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Trafficking
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Leaders, International Authorities Unite After Historic Fiji Drug Bust
Authorities in the island country of Fiji welcomed 2024 with a major seizure of drugs, as earlier this month Australian Federal Police aided in what was reportedly the largest drug bust in Fiji’s history.
January 30, 2024
Liquid Cocaine Disguised as White Wine Seized in Hong Kong
A cocaine trafficking operation discovered by authorities in Hong Kong netted two arrests and revealed a particularly creative smuggling method: liquid cocaine substituted for boxed wine.
January 24, 2024
Catalonia Crackdown: Spanish Region Reins In Cannabis Industry
The raids in Catalonia were highlighted in a detailed piece published by Reuters.
June 30, 2023
Surf’s Up! Uruguayan Authorities Find Cocaine Smuggled Inside Surfboards
The bust: six surfboards, more than 100 lbs of cocaine.
June 20, 2023
Man to be Hanged in Singapore for Importing About Two Pounds of Pot
Questions arise whether or not Singapore police coerced the defendant into his admission.
October 12, 2021
Former Cop Pleads Guilty to Accepting $14K in Bribes in Pot Trafficking Case
Rudolph Petersen faces up to 10 years in federal prison for allegedly taking the bribes.
September 8, 2021
Half-Ton of Cannabis Worth $8 Million Found at Routine Traffic Stop
The discovery of cannabis happened in Indiana, about 50 miles from Chicago, Illinois.
March 17, 2021
DEA Reports Southern Border Pot Busts Down 80% Since 2013
The report notes that despite federal prohibition, cannabis is widely available in every state.
March 4, 2021
Millions of Cannabis Roots Reportedly Seized in Turkey
Turkish authorities have been cracking down on drug trafficking.
July 6, 2020
Largest Amphetamine Bust Ever Nets More Than $1B In ISIS-Trafficked Speed
84 million amphetamine pills were discovered.
July 2, 2020