For the DEA, the Uruguayan Sebastián Marset is the 'Pablo Escobar of the modern era'
Sebastián Marset, a Uruguayan drug trafficker, was denied bail and is facing charges of drug trafficking and money laundering in the US after his arrest in Bolivia.
Man arrested with drugs in Volta Redonda
A 49-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking in Volta Redonda, Brazil, after police observed typical drug dealing activity in the area.
Suspect of drug delivery arrested after complaint in Santarém
A man was arrested in Santarém, Brazil, for drug trafficking after police acted on intelligence information regarding drug sales in his home.
Prosecutors say they found 'drug transactions' after Alabama player's arrest, searched his trash: report
Alabama guard Aden Holloway was arrested for marijuana possession, with prosecutors alleging evidence of drug sales was found on his phone and in his apartment.
Young man arrested with drugs in Barra Mansa
A 20-year-old man was arrested for drug possession in Barra Mansa, Brazil, after police acted on a tip-off regarding drug sales in the area.
Five arrested and 1.9 tons of drugs seized: the impressive operation by the United States and Ecuador against drug boats in the Pacific
A joint operation by Ecuador and the U.S. led to the arrest of five individuals and the seizure of 1.9 tons of drugs from narco boats in the Pacific.
Justice releases influencer Plínio Palmeira and imposes precautionary measures after drug trafficking arrest
Plínio Palmeira, a Brazilian social media influencer, has been granted provisional release by a court following his arrest for drug trafficking, with certain precautionary measures imposed.
Did you see? Woman assaulted by psychiatrist, young woman with 'the worst pain in the world' returns to college, and man flaunting luxury arrested for drug trafficking
A 43-year-old woman was assaulted by psychiatrist José Lúcio de Abreu Faria Júnior in Divinópolis, leading to his immediate arrest following her call for help.
One of the Most Wanted Gang Leaders from MT is Arrested in SC
Rafael Germano Gil dos Santos, a major gang leader from Mato Grosso, was arrested in Santa Catarina during a police operation targeting drug distribution in Cuiabá.
Operation arrests 11 suspects of drug trafficking in five locations in downtown Boa Vista
A police operation in Boa Vista, Brazil, led to the arrest of 11 suspects involved in drug trafficking across multiple locations in the city.
Man arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking in Barra Mansa
A 40-year-old man was arrested in Barra Mansa, Brazil, for drug trafficking after being caught with various illegal substances.
Couple arrested with cocaine, base paste, and skank hidden in the refrigerator in Boa Vista; VIDEO
A couple was arrested in Boa Vista, Brazil, after police discovered cocaine, skank, and base paste hidden in their refrigerator during a raid.
Police arrest couple suspected of killing man with a shot to the head during an argument in Avaré
A couple has been arrested in Avaré, Brazil, for the murder of a 32-year-old man during a dispute over a drug debt.
'Vampirinho', chief of PCC in Mato Grosso do Sul, is arrested on the coast of SP
Ewerton Araujo Roque, known as 'Vampirinho', was arrested in Itanhaém, São Paulo, as a suspected leader of the criminal faction Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC).
Two people arrested in operation against drug trafficking and money laundering in southern Bahia
A joint security operation led to the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of assets in Ilhéus, Bahia, and São Paulo, targeting a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking and money laundering.
He was carrying beans in the car; ICE thought it was drugs and started his deportation: a judge stopped the order
A federal judge has halted the deportation process of Lorenzo Chávez Rascón, who was misidentified by ICE as a drug smuggler due to carrying beans in his vehicle.
Record operation against drug trafficking in Huelva: eight arrested, one million euros, and 5,000 kilos of cocaine on a farm in Gibraleón
A significant drug bust in Huelva led to the arrest of eight individuals and the seizure of 5,000 kilos of cocaine, marking the largest cocaine operation in the province's history.
Suspects arrested for drug trafficking and association in Barra Mansa
A man and a woman were arrested in Barra Mansa, Brazil, during a police action against drug trafficking, with authorities seizing various illegal narcotics.
Fugitive for drug trafficking in MG is arrested in Búzios after trying to hide as a tourist
A 28-year-old man wanted for drug trafficking in Minas Gerais was arrested in Búzios, Rio de Janeiro, while attempting to disguise himself as a tourist.
Garbage collectors find 30 kg of marijuana in a trash bag in the DF; police investigate if disposal was to avoid arrest
Authorities in Brazil are investigating after 30 kilograms of marijuana were discovered in a trash bag by garbage collectors in Ceilândia, in the Federal District.
Sniffer dog helps police arrest man with 15 slabs of marijuana in downtown Manaus
A Federal Revenue sniffer dog led to the arrest of a 32-year-old man who was caught with 15 slabs of marijuana in downtown Manaus.
Operation against drug trafficking and money laundering arrests 7 people in Pirapora
A police operation in Pirapora, Brazil, led to the arrest of seven individuals involved in drug trafficking and money laundering.
Police arrest man after report of drug delivery in Macapá
A 23-year-old man was arrested in Macapá on suspicion of drug trafficking during an operation by the local Civil Police.
VIDEO: Police seize 322 kg of pure cocaine hidden in ore cargo on MGC-497
Brazilian police have seized 322 kg of pure cocaine hidden in an ore truck during a highway inspection in Iturama, resulting in the arrest of the driver for drug trafficking.
Police seize approximately 1,200 crack stones and arrest suspect in Caruaru
The Brazilian police seized around 1,200 crack stones and arrested a 28-year-old suspect for drug trafficking and illegal possession of a firearm in Caruaru.
Fugitive included in the Interpol list is arrested in Santarém
Fernanda Gabrielly da Silva Apoliano, a 24-year-old fugitive, was arrested in Santarém, Brazil, following her inclusion on Interpol's Red Notice list for international drug trafficking.
Daily Summary #1906: Federal Police investigates if money diverted from the INSS helped pay for travels of Lulinha; Lieutenant Colonel arrested for killing wife in SP claimed to be 'alpha male' in the relationship; Recreational drug use may double stroke risk, studies warn
The Federal Police of Brazil is investigating whether funds diverted from the INSS were used to cover travels for Lulinha, while a Lieutenant Colonel faces arrest for allegedly murdering his wife, claiming to embody 'alpha male' traits, and new studies highlight the increased risk of stroke associated with recreational drug use.
Zografou University Campus: Arrest of a 31-year-old for drug trafficking
A 31-year-old woman was arrested in the Zografou University campus area for drug possession and trafficking by the Greek Police's Drug Enforcement Unit in Athens.
Woman bites police officer's hand while trying to prevent her son's arrest for drug trafficking in MG
A woman was arrested in Minas Gerais after biting a police officer's hand while attempting to stop her 17-year-old son from being apprehended for marijuana possession.
The criminal world of Mexico, Colombia, and Ecuador converges in the assassination of Fernando Villavicencio
The arrest of Ángel Esteban Aguilar, known as Lobo Menor, in Mexico sheds light on the interconnected criminal activities among Mexico, Colombia, and Ecuador, particularly linked to drug trafficking.
VIDEO shows moment when police arrest suspect of drug trafficking via delivery in Piracicaba
Police in Piracicaba, Brazil, arrested a 39-year-old man named 'Cesinha' suspected of trafficking drugs through a delivery system.
The Million Dollar Reward Offered by the U.S. for Vladimir Padrino López, the Ousted Defense Minister in Venezuela
The U.S. is offering a reward of up to $15 million for information leading to the arrest of Vladimir Padrino López, Venezuela's former defense minister, linked to drug trafficking activities.
Mexico Arrests Leader from Ecuadorian Drug Cartel
A leader of the Ecuadorian drug cartel 'Los Lobos' has been arrested at Mexico City airport.
Baby and girl found in house used for trafficking and with poor hygiene in Northern MG
A baby and a three-year-old girl were discovered in a house known for drug trafficking in Mirabela, Brazil, prompting the arrest of two women due to inadequate living conditions and drug possession.
Gardener arrested with cocaine says he would sell it for R$ 1,000
A 28-year-old gardener was arrested in Boa Vista, Brazil, for possession of cocaine intended for sale.
Young man arrested with electronic cigarettes and counterfeit products in Nova Odessa
A 21-year-old driver was arrested in Nova Odessa, Brazil, for possessing electronic cigarettes and counterfeit goods following a police investigation.
Almost half a ton of cocaine seized in a pickup truck in Bahia; three men arrested
Nearly half a ton of cocaine was seized by Brazilian authorities in Bahia, resulting in the arrest of three men involved in the drug transport.
Seizure of nearly 100kg of drugs led to operation that arrested employees and former employees of Manaus airport
A federal operation in Brazil resulted in the arrest of airport employees linked to a significant drug trafficking investigation.
One ton of marijuana is seized after discovery of plantations in the Jequitinhonha Valley
The Civil Police of Minas Gerais seized over one ton of marijuana during operations in the Jequitinhonha Valley, leading to the arrest of two individuals involved in the illegal activities.
Federal Police and PM execute warrants against drug trafficking and illegal arms trade in the interior of SP
Brazil's Federal Police and Military Police have executed multiple search and arrest warrants targeting drug trafficking and illegal arms trade across several states.
Operation by Federal Police against drug trafficking, arms sales, and violent crimes targets Nova Odessa, Limeira, and Santa Bárbara
A joint operation by the Federal Police and Military Police targeting drug trafficking and illegal arms sales led to multiple search and arrest warrants in Brazil's Piracicaba region.
Police arrest six for drug trafficking and seize 30 kg of drugs in Sumaré
The Military Police arrested six individuals suspected of drug trafficking in Sumaré, São Paulo, seizing over 30 kilograms of various narcotics including marijuana, cocaine, and crack.
PCC Chief in Ceará, Who Flaunted Weapons on Social Media, is Arrested in São Paulo
A man identified as the leader of a criminal organization in Ceará was arrested in São Paulo for allegedly leading drug trafficking operations.
PRF seizes more than 1 ton of skunk in Balsas in the largest drug operation in MA
The Federal Highway Police seized over 1 ton of skunk during a major drug operation in Balsas, Maranhão, leading to the arrest of a driver.
Laika reached the smuggler in the train while sniffing, 6 KG of cannabis seized
A police dog named Laika successfully led to the arrest of a drug smuggler in Visakhapatnam, India, resulting in the seizure of 6 kilograms of cannabis.
Seventeen people arrested in police action against drug trafficking in Lapa, downtown Rio
Seventeen people were arrested in a police operation against drug trafficking in the historic neighborhood of Lapa in Rio de Janeiro.
Man arrested for the third time for trafficking after being caught selling drugs at home
A 28-year-old man was arrested for drug trafficking in Boa Vista, marking his third arrest for the same crime after being caught selling drugs from his home.
The suspicion: Foxtrot is behind serious drug crimes in Finland
There are allegations that the Foxtrot network is involved in serious drug crimes in Finland amidst a power struggle following Ismail Abdo's arrest.
Civil Police arrest three suspects for drug trafficking in Faro
Three suspects involved in drug trafficking were arrested in Faro, Brazil, after a police investigation uncovered their activities.
Alabama 'preparing to play' NCAA Tournament without star guard Aden Holloway after felony drug arrest
Alabama men's basketball star Aden Holloway has been suspended for the NCAA Tournament following his arrest on a felony drug charge.