France to Isolate Top 100 Drug Traffickers in High-Security Prison
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin plans to isolate France's 100 most influential drug traffickers in a high-security prison by summer, raising concerns about the selection process, logistical challenges, and potential impact on judicial proceedings.
France to Isolate Top 100 Drug Traffickers in High-Security Prison
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin plans to isolate France's 100 most influential drug traffickers in a high-security prison by summer, raising concerns about the selection process, logistical challenges, and potential impact on judicial proceedings.
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24% Bias Score
Illegal Immigrant Arrested with Fentanyl, Rifle in Mass. State-Subsidized Hotel
In Revere, Massachusetts, Leonardo Andujar Sanchez, a 28-year-old illegal immigrant from the Dominican Republic, was arrested on December 27th with 10 pounds of fentanyl (valued at approximately \$1 million) and an AR-15 rifle in his state-subsidized hotel room, prompting questions about the state's...
Illegal Immigrant Arrested with Fentanyl, Rifle in Mass. State-Subsidized Hotel
In Revere, Massachusetts, Leonardo Andujar Sanchez, a 28-year-old illegal immigrant from the Dominican Republic, was arrested on December 27th with 10 pounds of fentanyl (valued at approximately \$1 million) and an AR-15 rifle in his state-subsidized hotel room, prompting questions about the state's...
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68% Bias Score
Record Drug Seizures Expose India's Escalating Drug Crisis
In 2024, India experienced record drug seizures totaling over \$1 billion, with over 768 kg of cocaine confiscated in October alone, along with significant amounts of other drugs; the involvement of international cartels, sophisticated smuggling methods, and a rise in domestic consumption, particula...
Record Drug Seizures Expose India's Escalating Drug Crisis
In 2024, India experienced record drug seizures totaling over \$1 billion, with over 768 kg of cocaine confiscated in October alone, along with significant amounts of other drugs; the involvement of international cartels, sophisticated smuggling methods, and a rise in domestic consumption, particula...
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24% Bias Score
France to Isolate Top Drug Traffickers in High-Security Prison
France will isolate 100 top drug traffickers in a high-security prison to disrupt their operations, a strategy inspired by counter-terrorism efforts to address the ineffectiveness of current prison management.
France to Isolate Top Drug Traffickers in High-Security Prison
France will isolate 100 top drug traffickers in a high-security prison to disrupt their operations, a strategy inspired by counter-terrorism efforts to address the ineffectiveness of current prison management.
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48% Bias Score
Fentanyl Crisis Exacerbates US-Mexico Tensions
The capture of Mayo Zambada intensified US-Mexico tensions over fentanyl, with the US blaming Mexico for the crisis causing around 100,000 deaths annually, while Mexico claims to be a transit country and highlights recent anti-drug efforts, including the detention of nearly 7,000 individuals and sei...
Fentanyl Crisis Exacerbates US-Mexico Tensions
The capture of Mayo Zambada intensified US-Mexico tensions over fentanyl, with the US blaming Mexico for the crisis causing around 100,000 deaths annually, while Mexico claims to be a transit country and highlights recent anti-drug efforts, including the detention of nearly 7,000 individuals and sei...
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56% Bias Score
Fentanyl Crisis Exacerbates US-Mexico Tensions
The capture of Sinaloa cartel leader Ismael Zambada and subsequent US-Mexico disputes over fentanyl production and trafficking, causing approximately 100,000 US deaths annually, highlight the complex political and public health crisis ahead of the Trump administration.
Fentanyl Crisis Exacerbates US-Mexico Tensions
The capture of Sinaloa cartel leader Ismael Zambada and subsequent US-Mexico disputes over fentanyl production and trafficking, causing approximately 100,000 US deaths annually, highlight the complex political and public health crisis ahead of the Trump administration.
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56% Bias Score
German IT Firm Searched in Corruption Probe Linked to Cocaine Ring
Authorities searched an IT firm in Celle, Germany, on January 25, 2025, as part of an investigation into a 39-year-old Hanover prosecutor suspected of accepting bribes from an international cocaine trafficking ring; the firm's former CEO was recently convicted of drug trafficking, raising concerns a...
German IT Firm Searched in Corruption Probe Linked to Cocaine Ring
Authorities searched an IT firm in Celle, Germany, on January 25, 2025, as part of an investigation into a 39-year-old Hanover prosecutor suspected of accepting bribes from an international cocaine trafficking ring; the firm's former CEO was recently convicted of drug trafficking, raising concerns a...
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52% Bias Score
Mexico Launches Nationwide Gun Buyback Program to Combat Violence
Mexico launched a nationwide gun buyback program offering substantial cash rewards for surrendered firearms, aiming to curb violence fueled by an estimated 200,000-500,000 illegally trafficked U.S. firearms annually.
Mexico Launches Nationwide Gun Buyback Program to Combat Violence
Mexico launched a nationwide gun buyback program offering substantial cash rewards for surrendered firearms, aiming to curb violence fueled by an estimated 200,000-500,000 illegally trafficked U.S. firearms annually.
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44% Bias Score
Yakuza Leader Pleads Guilty to Nuclear Material Trafficking
Takeshi Ebisawa, a 60-year-old alleged leader of the Japanese yakuza, pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to conspiring to traffic nuclear materials, including uranium and weapons-grade plutonium, from Burma to other countries; he also pleaded guilty to international narcotics trafficking and ...
Yakuza Leader Pleads Guilty to Nuclear Material Trafficking
Takeshi Ebisawa, a 60-year-old alleged leader of the Japanese yakuza, pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to conspiring to traffic nuclear materials, including uranium and weapons-grade plutonium, from Burma to other countries; he also pleaded guilty to international narcotics trafficking and ...
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44% Bias Score
Record $1 Billion Drug Seizure Exposes India's Growing Drug Crisis
In October 2024, Indian authorities made record drug seizures totaling over $1 billion, revealing sophisticated trafficking methods, international cartel involvement, and a surge in cocaine and methamphetamine use among young people.
Record $1 Billion Drug Seizure Exposes India's Growing Drug Crisis
In October 2024, Indian authorities made record drug seizures totaling over $1 billion, revealing sophisticated trafficking methods, international cartel involvement, and a surge in cocaine and methamphetamine use among young people.
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24% Bias Score
Yakuza Member Pleads Guilty to Nuclear Material Trafficking
Takeshi Ebisawa, a 60-year-old Japanese yakuza member, pleaded guilty in Manhattan on Wednesday to conspiring to sell nuclear material from Myanmar to Iran, along with drug and weapons trafficking; he faces a possible life sentence.
Yakuza Member Pleads Guilty to Nuclear Material Trafficking
Takeshi Ebisawa, a 60-year-old Japanese yakuza member, pleaded guilty in Manhattan on Wednesday to conspiring to sell nuclear material from Myanmar to Iran, along with drug and weapons trafficking; he faces a possible life sentence.
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20% Bias Score
Mexico braces for Trump's policies: Economic and humanitarian risks loom
Facing potential mass deportations, increased tariffs, and the designation of cartels as terrorist organizations under a Trump presidency, Mexico is bolstering border resources, increasing tariffs on textiles (signaling Trump), and intensifying efforts to combat drug trafficking and cartels, while i...
Mexico braces for Trump's policies: Economic and humanitarian risks loom
Facing potential mass deportations, increased tariffs, and the designation of cartels as terrorist organizations under a Trump presidency, Mexico is bolstering border resources, increasing tariffs on textiles (signaling Trump), and intensifying efforts to combat drug trafficking and cartels, while i...
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44% Bias Score