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🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

This is the 'secret' museum of the Sedena: It exhibits the Colt pistol of 'Chapo' and the Bulgari watch of 'Lazca'

Mexico City is home to a little-known museum guarded by the Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional showcasing seized luxury items from drug lords.

Mar 22 • 14:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Investigated for Trafficking is Arrested Again After Being Released and Resuming Criminal Activity in Itinga do Maranhão

A man in Itinga do Maranhão, previously arrested for drug trafficking, has been apprehended again shortly after being released for continuing his illegal activities.

Mar 19 • 17:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Infiel Operation' targets 72 suspects for drug trafficking, arms trade, and illegal gambling in SC

The Civil Police in Santa Catarina launched an operation targeting 72 individuals involved in drug trafficking, illegal arms trade, and gambling activities.

Mar 19 • 10:40 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Europe's cocaine king was known as 'The Finger Clip'

The article discusses the notorious figure in Europe's cocaine trade known as 'The Finger Clip' and his criminal activities.

Mar 19 • 07:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 18 • 11:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Young man who flaunted luxury life on social media is arrested for smuggling, drug trafficking, and illegal trade in Divinópolis

A 20-year-old man known for displaying a luxurious lifestyle on social media has been arrested in Divinópolis on charges of smuggling, drug trafficking, and illegal commerce.

Mar 18 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police executes warrants against suspects using app to trade drugs

A police operation in Brazil has dismantled a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking and arms trade across several states.

Mar 17 • 23:20 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

New accusations against agent Cinturrino. "He premeditated the murder of Mansouri"

Milano's investigation reveals that police officer Carmelo Cinturrino premeditated the murder of drug dealer Abderrahim Mansouri amid a backdrop of police brutality and corruption.

Mar 17 • 11:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Criminal like from a television series? 'Professor' sold methamphetamine

A 59-year-old man, nicknamed 'Professor', is accused of methamphetamine distribution and has drawn comparisons to the character Walter White from Breaking Bad.

Mar 16 • 21:33 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Mexico: The Gigantic Business of the Narcos

The article discusses the life and legacy of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho,' who was recently buried in a golden coffin in Zapopan, Mexico.

Mar 16 • 16:19 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Man from Uruguay: Bolivia captures one of South America's most wanted drug dealers

Bolivia has captured Sebastián Marset, a key figure in South America's drug trade, and extradited him to the United States after being on the wanted list for his involvement in cocaine trafficking.

Mar 13 • 17:59 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Personnel Changes on March 14

The article details various personnel appointments and reassignments within South Korea's government departments, including the Fair Trade Commission and the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.

Mar 13 • 10:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Ran drug trade in Umeå - arrested in Thailand

Three men involved in drug trafficking in Umeå, Sweden have been sentenced to several years in prison after being arrested in Thailand following an undercover police operation.

Mar 12 • 19:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Digital regulations, drug prices, rice... US pressure on 'non-tariff barriers' investigation

The U.S. Trade Representative has initiated a trade investigation into South Korea among other nations, signaling potential new trade pressures focused on non-tariff barriers such as digital regulations and agriculture.

Mar 12 • 10:16 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Controlled narcotics trade in Umeå - Dalen men sentenced

Three men linked to the Dalennätverket have been sentenced for extensive drug trafficking in Västerbotten, having operated a systematic narcotics trade.

Mar 12 • 10:07 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump's Rx plan promises savings, but economists see a hidden trade-off

President Trump's plan to reduce prescription drug prices through the TrumpRx platform may lead to immediate savings but poses potential risks to the future development of new drugs according to economists.

Mar 9 • 16:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Customs seize 248,500 tramadol tablets worth N273m in Yobe

The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted a significant shipment of tramadol valued at N273 million in Yobe State, targeting the illicit drug trade.

Mar 9 • 15:51 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Sudan: STPT - Drugs - an Illicit Economy Fuelling Sudan War

The production of synthetic drugs, particularly crystal meth, has surged in Sudan, coinciding with the collapse of Syria's Captagon industry, as conflict conditions enable the illicit drug trade to thrive.

Mar 9 • 04:51 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

Six dead in attack on alleged drug boat

Six men have been killed in a U.S. attack on a boat accused of being involved in drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

Mar 9 • 01:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police Operation Against Illegal Sale of Weight Loss Drugs Arrests Two Men in Vale do Aço

The Brazilian Federal Police launched Operation Sanitas targeting the illegal sale of an unregistered weight loss drug, resulting in the arrest of two suspects in the Vale do Aço region.

Mar 6 • 13:54 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘Without control of arms trafficking, it's difficult for a new drug lord not to emerge’: Carlos Ricart after the death of ‘Mencho’

Carlos Ricart warns that without controlling illegal arms trafficking from the U.S., it will be impossible to prevent new leaders, like the one potentially following ‘El Mencho’, from emerging in Mexico's drug trade.

Mar 4 • 09:03 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Drugs worth 10 crore seized in Bengaluru, Kerala smugglers arrested

The Central Crime Branch of Karnataka has busted an international drug syndicate in Bengaluru, seizing a massive amount of drugs including LSD, hydro ganja, and charas valued at around 10 crore rupees.

Mar 3 • 09:34 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Dmitry Uritskiy, involved in a massive drug trade, yearns for freedom: several former criminals are said to have supported him behind bars

Dmitry Uritskiy, convicted in a significant drug trafficking case, reportedly seeks freedom with support from former criminals while incarcerated.

Mar 2 • 17:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Saskatchewan legislative session returns with deficit budget looming

Saskatchewan's legislature opens for its spring session, facing a looming deficit budget due to revenue shortfalls linked to trade issues.

Mar 2 • 13:17 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Iceland among 30 countries that attacked illegal drug trade

Iceland joins 29 other countries in a concerted effort to combat illegal drug trafficking.

Mar 2 • 11:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Sketch of El Mencho

The article discusses insights from former associates of CJNG leader Nemesio Oseguera, known as El Mencho, revealing his disapproval of his son El Menchito's drug use and skepticism about the cartel's involvement in the fentanyl trade.

Mar 1 • 04:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Remains of Mexican Drug Lord El Mencho Returned to His Family by the Authorities

The authorities in Mexico have returned the remains of renowned drug lord El Mencho to his family following their earlier collection of his remains.

Feb 28 • 20:40 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

After the Death of 'El Mencho': 'We Never Lack Human Filler'

The article discusses the aftermath of the death of Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho', a notorious cartel leader in Mexico, shedding light on the ongoing violence and societal implications in Jalisco.

Feb 28 • 13:58 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'I googled it, he was heavy, they killed him': The time Mauricio Ochmann, from 'El Chema', met a narco

Mauricio Ochmann recalled a personal encounter with a narco during an interview, which gained renewed attention after the death of a notorious drug lord.

Feb 27 • 21:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Gustavo Petro responds to Daniel Noboa's statements on trade and security at the border

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has responded to Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa's comments blaming Colombia for security issues at the border, highlighting Colombia's efforts to combat drug trafficking.

Feb 27 • 17:57 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

The unusual expenses of 'Mencho' in the CJNG: From flowers for Saint Jude Thaddeus to haircuts

Newly uncovered financial records reveal the extensive operational costs and revenues of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), highlighting the cartel's financial activities in Mexico.

Feb 27 • 04:52 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

Mexico's Struggle Against Drug Cartels Could Turn into a Particularly Deadly War

The decades-long battle in Mexico against drug cartels has led to varying outcomes, with the rise and fall of criminal organizations without significant improvements in the drug trade situation.

Feb 26 • 20:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The Army Caught Him Thanks to His Mistress. Will His Death Stop the Spiral of Violence? Political Scientist Warns

The article discusses the capture of notorious Mexican drug lord Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencha', by the army during a rendezvous with his mistress, while raising questions about the enduring violence in Mexico's drug trade.

Feb 26 • 17:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

El Mencho model hunted by Mexican cartel dubbed 'grass' after kingpin death - 7 key details

An OnlyFans model named Maria Julissa is being pursued by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel under threats of violence after being accused of helping capture their leader.

Feb 26 • 15:29 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
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

The End of Drug Boss El Mencha. His Mistress Became Fatal to Him

El Mencha, a major figure in the drug trade, has met his end due to a relationship with his mistress.

Feb 25 • 16:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Four drug lords and cartel bosses foiled by romance - El Chapo escape to El Mencho death

Mexican drug lord El Mencho was killed during a military operation, strategically linked to romantic relationships that led to key intelligence.

Feb 25 • 08:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

'El Mencho', the most wanted narco who fell for love: 'He was the Pablo Escobar of Mexico'

The article discusses the capture of 'El Mencho', a notorious Mexican drug lord, exploring his background, the operations leading to his arrest, and the implications of his capture in relation to drug violence in Mexico.

Feb 24 • 23:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The fateful mistress in the log cabin. Mexicans revealed how they killed the feared boss

Mexican authorities have disclosed the details surrounding the assassination of a notorious cartel leader.

Feb 24 • 12:40 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Details of the raid and Washington's role: The story of the fall of 'El Mencho' in American press

The article discusses the fall of 'El Mencho', a notorious drug lord, and the implications of his demise for the criminal empire and drug trade in Mexico.

Feb 24 • 11:34 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

SZ in the evening: News from February 23, 2026

The article highlights key news from February 23, 2026, including the EU's delays on trade agreements with the US, political pressures from the AfD in Germany, and unrest in Mexico following the death of a drug lord.

Feb 23 • 16:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Three men die in confrontation with police in the interior of Bahia

Three men were shot dead after exchanging gunfire with police in Mundo Novo, Bahia.

Feb 23 • 16:32 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Kingpins fall, prices don't: How cartels defy the rules of economics

Despite the recent death of a prominent cartel leader, drug prices remain stable, challenging traditional economic theories about supply and demand.

Feb 23 • 16:31 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Death in Mexico: In the Land of Cartels

The most wanted criminal in Mexico is dead, but violence is expected to escalate further due to the power of drug cartels.

Feb 23 • 15:35 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Who was 'El Mencho'? The story of the most dangerous drug boss in Mexico

The article discusses the death of 'El Mencho', a notorious drug cartel leader in Mexico, during a military operation supported by the United States.

Feb 23 • 11:06 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Barely visible in public, convicted in the United States... Nemesio Oseguera, aka 'El Mencho', the feared cartel leader who shook Mexico

Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho' and leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was reportedly killed in a military operation after being a dominant force in Mexico's drug trade and eluding capture for years.

Feb 23 • 06:51 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
World

Inside the operation to eliminate Mexico's biggest drug lord 'El Mencho'

The death of 'El Mencho', the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, has led to chaotic retaliatory actions across several states in Mexico.

Feb 23 • 06:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Claudia Sheinbaum Steps into the Ring

Claudia Sheinbaum's involvement in recent events reflects the escalating violence in Jalisco, surpassed only by the symbolic weight of the 'Culiacanazo'.

Feb 23 • 00:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Mexican drug lord 'El Mencho', head of Jalisco New Generation cartel, is killed

Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', was killed in a military operation in Mexico.

Feb 22 • 18:46 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

The Old Man, Badminton Fan and the 'Wine Seller' - How Tartu's Drug Dealer Hid Cocaine in the Woods and Supplied His Friends for Years

The article describes the double life of Kalev Koort, a cocaine dealer from Tartu, who secretly hid narcotics in the woods while appearing to lead an ordinary life.

Feb 22 • 09:20 UTC

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