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Mexico Clarifies Plane Interception, Resolving Diplomatic Dispute with El Salvador
A diplomatic incident between Mexico and El Salvador erupted after a Mexican security official wrongly claimed that a cocaine-laden plane intercepted by Mexican authorities originated in El Salvador; Mexico later clarified that there was no evidence to support this claim, and the situation has been ...
Mexico Clarifies Plane Interception, Resolving Diplomatic Dispute with El Salvador
A diplomatic incident between Mexico and El Salvador erupted after a Mexican security official wrongly claimed that a cocaine-laden plane intercepted by Mexican authorities originated in El Salvador; Mexico later clarified that there was no evidence to support this claim, and the situation has been ...
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Cocaine Washes Ashore on North Sea Islands: Disappearance of Packages on Sylt
Cocaine packages that had been regularly washing up on Sylt's beaches since the beginning of the year have mysteriously stopped appearing since mid-May, though authorities say there's no guarantee more won't appear later, due to ocean currents and the potential for further packages to wash ashore. O...
Cocaine Washes Ashore on North Sea Islands: Disappearance of Packages on Sylt
Cocaine packages that had been regularly washing up on Sylt's beaches since the beginning of the year have mysteriously stopped appearing since mid-May, though authorities say there's no guarantee more won't appear later, due to ocean currents and the potential for further packages to wash ashore. O...
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Colombia Seizes First Autonomous Narco-Submarine
The Colombian navy intercepted an unmanned, autonomous narco-submarine near Santa Marta, equipped with advanced technology including a Starlink modem and surveillance cameras, signaling a new phase in drug trafficking utilizing autonomous systems.
Colombia Seizes First Autonomous Narco-Submarine
The Colombian navy intercepted an unmanned, autonomous narco-submarine near Santa Marta, equipped with advanced technology including a Starlink modem and surveillance cameras, signaling a new phase in drug trafficking utilizing autonomous systems.
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Rijnsaterwoude Bombing: Three Receive Prison Sentences
On October 11, 2023, three men received prison sentences of 2.5 years, 2 years, and 36 months (with 6 months suspended) and the driver one year, for their involvement in a bombing in Rijnsaterwoude, Netherlands, connected to a larger wave of violence stemming from a 1400kg cocaine theft in Antwerp.
Rijnsaterwoude Bombing: Three Receive Prison Sentences
On October 11, 2023, three men received prison sentences of 2.5 years, 2 years, and 36 months (with 6 months suspended) and the driver one year, for their involvement in a bombing in Rijnsaterwoude, Netherlands, connected to a larger wave of violence stemming from a 1400kg cocaine theft in Antwerp.
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Seven Chinese Nationals Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Drug Trafficking Ring
Seven Chinese nationals were arrested in Massachusetts and charged with running a multi-million dollar marijuana trafficking operation involving grow houses and the smuggling of workers into the U.S.; law enforcement seized hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash, over 240 pounds of marijuana, and ...
Seven Chinese Nationals Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Drug Trafficking Ring
Seven Chinese nationals were arrested in Massachusetts and charged with running a multi-million dollar marijuana trafficking operation involving grow houses and the smuggling of workers into the U.S.; law enforcement seized hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash, over 240 pounds of marijuana, and ...
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Cocaine Smuggling Sailboat Apprehended off La Palma
A Czech sailboat, the Lona, was intercepted 80 kilometers off La Palma, carrying approximately 25 kilos of cocaine; one suspect suffered severe burns after setting the boat on fire; both suspects were arrested.
Cocaine Smuggling Sailboat Apprehended off La Palma
A Czech sailboat, the Lona, was intercepted 80 kilometers off La Palma, carrying approximately 25 kilos of cocaine; one suspect suffered severe burns after setting the boat on fire; both suspects were arrested.
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Madrid Police Dismantle 10 Drug Trafficking Locations, Arrest 25"
Madrid police recently dismantled 10 drug trafficking locations in a major operation, arresting 25 individuals and seizing \$90,000 in cash and various narcotics across seven districts, including Getafe, Parla, and several in central Madrid, but concerns remain about judicial support and recidivism.
Madrid Police Dismantle 10 Drug Trafficking Locations, Arrest 25"
Madrid police recently dismantled 10 drug trafficking locations in a major operation, arresting 25 individuals and seizing \$90,000 in cash and various narcotics across seven districts, including Getafe, Parla, and several in central Madrid, but concerns remain about judicial support and recidivism.
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Major Iberian Drug-Smuggling Ring Dismantled
A joint Portuguese and Spanish operation dismantled a major drug-smuggling network in Portugal, resulting in 49 arrests, the seizure of 7 tons of hashish, 650 kg of cocaine, 18 high-speed boats, €780,000, and weapons; the network manufactured boats in northern Portugal, launching them near Lisbon to...
Major Iberian Drug-Smuggling Ring Dismantled
A joint Portuguese and Spanish operation dismantled a major drug-smuggling network in Portugal, resulting in 49 arrests, the seizure of 7 tons of hashish, 650 kg of cocaine, 18 high-speed boats, €780,000, and weapons; the network manufactured boats in northern Portugal, launching them near Lisbon to...
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Saudi Arabia's Rising Execution Rate: 101 Foreign Nationals Executed in 2025
Saudi Arabia executed two Ethiopian nationals for drug smuggling on July 10th, 2025, raising the total number of foreign executions this year to at least 101, highlighting a sharp increase in executions compared to previous years and prompting international criticism.
Saudi Arabia's Rising Execution Rate: 101 Foreign Nationals Executed in 2025
Saudi Arabia executed two Ethiopian nationals for drug smuggling on July 10th, 2025, raising the total number of foreign executions this year to at least 101, highlighting a sharp increase in executions compared to previous years and prompting international criticism.
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Tren de Aragua's South American Expansion: Exploiting Migration and Weak Governance
The Venezuelan criminal group Tren de Aragua, initially operating from a Venezuelan prison, has expanded into Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Chile, exploiting mass Venezuelan migration and weak governance to diversify its criminal activities, including drug trafficking, extortion, human smuggling, and...
Tren de Aragua's South American Expansion: Exploiting Migration and Weak Governance
The Venezuelan criminal group Tren de Aragua, initially operating from a Venezuelan prison, has expanded into Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Chile, exploiting mass Venezuelan migration and weak governance to diversify its criminal activities, including drug trafficking, extortion, human smuggling, and...
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Saudi Arabia's Soaring Execution Rate: A Contradiction to its Progressive Image
Amnesty International reports a sharp increase in executions in Saudi Arabia, with 180 people executed in the first half of 2023 and 345 in 2022—the highest in 30 years—largely due to drug-related offenses, contradicting claims by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Saudi Arabia's Soaring Execution Rate: A Contradiction to its Progressive Image
Amnesty International reports a sharp increase in executions in Saudi Arabia, with 180 people executed in the first half of 2023 and 345 in 2022—the highest in 30 years—largely due to drug-related offenses, contradicting claims by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
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56% Bias Score
International Police Operation Dismantles Major European Drug Trafficking Ring
Spanish, Lithuanian, and Irish police arrested nine members of the Tomas Samoska drug trafficking clan on June 8th, 2023, seizing €2 million, weapons, drugs, and vehicles. The clan is linked to a 2021 attempt to smuggle 16 tons of cocaine into Europe, the largest such attempt ever recorded.
International Police Operation Dismantles Major European Drug Trafficking Ring
Spanish, Lithuanian, and Irish police arrested nine members of the Tomas Samoska drug trafficking clan on June 8th, 2023, seizing €2 million, weapons, drugs, and vehicles. The clan is linked to a 2021 attempt to smuggle 16 tons of cocaine into Europe, the largest such attempt ever recorded.
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64% Bias Score
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