Syria's Captagon Trade Collapses Amidst Regime Instability
Syria's Captagon production, generating an estimated $5 billion for the Assad regime in 2021, has plummeted by 90% due to rebel takeover of production facilities and the regime's weakening, potentially leading to Iranian-backed groups filling the supply gap.
Syria's Captagon Trade Collapses Amidst Regime Instability
Syria's Captagon production, generating an estimated $5 billion for the Assad regime in 2021, has plummeted by 90% due to rebel takeover of production facilities and the regime's weakening, potentially leading to Iranian-backed groups filling the supply gap.
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40% Bias Score
DZ Mafia's Rapid Rise in France
The DZ Mafia, a Marseilles-based criminal organization, rapidly expanded its influence across France in less than two years, fueled by its victory over the rival Yoda clan in early 2023 and its subsequent diversification into racketeering, kidnappings, and mercenary services.
DZ Mafia's Rapid Rise in France
The DZ Mafia, a Marseilles-based criminal organization, rapidly expanded its influence across France in less than two years, fueled by its victory over the rival Yoda clan in early 2023 and its subsequent diversification into racketeering, kidnappings, and mercenary services.
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52% Bias Score
Marseille: Extortion Soars Amidst Rise of Drug Trafficking Groups
In Marseille, the rise of criminal groups like the DZ Mafia has led to a significant increase in extortion, impacting businesses and creating a climate of fear. This is linked to the unprecedented growth in drug trafficking, with groups using intimidation tactics and subcontracting to minors to cont...
Marseille: Extortion Soars Amidst Rise of Drug Trafficking Groups
In Marseille, the rise of criminal groups like the DZ Mafia has led to a significant increase in extortion, impacting businesses and creating a climate of fear. This is linked to the unprecedented growth in drug trafficking, with groups using intimidation tactics and subcontracting to minors to cont...
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24% Bias Score
"Mexico strengthens security, engages in diplomacy to counter Trump's threats"
"Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum is responding to Donald Trump's threats of tariffs and mass deportations by strengthening security in Sinaloa, seizing a record amount of fentanyl, and engaging in diplomatic efforts to mitigate the potential impact on Mexico."
"Mexico strengthens security, engages in diplomacy to counter Trump's threats"
"Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum is responding to Donald Trump's threats of tariffs and mass deportations by strengthening security in Sinaloa, seizing a record amount of fentanyl, and engaging in diplomatic efforts to mitigate the potential impact on Mexico."
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48% Bias Score
Mexico City Music Promoter with Cartel Ties Murdered
Jesús Pérez Alvear, a Mexican music promoter accused by the U.S. of laundering money for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was shot dead in Mexico City on December 4th, 2023, highlighting the reach of cartel violence and the challenges of prosecuting cartel members.
Mexico City Music Promoter with Cartel Ties Murdered
Jesús Pérez Alvear, a Mexican music promoter accused by the U.S. of laundering money for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was shot dead in Mexico City on December 4th, 2023, highlighting the reach of cartel violence and the challenges of prosecuting cartel members.
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60% Bias Score
Marseille Murder Linked to Organized Drug Trafficking
The body of Evandro, a 19-year-old known to police, was found murdered on October 24, 2020, in a northern Marseille alleyway, showing signs of torture and execution-style gunshot wounds; the death is linked to organized drug trafficking.
Marseille Murder Linked to Organized Drug Trafficking
The body of Evandro, a 19-year-old known to police, was found murdered on October 24, 2020, in a northern Marseille alleyway, showing signs of torture and execution-style gunshot wounds; the death is linked to organized drug trafficking.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Nominates Hardline Ambassador to Mexico
Donald Trump nominated Ronald Johnson, a former colonel with CIA experience, as US Ambassador to Mexico, signaling a tougher stance on immigration and drug trafficking; the appointment awaits Senate confirmation.
Trump Nominates Hardline Ambassador to Mexico
Donald Trump nominated Ronald Johnson, a former colonel with CIA experience, as US Ambassador to Mexico, signaling a tougher stance on immigration and drug trafficking; the appointment awaits Senate confirmation.
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52% Bias Score
Record Fentanyl Precursor Seizure in Netherlands Highlights Growing European Threat
The Netherlands seized 25 kilograms of N-boc-4-piperidone, a fentanyl precursor, enough for 15 million doses—the largest European seizure of its kind—raising concerns about the drug's spread across the continent.
Record Fentanyl Precursor Seizure in Netherlands Highlights Growing European Threat
The Netherlands seized 25 kilograms of N-boc-4-piperidone, a fentanyl precursor, enough for 15 million doses—the largest European seizure of its kind—raising concerns about the drug's spread across the continent.
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40% Bias Score
Bali Nine: Five Imprisoned Australians Face Potential Repatriation
Nine Australians were arrested in 2005 for attempting to smuggle 8.3kg of heroin from Indonesia; two were executed, one died in prison, one had their sentence commuted, and five may soon be repatriated to Australia after almost two decades of imprisonment.
Bali Nine: Five Imprisoned Australians Face Potential Repatriation
Nine Australians were arrested in 2005 for attempting to smuggle 8.3kg of heroin from Indonesia; two were executed, one died in prison, one had their sentence commuted, and five may soon be repatriated to Australia after almost two decades of imprisonment.
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48% Bias Score
Seven Arrested in Rutgers University Drug Ring
Seven individuals were arrested and charged in connection with a drug trafficking ring operating on Rutgers University's campus, utilizing a private social media network to buy and sell narcotics; the investigation, named Operation RU Pharm, resulted in the seizure of various drugs, a firearm, and a...
Seven Arrested in Rutgers University Drug Ring
Seven individuals were arrested and charged in connection with a drug trafficking ring operating on Rutgers University's campus, utilizing a private social media network to buy and sell narcotics; the investigation, named Operation RU Pharm, resulted in the seizure of various drugs, a firearm, and a...
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44% Bias Score
3,300 kilos of cocaine seized from Venezuelan fishing vessel near Canary Islands
On December 29th, authorities intercepted a Venezuelan fishing vessel carrying 3,300 kilos of cocaine approximately 1,852 kilometers west of the Canary Islands; eleven crew members were arrested, and the vessel sank.
3,300 kilos of cocaine seized from Venezuelan fishing vessel near Canary Islands
On December 29th, authorities intercepted a Venezuelan fishing vessel carrying 3,300 kilos of cocaine approximately 1,852 kilometers west of the Canary Islands; eleven crew members were arrested, and the vessel sank.
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24% Bias Score
Russia Intercepts \$55 Million Worth of Cocaine Destined for Europe
Russian authorities seized 570 kilograms of cocaine from suspected members of the Cali cartel, hidden in a vehicle and destined for the European Union, marking the fifth such seizure in Russia this year.
Russia Intercepts \$55 Million Worth of Cocaine Destined for Europe
Russian authorities seized 570 kilograms of cocaine from suspected members of the Cali cartel, hidden in a vehicle and destined for the European Union, marking the fifth such seizure in Russia this year.
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32% Bias Score