Drug Trafficking
Egyptian broadcaster and influencer sentenced to death after gang, drug convictions
Sara Khalifa, 39, was convicted along with 11 other members of the criminal organization after authorities uncovered drug laboratories hidden in two apartments in Egypt’s capital.
Vietnam court sentences 11 to death in major drug trafficking case, state media reports
US Southern Command strike kills two alleged narco-terrorists in Eastern Pacific
UN helped Iran expand anti-drug crackdown despite execution concerns
Ecuador, Spanish police arrest Los Lobos drug boss Wilmer Barre, tied to 400 murders
Wilmer Geovanny Chavarria Barre, known as "Pipo," helms a powerful group that the US in September designated a foreign terrorist organization.
Iran slams US military strikes against alleged drug boats amid rising US Venezuela tensions
IRNA calls US attacks "arbitrary and extrajudicial killings," appealing to the UN to prevent violations of international peace and security.
Hegseth announces Operation Southern Spear to counter drug trafficking in Western Hemisphere
The US has conducted its 20th strike against alleged drug trafficking vessels, killing "four narco-terrorists."
Countries should support Taiwan’s bid to participate as INTERPOL GA observer - opinion
Taiwan calls for a role in INTERPOL to strengthen international efforts against cybercrime, trafficking, and cross-border fraud.
US strikes on two drug-carrying vessels in Pacific kill six, Hegseth says
"These vessels were known by our intelligence to be associated with illicit narcotics smuggling," Hegseth said in a post on X/Twitter.
Israel Police cracking down after synthetic drugs kill three in same week
Three young people in central Israel have died after consuming synthetic drugs, raising alarms over the growing dangers and accessibility of these substances.
Thai authorities arrest Israeli wanted for armed robbery ahead of flight from country
Osher Farhi, a 22-year-old Israeli with a criminal record, was arrested by Surat Thani authorities, reportedly following a request made by Israeli authorities.
Syria's new government struggles to fight Captagon, narcotics trafficking - analysis
Syrian officials have confiscated millions of Captagon pills and other illicit substances since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024.
Three killed in US strike on drug-trafficking vessel in Carribean, Hegseth says
US military conducted a lethal strike on a vessel operated by a drug trafficking organization, says US Defense Secretary Hegseth. Russia condemns "excessive military force."
US military strike on suspected drug vessel kills four
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the ship "was known by our intelligence to be involved in illicit narcotics smuggling."
