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Instagram Warns Colombian Artist For Selling NFTs of Cocaine; Threatens To Delete Artist's Account

A Colombian artist was threatened by the photo and video sharing social networking company, Instagram, to delete his account for selling NFTs of "cocaine" in their watch.

Ecuadorian Drug Mule Dies After Cocaine Capsules Burst in His Stomach During Layover in Istanbul Airport

Sep 18, 2021 01:42 AM EDT By Jess Smith

An Ecuadorian drug mule traveling from Spain back to Ecuador died after cocaine capsules hidden in his stomach burst during a stopover in Istanbul, Turkey.

Uniformed National Guard Soldier Arrested After He's Caught Trying to Transport Cocaine in Texas

Sep 17, 2021 09:23 AM EDT By Jess Smith

An Alabama National Guard soldier was arrested on September 13 after he tried to transport a kilogram of cocaine in Hidalgo, Texas.

U.S. Coast Guard Seizes $51 Million Worth of Cocaine Near the British Virgin Islands

Sep 09, 2021 11:54 PM EDT By Jess Smith

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard and British Virgin Islands authorities recently seized about 1,700 kilograms of cocaine off the coast of Anegada.

Texas Border Agents Seize Almost $1M Worth of Cocaine, Methamphetamine in Two Separate Interceptions

Sep 08, 2021 02:19 AM EDT By Jess Smith

The separate interceptions of the United States Customs and Border Protection over the Labor Day holiday weekend resulted in the seizure of $933,000 estimated worth of cocaine and methamphetamine.

Colombia Navy Seizes $60 Million Worth of Cocaine Found Inside a Semi-Submersible Vessel

Sep 03, 2021 05:46 AM EDT By Jess Smith

One of Colombia's Navy operations resulted in the seizure of 1.8 tonnes of cocaine being transported onboard a semi-submersible vessel in the south Pacific.

Last Crewman From ‘Cocaine Ship’ Bust at Philadelphia Port Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Prison

Sep 01, 2021 05:56 AM EDT By Jess Smith

Two years after the smuggling attempt of $1 billion worth of cocaine through the Port of Philadelphia, the final cargo ship crewman charged was sentenced to not less than seven years imprisonment.

Dominican Republic Seizes 57 Packages of Cocaine in Puerto Haina Oriental to Be Shipped to Philadelphia

Aug 30, 2021 06:01 AM EDT By Jess Smith

Authorities in the Dominican Republic recently seized 57 packages of cocaine during an interdiction operation carried out in a port in Santo Domingo Oeste.

Real-Life 'Mario Kart': Police Bust Man Riding Go-Kart in Florida Streets With Cocaine, Gun

Aug 19, 2021 08:01 AM EDT By Jess Smith

Florida deputies said a man riding a go-kart on the city streets was busted, and they discovered a big bag of cocaine and a gun inside his tiny vehicle.

Bundle of Cocaine Worth $1.3 Million Washes Ashore on Florida Beach

Aug 17, 2021 04:37 AM EDT By Jess Smith

A bundle of cocaine that washed ashore on a beach in the Florida Keys was reportedly worth $1.3 million in street value has been retrieved by Florida authorities on Monday.

Former Yankees Prospect Caught Selling 2-Kilo of Cocaine to Undercover Cop

Aug 16, 2021 06:48 AM EDT By Jess Smith

Police officers called out an ex-Yankees prospect after he tried to sell two kilos of cocaine to an undercover cop, authorities said.

Police in Brazil Discover 24 Suitcases Filled With Cocaine on Private Jet, Spanish Passenger Detained

Aug 07, 2021 02:47 AM EDT By Jess Smith

After police discovered 24 suitcases filled with cocaine on a private jet, the Spanish citizen passenger of the aircraft was detained at an airport in Brazil.

U.S. Coast Guard Offloads Historic $1.4B Worth of Cocaine, Marijuana at Florida Port

Aug 06, 2021 06:18 AM EDT By Mary Webber

The U.S. Coast Guard has offloaded $1.4 billion worth of cocaine and marijuana at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Thursday.

2 Women in Colombia Caught Smuggling Cocaine Hidden in Their Vaginas

Aug 05, 2021 12:32 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Two women in Colombia were caught smuggling cocaine hidden in their vaginas after airport authorities noticed them walking strangely.

Federal Agents' Dallas Raid Leads to Recovery of $1.6M Cash, Cocaine, Guns

Jul 22, 2021 04:21 AM EDT By Jess Smith

A drug bust this month did not only led to the arrest of two individuals responsible for selling drugs but also the recovery of more than $1.6 million in cash, drugs, and 14 firearms in a Dallas residence, federal officials stated.

Australian Athlete Tests Positive for Using Cocaine; Equestrian Rider Banned From Olympics for Drugs

Jul 21, 2021 04:54 AM EDT By Jess Smith

After a drug test conducted by the SPI or Sport Integrity Australia, an Australian equestrian rider was suspended from Tokyo Olympics for testing positive for cocaine.