Fentanyl Crisis: San Francisco's Union Square Exemplifies US Opioid Epidemic
The transformation of San Francisco's Union Square from a tourist destination to a fentanyl crisis zone exemplifies the devastating US opioid epidemic, claiming over 400,000 lives since 2010, with a complex supply chain involving China, Mexico, and lax US import regulations.
Fentanyl Crisis: San Francisco's Union Square Exemplifies US Opioid Epidemic
The transformation of San Francisco's Union Square from a tourist destination to a fentanyl crisis zone exemplifies the devastating US opioid epidemic, claiming over 400,000 lives since 2010, with a complex supply chain involving China, Mexico, and lax US import regulations.
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56% Bias Score
Colombian Drug Lord Released from US Prison
After serving 25 years of a 30-year sentence for drug smuggling, Colombian drug lord Fabio Ochoa Vรกsquez was released from a US prison on Tuesday and is expected to be deported to Colombia, where authorities believe he will retain significant wealth.
Colombian Drug Lord Released from US Prison
After serving 25 years of a 30-year sentence for drug smuggling, Colombian drug lord Fabio Ochoa Vรกsquez was released from a US prison on Tuesday and is expected to be deported to Colombia, where authorities believe he will retain significant wealth.
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36% Bias Score
โฌ5,000 Reward Offered in Hamburg Murder Investigation
A 31-year-old businessman with a prior drug conviction was fatally shot on October 20th, 2023, in Hamburg's Neustadt district; a โฌ5,000 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrator, who remains at large.
โฌ5,000 Reward Offered in Hamburg Murder Investigation
A 31-year-old businessman with a prior drug conviction was fatally shot on October 20th, 2023, in Hamburg's Neustadt district; a โฌ5,000 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrator, who remains at large.
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32% Bias Score
3,400 kg Cocaine Seizure in Spain Leads to Arrest of Global Drug Lord
Spanish authorities seized 3,400 kg of cocaine in Operation Goodbye, arresting 22 members of a global drug trafficking ring using the Port of Algeciras; seven are in prison, including a top drug lord, while three remain fugitives.
3,400 kg Cocaine Seizure in Spain Leads to Arrest of Global Drug Lord
Spanish authorities seized 3,400 kg of cocaine in Operation Goodbye, arresting 22 members of a global drug trafficking ring using the Port of Algeciras; seven are in prison, including a top drug lord, while three remain fugitives.
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40% Bias Score
Court Dismisses Investigation into Guardia Civil Officers in Fatal Narco-lancha Collision
A Cรกdiz court dismissed an investigation into two Guardia Civil officers for the deaths of two agents in a February 9th narco-lancha collision, concluding the officers' deaths were caused solely by the narco-lancha's actions, not resource deficiencies.
Court Dismisses Investigation into Guardia Civil Officers in Fatal Narco-lancha Collision
A Cรกdiz court dismissed an investigation into two Guardia Civil officers for the deaths of two agents in a February 9th narco-lancha collision, concluding the officers' deaths were caused solely by the narco-lancha's actions, not resource deficiencies.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Court Overturns Drug Convictions Due to Prosecutorial Misconduct
The Arnhem-Leeuwarden Court of Appeal declared a mistrial in a major drug case, freeing five suspects due to prosecutorial misconduct involving the manipulation of evidence and undisclosed agreements with a key witness, leading to an unfair trial.
Dutch Court Overturns Drug Convictions Due to Prosecutorial Misconduct
The Arnhem-Leeuwarden Court of Appeal declared a mistrial in a major drug case, freeing five suspects due to prosecutorial misconduct involving the manipulation of evidence and undisclosed agreements with a key witness, leading to an unfair trial.
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36% Bias Score
Record Fentanyl Seizure in Mexico Amidst U.S. Pressure
Mexican authorities made the largest fentanyl bust in the country's history, seizing over 2,300 pounds of pills in Sinaloa, following a sharp decrease in seizures earlier in the year and amid U.S. pressure.
Record Fentanyl Seizure in Mexico Amidst U.S. Pressure
Mexican authorities made the largest fentanyl bust in the country's history, seizing over 2,300 pounds of pills in Sinaloa, following a sharp decrease in seizures earlier in the year and amid U.S. pressure.
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56% Bias Score
Record Fentanyl Seizure in Mexico Amidst Trump Threats
Mexican authorities seized a record 1,500 kilograms of fentanyl pills in Sinaloa following a new law banning the drug and amidst threats from Donald Trump; two alleged operatives were arrested.
Record Fentanyl Seizure in Mexico Amidst Trump Threats
Mexican authorities seized a record 1,500 kilograms of fentanyl pills in Sinaloa following a new law banning the drug and amidst threats from Donald Trump; two alleged operatives were arrested.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Nominates Florida Sheriff to Lead DEA
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister to head the Drug Enforcement Administration, focusing on border security and combating fentanyl trafficking in collaboration with his Attorney General nominee, Pam Bondi.
Trump Nominates Florida Sheriff to Lead DEA
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister to head the Drug Enforcement Administration, focusing on border security and combating fentanyl trafficking in collaboration with his Attorney General nominee, Pam Bondi.
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36% Bias Score
Bali Nine: Varying Sentences Highlight Indonesia's Drug Laws
In 2005, nine Australians were arrested in Bali for attempting to smuggle heroin, resulting in various sentences ranging from death to life imprisonment, with some eventually released while others remain incarcerated.
Bali Nine: Varying Sentences Highlight Indonesia's Drug Laws
In 2005, nine Australians were arrested in Bali for attempting to smuggle heroin, resulting in various sentences ranging from death to life imprisonment, with some eventually released while others remain incarcerated.
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56% Bias Score
Colombian Navy Busts New Drug Route to Australia
The Colombian navy intercepted a cocaine-filled submarine, revealing a new trafficking route to Australia, resulting from a six-week operation that seized 225 tons of cocaine and arrested 400 individuals, disrupting drug, arms, and migrant trafficking.
Colombian Navy Busts New Drug Route to Australia
The Colombian navy intercepted a cocaine-filled submarine, revealing a new trafficking route to Australia, resulting from a six-week operation that seized 225 tons of cocaine and arrested 400 individuals, disrupting drug, arms, and migrant trafficking.
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36% Bias Score
France Seeks Repatriation of Serge Atlaoui from Indonesia
France officially requested the repatriation of Serge Atlaoui, a French citizen sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug trafficking in 2007; Indonesia is discussing repatriation with three countries and hopes to finalize transfers by December.
France Seeks Repatriation of Serge Atlaoui from Indonesia
France officially requested the repatriation of Serge Atlaoui, a French citizen sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug trafficking in 2007; Indonesia is discussing repatriation with three countries and hopes to finalize transfers by December.
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28% Bias Score