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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PM suspects man with white powder on his hands and seizes cocaine in Salinas

Police apprehended cocaine from a man in Salinas after noticing him acting suspiciously with white powder on his hands.

Mar 4 โ€ข 16:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police seize 422 pins of cocaine and a weapon in operation in Governor Valadares

Police in Governor Valadares arrested a 22-year-old man and seized significant amounts of cocaine and a weapon during a raid linked to drug trafficking.

Mar 4 โ€ข 11:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
Crime & Justice

Police found 40 kilograms of cocaine in an apartment in Brรธnshรธj on Tuesday evening

Copenhagen Police discovered nearly 40 kilograms of cocaine in an apartment in Brรธnshรธj, resulting in the arrest of a 28-year-old man.

Mar 4 โ€ข 11:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

The Customs Agency has seized 70 million user doses of cocaine in the last three years

Norwegian Customs has seized 70 million doses of cocaine in three years amid increasing smuggling pressures in the Nordic region.

Mar 4 โ€ข 11:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

US and Ecuadorian forces started a joint operation to combat drug trafficking

US and Ecuadorian forces have initiated a joint operation aimed at curbing drug trafficking in Ecuador, amid rising concerns over the country's role as a key conduit for cocaine.

Mar 4 โ€ข 06:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Ecuador, USA, and Europol dismantle the 'Los Lobos' network that sent cocaine to Europe

Authorities from Ecuador, in collaboration with the U.S. and Europol, dismantled a major international drug trafficking network linked to the 'Los Lobos' cartel.

Mar 3 โ€ข 23:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Sniffer dogs discover 120 kg of cocaine hidden in an iron ore load

A truck driver was arrested in Brazil after being caught transporting around 120 kg of cocaine hidden under a load of iron ore.

Mar 3 โ€ข 22:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested and teenager apprehended in drug trafficking operation in Barra Mansa

A 32-year-old man was arrested and a 16-year-old teenager was apprehended in a drug trafficking operation in Barra Mansa, Brazil, with authorities seizing cocaine and marijuana during the action.

Mar 3 โ€ข 22:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police incinerates more than one ton of drugs in Sergipe

The Federal Police in Sergipe incinerated over one ton of drugs, including marijuana and cocaine, along with chemicals used in drug production.

Mar 3 โ€ข 18:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

More than 290 kg of cocaine seized from abandoned car near river in MT

The police seized over 290 kg of cocaine from an abandoned vehicle near the Guaporรฉ River in Brazil's Mato Grosso state during a routine patrol.

Mar 3 โ€ข 14:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Marseille: a dealer on a scooter arrested in the city center, nearly a kilogram of cocaine seized in an Airbnb

A drug dealer was arrested in Marseille while riding a scooter, leading to the seizure of nearly a kilogram of cocaine from a nearby Airbnb.

Mar 3 โ€ข 11:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested with over 3.5 kg of cocaine in Volta Redonda

A 29-year-old man was arrested with more than 3.5 kg of cocaine and other drugs in Volta Redonda, Brazil, during a police operation targeting drug trafficking.

Mar 2 โ€ข 22:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Can Norway Become a Drug State?

The article discusses the possibility of Norway becoming a drug state if it fails to combat organized crime related to cocaine trafficking, drawing parallels with Colombia's history of drug violence.

Mar 2 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Scandal involving Prosecutor: CDU wants to establish an investigation committee

The CDU in Niedersachsen has announced plans to establish a parliamentary investigation committee concerning Prosecutor Yashar G., who confessed to leaking state secrets to a drug gang involved in significant cocaine trafficking.

Mar 2 โ€ข 17:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Trio arrested in flagrant with more than 400 kg of cocaine base on a highway in the interior of SP

Three men were arrested with over 400 kilograms of cocaine base in Porangaba, Sรฃo Paulo, during a police operation on the Castello Branco highway.

Mar 2 โ€ข 14:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

They fled cross-country and abandoned a truck with almost half a ton of cocaine

Authorities in Santa Fe discovered nearly 500 kg of cocaine in an abandoned truck after its occupants fled from a routine checkpoint.

Mar 1 โ€ข 23:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Teenager arrested with cocaine hidden in underwear in Rio Preto

A 17-year-old was arrested for drug trafficking after being caught with cocaine hidden in his underwear in Sรฃo Josรฉ do Rio Preto, Brazil.

Mar 1 โ€ข 20:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Airplane with more than half a ton of cocaine seized by the Police after emergency landing in the interior of MA

The Maranhรฃo State Military Police seized an airplane carrying approximately 515 kilograms of cocaine after an emergency landing in a farm in Joรฃo Lisboa, Brazil.

Mar 1 โ€ข 12:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman jumps from moving motorcycle during police chase and is arrested with a gun and crack cocaine in MG

A woman was arrested after jumping from a moving motorcycle during a police chase in Alvarenga, Brazil, where she was found with a gun and crack cocaine.

Feb 28 โ€ข 22:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Seventh narco sub found near Australia waters signalling 'insane amount of drugs'

The discovery of a seventh narco submarine in Pacific waters near Australia highlights the increasing drug trafficking associated with Australia's rising cocaine consumption.

Feb 28 โ€ข 19:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman is arrested with cocaine and skunk in bag during approach in Equatorial

A 36-year-old woman was arrested for drug trafficking in Boa Vista, Brazil, found with cocaine and skunk during a police stop.

Feb 28 โ€ข 14:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Teen arrested in historic cocaine seizure worth $7M: Durham police

A 17-year-old boy was arrested following a significant cocaine seizure valued at over $7 million in Durham, Canada.

Feb 27 โ€ข 22:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested and minor apprehended on suspicion of drug trafficking in Resende

A 29-year-old man and a minor were arrested in Resende, Brazil, for suspected drug trafficking after police received an anonymous tip and discovered cocaine and crack at the scene.

Feb 27 โ€ข 21:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

'They raiding us': How nosy neighbour led police to $1b drug stash

A nosy neighbor's report led to the discovery of over 700 kilograms of cocaine in a Sydney apartment, preventing a major drug operation from unfolding.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police find 500 kg of cocaine buried after seizure of airplane in Duerรฉ

Police uncovered approximately 500 kg of cocaine buried in the forest in Duerรฉ, Brazil, following the apprehension of an airplane and its pilot involved in drug trafficking.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
Crime & Justice

Transported kilograms of cocaine in a table and fled from the police on a bike

Three Lithuanians have been charged with attempting large-scale drug trafficking after being implicated in importing a kilogram of cocaine concealed in a table.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mansion with jewels, Rolex, and Land Rover: video reveals luxurious life in the interior of SP of the biggest cocaine trafficker to Paraรญba

Police footage reveals the lavish lifestyle of Jamilton Alves Franco, known as 'Chocรด', who was arrested in a luxurious mansion in Sรฃo Paulo while being the top cocaine supplier to Paraรญba.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Drug dealer who became the biggest supplier of cocaine to Paraรญba established ties with PCC in SP prisons

Jamilton Alves Franco, known as 'Chocรด', was arrested as the largest cocaine supplier to Paraรญba, having established connections with the PCC during his time in Sรฃo Paulo prisons.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Arrest of 'megatrafficker', blocking of R$ 100 million and contract with city hall: understand operation against interstate drug trafficking scheme

The Operation Argos led to the arrest of a major cocaine supplier and the blocking of R$ 104 million connected to a sophisticated interstate drug trafficking and money laundering network in Brazil.

Feb 27 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Who is Chocรด, the drug dealer who used connections with factions in SP prisons and became the largest supplier of cocaine to Paraรญba

Jamilton Alves Franco, also known as 'Chocรด', the alleged biggest drug supplier for Paraรญba, was arrested in a luxury condominium in interior Sรฃo Paulo.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO shows the moment of the arrest of a trafficker identified as the biggest drug supplier to Paraรญba in a luxury house in SP

Police arrested Jamilton Alves Franco, known as 'Chocรด', in a luxury home in Sรฃo Paulo, identified as the largest cocaine supplier to the state of Paraรญba.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Two women are arrested with marijuana and cocaine at the Aracaju bus station

Two women were arrested at a bus terminal in Aracaju for transporting marijuana and cocaine in their luggage.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Trafficker identified as the largest drug supplier to Paraรญba arrested in a luxury condominium in Sรฃo Paulo interior

A major drug trafficker known as 'Chocรด' has been arrested in a luxury condominium in Hortolรขndia, Sรฃo Paulo, accused of being the primary cocaine supplier to Paraรญba.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Brit facing death penalty in Bali after 3lbs of cocaine found in hotel

A British man faces the death penalty in Bali after being arrested with 3 pounds of cocaine in his hotel room.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:48 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Record drug seizures in Cameroon: Africa, a transit zone but also a consumption area

Cameroon has intercepted 2.5 tons of drugs, including cocaine and tramadol, highlighting the country's role as both a transit route and a consumption hub for narcotics.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man arrested with skunk and cocaine in the western zone of Boa Vista

A 35-year-old man was arrested for possession of skunk and cocaine during a police operation in Boa Vista, Brazil.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Deaths and arrests: what is known about the police operation that seized an airplane and drugs in Tocantins

A police operation in Tocantins has resulted in the seizure of an airplane and 500 kg of cocaine, with four suspects killed and two others remaining at large.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

Frankfurt Airport: Sniffer Dog Finds Cocaine Worth 5.7 Million Euros

A customs dog at Frankfurt Airport uncovered 83 kilograms of cocaine hidden in three suitcases, with a street value of 5.7 million euros.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Crime & Justice

The Clandestine Shipyards: The Other Lucrative Business of the Narcos in Galicia

Clandestine shipyards in Galicia are gaining notoriety as a significant facet of the drug trafficking industry, collaborating with networks supplying cocaine.

Feb 25 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Colombia: Leading drug dealer of 'Tren de Aragua' gang arrested

A major drug dealer affiliated with the 'Tren de Aragua' gang has been arrested in Colombia for coordinating significant cocaine shipments and organizing kidnappings.

Feb 25 โ€ข 03:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Paula, the 'service provider' for drug traffickers who fled with a million euros in supermarket bags

A major drug trafficking network operating in Spain and beyond was dismantled, resulting in significant arrests and the seizure of over 3,400 kilos of cocaine.

Feb 24 โ€ข 23:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Duo arrested in operation investigating drug distribution logistics along Amazon rivers

Two men were arrested in an operation investigating the logistics of drug trafficking via the Amazon rivers, following a major cocaine seizure in Amapรก.

Feb 24 โ€ข 17:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Rhodes: Two accused of trafficking 7 kilograms of cocaine held temporarily

Two of the five individuals accused of trafficking seven kilograms of cocaine have been held temporarily by a unanimous decision from the investigating judge and prosecutor in Rhodes, Greece.

Feb 24 โ€ข 17:38 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Cameroon: nearly two and a half tons of cocaine and tramadol seized at Douala airport

Authorities in Cameroon intercepted nearly 2.5 tons of cocaine and tramadol concealed as medical supplies at Douala airport.

Feb 24 โ€ข 16:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Revenue intercepts almost half a ton of cocaine in paper cargo at the Port of Santos

Brazil's Federal Revenue Service seized nearly half a ton of cocaine hidden within a paper cargo at the Port of Santos.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
Crime & Justice

Attempting to smuggle a kilo of cocaine in a table

An individual was caught trying to smuggle a kilogram of cocaine hidden inside a table.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Man who ferried multi-million-dollar cocaine haul 'doing mate a favour'

Eli Joseph Wapau was sentenced to six years in prison for his role in a significant cocaine trafficking operation in Australia, claiming he was merely doing a favor for a friend.

Feb 24 โ€ข 08:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

"El Mencho", the former agent turned boss who gave up cocaine to rule with fentanyl

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho", was a powerful Mexican drug lord whose reign over fentanyl ultimately led to his death.

Feb 24 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ecuadorian Navy seizes 3.2 tons of drugs in joint operation with the United States

Ecuador and the United States collaborate to intercept a significant drug shipment in international waters.

Feb 23 โ€ข 20:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: PM seizes cocaine in house where 4 and 6-year-old sisters were found alone in MG

Police seized cocaine in a house in Brazil where two young sisters were found neglected and alone.

Feb 23 โ€ข 20:19 UTC

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