift their approach to treating exploited youth as victims of human trafficking, the city also…
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Pacific Ocean at the Crossroads: US Military Strikes, Drug Routes, and Scientific Monitoring
Recent US military operations targeting alleged drug vessels in the Pacific Ocean have sparked international debate, while advanced ocean monitoring technologies are transforming scientific understanding and offshore management in the region.
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El Chapo Guzman’s Son Set to Plead Guilty in Chicago: What This Means for Cartel Prosecutions
Joaquin Guzman Lopez, son of infamous drug lord El Chapo, will plead guilty in a Chicago federal court, marking a pivotal moment in U.S. efforts to dismantle the Sinaloa Cartel’s operations. Prosecutors have opted not to pursue the death penalty,…
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Umaro Sissoco Embaló Ousted in Guinea-Bissau Coup: What Led to His Flight and What Comes Next?
Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embaló was ousted by a military coup after a disputed election and has fled to Senegal. The takeover, led by Major-General Horta Nta Na Man, has suspended the electoral process and sparked regional condemnation, leaving the…