DEA warns of rainbow fentanyl proliferation
The United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) issued a warning last month about the recent rise of rainbow-colored fentanyl being sold to teenagers across the country. The DEA warning came … Read more
Drug trafficking
Thai authorities arrest Myanmar junta-linked tycoon for alleged drug trafficking
Thai authorities have arrested a Myanmar tycoon allegedly linked to the military junta for suspected drug trafficking. Royal Thai Police arrested Tun Min Latt, 53, and three other Thai nationals … Read more
Israeli police arrest at least 60 weapons smugglers
Israeli police arrested 60 Arab and Palestinian suspects involved in smuggling of illegal weapons across Israel and in the West Bank. Police on Wednesday said that around 900 police officers … Read more
Syria seizes 24kg of captagon pills resembled hummus bowls
Syrian authorities on Tuesday announced that they have thwarted an attempt of smuggling 24kg of captagon pills that were crushed and resembled like hummus bowls. Syria’s interior ministry said that … Read more
Colombia redistributes confiscated drug lord property to farmers
Colombia announced it would donate properties seized from drug trafficking organizations valued at over $4.9 billion to farmers, women’s groups, youth groups, and universities. Colombian President Gustavo Petro made the … Read more
Saudi authorities arrest eight smugglers, seize 47m amphetamine pills
Saudi Arabia on Wednesday thwarted the biggest smuggling attempt of amphetamine pills into the Kingdom through a ship and arrested eight people in connection. The official spokesperson of the General … Read more
Australian Police Seize 5 Million Doses of Fentanyl
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) announced that it seized more than 5 million doses of fentanyl in February. During a press conference, AFP acting Commander Anthony Hall said that the … Read more
Nigerian Authorities Seize Crystal Meth Hidden in Heads of Dead Fish
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Nigeria seized 442 parcels of crystal meth concealed in the heads of fishes that were packed in cartons for export … Read more
Mexican Cartels Rampage in Jalisco and Guanajuato
Authorities in Mexico said Wednesday that suspected drug cartel members went on a rampage and burned vehicles in Mexico’s two most violent states, following a military operation that targeted a … Read more
Hackers Target Pharmacies to Steal Prescription Drug Prescriptions
Hackers have reportedly hacked pharmacy accounts using bots to steal prescriptions for drugs such as Adderall and Oxycodone. “Accounts stolen by bots provide access to active prescriptions, which are then … Read more