Browsing Tag
Drug Trafficking
73 posts
Irish Police Seize More Than 250 Pounds of Weed
Irish police on Monday seized more than 250 pounds of cannabis in an ongoing operation to combat organized crime in the Dublin area.
February 22, 2023
New Zealand Officials Seize Half a Billion Dollars Worth of Cocaine
Authorities say it “lands a major financial blow right from the South American producers through to the distributors of this product.”
February 9, 2023
The Life and Drug Trade of Vladimiro Montesinos: Peru’s Shadiest Drug Trafficker
Years after his unmasking, Montesinos’ legacy continues to divide Peruvian society in half.
December 27, 2022
Trump Urges ‘Very Quick Trial’ and Death Penalty for Drug Dealers
Former President Donald Trump called for quick trials and executions of drug traffickers during a Washington, D.C. speech to a conservative political group.
July 28, 2022
NBA’s Montrezl Harrell Busted With Three Pounds of Weed
NBA forward Montrezl Harrell faces felony drug trafficking charges after Kentucky state troopers discovered three pounds of cannabis in a vehicle he was driving last month.
June 15, 2022
Director of Silk Road Tiller Russell Is Fascinated By The Good, Bad, And Everything In Between
The acclaimed writer/director of “Night Stalker” discusses weed, filmmaking, his new movie “Silk Road,” and the blending of documentaries and movies whenever possible.
March 4, 2021
Feds Arrest Emma Coronel Aispuro, ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán’s Wife, On Drug Trafficking Charges
Emma Coronel Aispuro, the wife of notorious cartel leader known as "El Chapo", is charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, and marijuana.
February 23, 2021
$61M Worth of Drugs Discovered in Shipping Containers Filled With Cacti, Limes
Customs and Border Protection discovered the sizable haul on Friday.
August 12, 2020
USA/Mexico Tunnel Bust Yields Two Tons of Illicit Drugs
The bust consisted of cocaine, meth, marijuana, and opioids.
April 1, 2020
Notorious Drug Kingpin ‘El Chapo’ Sentenced to Life in Prison
He maintains that he was not given a fair trial.
July 17, 2019