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Sinaloa Cartel Official ‘The Jaguar’ Who Worked for Drug Lord El Chapo Gets 40 Years in Prison

A high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel known as "The Jaguar" has been sentenced to 40 years in prison by a federal judge in Texas.

Mexico: 9 Killed in Massacre Inside Home; Mexican Drug Cartel Gunmen Eyed as Suspects

Mar 10, 2022 03:23 AM EST By Mary Webber

Nine individuals were shot dead inside a house in central Mexico's Puebla state, and authorities suspect that a drug cartel was behind it.

Drug Lord ‘Don Carlos’ Linked to Medellin Cartel and Cali Cartel Arrested in Spain After Cocaine Found in Flower Boxes

Mar 09, 2022 07:29 AM EST By Jess Smith

Drug lord "Don Carlos," who was linked to the Cali cartel and Medellin cartel, was arrested in Spain after 130 pounds of cocaine was found inside flower boxes.

Mexican Drug Cartels, Human Smugglers Use Fraudulent Texas Paper Tags to Conceal Identities, Evade Arrest

Mar 02, 2022 12:57 AM EST By Mary Webber

Mexican drug cartels and human smugglers were discovered to use fraudulent Texas paper tags to evade law enforcement along the U.S.-Mexico border.

El Chapo's Wife Emma Coronel Aispuro Moved to Texas Prison to Serve out Rest of Sentence for Taking Part in Sinaloa Cartel's Operation

Feb 22, 2022 03:06 AM EST By Mary Webber

Emma Coronel Aispuro, the wife of Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera, has been transferred to a minimum-security federal prison in Texas.

Venezuela Seizes More Than Half a Ton of Cocaine From Colombian Drug Cartel

Feb 18, 2022 07:45 AM EST By Jess Smith

Authorities in Venezuela on Thursday said that more than half a ton of cocaine had been seized from a drug cartel that operates in Colombia.

Honduras Ex-President Juan Orlando Hernandez Surrendered After U.S. Requests Extradition┃Why Was He Arrested?

Feb 16, 2022 04:01 AM EST By Mary Webber

Honduras' former President Juan Orlando Hernandez has turned himself in to authorities Tuesday following a U.S. extradition request.

Colombia: Cocaine Worth $145 Million Seized From Submarine — the Biggest Cocaine Bust in 2 Years by Military

Feb 11, 2022 10:44 AM EST By Jess Smith

The Armes Forces of Colombia intercepted a million-dollar submarine with four tons of cocaine en route to Central America.

Texas: More Than 40 Kilos of Cocaine Seized From City Maintenance Worker

Feb 04, 2022 07:33 AM EST By Jess Smith

The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office in Texas recently seized more than 42 kilograms of cocaine from a city maintenance worker.

Brazil's 'Drug Cartel Queen' Caught in Hail of Bullets During Brutal Assassination Attempt

Feb 04, 2022 02:22 AM EST By Mary Webber

Brazil's alleged "drug cartel queen," Camila Marodin, was caught in a hail of bullets during a brutal assassination attempt.

3 Arrested as California Police Seize Pounds of Methamphetamine, Cocaine in Drug Trafficking Bust

Jan 12, 2022 06:20 AM EST By Jess Smith

After seizing several pounds of methamphetamine and cocaine, as well as cash and a gun, California police detained three people on drug trafficking charges.

Sinaloa Cartel Boss El Chapo, Mexico's Ex-Security Chief Among Group Charged in Gun Trafficking Case

Jan 11, 2022 03:55 AM EST By Joshua Summers

Sinaloa cartel boss El Chapo and a former security minister in Mexico were among those who were charged in the "Fast and Furious" gun trafficking scandal.

Massive Cocaine Shipment Worth $166M Seized by Colombia, U.S. Military Inside Speedboats Near El Salvador Coast

Jan 11, 2022 02:10 AM EST By Jess Smith

A joint operation between security forces of Colombia and U.S. resulted in the confiscation of more than 4,000 kilos of cocaine off the coast of El Salvador.

Costa Rica's Security Minister Says Country Serves as 'Warehouse' for Cocaine Transported to U.S., Europe

Jan 05, 2022 05:23 AM EST By Jess Smith

Costa Rica's Minister of Public Security said the country had been utilized as a cocaine "warehouse" by drug cartels and drug traffickers.

Jalisco Cartel Associate Convicted of Dealing Methamphetamine out of His Car Dealership in Texas

Dec 11, 2021 12:40 AM EST By Joshua Summers

An associate of the Jalisco cartel was convicted of dealing methamphetamine out of his car dealership in Texas on Friday.

Fentanyl Enough to Kill 200 Million People Seized in Texas Border This Year Alone

Dec 10, 2021 05:58 AM EST By Jess Smith

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) said in this year alone, they had seized a huge volume of fentanyl crossing the border that was enough to kill 200 million individuals