Keywords: Organized crime


Mexican journalist Roxana Guzman found dead weeks after abduction in Veracruz

Mexican authorities have confirmed the death of journalist Roxana Guzman, who was abducted from her home in the eastern state of Veracruz in mid-June, in a case that has intensified concerns over the safety of media professionals in the country. The confirmation followed forensic examinations that identified......

Italian authorities seize 340 kg of cocaine hidden in plantain shipment

Italian financial police have seized 340 kilograms of high-purity cocaine concealed inside a shipment of plantains at the Port of Vado Ligure, dealing another significant blow to international drug trafficking networks operating through European ports. Authorities estimate the seized narcotics would......

Massive drug trafficking ring exposed in Tangier after 700 kg chira seizure

Authorities in northern Morocco have dismantled a major drug trafficking attempt following the seizure of approximately 700 kilograms of cannabis resin, commonly known as “chira,” cleverly concealed within artificial watermelons designed to evade detection. The operation, carried out in......

Australia makes historic 2.7-tonne cocaine seizure near Sydney

Australian authorities have announced the largest cocaine seizure ever recorded in the country, uncovering approximately 2.7 tonnes of the drug during an operation in the outskirts of Sydney. The discovery was made during an investigation targeting organized criminal activity, with officers locating......

Young man killed in Valence shooting linked to suspected drug trafficking dispute

A young man in his twenties was shot dead on Friday evening in Valence, in southeastern France, in what authorities believe was a violent settling of scores connected to drug trafficking activity. According to the local prosecutor, the victim was seriously wounded by gunfire from what is believed to......

Mexican mayor suspected of staging her own kidnapping to claim ransom

A mayor in central Mexico is under investigation for allegedly staging her own kidnapping in an attempt to obtain a ransom, according to prosecutors, in a case that has drawn national attention and raised questions about corruption and abuse of public funds. Nancy Nápoles, the mayor of Tenancingo,......

Ecuador gang leader killed in shooting at Guayaquil airport

A suspected leader of a major criminal organization was shot dead on Wednesday at Guayaquil’s international airport, highlighting the ongoing security challenges facing Ecuador as authorities intensify efforts to combat organized crime. The victim was identified by government officials as Carlos......

Brother of Ecuadorian drug lord “Fito” arrested in Colombia, authorities say

Authorities in Colombia have arrested the brother of a well-known Ecuadorian drug trafficking leader in a joint operation involving security forces from both countries, according to statements from Ecuador’s Interior Ministry. The arrested individual, identified as Javier Macías and known......

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......