Six people have been charged by federal police over an alleged plot to distribute hundreds of kilograms of illicit drugs imported into Queensland. Operation Minjiang seized 178kg of cocaine and 142kg of methamphetamine.
The article chronicles the extraordinary life of Alessandro Casolari, an Italian figure who transitioned from leading football ultras in Ferrara to involvement in international cocaine smuggling and hostage negotiation. It details his criminal activities, prison experiences, and his self-proclaimed political prisoner status, highlighting his complex and often contradictory personality.
Alessandro Casolari, a former Italian football ultra leader known as "Caso," recounts a life filled with crime, including hostage negotiation, cocaine smuggling to Italy, and alleged human rights abuses in prison. The author, a journalist, details Casolari's journey from leading ultras in Ferrara to his involvement with Farc guerrillas and his claims of political prisoner status.
A traffic stop on I-5 led to a six-hour manhunt on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, resulting in the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of approximately 51 kilograms of cocaine and fentanyl from their vehicle.
A Nigerian court has convicted eleven Indian sailors for cocaine trafficking, sentencing them and fining their merchant vessel $5.3 million. The sailors were arrested six months ago for importing 31.5 kg of cocaine, and the conviction serves as a strong warning against drug smuggling.
Carlos Lehder, a former drug lord who helped industrialize cocaine trafficking, now lives in Armenia, Colombia. The 77-year-old sells books and merchandise about his life, warning youth against the drug trade while also romanticizing it. His story highlights the enduring impact of the drug economy on Latin America and the ongoing "War on Drugs."
Hunter Biden, celebrating seven years of sobriety, responded to accusations of leaving cocaine at the White House, denying the claim. The incident references a 2023 White House cocaine discovery and past political targeting.
Hamburg police arrested eight people, including seven men and one woman, for allegedly dealing large quantities of cocaine. Over 80 kilograms of the drug were seized in Wilhelmsburg after officers observed a suspicious transfer of cargo.
Cơ quan điều tra Mỹ phát hiện một đường hầm xuyên biên giới tinh vi, có điện và hệ thống thông gió, được giấu dưới cửa hàng bán lẻ giả mạo ở San Diego. Vụ việc dẫn đến việc thu giữ hơn 1 tấn cocaine trị giá 45 triệu USD và bắt giữ 4 nghi phạm.
Federal prosecutors charged four suspects, including two Mexican nationals and two Americans, with trafficking over a ton of cocaine for the Jalisco New Generation cartel. They allegedly used a fake retail store in San Diego as a front for a sophisticated tunnel leading to Tijuana, Mexico.
Greyhound trainer Geoffrey Dalton fined $300 and given a suspended 9-month disqualification after his dog tested positive for cocaine before a 2024 race; Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Vcat) upholds the decision despite the regulator's appeal for a temporary ban.
Russia's GUZI, led by Svetlana Akulova, is spearheading an international campaign to save 80 'cocaine hippos' in Colombia, descendants of animals once owned by Pablo Escobar, from planned euthanasia due to their invasive threat.
James Lake-Kusviandy Blee, 24, has been found guilty of aiding and abetting his father in a drug operation involving cocaine retrieval from a ship in Newcastle. The jury deliberated for over a week before reaching the verdict.
A Polish lorry driver, Jakub Jan Konkel, has been sentenced to 13.5 years in prison for smuggling £7 million worth of cocaine hidden in a shipment of Skims clothing from the Netherlands to the UK. The drugs were found in a specially adapted compartment in the truck's back doors.
A note from Jeffrey Epstein, released after a legal battle, has fueled conspiracy theories about his death. The note, found by his cellmate Nicholas Tartaglione, a convicted quadruple murderer, has been interpreted by some as evidence of foul play, while Tartaglione's lawyer insists Epstein died by suicide.
A new clinical trial suggests a single dose of psilocybin may effectively treat cocaine addiction, with participants showing higher abstinence rates than those receiving a placebo. The study, notable for its majority Black participant group, highlights psilocybin's potential as a catalyst in therapeutic processes for addiction.
Police say criminal syndicates are becoming more creative at concealing drugs within airport shipments.
The US Coast Guard seized nearly three tons of cocaine worth over $45 million off the coast of Colombia. Three boats were intercepted, and the crews were rescued after one boat was disabled. The US government's aggressive stance against drug trafficking is noted.
Three Australian men have been sentenced for attempting to smuggle 22.4 kg of cocaine into Australia concealed in five Xerox printers in 2017, with sentences ranging from 9 to 10 years in prison.
The Supreme Court of Queensland hears Cullen, a former infantry soldier, was sourcing ounces of cocaine and selling it to fellow soldiers while in the Australian Army.
The pair, now aged 19, were sentenced with 18 months and two years in prison respectively.
Two Lanarkshire businessmen who publicly projected success through sponsorships and luxury branding were unmasked as organisers of an £11 million cocaine trafficking network after EncroChat messages exposed their operation. Despite maintaining a respectable corporate image, greed and excess drove their criminal enterprise. Their prison sentences reinforce a warning: organised crime eventually collapses under scrutiny, regardless of wealth, image or influence.
The Civil Guard found between 30,000 and 45,000kg of the drug on a freighter headed to Libya.
Mumbai's Narcotics Bureau seized 349 kg of cocaine valued at Rs 1,745 crore, dismantling a major international drug cartel. Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the operation, highlighting its bottom-to-top approach in uncovering the network.
