Tag: Drug Trafficking
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🇳🇬 Massive cocaine haul uncovered at Nigerian port
The national drug watchdog has teamed up with global partners to trace the cartel behind the “huge consignment” Nigeria’s anti-narcotics agency has uncovered a mammoth 1,000kg cocaine haul in a shipping container at a port in Lagos, and says it is working with US and UK counterparts to identify the cartel behind the shipment. The…
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Major US Fentanyl Trafficking Ring Dismantled in Philadelphia, 33 Indicted
In a significant blow to a prolific drug network, U.S. federal authorities have unsealed indictments against 33 individuals linked to a massive, decade-long drug trafficking organization based in Philadelphia, known for distributing “tremendous” volumes of fentanyl and other narcotics. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced the sweeping operation on Friday, following a coordinated raid…
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🇱🇷 Liberia’s Drug War in Crisis: Leaked Audio Exposes Top Official Allegedly Protecting Daughter and Dealers
“How can Liberia win the fight against drugs if those leading the battle are accused of protecting the very trade they’re meant to stop?” In a devastating blow to Liberia’s fight against a devastating drug epidemic, a leaked audio recording has exposed the Chief of Operations of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), Abraham Okai…
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🇺🇸 Trump Directs Military to Target Foreign Drug Cartels
The president has ordered the Pentagon to use the armed forces to carry out what in the past was considered law enforcement. President Trump has secretly signed a directive to the Pentagon to begin using military force against certain Latin American drug cartels that his administration has deemed terrorist organizations, according to people familiar with…
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🇸🇱 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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🇨🇴 Colombian man arrested for hiding cocaine under toupee at Cartagena airport
Colombian police arrested a 40-year-old man at Cartagena’s 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 €10,000, were detected by a scanner, leading to his immediate detention. Authorities confirmed he had two previous drug trafficking convictions. Cocaine…
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🇸🇱 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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🇧🇴🇺🇸 Bolivia extradites former anti-narcotics chief to the US to face drug trafficking charges
In a dramatic turn of events, Bolivia’s former anti-narcotics chief, Maximiliano Dávila, was extradited to the United States this Thursday. Dávila now faces federal drug trafficking charges in a New York court, casting a spotlight on allegations of corruption within anti-drug operations in Latin America. Dávila, who served during the closing months of Evo Morales’…
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Sierra Leone Grapples with Horrific Drug Epidemic
Freetown, Sierra Leone – Sierra Leone is in the grip of a terrifying drug crisis that has seen a surge in the use of a potent, synthetic drug known as “Kush.” The situation has taken a horrifying turn with the discovery that some drug manufacturers are incorporating human bones into the concoction, leading to a…
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