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Authorities have secured extended custody for prominent drug trafficker Virender Baisoya, outlining a ten-day interrogation schedule as investigations into regional narcotics networks intensify.
Law enforcement in North Sumatra is tracking a narcotics syndicate that allegedly used a tow truck to smuggle 15 kilograms of methamphetamine.
India has successfully secured the extradition of fugitive drug kingpin Virender Singh Basoya from the UAE. Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed this as a new milestone in India's efforts against crime.
A drug kingpin has been sentenced to life in federal prison, concluding a decade-long drug empire, after a three-year-old child was found with a backpack full of drugs.
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, one of the founders of the Sinaloa cartel, has been sentenced to life in a US prison without parole. He was also ordered to pay $15 billion in restitution for his role in drug trafficking and murders.
Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared a suspected drug kingpin, Nnamuka Kelvin Uchenna, and three associates wanted in connection with a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory, freezing accounts worth ₦9.8 billion.
Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested a suspected drug trafficking kingpin in connection with a $296 million methamphetamine shipment to Australia. This marks the first arrest in the high-profile international drug trafficking case.
A controversial Miami roadside facility, owned by former drug kingpin Mario Tabraue featured in 'Tiger King', is facing scrutiny over animal welfare violations, including an endangered snow leopard's leg amputation and a capybara's death.
Tanzania has destroyed 500kg of heroin, coinciding with the jailing of an Iranian drug kingpin in the country.
Police in Karachi have successfully arrested a notorious female drug lord, identified as 'Pinky', who was described as highly wanted.
A drug supplier linked to the infamous drug kingpin Park Wang-yeol has been successfully repatriated from Thailand. This marks a significant development in the ongoing efforts to dismantle drug networks.
Anant Ambani, son of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, has offered to relocate 80 of Pablo Escobar's 'cocaine hippos' from Colombia to his wildlife sanctuary in India. This offer aims to provide a humane alternative to the planned culling of the invasive species.
Salim Dola, an alleged drug kingpin and close associate of Dawood Ibrahim linked to a multi-crore drug empire, has been deported from Turkey and landed in Delhi, India. His deportation marks a significant development in the efforts against organized crime.
A notorious drug kingpin has been formally indicted one month after his repatriation from the Philippines. The indictment marks a significant step in the legal proceedings against him.
A drug kingpin operating a vast trafficking network was apprehended after using four unwitting Vietnam Airlines flight attendants to smuggle narcotics from France, concealed within toothpaste tubes.
Saturday Night Live veteran Colin Jost is set to executive produce and star in a new drama series for Peacock, portraying dentist-turned-drug lord Larry Lavin, with Alex Barnow serving as showrunner for the untitled series based on a podcast.
Justice ministry vows to recoup criminal proceeds from notorious 'drug kingpin' extradited from Philippines Yonhap News Agency
Marset was transferred into the custody of the United States, which has pushed for more aggressive antidrug tactics.
A Montreal man, charged in connection with a murder plot allegedly orchestrated by accused drug kingpin Ryan Wedding and involving a Quebec hitman known as Tupac, has pleaded not guilty in a U.S. court.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has requested Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to allow the temporary transfer of a jailed Korean drug kingpin to South Korea for investigation and prosecution.
Is it safe to travel to Mexico? Latest advice amid outbreak of violence The Times
Mexican tourists looking for a quiet mountain retreat are attracted to the cabins on the hills outside the city of Tapalpa, known as "pueblo mágico" or "magic town", due to its beau...
The Predawn Ambush in a Sleepy Mountain Town That Brought Down a Drug Kingpin WSJ
The Predawn Ambush in a Sleepy Mountain Town That Brought Down a Drug Kingpin WSJ
The death of the leader of Mexico's largest drug trafficking outfit opens the door to a power struggle that could unleash more violence La entrada El Mencho has fallen but the cartel still stands se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.
Violence erupted after the death of Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was announced on Sunday, following a shootout with soldiers.
Chaos and fear in Mexico after the killing of one of the nation's most powerful drug kingpins, El Mencho.
One of Mexico’s most notorious drug lords, Nemesio Oseguera, or “El Mencho,” was killed in a military raid on Sunday, sparking widespread retaliatory violence. President Claudia Sheinbaum has been under mounting pressure from Washington to intensify her offensive against drug cartels blamed for producing and smuggling drugs, particularly the synthetic opioid fentanyl, across the border […]
A wave of violence erupted in Mexico following the killing of drug lord "El Mencho" during a special operation. Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes was the leader of the fearsome Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Revenge for his death...
Drug lord who was killed by Mexican special forces on Sunday led a cartel known for aggression and military-style arsenal The drug lord “El Mencho”, who was killed on Sunday by Mexican special forces,
The Mexican army killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, during a military operation.
New Zealand police apprehended Junior Heart, a suspected drug lord, just as he was preparing to receive a 270-kilogram consignment of illicit substances. He faces multiple charges related to violence and large-scale drug importation.
Drug kingpin Virender Singh Basoya has been remanded into the custody of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) until August 21.
Nigerian drug enforcement and army officials seized 604.5kg of cannabis during an operation in Owan West, a suspected drug hub, and are now searching for a suspected drug kingpin.
The father who purchased an AR-15 for his son, who then carried out a school shooting, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. This marks a historic decision as it is the first time a parent in the U.S. has been convicted for murder following a school attack by their child.
Notorious Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada García was arrested by the FBI in 2024, with growing questions about whether US intelligence was involved in his capture following a betrayal.
A worker at UPS exploited his position to smuggle £10 million worth of cocaine into the United Kingdom for a drug kingpin. The illegal operation was uncovered after law enforcement gained access to the EncroChat messaging system in 2020.
Veteran Nollywood actor Kola Oyewo, known for his role in 'Saworoide', has passed away at the age of 80, prompting mourning from the Ooni of Ife and the entertainment industry.
A drug kingpin described as the 'top of the pyramid' has been sentenced to jail following the collapse of a million-dollar drug operation.
Authorities in Kédougou, Senegal, have arrested a suspected drug kingpin in the Lafiya region.
Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, currently held in a maximum-security prison in the United States, has formally requested to be transferred back to Mexico. His legal team cites alleged human rights violations and harsh conditions in the US prison as reasons for the request.
A court has declined initial jurisdiction over the custody of alleged drug kingpin Salim Dola, directing his shift to a magistrate for further proceedings.
US authorities have apprehended Eugenio Molina-Lopez, the alleged leader of the Los Huistas gang, on charges related to cocaine trafficking.
Mexican special forces have arrested Audias Flores, known as "El Jardinero," a high-ranking leader and successor to "El Mencho" in the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. He was captured while attempting to flee and had a $5 million bounty on his head.
Thai police arrested Nigerian suspected drug kingpin Nwaiwu Ifeanyi after discovering over N67 million hidden in his bathroom ceiling during a raid.
A fugitive Thai drug kingpin with a 1-million-baht bounty, who was wanted under 60 arrest warrants and played dead, was arrested in South Korea and extradited to Thailand on Tuesday.
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service is seeking prison sentences of up to 17 years and nine months on appeal for 18 defendants accused of belonging to a criminal organization led by an alleged drug kingpin.
An international drug kingpin known as 'Paravi Suda' has been implicated in a recent large heroin seizure.
Bolivian interior ministry says Sebastián Marset is being extradited to US, where he’s wanted for money laundering Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Sebastián Marset, an alleged Uruguayan drug trafficker and one of South America’s most wanted criminals, has been arrested in Bolivia. Marset, 34, is accused of trafficking tonnes of cocaine from South America to Europe, and also of having ordered the murder of a Paraguayan prosecutor who was shot dea...
Reports indicate that two drug kingpins made payoffs to the Bima Police Chief in Indonesia.
Nigeria’s NDLEA has arrested wanted drug kingpin Reginald Peter Chidiebere after 13 years on the run and also dismantled a meth lab in Imo State. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-arrests-wanted-drug-kingpin-after-13-years-busts-imo-meth-laboratory/
A major cartel boss is dead. How did Mexican forces locate and kill El Mencho, the country’s most notorious drug lord?
Gunmen run riot in Mexico after killing of cartel boss El Mencho The Times
The Predawn Ambush in a Sleepy Mountain Town That Brought Down a Drug Kingpin WSJ
Operation and violence that followed left at least 62 dead
While Mexico's government hails killing of drug kingpin El Mencho, other cartel leaders continue to evade capture.
American tourists are reportedly stranded in Mexico amidst chaos that erupted following the assassination of an infamous drug trafficker by government forces, assisted by the United States.
It has also since been revealed that the United States contributed to El Mencho's capture.
The operation sparked a wave of violence in various parts of the country.
One of Mexico’s most notorious drug lords, Nemesio Oseguera, or “El Mencho,” was killed in a military raid on Sunday, sparking widespread retaliatory violence. President Claudia Sheinbaum has been under mounting pressure from Washington to intensify her offensive against drug cartels blamed for producing and smuggling drugs, particularly the synthetic opioid fentanyl, across the border to the US. Oseguera, 60, the mastermind of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) died in custody...
Mexico Takes on Cartels as Killing of Drug Kingpin Sparks Violence The Wall Street Journal
Authorities said Mexican forces killed Ruben "El Mencho" Oseguera, the notorious Jalisco cartel leader who became Mexico's most wanted drug kingpin.
Authorities executed a search warrant at an Auckland nail salon owned by a suspected drug kingpin, seizing financial records as part of an investigation into a five-tonne cannabis seizure.
Virender Basoya, a drug kingpin wanted in connection with a Rs 13,000 crore drug case, has been extradited to India. The extradition was highlighted by Amit Shah, who reiterated the government's commitment to a 'zero tolerance' policy on drugs.
The NDLEA and Nigerian Army have recovered 604kg of skunk cannabis and arrested nine suspects in Edo State. A manhunt is currently underway for a fleeing drug kingpin involved in the operation.
A Lagos Federal High Court has sentenced former footballer Segun Hunkarin and drug kingpin Ntoruka Chinedu to a combined 24 years in prison for cocaine importation.
Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared alleged drug kingpin Nnamuka Uchenna and three associates wanted, freezing N9.8 billion linked to their syndicate and seizing assets.
Malaysian authorities seized luxury items including a Maserati, Alphard, Rolexes, and RM6.3 million worth of drugs in a crackdown targeting an alleged drug kingpin holding the title 'Datuk'.
An alleged Nigerian drug network leader was arrested in Bangkok following a dramatic late-night operation where the suspect attempted to ram through a police blockade.
India is actively pursuing the extradition of a drug kingpin and another criminal from Turkey, indicating ongoing efforts in international law enforcement cooperation.
Police in Karachi claim to have uncovered a cocaine network operated by a drug kingpin known as 'Pinky,' who allegedly supplied the city's elite through WhatsApp orders and female riders, openly challenging the system.
A drug supplier linked to the notorious Korean drug kingpin Park Wang-yeol has been repatriated from Thailand.
A Pentagon official has revealed that the United States' involvement in the war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far. This figure represents the financial expenditure over approximately two months of conflict.
Besnik Kelmendi, son of alleged drug trafficker Naser Kelmendi, obtained a gun license in Kosovo with the assistance of a senior anti-drugs officer, despite being under US sanctions for over a decade.
Salim Dola, an alleged associate of the D-Company crime syndicate and a known drug kingpin, has been detained by authorities in Turkey.
Police forces across multiple countries, including the Philippines, Greece, Denmark, Serbia, and Lithuania, conducted various operations resulting in significant seizures of illegal drugs like shabu, marijuana, and cocaine, as well as weapons arsenals. These operations led to numerous arrests, including Chinese nationals and an alleged Albanian drug boss.
South Korea has deported a notorious Thai drug kingpin back to Thailand, concluding a significant international law enforcement operation.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko visited North Korea, where he held talks with leader Kim Jong Un, signed a friendship and cooperation treaty, and exchanged gifts, including Lukashenko presenting an assault rifle to Kim, further solidifying their anti-Western alliance and criticizing Western pressure.
A convicted drug trafficker on parole has been sentenced to 159 years for distributing enough fentanyl in Colorado to potentially kill 88% of Weld County's population.
Accused Uruguayan drug kingpin Marset has been captured in Bolivia, according to a Paraguayan official.
Nigeria’s NDLEA arrests fugitive drug kingpin Uzoma Ilomuanya, wanted for over 15 years in Nigeria and the UK, after a coordinated operation in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-nabs-fugitive-drug-kingpin-after-15-years-on-the-run/
His comments followed the army’s killing of notorious drug kingpin El Mencho, the leader of the CJNG cartel
The Predawn Ambush in a Sleepy Mountain Town That Brought Down a Drug Kingpin WSJ
A girlfriend of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel who was killed by the Mexican military, was key to finding him in Tapalpa, a picturesque village of
The Predawn Ambush in a Sleepy Mountain Town That Brought Down a Drug Kingpin WSJ
Të paktën 25 anëtarë të Gardës Kombëtare të Meksikës kanë vdekur gjatë një vale dhune në shtetin Jalisco pas vrasjes së një bosi droge, ka thënë ministri i sigurisë së vendit. Trazirat kanë shpërthyer
EXCLUSIVE: Rafael Amaya (El Señor de los Cielos) is set to star and executive produce a scripted bilingual series in development about drug kingpin Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, told from the perspective of Guzmán’s wife Emma Coronel and centered on her life alongside her husband. Executive producers include Coronel, Amaya, and his producing partner Martiza […]
One of Mexico's most notorious drug lords, Nemesio Oseguera, or "El Mencho," was killed in a military raid on Sunday, sparking widespread retaliatory violence. After reports of El Mencho's death, cart
Mexico's most wanted criminal, 'El Mencho', leader of a Jalisco state crime group, has been killed, leading to retaliatory attacks by his gang across at least a dozen Mexican states.
School was canceled in several Mexican states and local and foreign governments alike warned their citizens to stay inside following the army's killing of the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, "El Mencho," and the violence it spurred
Several countries' embassies in Mexico have issued warnings to their citizens on Sunday, local time, regarding an unspecified situation.
Embassies of several countries in Mexico have, on Sunday, local time, issued warnings to their citizens due to the unrest in the country following the killing of a cartel leader.
Mexico Kills Powerful Drug Kingpin, Sparking Violent Response The Wall Street Journal