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Trafficking
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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
Nearly Five Tons of Pot Seized At Canadian Border
This is the third instance of drug smuggling at this port this month.
June 30, 2020
More Than 1.5 Tons Of Pot Seized At Canadian Border
Authorities are calling this the largest seizure in this port's history.
June 17, 2020