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Prison Governor Charged After Illegally Releasing Inmate and Accepting Bribe

A prison governor, Kerri Pegg, faces charges for misconduct after illegally releasing a drug-dealing inmate, Anthony Saunderson, and accepting a "£12,000 Mercedes car" as a gift; police found Saunderson's DNA at her home.

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France Secures First Forced Extradition from Dubai Since 2021

France extradited Mehdi Charafa, a drug trafficker and money launderer, from Dubai on February 18th, marking the first forced extradition since 2021 and demonstrating improved judicial cooperation between France and the UAE, despite ongoing challenges.

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Mexican Cartels Control 85-90% of US-Bound Illicit Drugs

Mexican cartels Sinaloa and CJNG control 85-90% of U.S.-bound illicit drugs, driving violence and exploiting sanctuary city policies, while gang culture glamorization fuels recruitment among vulnerable populations.

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Camarena Family Sues Sinaloa Cartel for 1985 Murder

Forty years after DEA agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena's murder by the Sinaloa Cartel, his family is suing cartel leaders in US court, seeking financial compensation, citing President Trump's designation of cartels as terrorist organizations as justification.

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French Assembly Delays Vote on Controversial Investigative Powers Bill

The French National Assembly extended debate on a bill strengthening investigative powers, including a controversial 'dossier-coffre' provision protecting investigation methods from defense disclosure, until Monday due to numerous amendments and a voting system malfunction; the bill also grants pref...

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Spanish Police Inspector Arrested for Alleged Collaboration with Drug Trafficking Ring

Spanish police arrested senior inspector Óscar Sánchez for allegedly collaborating with a drug trafficking ring led by Ignacio Torán, using encrypted messages to facilitate cocaine shipments and avoid detection; nearly €19 million was seized from Sánchez's home and office.

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Record Cocaine Seizure: Narco-Submarine Intercepted

Spanish and Portuguese authorities intercepted a narco-submarine carrying 6.6 tons of cocaine 500 nautical miles south of the Azores, arresting five individuals and marking the first successful far-offshore seizure of this type of vessel.

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Two More Arrests in "Die Firma" Drug Trafficking Case

German authorities arrested two more alleged members of the international drug trafficking ring "Die Firma", one at Frankfurt Airport accused of handling 170 kg of cocaine in Fall 2023 and another at a Bavarian border crossing, bringing the number of arrested members to 18 out of 33 suspects.

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Record Drug Seizures in France Highlight Escalating Narcotics Trade

French customs reported record 2024 seizures: 111 tons of narcotics (up 74% from 2023), including 53.5 tons of cocaine (up 130%), 21 million counterfeit goods, and 488 tons of contraband tobacco; the increase reflects escalating drug trafficking and organized crime.

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Camarena Family Sues Sinaloa Cartel for 1985 Murder, Using Terrorist Designation

The Camarena family is suing members of the Sinaloa and Guadalajara cartels in a US District Court for the 1985 murder of DEA agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, leveraging President Trump's designation of cartels as terrorist organizations to pursue justice and compensation for substantial damages.

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Sophisticated Sea Smuggling Fuels UK Cocaine Crisis

South American drug gangs are dropping tons of cocaine into the sea around the UK for smaller boats to collect, using trackers; this sophisticated smuggling method poses a significant threat, as shown by the recent arrest of four men who collected a tonne of cocaine near the Isles of Scilly.

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Operation Mito Trial Concludes: Sito Miñanco Faces 31.5 Years

The trial of Operation Mito, involving 43 defendants accused of drug trafficking and money laundering, concluded Friday, with key defendant José Ramón Prado Bugallo ('Sito Miñanco') facing 31.5 years imprisonment for allegedly importing nearly four tons of cocaine and laundering over €11 million. Th...

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