Category: Drug Trafficking
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๐ฆ๐ซ How U.S. Tax Dollars Fuel Global Chaos: From Taliban Opium to Corporate Profits โ The Hidden Hand of USAID
In a stunning exposรฉ that connects the dots between foreign aid, military operations, and corporate profiteering, a growing body of evidence is revealing how American taxpayer dollars, funneled through agencies like USAID and institutions such as the U.S. Institute of Peace, are entrenching corruption, prolonging wars, and even expanding the global drug trade. Far from…
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๐ธ๐ด Al-Shabaab: The Rise, Strategy, and Financial Power of Somaliaโs Most Notorious Jihadist Group
The History of Al-Shabaab Al-Shabaab, meaning “The Youth” in Arabic, emerged in Somalia in the early 2000s as the militant wing of the now-defunct Islamic Courts Union (ICU). The ICU briefly controlled large parts of Somalia, including the capital Mogadishu, before being ousted by Ethiopian forces in 2006. After the ICUโs fall, Al-Shabaab splintered off…
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๐ธ๐ฑ Pakistan Foils $10 Million Tramadol Smuggling Operation Bound for Sierra Leone
In a significant operation, Pakistani authorities have thwarted an attempt to smuggle 5.6 million Tramadol tablets, valued at approximately Rs2.8 billion (US$10 million), destined for Sierra Leone. Details of the Seizure The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement in Karachi intercepted the shipment, which had been falsely declared as towels. Upon thorough inspection at the Qasim International…
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๐ธ๐ฑ Sierra Leoneโs Immigration Chief Fired Over Alleged Ties to Fugitive Drug Lord
In a recent development that has sent shockwaves through Sierra Leone’s political landscape, President Julius Maada Bio dismissed the nation’s Chief Immigration Officer, Alusine Kanneh. This action followed the release of footage depicting Kanneh receiving a birthday gift from Johannes Leijdekkers, a notorious Dutch drug lord and one of Europe’s most wanted fugitives. The Controversial…
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๐ฟ๐ฆ Jailhouse rot โ SA prisons plagued by a cellphones, cash, drugs, knives and alcohol smuggling hub
With prison overcrowding at 155% and corruption by warders rampant, jailhouses have become hubs of crime. Dishonest warders help smuggle banned items and money, while gangsters tighten their grip from behind bars. Information that has recently surfaced in Parliament, combined with issues linked to the South African Police Service, provides a much grittier insight into…
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๐จ๐ด Colombian man arrested for hiding cocaine under toupee at Cartagena airport
Colombian police arrested a 40-year-old man at Cartagenaโs international airport for attempting to smuggle 220 grams of cocaine hidden beneath a toupee while preparing to board a flight to Amsterdam. The drugs, valued at โฌ10,000, were detected by a scanner, leading to his immediate detention. Authorities confirmed he had two previous drug trafficking convictions. Cocaine…
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๐ธ๐ฑ Sierra Leone’s ‘kush’ made using ingredients imported from abroad
Kush is a cheap and deadly drug that has swept through at least six West African countries in recent years. Sierra Leoneโs President Julius Maada Bio last April called for a crackdown on it, describing the drug as an โepidemicโ and a โnational threatโ. He launched a task force on drug and substance abuse, promising…
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๐ธ๐ฑ Diplomatic Scandal: Cocaine Bust in Guinea Involving Sierra Leonean Embassy Vehicle Sparks Investigation
The diplomatic reputation of Sierra Leone has come under scrutiny following the discovery of seven suitcases containing cocaine and $2,000 in cash in a vehicle with diplomatic plates belonging to its embassy in Conakry, Guinea. The incident occurred on Monday, January 13, 2025, and has raised significant questions about possible corruption and illicit activities involving…
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The Hidden Cost of Gold: Women, Exploitation, and Survival in the Brazilian Amazon
Deep within the heart of the Brazilian Amazon rainforest lies a world of hidden transactions, where goldโdug straight from the earthโbecomes a currency for survival, exploitation, and dreams of a better future. In the shadow of illegal gold mines, brothels emerge, serving as both a lifeline and a source of suffering for women living and…
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