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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Three people arrested at a drug sale point near a state school in Boa Vista

Three individuals, two men aged 30 and 22 and a 29-year-old woman, were arrested on drug trafficking charges in a house near a school in Boa Vista, Brazil.

Mar 4 • 01:01 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Queensland government to scrap three-strike drug diversion

The Queensland government plans to eliminate a drug diversion program that allowed offenders multiple chances before facing criminal charges.

Mar 3 • 04:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police seize drugs valued at R$ 1 million and arrest two women on BR-232

The Civil Police of Pernambuco arrested two women on drug trafficking charges and seized over 14 kilograms of drugs valued at about R$ 1 million during a stop on highway BR-232.

Mar 2 • 13:48 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Month-long OPP probe leads to 7 arrests and 54 drug, gun charges

A month-long police investigation in Ontario has resulted in seven arrests and a total of 54 drug and gun charges.

Feb 27 • 16:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Duda Freire's influencer father is arrested in Goiânia, says police

Duda Freire's father, Dyogo Hilario Tocafundo, was arrested in Goiânia for drug trafficking charges according to local police.

Feb 27 • 10:17 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

David Speirs's comeback attempt is a risk for everyone — including himself

David Speirs, a former Liberal leader in South Australia, is attempting a political comeback as an independent candidate after being convicted of drug offenses, raising significant concerns about his eligibility and the political implications of his return.

Feb 27 • 08:40 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
World

Maduro Wants Judge to Dismiss Drug Case in the U.S.

Nicolás Maduro, former President of Venezuela, has requested an American judge to dismiss drug-related charges against him, alleging interference from the U.S. government in his defense.

Feb 27 • 05:45 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Maduro asks judge to dismiss drug case

Nicolás Maduro has requested an American judge to dismiss narcotics charges against him and his wife, Cilia Flores, following their capture and subsequent court appearance in New York.

Feb 27 • 03:43 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

USA: Maduro demands the dismissal of the proceedings: 'I cannot afford my own defense'

Nicolás Maduro has urged a New York court to dismiss drug trafficking charges against him, claiming he cannot afford a defense due to US government actions blocking payment for his attorney.

Feb 27 • 02:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maduro requests dismissal of case in the US and alleges interference by the American government

Nicolás Maduro has requested that a US court dismiss drug trafficking charges against him, claiming that the American government is interfering with the legal process.

Feb 26 • 23:15 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Crime & Justice

B.C. man acquitted of smuggling drugs back into Canada that first left in his rectum

A British Columbia man was acquitted of drug smuggling charges after the judge ruled he was unaware of the drugs in his possession due to fentanyl withdrawal symptoms.

Feb 26 • 20:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Bolivians are arrested with more than 30 kilograms of drugs on a bus on the Raposo Tavares highway in Palmital

Three Bolivians were arrested on drug trafficking charges after being found with over 30 kilograms of illegal substances on a bus in Palmital, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 18:18 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

They say Nicolás Maduro does not have the money to pay for his defense in the United States

The U.S. has blocked the Venezuelan government's ability to fund Nicolás Maduro's legal defense against drug trafficking charges in New York, raising concerns over his constitutional right to counsel.

Feb 26 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Prints and audios reveal fixed hours and daily charges to 'managers' of drug 'stores' of PCC in RR

Investigations into the PCC's drug trafficking operations in Roraima reveal structured control and financial accountability among its members.

Feb 26 • 15:14 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Suspected triple murderer: In town for drugs

A 21-year-old man is on trial for allegedly shooting two teenage boys and a 20-year-old man at a hair salon in Uppsala last year, although he denies the charges, claiming he was in Uppsala for drug dealings.

Feb 26 • 12:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] Investigation into ‘Customs Drug Smuggling’ Fails to Resolve Fundamental Doubts

An investigation into drug smuggling at customs has concluded with no charges against implicated officials, raising concerns over transparency and accountability.

Feb 26 • 09:44 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Two Men Arrested for Murder of a Man, One Denies and One Remains Silent, Ibaraki Corpse Abandonment Case

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder and abandonment of a body in Ibaraki Prefecture, with one suspect denying charges and the other remaining silent.

Feb 26 • 05:41 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Trump administration blocks Venezuela from paying Maduro's legal bills amid federal charges

The Trump administration has intervened to prevent the Venezuelan government from paying former President Nicolás Maduro's legal expenses related to drug trafficking and weapons charges.

Feb 26 • 03:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

There was no pressure from the presidential office... Special investigation team concludes no charges in 'customs drug investigation pressure' case

The Seoul Eastern District Prosecutor's Special Investigation Team has concluded its investigation into allegations of external pressure in a customs drug-related case, finding no evidence against most suspects.

Feb 26 • 02:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Police urgently arrest Porsche driver for 'Banpo Bridge fall'…drug driving charges

A Porsche driver has been urgently arrested by police in Seoul for drug driving after her vehicle fell off the Banpo Bridge, injuring herself and another driver.

Feb 26 • 00:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

President of the teachers' union of Porto Rico arrested for drug trafficking and document forgery

The president of a teachers' union in Porto Rico, Maranhão, was arrested on drug trafficking and other charges after a police operation uncovered illegal activities tied to the use of false documents.

Feb 25 • 18:11 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Yanis Varoufakis: Being tried for 'incitement and advertisement of drugs'

Greek politician Yanis Varoufakis faces charges for drug-related offenses, with his party claiming this is a sign of the judiciary's manipulation by the government.

Feb 25 • 12:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP charges 30 members of PCC for drug distribution scheme in Roraima

The Roraima Public Prosecutor's Office has charged 30 members of the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) for operating a drug distribution scheme in the state.

Feb 24 • 22:56 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The trial against the 'narco-model' and her partner for drug trafficking in the NOA begins

The trial against Martina Oliva, a former beauty queen, and her partner Joaquín Tolaba for drug trafficking charges has begun in Argentina.

Feb 24 • 21:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Former president of Cannonball, Esko Eklund, 49, brought before the court – this is how he reacted

Esko Eklund, the former president of the criminal organization Cannonball MC, appeared in court facing serious charges after a long legal battle.

Feb 24 • 15:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Drug driver caught twice in Oulu

A drug driver was arrested twice in Oulu on the same day, facing multiple charges including driving under the influence and possession of a vehicle for use in committing a crime.

Feb 24 • 05:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Former international model arrested for drug trafficking in Florianópolis: what is known and what is yet to be known

Former international model Álvaro Jacomossi Jr. was arrested in Florianópolis on drug trafficking charges after evading law enforcement earlier this year.

Feb 24 • 03:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Fidel Félix-Ochoa, alleged leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, appears in Florida on fentanyl trafficking charges

Fidel Félix-Ochoa, the alleged leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, has appeared in a federal court in Florida facing charges of trafficking fentanyl and other drugs into the United States.

Feb 23 • 22:42 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
World

Duterte launched 'systematic attack' on Philippine civilians, ICC prosecutors say

Rodrigo Duterte faces crimes against humanity charges as hearings commence at the International Criminal Court regarding his anti-drug campaign in the Philippines.

Feb 23 • 19:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Venezuela asks the UN for the immediate release of Maduro, imprisoned in the USA

Venezuela has requested the UN to demand the immediate release of Nicolás Maduro, who is imprisoned in the United States on drug trafficking charges.

Feb 23 • 19:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Mother helped her 17-year-old son with drug dealing, police suspect

A mother is suspected of aiding her 17-year-old son in drug sales, leading to serious drug offense charges against both in Turku, Finland.

Feb 23 • 14:18 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

Hearing at the ICC in the Case Against Former President Duterte

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appears before the International Criminal Court to face charges of crimes against humanity related to his drug war.

Feb 23 • 06:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Former model arrested in Florianópolis on suspicion of drug trafficking

Former international model Álvaro Jacomossi Júnior was arrested in Florianópolis on charges of drug trafficking.

Feb 23 • 01:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Military Police surrounds suspects of drug trafficking in Tocantins

A police operation is underway in Tocantins against suspects fleeing from drug trafficking charges in Goiás.

Feb 22 • 19:31 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The agent who killed Mansouri? "A thug, he demanded protection money"

A police officer in Milan, Carmelo Cinturrino, faces murder charges after shooting a drug dealer, revealing a disturbing pattern of corruption within the police force.

Feb 22 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Public Prosecutor's Office of Paraíba charges 32 people for being part of a criminal faction involved in drug trafficking

The Public Prosecutor's Office of Paraíba has charged 32 individuals with being part of a drug trafficking criminal faction in the Patos region.

Feb 20 • 18:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Stockport man in court accused of plot to drug and rape his wife

A Stockport man faces 48 charges including conspiring to drug and rape his wife, alongside 12 co-defendants connected to similar allegations.

Feb 20 • 16:44 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

PHOTOS AND VIDEO ⟩ "After the sauna, we can clear the nostrils..." Secret wiretaps made the accused smile in court

In a courtroom, an accused individual facing drug trafficking charges reacted with amusement to evidence presented by the prosecutor, including secret wiretap recordings.

Feb 20 • 16:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

After executing a dog, a man from Alytus fled to France, where he was caught for drug trafficking

A man from Alytus, facing charges for brutally killing a dog, fled to France but was arrested for drug trafficking; his case remains unresolved in Lithuania due to his incarceration.

Feb 19 • 17:31 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Next hearing of Maduro will reveal how he helped the Sinaloa Cartel and Los Zetas

Nicolás Maduro faces charges of facilitating drug trafficking operations for the Sinaloa Cartel and Los Zetas by providing diplomatic passports and official cover.

Feb 19 • 02:26 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

They are prosecuted for health crimes against two women and a man detained for the homicide of Carlos Manzo

Three individuals, including a mother and her two children, have been linked to the homicide of Carlos Manzo and face charges related to health crimes and illegal possession of weapons in Mexico.

Feb 18 • 18:46 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The harsh accusation against a former prosecutor in a trial against police for stealing drug shipments and inventing cases

Claudio Scapolan, a former prosecutor, is accused of being a key player in a criminal organization involved in drug theft and falsifying legal documents, though he has not yet been formally tried for his charges.

Feb 17 • 23:10 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Investigation into the death of a drug dealer in Rogoredo: four more police officers under investigation

The investigation into the police shooting death of Moroccan Abderrahim Mansouri has expanded to include four additional officers facing charges of aiding and omission of rescue.

Feb 17 • 17:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Killers laugh as they are cleared of murdering elderly couple in St Helens fire

Two men were acquitted of murder charges in the deaths of an elderly couple in a fire, with one showing no remorse during court proceedings.

Feb 17 • 13:20 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Laboratory Under Cover: Large Production of Psychotropic Substances Discovered in Lithuania

A major investigation in Lithuania has unveiled the production of large quantities of the psychotropic substance alprazolam, leading to criminal charges against three individuals.

Feb 17 • 11:20 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Niks Endziņš accused of large-scale drug possession with intent to distribute. What happened in the courtroom?

Niks Endziņš, previously convicted for spreading false information, faces serious charges of drug possession with intent to distribute in Latvia.

Feb 17 • 07:52 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Rebels seek to be acquitted from drug charges

Colombian President Gustavo Petro agrees to create a commission to investigate the ELN rebels' connections to drug trafficking after they claim wrongful accusations.

Feb 15 • 20:35 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

B.C. ends drug decriminalization, but needs to start charging for possession again: MLA

B.C. MLA Elenore Sturko declares the province's drug decriminalization plan a failure and advocates for reintroducing possession charges for illegal drugs.

Feb 15 • 14:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

The Hammer Man is Prosecuted – Went Armed to a Girl's Funeral

A man in his 30s is facing serious charges after attending a teenage girl's funeral with a hammer, having been implicated in her death due to drug overdose.

Feb 13 • 12:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Jere Karalahti in court today for drug case - Yle follows the trial

Former professional hockey player Jere Karalahti is appearing in court to defend himself against drug-related charges.

Feb 13 • 06:46 UTC

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