Tag #Narcotics

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French Senate Approves New Prosecutor's Office to Combat Drug Trafficking

The French Senate approved the creation of a National Anti-Organized Crime Prosecutor's Office (Pnaco) to combat drug trafficking, modeled after similar financial and anti-terrorist offices, with projected operational status by January 2026.

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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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Piraeus Port Seizes Contraband, Reflecting Evolving Smuggling Tactics

In 2024, Greek authorities in Piraeus port seized over 82 million contraband cigarettes, 33 tons of illegal tobacco, and 695 kg of narcotics, reflecting a shift towards smaller shipments to reduce detection risk and a rise in counterfeit goods, particularly children's toys, posing health concerns.

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Seven Arrested in Rutgers University Drug Ring

Seven individuals were arrested and charged in connection with a drug trafficking ring operating on Rutgers University's campus, utilizing a private social media network to buy and sell narcotics; the investigation, named Operation RU Pharm, resulted in the seizure of various drugs, a firearm, and a...

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Catatumbo Conflict: 80 Dead, 30,000 Displaced, and Colombia's Peace at Risk

Violent clashes between the ELN and FARC dissidents in Colombia's resource-rich Catatumbo region since January 15th have caused at least 80 deaths and displaced over 30,000, creating a humanitarian crisis that threatens President Petro's 'total peace' initiative and jeopardizes future stability.

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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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Syria's New Government Targets Captagon Trade

Syria's new administration, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), is cracking down on the country's massive Captagon drug trade, formerly a key source of revenue for the al-Assad regime; the move signals a potential disruption of this lucrative illicit industry, but experts warn of a "balloon effect", ...

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