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Canada Appoints Fentanyl Czar to Combat Opioid Crisis

Canada appointed Kevin Brosseau as its fentanyl czar to combat the opioid crisis and address US concerns about fentanyl smuggling, following threats of tariffs from President Trump; Brosseau will coordinate efforts across government levels and with international partners.

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130 Arrested in Major Blow to Sicilian Mafia

On Tuesday, Italian police arrested 130 alleged members of the Sicilian Mafia in Palermo on charges including drug trafficking, attempted murder, extortion, illegal online gambling, and illegal firearm possession, highlighting the group's continued criminal activity despite past setbacks.

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Canada Appoints Fentanyl Czar to Combat U.S. Concerns

Canada appointed Kevin Brosseau as its "fentanyl czar" to tackle illegal fentanyl production and trafficking within Canada to address U.S. concerns, despite data showing most fentanyl entering the U.S. originates from Mexico.

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Turkish Special Forces Officers Arrested in Major Drug Bust

Two Turkish special forces officers were arrested in Muş during a drug operation, found to be transporting 10.5 kg of methamphetamine, 6 kg of heroin, and 200,000 lira; this raises concerns about recruitment practices and potential systemic issues within the police force, especially given another in...

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Marbella Mayor's Stepson Faces 22-Year Sentence for Drug Trafficking

Joakim Broberg, stepson of Marbella's mayor Ángeles Muñoz, faces a 35-day trial starting May 6th in Spain's National High Court for drug trafficking and money laundering, with the prosecution seeking a 22-year sentence.

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Mexico's Border Security Operation: Initial Results and Expert Concerns

Following increased US pressure, Mexico reported 139 arrests, 82 seized weapons, and one ton of drugs in a week-long border security operation; however, experts warn of the militaristic approach's potential to worsen violence and impunity, noting concerns about the National Guard's effectiveness and...

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Costa Rica champions multilateralism and sustainable trade amidst global uncertainty

Costa Rican Minister of Commerce Manuel Tovar discussed strengthening trade and investment with the EU, emphasizing multilateralism and sustainable practices; Costa Rica will preside over the 2025 OECD ministerial meeting and the UN Ocean Conference, showcasing its commitment to global cooperation a...

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Sophisticated Drug-Smuggling Tunnels Pose Major Challenge to U.S. Border Security

Mexican drug cartels have built dozens of advanced tunnels, complete with rail systems, to smuggle drugs across the U.S.-Mexico border, posing a major challenge for authorities despite efforts to dismantle them, including the recent discovery of an exceptionally complex tunnel in Texas.

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Petro Advisor Implicated in Alleged Drug Trafficker Donation

Catalan advisor Xavier Vendrell, working for Colombian President Gustavo Petro, allegedly received a 500 million peso donation from suspected drug trafficker "Papá Pitufo" for Petro's campaign; the money was later returned after discovery of its origin, sparking controversy and internal government t...

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Massive Canadian Drug Lab Raid: Fentanyl, Meth, and Firearms Seized

Authorities in British Columbia seized 54 kilograms of fentanyl, 390 kilograms of methamphetamine, $500,000 cash, and 89 firearms from a Falkland property in October 2023, allegedly the largest and most sophisticated drug lab in Canada; one suspect faces charges, and the Civil Forfeiture Office is p...

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Marseille Prison Official's Life Targeted by Drug Traffickers for "120,000 Euros"

In Marseilles, a drug trafficking organization put a "120,000 euro" price on the life of a prison official, leading to increased police presence, the arrest of two suspects on attempted murder charges, and the temporary removal of the targeted official from their post.

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Limburg Transport Owners Arrested in Major Cocaine Smuggling Ring

A major drug trafficking and money laundering investigation in Limburg, Netherlands, resulted in the arrest of six individuals, including owners of transport companies allegedly involved in smuggling thousands of kilos of cocaine from Latin America via Antwerp to the UK, leading to the seizure of dr...

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