Drug Trafficking
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worldMaduro Appears in US Court as Trial Date Proposed
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is in a New York court for a hearing in his US drug trafficking case. Prosecutors and defense have proposed a June 2027 trial.
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world15-Year-Old Killed in Nantes Drug-Related Shooting
A 15-year-old boy is dead and a 13-year-old critically wounded in a suspected drug-related shooting in Nantes, France, as authorities crack down on rising teenage involvement in the illegal drug trade.
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worldEcuador Approves Extradition of Notorious 'Los Choneros' Gang Lieutenant to U.S
Ecuador's highest court has greenlit the extradition of Dario "Topo" Penafiel, a key figure in the 'Los Choneros' drug gang, to face trafficking charges in the United States.
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worldUK Authorities Seize Five Tons of Cocaine in Major Port Bust
UK Border Force has intercepted approximately five tons of cocaine, valued at over $538 million, at London Gateway port in a significant operation against drug trafficking.
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worldCartels Exploit Rural America's Weak Law Enforcement, Sinaloa's Fentanyl Strategy Dominates
Investigative journalist Mariana van Zeller reveals how cartels target rural areas and the Sinaloa cartel's strategic fentanyl production reshapes the global drug trade.
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worldCJNG Co-Founder Pleads Guilty to US Drug Trafficking Charges
Érick Valencia Salazar, co-founder of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, pleads guilty to major drug trafficking charges in the United States.
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worldU.S. Commandos Join Ecuador in Anti-Narco-Terrorist Mission
American forces assist Ecuadorian troops in dismantling a suspected criminal hub linked to Los Choneros, targeting high-speed boats used for drug trafficking.
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worldEcuador Arrests Alleged Hezbollah Member on U.S. Terror List
Ecuadoran authorities arrest a Syrian man linked to Hezbollah, a move supported by the U.S. amid increased anti-drug efforts.