Tag #Drug Trafficking

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Record Methamphetamine Seizures Highlight Southeast Asia's Drug and Cybercrime Crisis

In 2024, East Asian authorities seized a record 236 tons of methamphetamine, a 24% increase from 2023, largely originating from Myanmar's Shan state and highlighting the challenges posed by the region's intertwined drug and cybercrime economies.

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Granny's £80m Drug Empire: 20-Year Sentence for 'Gangsta Debbs'

A 65-year-old grandmother, Deborah Mason, led a family drug trafficking operation across south-east England, handling £25-£30m worth of cocaine (street value up to £80m) over seven months, resulting in 20-year prison sentence for her and 10-15 year sentences for her family members.

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Sheinbaum's Hardline Stance Yields Measurable Results in Mexico's War on Crime

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's administration has launched a major crackdown on organized crime, resulting in significant drug seizures, arrests, and a shift away from her predecessor's more lenient approach, driven by both domestic pressure and external influence from the United States.

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Nîmes Imposes Curfew on Minors After Surge in Drug-Related Violence

In response to escalating drug-related violence, including shootings and a murder, the city of Nîmes, France, implemented a 15-day curfew for minors under 16, starting July 24th, 2024, from 9 PM to 6 AM, in specific high-risk areas.

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Italian Camorra Fugitive Arrested in Spain

Simone Bartiromo, one of Italy's 100 most dangerous fugitives, was arrested in Orihuela, Spain on Wednesday, after a year-long investigation involving Italian Carabinieri and Spanish National Police; he allegedly served as a drug broker for Neapolitan clans, faces 24 years in prison, and was found w...

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French Man Freed After 20 Years in Indonesian Prison

Serge Atlaoui, a 61-year-old French man, was released from an Indonesian prison on February 2025 after serving 20 years for drug-related charges; his death sentence was commuted to 30 years in French court, making him eligible for parole in 2011; he was greeted by his lawyer and wife, expressing rel...

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Mexico: Narco-Scandal Rocks Ruling Morena Party

Former Tabasco Security Secretary Hernán Bermúdez, allegedly linked to the Jalisco Nueva Generación cartel, is sought by Interpol; the scandal implicates Senator Adán Augusto López, a prominent Morena figure, sparking calls for investigation and threatening the party's image.

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Greek Police Officers Arrested in Multi-Million Euro Drug Trafficking Ring

Four Greek police officers are accused of stealing seized narcotics and reselling them in Athens and Mykonos with four accomplices, generating millions of euros; thirteen additional individuals, including businessmen with criminal records, are also implicated.

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Gangster Granny" Jailed for Leading £80 Million Cocaine Operation

A 65-year-old woman, dubbed "gangster granny," and seven others were sentenced to 106.5 years in prison for a UK-wide drug operation involving nearly a tonne of cocaine worth £80 million, using family members and encrypted communication.

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Greek Police Arrest Eight, Including Four Officers, in Major Drug Trafficking Bust

Greek police arrested eight people, including four officers, for a drug trafficking operation running since October 2023, seizing 4.3 kg of suspected cocaine, €20,900, and other evidence; a suspended officer led the ring.

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Australian and American Tourists Murdered in Mexico: Suspects Linked to Organized Crime

Three men—two Australian brothers and an American—were killed while camping near La Bocana beach in Baja California, Mexico, a known drug trafficking area; four suspects with alleged ties to organized crime and corrupt police are in custody, facing various charges.

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Ecuador Extradites Gang Leader to U.S., Setting Legal Precedent

Ecuador will extradite José Adolfo Macías Villamar, leader of the Los Choneros gang, to the U.S. to face seven charges, including drug trafficking and weapons use; his escape from prison in January 2024 triggered a major security crisis in Ecuador.

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