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DEA Anounces Over 600 Arrests and Seizes Half a Ton of Fentanyl Related to the Sinaloa Cartel

The DEA announced that they had arrested 617 people and seized over 1,000 pounds of fentanyl in a week-long crackdown on the Sinaloa Cartel.

Latin Times

What Is ICE Doing With This Israeli Spyware Firm?

The Department of Homeland Security restored a $2 million contract with Paragon, maker of the surveillance tool Graphite, despite earlier civil liberties concerns.

Reason

Who is Tom Phillips? Quick Facts About the Fugitive Father Shot Dead, With One Child Recovered as Two Remain Missing

Tom Phillips was killed by police after four years in hiding. One child was found, but two remain missing in Waikato.

International Business Times UK

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An animal sedative keeps turning up in opioid deaths – what you need to know about medetomidine

A dangerous new drug adulterant is spreading through America’s illicit opioid supply, and it’s making overdoses significantly harder to reverse. Medetomidine, a veterinary sedative normally used to sedate pets, is increasingly being mixed with heroin and fentanyl, creating a cocktail that experts warn could be far deadlier than previous street…

The Conversation

U.S. Prosecutors Present More Than 76,000 Documents in First Hearing for Former CJNG Financial Operator

"El Cuini" was among 26 individuals recently extradited to the U.S. for alleged ties to organized crime and drug trafficking; he is the brother-in-law of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," leader of the Jalisco Cartel.

Latin Times

Who Is Iván Archibaldo Guzmán, El Chapo's Son and Sinaloa Cartel Leader Hunted By ICE and DEA

Experts in Mexico's organized crime are convinced that Ivan Archivaldo Guzman, one of El Chapo Guzman's many offsprings, is the current leader of the cartel. ICE is offering $10MM for information leading to his arrest.

Latin Times

Balancing kratom’s potential benefits and risks − new legislation in Colorado seeks to minimize harm

David Bregger had never heard of kratom before his son, Daniel, 33, died in Denver in 2021 from using what he thought was a natural and safe remedy for anxiety.

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Prosecutors suddenly drop case against Miami attorney accused of bribing DEA agents

Prosecutors have agreed to drop criminal charges against a prominent Miami defense attorney accused of orchestrating a bribery conspiracy two former U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration supervisors

The Independent UK

27 Arrested In New Hampshire Drug Bust Feds Say Is 'Directly' Tied To Sinaloa Cartel

Federal authorities announced the arrest of 27 people in New Hampshire related to an drug seizure operation they say is tied to the Sinaloa Cartel.

Latin Times

Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ pleads guilty to racketeering in New York

Ismael Zambada was co-founder of Sinaloa cartel led by Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán, now imprisoned in US

The Guardian - US

State Ag employees told police they were wary of Sid Miller’s political consultant. Now he’s the agency’s chief of staff.

Todd Smith was Miller’s longtime political consultant when he admitted to soliciting bribes for licenses the agency typically issues for $100. Miller then put him on the payroll at $218,000 per year.

The Texas Tribune

Claudia Sheinbaum Rejects U.S. Strikes On Its Soil: 'No Foreign Government Can Violate Mexico's Sovereignty'

On Tuesday, Sheinbaum denied reports that her administration had reached an agreement with the DEA to "dismantle cartel gatekeepers and combat synthetic drug trafficking."

Latin Times

Venezuelan Vice President Slams DEA Chief Over Claims About Being a 'Narco-Terrorist State': 'The Real Cartel Is Up North'

Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez slammed DEA Chief Terry Cole over his claim that the Venezuelan regime is collaborating with Colombian guerrilla groups to ship "record amounts of cocaine" to Mexican cartels that later traffic it into the U.S.

Latin Times

DEA Chief Says 'Narco-Terrorist State' Venezuela is Working With Colombian Guerilla Groups to Ship Cocaine Through Mexico

The head of the DEA, Terry Cole, accused Venezuela of collaborating with Colombian guerrilla groups to ship "record amounts of cocaine" to Mexican cartels

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Tilray's High Hopes: The Catalyst Driving Cannabis Stocks

Tilray's stock rally is fueled by market anticipation of a U.S. cannabis rescheduling decision, a key catalyst for the entire cannabis sector's future.

Al Jazeera

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum denies knowledge of US drug initiative

Sheinbaum’s remarks come in response to the US unveiling a ‘bold bilateral initiative’ to combat drug trafficking.

The Independent UK

Mexico says there's no agreement with DEA for new border enforcement collaboration

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum says there’s no agreement with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

Latin Times

Mexican President Sheinbaum Rejects Reaching An Agreement With DEA To Crack Down On Cartels

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected the claim that her administration reached a deal with the Drug Enforcement Agency to carry out an initiative to crack down on cartels

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The Independent UK

Beshear bans drug in Kentucky that's being targeted by attorneys general across the nation

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has taken emergency action to ban the sale of a synthetic drug known as “designer Xanax” in his state

The Independent UK

DC area restaurants lose patrons as Trump’s police takeover leads to drop in reservations

Fewer people made seated reservations at restaurants in DC this past week than in any state, compared to the same time last year

Evening Standard

Matthew Perry death: timeline of the Investigation into the Friends actor’s passing

Perry died from the ‘acute effects of ketamine’ aged 54 in October 23 — but how did we get to that point?

The Guardian - US

January 6 police dismiss Trump’s newfound zeal to tackle violence in DC

Officers who were attacked by the pro-Trump mob in 2021 are unimpressed by the crime crackdown: ‘Whenever he says he’s all for law and order, I have a bridge to sell you’

Latin Times

La Mayiza Could Win Sinaloa Cartel War Over Los Chapitos By the End of the Year, Report Suggests

According to a new report from CrashOut, sources within La Mayiza said they are confident they will achieve victory against Los Chapitos by the end of the year.

The Guardian - US

Washington DC and White House agree to scale back Trump ‘takeover’ of city police

US capital city’s law enforcement will remain under control of its chief, Pamela Smith

The Independent UK

DC homeless camps cleared out in Trump takeover as Bondi replaces police commissioner with DEA chief

‘I’d like to invite the president to spend some time here in a tent with us,’ one homeless person in DC said

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