Keywords: Drug Trafficking


Three killed in U.S. strike on suspected drug trafficking boat in the Pacific

Three people were killed on Thursday in the eastern Pacific Ocean after a U.S. military strike targeted a vessel suspected of being involved in drug trafficking, according to U.S. military officials. The U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) said intelligence assessments indicated that the boat was operating......

U.S. transfers 313 wanted criminals to Mexico amid ongoing security cooperation

The United States has transferred 313 wanted criminals to Mexican authorities as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen cross-border security cooperation and support criminal justice proceedings in Mexico. According to U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson, the transfers were carried out under the administration......

The Death of 'Niño Guerrero' Reveals a New Security Alliance Between Caracas and Washington

The elimination of Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, a prominent figure in Venezuelan organized crime known by the nickname 'Niño Guerrero', represents much more than a mere police success. The operation that led to his death highlights a major shift in relations between Venezuela and the United......

Moroccan police seize more than 1.8 tons of cannabis resin in two operations

Moroccan police carried out two separate anti-drug operations on the night of June 10 and 11, resulting in the seizure of more than 1.8 tons of cannabis resin and the arrest of a suspect wanted in connection with a financial crime investigation. The first operation took place in the rural area of Selouane,......

Nearly 1.9 tons of cannabis resin seized in major anti-drug operations in northern Morocco

Moroccan security services have intercepted nearly 1.9 tons of cannabis resin, locally known as “chira,” in two separate anti-drug operations carried out in the northern cities of Nador and Souk El Arbaa du Gharb, authorities announced. According to the General Directorate of National Security......

Morocco arrests 11 suspects under international arrest warrants

Rabat ordered coordinated security operations that led to the arrest of 11 individuals wanted under national and international warrants, in a case involving transnational criminal activity. Moroccan security services carried out the operation on Monday in coordination with the General Directorate for......

Chile seizes over 100 tons of drugs hidden in wood shipments bound for Europe

Chilean authorities have announced the seizure of more than 100 tons of illegal drugs concealed inside large shipments of timber destined for Europe, describing the operation as the largest drug confiscation of its kind in the country's history. According to government officials, the drugs—mainly......

Four decapitated bodies found inside abandoned vehicle near regional parliament in Mexico

Authorities in southern Mexico have discovered four decapitated bodies inside an abandoned vehicle near the regional parliament building in Chilpancingo, the capital of the state of Guerrero. The grisly discovery has once again highlighted the persistent wave of violence affecting the region, which......

Brazil seizes 108 kilograms of cocaine bound for Morocco

Brazilian customs authorities intercepted 108 kilograms of cocaine at the port of Santos in the state of São Paulo during a maritime inspection operation conducted on 1 June. The shipment was discovered inside a refrigerated container that was scheduled for export to Morocco, marking another case......