A US judge in New York has set June 1, 2027, as the trial date for former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, on drug trafficking charges. The couple was detained in early January by US forces in Caracas and faces potential life sentences if found guilty.
South Korea's customs agency detected a record 767 drug smuggling cases, totaling 1,007 kg (33.58 million doses), in the first half of the year, marking the highest volume for domestic distribution amid tightened inspections. Smugglers aged 39 and younger accounted for 59.3% of the 717 offenders caught.
Lebanese food influencer Georges Hanna Dib, known as Dr Food, has been sentenced to life in prison with hard labour for smuggling hashish hidden in cake packaging to Turkiye and internationally. Dib, with over five million TikTok followers, is believed to be outside Lebanon and was stripped of his civil rights.
The US military conducted a "lethal kinetic strike" on a boat in the Eastern Pacific on Thursday, alleging it was smuggling drugs. Three individuals were killed in the attack, which the US Southern Command stated targeted a vessel operated by "Designated Terrorist Organisations" involved in narco-trafficking. Critics question the legality and evidence connecting those killed to drug cartels.
The US military killed three individuals after striking a boat suspected of drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific Ocean. This operation, part of President Trump's campaign against alleged traffickers, has faced scrutiny over legality and effectiveness.
The U.S. military struck a boat accused of drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific, killing three people. This incident is part of a broader campaign against alleged traffickers, bringing the total killed in such strikes to at least 211 since September. Critics question the legality and effectiveness of these operations.
Delhi Police Special Cell arrested five more members of an eight-person terror module allegedly linked to Pakistan's ISI handler Shahzad Bhatti. The group, Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindustan (TTH), is accused of targeting police, promoting the outfit, and glorifying handlers. They claimed responsibility for an ASI's killing in Punjab.
The U.S. military attacked a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one person and leaving two survivors, as part of an ongoing campaign against alleged drug traffickers. This incident brings the total number of deaths from such strikes to at least 208 since September.
The U.S. military attacked a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one person and leaving two survivors. This incident is part of the Trump administration's campaign against alleged traffickers, bringing the total killed in such strikes to at least 208 since September. Critics question the legality and effectiveness of these actions.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior announced the thwarting of a criminal network's attempt to smuggle 3.9 million amphetamine pills, in cooperation with Lebanese authorities. The ministry stated that information provided by Saudi anti-narcotics officials led to the seizure by Lebanese authorities.
Seoul's Gwangjin Police arrested a 40-year-old Brazilian national and a 30-year-old South Korean woman for attempting to smuggle and distribute drugs like methamphetamine and marijuana into South Korea. The Brazilian national swallowed vacuum-sealed methamphetamine and excreted it after traveling through several countries, while the Korean woman was caught with marijuana at Incheon International Airport. Police seized a significant amount of drugs valued at approximately 540 million KRW.
US forces conducted a raid on a ship involved in drug smuggling on June 3, killing "terrorists" without any American casualties. The operation, part of ongoing US efforts in the region, was based on intelligence confirming the vessel's illicit activities.
US authorities discovered a nearly 600-meter-long drug smuggling tunnel under the border with Mexico. The tunnel, up to 16 meters deep, was equipped with ventilation and a rail system. Over a ton of cocaine was found, and four people were indicted.
US authorities discovered a nearly 600-meter-long drug smuggling tunnel under the border with Mexico, finding over a ton of cocaine. The tunnel, equipped with rail and ventilation systems, ran from Tijuana to Otay Mesa, California, with its exit hidden in a business.
A U.S. military strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed 3, bringing the total death toll from such strikes since September to 202.
Federal immigration agents will be deployed at the FIFA World Cup to combat human trafficking and counterfeit goods, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin confirmed. The deployment has raised concerns about potential immigration enforcement actions during the tournament.
Saudi Arabia has executed several Iraqi nationals. They were convicted of attempting to smuggle narcotics into the kingdom. The executions followed a thorough legal process. Saudi authorities are intensifying their crackdown on drug trafficking. This campaign targets organized criminal networks. The kingdom vows to impose strict punishments against smugglers.
The United States military has conducted a strike on a suspected drug smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two men, according to the US Southern Command. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting known narco-trafficking routes and engaged in drug smuggling operations. No US military personnel were harmed in the operation.
The U.S. military reported destroying two suspected drug smuggling boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in five deaths and one survivor. This action is part of the Trump administration's campaign against alleged traffickers.
