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Iraqi security forces conducted a targeted raid on a residential property in Baghdad, successfully apprehending four individuals suspected of involvement in drug trafficking networks.
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency operatives and police arrested two suspected drug traffickers in a buy-bust operation in Binangonan, Rizal, seizing P1.5 million worth of kush.
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) arrested two suspected drug traffickers in Imus City, Cavite, seizing P3.4 million worth of 'shabu' (crystal meth).
Police arrested thirteen suspected drug traffickers and intercepted 192 festival-goers with personal drug possessions during the first weekend of the Tomorrowland festival in Boom.
A suspected drug trafficker was arrested in Calamba City, Laguna, with P578,000 worth of suspected shabu and an unlicensed firearm during a drug bust.
Croatian police have arrested six suspected drug traffickers, including British and Italian nationals, in a spectacular operation on the island of Pag, dismantling another drug dealing chain.
Police in San Fernando City, Pampanga, arrested three suspected drug traffickers and seized an estimated P38.5 million worth of shabu and cocaine during a buy-bust operation.
Edo NDLEA arrested 48 suspected drug traffickers and seized over 541kg of illicit drugs in May as part of an ongoing crackdown on drug abuse.
Six suspected drug traffickers were arrested in Bangkok, with authorities seizing 300 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine and assets valued at approximately 46 million baht in a joint operation.
Four suspected drug traffickers were arrested in separate buy-bust operations in Rizal province, leading to the seizure of over P354,000 worth of illegal drugs.
Police in Romania conducted raids and arrested six suspected drug traffickers who allegedly used two girls, aged 13 and 15, to distribute high-risk drugs, primarily around Timișoara's North Railway Station.
Six people were killed following a US strike on suspected drug traffickers in the Pacific, bringing the total number of fatalities from such attacks to at least 157.
The US military announced it struck a vessel in the Caribbean, resulting in the deaths of three men, as part of efforts against drug trafficking.
A court in Durban has released a suspected drug trafficker on a R50,000 bail bond pending trial in a broader human trafficking case. The decision comes amid ongoing law enforcement efforts to dismantle organized crime networks in the region.
Uzbekistan's State Security Service has seized opium and hashish in the Surkhandarya region, arresting suspected drug traffickers in Denau and Termez.
Police in the Calabarzon region of the Philippines arrested 1,208 suspected drug traffickers and confiscated over P29.5 million worth of illegal drugs, including shabu and marijuana, during July.
The Nigerian Navy apprehended a 44-year-old suspected drug trafficker in Anambra, seizing illicit substances and transferring the individual to the NDLEA for further action.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 42 suspected drug traffickers in Edo State, seizing various illicit drugs during the operation. This action is part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region.
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) arrested three suspected drug traffickers and confiscated over P4.4 million worth of shabu in separate operations in Cavite and Batangas provinces.
Nigerian police have made multiple arrests, apprehending seven robbery suspects and recovering a firearm in Ogun State. Separately, three suspected drug traffickers were arrested in Delta State, with tramadol and other illicit substances recovered.
The NDLEA Edo State Command arrested 48 suspected drug traffickers in May and seized 541.47kg of various illicit drugs during ongoing operations across the state.
Hacène Larbi, known as "le H" and a presumed member of the DZ Mafia, is on trial in Paris for allegedly recruiting a 17-year-old minor in 2023 to carry out a contract killing in Marseille for several thousand euros.
US forces conducted strikes against suspected drug trafficking boats in the Pacific, resulting in five fatalities. These latest strikes contribute to a total of at least 168 deaths since September 2025, marking the ongoing US military campaign against drug traffickers in the Pacific and Caribbean waters.
Romanian police conducted raids targeting six alleged high-risk drug traffickers suspected of procuring, possessing, and selling psychoactive substances and drugs, particularly in the Timișoara area, reportedly using two girls aged 13 and 15 for distribution.
A suspected drug trafficker was arrested in Calamba City, Laguna, during a buy-bust operation, with authorities seizing suspected crystal meth valued at P340,000.
The US military killed three suspected drug traffickers and destroyed a boat in the Caribbean Sea as part of an anti-narcotics operation.
Gendarmerie in Sokone, Senegal, arrested a suspected drug trafficker operating between Senegal and Gambia, seizing 5 kg of cannabis.
The NDLEA Edo State Command destroyed two cannabis farms weighing 4,628.9kg and arrested 10 suspected drug traffickers in various operations across the state.
Anti-narcotics operatives in Batangas City, Philippines, arrested two suspected drug traffickers and seized over P2 million worth of suspected shabu in a buy-bust operation.
Two suspected drug traffickers were arrested in San Pablo City, Laguna, yielding P714,000 worth of shabu in a buy-bust operation.
A Ukrainian citizen suspected of drug trafficking, who had been evading investigators since 2017, has been extradited from Poland to Ukraine.
US forces have killed one suspected drug trafficker in a boat strike in the eastern Pacific, part of a broader anti-narcotics campaign. This incident marks at least 208 deaths since the Trump administration's operations began. Critics question the effectiveness and legality, citing land-based trafficking routes and limited evidence of 'narcoterrorist' claims, with a Pentagon review underway.
Philippine authorities seized a total of P6.36 million worth of shabu and arrested five suspected drug traffickers in two separate buy-bust operations in Quezon City.
Investigators report that Jonathan Eric Gardiner, a suspected drug trafficker rescued from a Florida plane crash, was carrying a bag of cash intended for an unnamed politician in the Bahamas.
A US military operation targeted a suspected drug trafficking vessel, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. The incident occurred in the Caribbean, with authorities identifying the deceased as alleged drug traffickers.
Police in Niagara Falls, Ontario, are continuing to investigate a two-year-old homicide of a suspected drug trafficker, believed to be targeted by Ryan Wedding's alleged criminal network, as they work to unlock the victim's phone and identify more suspects.
Former US President Donald Trump is accused of demonstrating to China how to take Taiwan, following his past military actions in various regions targeting suspected drug traffickers and groups.
Portuguese police (PSP) arrested a suspected drug trafficker in the Bairro do Cerco, identifying twelve people, seizing a gaming machine, and collecting three replica weapons as part of an ongoing operation.
A PSP officer was hit by a car in the Cerco neighborhood after approaching a suspected drug trafficker. The officer was transported to São João Hospital, and the extent of their injuries has not been disclosed.