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04:51 DOJ hits Tren de Aragua gang members with RICO charges for murder, sex trafficking

Attorney General Pam Bondi said charging the 27 people would \

22/04 Feds offer up to $5M for highest-ranking MS-13 leader's arrest, conviction

Federal prosecutors said that Yulan Andony Archaga Carías was charged in 2021 with racketeering, drug trafficking and firearms offenses.

03/04 Trump banished her husband to El Salvador. Work and worry are all she has left.

The Trump administration sent her husband to El Salvador's CECOT prison two weeks ago, saying he was a gang member. She hasn't heard from him since.

27/03 Federal Agents Bust Texas-Based Narcotics Trafficking Ring

A joint federal law enforcement operation conducted in Lubbock, Texas, led to the arrest of 22 suspected members of a narcotics trafficking ring working | Border / Cartel Chronicles

22/03 Fed sting operation uncovers cartel gun trafficking ring in Cleveland

Prosecutors say two Cleveland men dealt weapons to undercover federal agents posing as cartel members. The case is the latest in anti-gun trafficking efforts.

20/03 Colombian Navy personnel indicted in plot to help narcos spy on coast guard ships

Two ex-Colombian Navy workers are accused of helping drug traffickers place tracking devices aboard Colombian Navy vessels.

19/03 Alleged MS-13 leader on FBI's 'Ten Most Wanted' list extradited from Mexico to US

Francisco Javier Román-Bardales is believed to be a \

14/03 Narco-submarine crew arrested in plot to ferry thousands of kilos of coke on the high seas

A federal grand jury indicted six Colombian nationals for operating a narco-submarine fleet to bring 5,000 kilograms of cocaine to the U.S.

13/03 Search for Sudiksha Konanki intensifies one week after her disappearance

Sudiksha Konanki, 20, was last seen one week ago on a beach in the Dominican Republic.

11/03 Details emerge in disappearance of US student in Dominican Republic

Sudiksha Konanki had traveled to the Dominican Republic a week ago with five girlfriends on a spring break trip.

10/03 Police interview man last seen with US college student missing in Dominican Republic

Sudiksha Konanki, 20, was last seen before dawn Thursday while walking on a beach in the Dominican Republic resort town of Punta Cana.

04/03 Woman who trafficked fentanyl at NY daycare sentenced to 45 years after string of poisonings

Grei Mendez was charged with distributing narcotics resulting in death and possession with intent to distribute narcotics resulting in death.

21/02 What time does 'Reacher' Season 3 come out? Premiere date, cast, where to watch

Season 3 of Prime Video's action-packed thriller series "Reacher" will premiere Thursday for an 8-episode run on the streaming platform.

16/02 148 pounds of crystal meth found in stone landscaping pavers in North Carolina, police say

Officers were following up on an investigation from an arrest made in January when they said they found crystal methamphetamines hidden in pavers.

15/02 Previously Deported Armed Illegal Aliens Arrested for 344 Pounds of Meth in East Texas Migrant Colony

A multi-agency task force responded to a tip about a large quantity of methamphetamine being trafficked in the Plum Grove, Texas, area. A targeted traffic stop led to the arrest of three previously deported illegal aliens and the seizure of nearly 350 pounds of methamphetamine. | Border / Cartel Chronicles

06/02 When do new 'Reacher' episodes come out? Season 3 release date, cast, where to watch

Prime Video's action-packed thriller series "Reacher" is set to return to streaming later this month for its highly-anticipated third season.

29/01 'An initial show of force': What to know about immigration raids, arrests across the country

Trump’s talk of “mass deportations’’ has sparked questions across the country.

27/01 Multi-Agency Task Force Carries Out Enforcement Raids in Texas Cities

State and federal law enforcement agencies teamed up on Sunday to carry out targeted immigration enforcement operations in cities across the state. A federal official characterized the actions as in the interest of public safety and national security. | Border / Cartel Chronicles

26/01 Multi-Agency Task Force Arrests Tren de Aragua Members in Immigration Raid

A surprise early morning immigration raid on a makeshift nightclub in the Denver Metro area resulted in the arrest of approximately 50 migrants in an illegal status, including some with connections to the violent Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang. Multiple federal agencies participating in the raid focused on criminal activity at the location. | Border / Cartel Chronicles

26/12 Backpacks with estimated $1.1 million of cocaine found in wooded area near US-Canada border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agents found 30 brick-like packages containing a white powdery substance in the backpacks.

19/12 The United States Justice set a date for the trial against Evo Morales' former anti-drug chief

Maximiliano Dávila was extradited on December 12 accused of being part of an international drug trafficking network

16/12 “Their betrayal of public trust ends here”: the director of the DEA spoke of Evo Morales' former anti-narcotics chief

Maximiliano Dávila was extradited on November 12 and is detained while the investigations continue. They accuse him of having used his position as director of the anti-narcotics force to traffic drugs to that country

04/12 Chronister Withdraws Name From Consideration for DEA Administrator

Hillsborough County, Florida, Sheriff Chad Chronister withdrew his name from consideration to lead the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.

01/12 Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister Nominated as DEA Administrator by Trump

Donald Trump has nominated Hillsborough County, Florida, Sheriff Chad Chronister to lead the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

28/11 Feds charge Bahamian cops for taking bribes, shipping cocaine into U.S.

Bahamian police and military officials are accused of enabling the flow of cocaine into the U.S. for years in exchange for bribes.

30/10 Owner of NYC day care where toddler died from fentanyl pleads guilty to federal charges

Grei Mendez entered the guilty plea in Manhattan to federal charges including conspiracy to distribute narcotics resulting in death.

25/10 Report: 34.3 Tons of Fentanyl Seized in the U.S. Under Biden-Harris

Approximately 34.3 tons of fentanyl have been seized in the U.S. since Joe Biden and Kamala Harris took office.

18/10 Ex-Indian intelligence officer charged for directing plot to assassinate US citizen in NYC

The Justice Department said a former Indian intelligence officer plotted to murder a Sikh separatist leader in New York City last summer.

21/09 Tren de Aragua Activity in Texas 'Just the Beginning,' Says Former DEA Agent

A former Drug Enforcement Administration special agent says the activities of the violent Venezuelan prison gang, Tren de Aragua (TdA), in Texas, could be "just the beginning." | Border / Cartel Chronicles

19/09 EXCLUSIVE: Biden-Harris DEA Leaves Major Texas Border Drug Corridor Exposed

According to a source within the Department of Homeland Security, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has all but abandoned its offices in Eagle Pass and Del Rio, Texas. Only one special agent is working in one border office, and a local police task force officer is working in the other. The situation, according to the source, leaves just one DEA agent working a few days per week along the T

18/09 García Luna affirms that AMLO is involved in drug trafficking and he challenges him with evidence

A former Secretary of Public Security of Mexico claimed to have evidence of the Mexican president and his closeness to criminal organizations. Why is this?

03/09 Police chief says Colorado apartment not being 'taken over' by Venezuelan gang despite viral images

The Aurora Police Department said a gang has not 'taken over' an apartment after a video went viral of armed men entering units at the complex.

30/08 Dozens arrested in bust targeting 'largest known pharmacy burglary ring' in DEA history

Further investigation revealed that the 42 suspects had worked together to burglarize over 200 pharmacies across 31 states, authorities said.

16/08 Amid Matthew Perry arrests, should doctors be blamed for overdose deaths?

Two Southern California doctors are facing charges related to Matthew Perry's death. How common is it for physicians to face charges?

14/08 Agents seize nearly 3,000 pounds of meth hidden in celery at Georgia farmers market

The wholesale value of the seizure is approximately $3.2 million, the DEA said, calling it the \

26/07 U.S. arrests Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' and El Chapo's son in Texas

Mexican drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and the son of his former partner, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, were arrested in El Paso, Texas, on Thursday.

22/07 Kamala Harris' stance on marijuana has certainly evolved. Here's what to know.

Kamala Harris has called for major changes to the federal government's position on marijuana. But she hasn't always supported fully legalizing weed.

10/07 Florida reports decrease in fentanyl deaths, according to attorney general

Attorney General Ashley Moody highlighted a significant drop in opioid deaths in the state, emphasizing the need to continue efforts to combat this crisis

05/07 Mexican cartels are diversifying business beyond drugs. Here's where they are profiting

The cartels' reach extends into many parts of Mexico's economy, from food production to fuel.

04/07 Poisons in paradise: How Mexican cartels target Hawaii with meth, fentanyl

The lush Hawaiian islands attract millions of visitors — and Mexican cartels. Drug traffickers set up major pipelines to the islands.

03/07 Supreme Court orders another review of gun charge behind Hunter Biden's conviction

The Supreme Court told another defendant convicted of the same gun charge as Hunter Biden to have his conviction reviewed again at the appeals court.

19/06 Sinaloa Cartel laundered $50M through Chinese network in Los Angeles, prosecutors say

A superseding indictment outlined a complex scheme between cartel associates and the underground group to launder over $50 million in drug proceeds.

13/06 61 pounds of cocaine found in woman's luggage at Chicago airport

A judge placed the 27-year-old woman on electronic monitoring, authorities said.

11/06 After baby's fentanyl poisoning at Divino Niño day care, 'justice for heinous crime'

Two people have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the fentanyl poisonings at Divino Niño day care in the Bronx.

07/06 Dozens of people, including border agent, charged in California drug bust linked to Sinaloa Cartel

Fourteen indictments were unsealed charging 47 alleged members of a drug trafficking network based in Imperial Valley, California.

02/06 Son of Gulf Cartel Operator in Texas Sent to Prison for Threatening DEA Agents

The son of a Gulf Cartel operator who helped run a large-scale operation in Texas will spend two and a half years in federal prison for trying to intimidate federal agents. The agents were hunting for his father and potential witnesses against him. | Border / Cartel Chronicles

13/05 Michigan doctor sentenced to 12 years for distributing opioid pills worth more than $6M

Lawrence Mark Sherman, 75, was sentenced to over a decade in prison for unlawfully distributing opioid pills that had a value of more than $6 million.

10/05 $2 million of fentanyl was 'misdelivered' to a Maine resident. Police don't know who sent it.

The package containing nearly 30 pounds of fentanyl worth $2 million was mailed from California to Winslow, Maine.

03/05 Mississippi city councilman pleads guilty to selling fake CBD products in stores

A federal probe said Robert Leon Deming III, who serves on the Biloxi City Council, sold illegal synthetic cannabinoids marketed as CBD at his stores.

03/05 Officials say opioid 'outbreak' in Austin, Texas, linked to 9 deaths and 75 overdoses

According to a county spokesperson, toxicology reports suggest that the nine people who died in Austin, Texas, this week had ingested fentanyl.

01/05 Police storm into building held by pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia | The Excerpt

Former President Donald Trump's hush money trial continues. Plus, the Biden administration plans to change federal rules on marijuana.| The Excerpt

01/05 What marijuana reclassification means for the United States

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug.

30/04 Biden administration plans to reclassify marijuana, allowing prescriptions: Reports

The federal government's plan would recategorize pot, once deemed highly dangerous, addictive and without medical use, as a prescribable medication.

22/04 Cocaine, carjacking, murder: Probe into Florida woman's brazen kidnapping expands

Jordanish Torres-Garcia, 28, has been identified as person of interest in the death of Katherine Altagracia Guerrero De Aguasvivas.

04/04 Pilot in deadly Arizona hot air balloon crash had elevated levels of ketamine, report says

A toxicology report shows the pilot's ketamine levels were about 60 times a United Kingdom threshold considered indicative of impaired driving.

07/03 4 friends. 3 deaths, 2 months later: What killed Kansas City Chiefs fans remains a mystery

It's been two months since a group of KC Chiefs fans were found dead, yet despite their completed autopsies, the official cause of death is unknown.

02/03 A Lake Oswego dad is accused of drugging girls at a sleepover by lacing smoothies: Reports

An Oregon father, Michael Meyden, is accused of drugging 3 girls at a sleepover, according to reports. Lake Oswego police say he is now out on bond.

29/02 Founder of New York narcotics delivery service gets 12 years for causing 3 overdose deaths

The founder of a New York drug delivery service was sentenced for his role in distributing cocaine laced with fentanyl that killed three people.

17/02 Most Americans want legal pot. Here's why feds are taking so long to change old rules.

The DEA has for decades held that marijuana is among the most dangerous, highly addictive drugs. The science has changed, but the DEA hasn't.

15/02 Elderly couple who trafficked meth in Idaho, Northwest, sentenced to years in prison

An elderly couple was sentenced to years in federal prison for trafficking pounds of meth through Idaho by hiding it in the floorboards of a vehicle.

10/02 'That level of violence is terrifying': Mexican cartel targets tranquil Puget Sound city

Selecting a town like Port Orchard, Washington, is indicative of a key CJNG strategy to reach tentacles into small, unexpected corners of America.

05/02 Doctor who prescribed 500,000 opioids in 2-year span has conviction tossed, new trial ordered

Dr. Joel Smithers, who prescribed more than 500,000 opioids to patients at a small Virginia clinic in a two-year span, will get a new trial.

01/02 Mexican President Calls U.S. Government Immoral After Media Reports Point to Cartel Funding His Campaign

Mexican President lashed out at the U.S. government, calling its agencies immoral for allowing three news outlets to publish a series of exposés.

26/01 As Washington crime spikes, DOJ vows to send more resources to reeling city

The Justice Department will commit extra resources to Washington as the city reels under a wave of violent crime.

20/01 Lawmakers call for FDA overhaul on 'gas station heroin'

The FDA has warned against the supplement tianeptine, saying it has led to hospitalizations.Lawmakers want more action.

13/01 Jelly Roll urged Congress to crack down on fentanyl. That's harder than it sounds.

Rapper and singer Jelly Roll urged Congress to crack down on fentanyl amid growing overdose deaths. Experts say solving the problem isn't simple.

11/01 Jelly Roll, former drug dealer and current Grammy nominee, speaks against fentanyl to Senate

Jelly Roll appeared during during a session of the U.S. Senate's Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs on stopping the flow of fentanyl.

26/12 Who are the 2024 presidential candidates? These are the Republicans and Democrats running.

The 2024 presidential race is well underway. Here are the Democratic, Republican, and third-party candidates running for the White House.

24/12 Is pot legal now? Why marijuana is both legal and illegal in US, despite Biden pardons.

President Joe Biden’s pardon of some marijuana-related crimes applies only to federal cases, leaving a messy patchwork of state laws.

23/12 Experts say Biden's pardons for federal marijuana possession won't have broad impact

President Joe Biden's pardons to Americans convicted of federal marijuana crimes won't have as broad an impact, experts say.

17/12 Are the Sinaloa Cartel's 'Chapitos' really getting out of the fentanyl business?

Maybe it's true, maybe it's propaganda. Experts and insiders talk about the cartel's reported shift from the deadly synthetic opioid.

09/11 ‘Greed and corruption': Federal jury convicts veteran DEA agents in bribery conspiracy

Two veteran DEA agents were convicted Wednesday of leaking confidential information in a bribery scheme that put high-profile cases at risk.

08/11 What If Psychedelics’ Hallucinations Are Just a Side Effect?

Some neuroscientists now believe that the drugs' mental-health benefits don't come from tripping.

01/11 DEA agent leaked secret information about Maduro ally targeted by US, prosecutor says

Prosecutors played wiretaps in federal court in New York showing a federal narcotics agent leaked sensitive case information about one of Washington’s top criminal targets in Venezuela — Alex Saab.

13/10 Mexican President Awards Medal to Cartel-Linked Army General, Mocks DEA

Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador presented a medal to a cartel-connected Army general who spent time in a U.S. jail awaiting trial on drug charges.

26/09 Third person charged in fentanyl-exposure death of 1-year-old at Bronx daycare center

Authorities said they found drugs on top of children's playmats and in secret floor compartments at the daycare center.

05/09 Sen. Grassley: Sinaloa Cartel Killed DEA Cooperators While Agency Played Politics with Indictments

The U.S. DEA slow-walked an investigation into the Sinaloa Cartel Los Chapitos faction played politics with other agencies, Grassley stated.

31/08 Senators hail Health Dept. recommendation to ease restrictions on marijuana

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has delivered a recommendation to the Drug Enforcement Administration on marijuana policy, and Senate leaders are hailing it as a first step toward easing federal restrictions on the drug.

01/08 Over 50% of fentanyl entering US coming through Arizona: DEA

The millions of fentanyl pills seized by border officials are just a fraction of what is making it across the border into American cities.

30/03 Maryland Bills Might Give Start to Recreational Marijuana Market

Maryland lawmakers are working to establish a recreational cannabis market before the end of the legislative session. This initiative was triggered by voters' approval of recreational marijuana legalization during November's election.

01/12 DEA’s most corrupt agent: Parties, sex amid 'unwinnable war'

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — José Irizarry accepts that he’s known as the most corrupt agent in U.S.