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Marine Veteran Turned Cartel Boss Pleads Guilty to Drug-Trafficking Operation Moving Tons of Cocaine From South America to Mexico-U.S.

A U.S. Marine veteran has pleaded guilty to organizing a drug-trafficking operation that moved South American-sourced cocaine through Mexico and to the U.S.

Federal Agents Arrest 3 Men in Mexico-Chicago Cocaine Pipeline After 220 Pounds of Cocaine Seize in Private Plane

Nov 10, 2021 01:08 AM EST By Jess Smith

Federal agents have arrested three men after authorities seized more than 200 pounds of cocaine in Chicago that was allegedly connected to the Mexico-Chicago cocaine pipeline.

Brother of El Chapo, 3 Other Sinaloa Cartel Members Charged on Drug Trafficking Charges

Nov 07, 2021 10:40 PM EST By Mary Webber

Four high-ranking members of the Sinaloa Cartel, including the brother of its boss "El Chapo," have been charged with international drug trafficking.

Texas Nightclub King Convicted for Allowing Drug Dealers to Peddle Cocaine in Clubs' Bathrooms

Nov 06, 2021 04:47 AM EDT By Jess Smith

A federal jury has convicted a Texas nightclub magnate in a case he was accused of allowing cocaine sales in the bathrooms of his clubs to keep profits high.

Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso Declares State of Emergency Over Crime Wave, Drug Trafficking

Oct 20, 2021 01:26 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso has declared a 60-day nationwide state of emergency on Monday evening.

Anthony De Avila: 'El Pitufo' Becomes Latest Colombian Football Star Arrested for Drug Trafficking

Oct 07, 2021 09:48 AM EDT By Jess Smith

Nicknamed "El Pitufo," Colombian athlete Anthony de Avila became the latest football star arrested after being linked to drug trafficking.

U.S. Coast Guard Intercepts Boat Carrying 250 Kilos of Cocaine off Dominican Republic

Sep 28, 2021 07:52 AM EDT By Jess Smith

Key West-based crews of the U.S. Coast Guard intercepted a speedboat carrying 250 kilograms of cocaine off the Dominican Republic last week.

Southwest Colombia's Massacres Increase Due to Drug Trafficking, Illegal Mining

Sep 20, 2021 11:31 PM EDT By Jess Smith

The southwestern province of Valle del Cauca in Colombia witnessed the ninth massacre in the region after residents from the town of Tulua found the victims on Sunday, increasing the number of massacres in the region.

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.

'Drug Kingpin' Associated With Sinaloa Cartel Arrested for Trafficking Drugs From Mexico to Alaska

Sep 17, 2021 08:46 AM EDT By Jess Smith

An alleged "drug kingpin" associated with the Sinaloa cartel has been arrested for leading a network that trafficked drugs from Mexico to Alaska.

Hugo Carvajal: Ex-Venezuelan Spy Chief Wanted on U.S. Drug Trafficking Charges Arrested in Spain

Sep 10, 2021 08:27 AM EDT By Jess Smith

Hugo Carvajal, a former Venezuelan spy chief wanted on U.S. drug trafficking charges, was arrested in Madrid, Spain on Thursday.

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.

Brazilian Drug Cartel Boss 'Her Majesty' Arrested While on Holiday in Brazil's Southernmost State

Sep 07, 2021 06:45 AM EDT By Jess Smith

Brazilian drug cartel boss Valeska Pereira Monteiro, also known as "Her Majesty," was arrested by cops while on holiday at Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil.