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🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

PHOTO AND VIDEO ⟩ From Pickup to Combat Vehicle – How Mexican Cartels Build Military Equipment in Secret Garages

The article discusses how Mexican cartels have been building military vehicles in secret garages, especially following the death of a notable drug lord, leading to unrest in the country.

Feb 26 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation Argos: drugs were leaving São Paulo in large trucks to northeastern states, says police

The Brazilian police arrested key figures in a drug trafficking operation that funneled narcotics from São Paulo to the northeastern states of Brazil.

Feb 26 • 15:36 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Seized dozens of kilos of little-known drug

The North East Iceland Police recently seized nearly sixty kilograms of the drug Kratom, which is largely unknown in Iceland.

Feb 26 • 14:55 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Let me tell you who El Mencho was, his ties to Italy, and what is changing now for Mexico

The article examines the significance of El Mencho as a powerful narcotics trafficker, his connections to Italy, and the implications for Mexico following his influence.

Feb 26 • 12:09 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Two known men arrested in Klaipėda – a large quantity of drugs found

Two men in Klaipėda with known ties to organized crime were arrested following a pre-investigation concerning drug distribution, during which a significant quantity of narcotics was uncovered.

Feb 26 • 07:36 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Strike on drug cartel in Delhi... Heroin worth 6 crores seized, 23-year-old peddler arrested

Delhi police seized over 1 kilogram of heroin valued at around 6 crores and arrested a 23-year-old peddler linked to a family with a long history of narcotics trafficking.

Feb 25 • 15:21 UTC
🌍 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 • 14:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PRF finds R$ 2 million in cash hidden in a car in SC

The Federal Highway Police in Brazil discovered R$ 2 million in cash concealed in a vehicle during a routine check in Santa Catarina.

Feb 25 • 13:38 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Five men suspected of drug crimes arrested in Ida-Viru County

Police arrested five men last week in Ida-Viru County, Estonia, on suspicion of trafficking a large amount of narcotic substances.

Feb 25 • 12:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PRF seizes over 700 kg of drugs transported in truck cabin on BR-153 in Tocantins

A driver was arrested for drug trafficking on BR-153 in Araguaína, Tocantins, with over 700 kg of narcotics discovered in his truck cabin by the Federal Highway Police (PRF).

Feb 25 • 12:10 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Police Busts Cultivation of Narcotic Plants

In Bhavnagar, police successfully uncovered a narcotic plant cultivation operation, seizing plants worth approximately 110 billion rupees and arresting two brothers involved in the illegal activity.

Feb 25 • 10:15 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

It has become clear who helped find and liquidate one of Mexico's largest drug cartel leaders

The leader of the powerful New Generation Jalisco Cartel was located and killed following traditional intelligence methods rather than advanced technological tracking.

Feb 25 • 08:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The narco who wrote messages of prosperity and love on bundles of banknotes: 'Thank you, Universe'

A drug transport leader was arrested in Madrid while trying to flee with over one million euros in cash.

Feb 24 • 18:07 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Narcotics expert reveals slain drug kingpin El Mencho's deadly impact on Americans

The death of narcotics kingpin El Mencho, killed by Mexican authorities, underscores the violent legacy of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel's impact on American lives.

Feb 24 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

University professor arrested in Tocantins on suspicion of drug trafficking, says police

A university professor in Tocantins was arrested for allegedly trafficking drugs, with law enforcement seizing approximately 10 kilograms of narcotics during the operation.

Feb 24 • 10:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Amine Kessaci to Figaro: "My life hangs by a thread today"

Amine Kessaci reflects on his life and struggles after the tragic murder of his brother and the challenges he faces as an anti-narcotics activist in France.

Feb 24 • 07:01 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Armed and uniformed men killed seven in Ecuador

Armed men dressed as soldiers killed seven people in Ecuador amid rising violence linked to drug cartels.

Feb 24 • 04:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

A lover, a perimeter by land and air, and a violent battle: this is how the final hours of 'El Mencho' were

The leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', was killed following a military operation supported by U.S. intelligence, igniting a wave of retaliatory violence from the cartel.

Feb 23 • 19:58 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Three killed in American attack on boat in the Caribbean

Three individuals were killed in an American military attack on what is described as a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean.

Feb 23 • 18:56 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

At least 25 soldiers killed in Mexico

The Mexican security minister has confirmed that at least 25 soldiers were killed in Jalisco following the death of a notorious drug baron and gang leader.

Feb 23 • 15:50 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Trump urges Sheinbaum to 'intensify efforts' against cartels in Mexico after 'El Mencho's' death

Donald Trump called on Mexico to double down on its anti-narcotics efforts following the death of CJNG leader 'El Mencho.'

Feb 23 • 15:15 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
🇫🇷 France24
World

Portrait of a drug lord: ‘El Mencho’, Mexico's most feared cartel kingpin

The article profiles Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as 'El Mencho', and his role as a leading figure in Mexico’s drug trafficking scene as the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Feb 23 • 10:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What to know about the death of "El Mencho", leader of the Jalisco Cartel, and its consequences

The death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho", the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, has led to chaos and potential shifts in power among drug cartels in Mexico.

Feb 23 • 09:50 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Murder of a notorious drug boss triggers a violent wave in Mexico

The assassination of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera has led to widespread violence across multiple Mexican states.

Feb 23 • 05:36 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Crime & Justice

The Killing of a Notorious Mexican Drug Lord Triggered a Wave of Violence

The death of notorious Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', has led to a surge of violence in Mexico, with loyalists retaliating by blocking roads and setting vehicles on fire.

Feb 23 • 05:12 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Tavi Celis and the narco plot behind the alleged plan to kill a judge, a prosecutor, and a minister

Daniel 'Tavi' Celis reported a plot to assassinate key judicial figures in Argentina, linked to narcotics trafficking.

Feb 22 • 20:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Who was alias 'El Mencho', one of the most wanted drug lords in the world

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', was a notorious Mexican drug lord who was killed in a federal operation in Jalisco.

Feb 22 • 20:02 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

High-ranking leader of Mexican drug cartel murdered

The Mexican army has reportedly killed a powerful leader of a drug cartel, Nemesio Oseguera, though official government confirmation is still pending.

Feb 22 • 19:02 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
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Arrested for repeatedly backing into a house

A man was arrested in Reykjavik for repeatedly backing his car into a house while inebriated and was also found in possession of narcotics.

Feb 21 • 07:21 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
World

USA kills three in new airstrike on suspected drug boat

The U.S. military conducted an airstrike in the Pacific, killing three individuals identified as drug traffickers involved in narcotics operations.

Feb 21 • 05:26 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Evolution of the Drug Trade

The article discusses the historical evolution of drug trafficking in Ecuador, highlighting the increase in cultivation and sophistication of drug-related operations over the past 40 years.

Feb 20 • 11:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Vilnius Resident Accused of Possessing a Very Large Amount of Drugs That Nearly Claimed a Young Woman's Life

A Vilnius resident faces charges for dealing large quantities of drugs that almost resulted in the death of a young woman.

Feb 20 • 07:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Police Prevent Drug Trafficking in the Širvintos District

In the Širvintos District of Lithuania, police have intercepted several instances of individuals in possession of potentially narcotic substances on local roads.

Feb 19 • 15:19 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Woman arrested on her way into Halden prison

A woman in her 40s was arrested at Halden prison during a routine check after being found with a significant amount of narcotics.

Feb 19 • 06:58 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In Kaunas, police found a revolver and drugs in a man stopped on the street

Police in Kaunas discovered a revolver and suspected narcotics in a man's possession during a routine stop.

Feb 19 • 06:55 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

US 'applauds' Bukele for seizure of tons of cocaine: 'It is impossible to calculate how many lives were saved'

The US government praised El Salvador's president Nayib Bukele for a massive cocaine seizure, stating it was a significant blow to transnational crime and could save countless lives.

Feb 18 • 19:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Dog finds base paste in car and man is arrested for drug trafficking in Boa Vista

A 30-year-old man was arrested for drug trafficking after police dogs discovered drugs in his car in Boa Vista.

Feb 18 • 14:16 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

The Customs Authority seized 27.5 kilos of cocaine at Svinesund

Norwegian customs authorities seized 27.5 kilograms of cocaine from a Romanian trailer during a customs check at Svinesund.

Feb 18 • 14:16 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Three men convicted of serious drug smuggling

Three men have been sentenced to prison for serious drug smuggling into Norway, with one convicted of bringing in large quantities of illegal narcotics.

Feb 18 • 06:47 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘They Forgot Cuba’: The Island Claims Its Operations Prevented 40 Tons of Drugs from Reaching the U.S.

Cuban authorities claim their operations have successfully prevented 40 tons of drugs from entering the United States over the past 14 years due to their geographical location and anti-drug strategies.

Feb 17 • 23:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

United States kills 11 people in three new attacks against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and the Pacific

The United States has conducted three attacks resulting in the deaths of 11 individuals, targeting alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and Pacific as part of its anti-narcotics operations.

Feb 17 • 20:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

US breaks the truce in the Caribbean, destroying three drug boats and killing 11 people

The US military has escalated operations in the Caribbean, destroying three drug boats and killing 11 individuals, marking a significant increase in anti-narcotics activities since September.

Feb 17 • 18:52 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump task force racks up 500 arrests in January as president brands cartels ‘ISIS of the Western Hemisphere’

President Trump's Homeland Security Task Force made over 500 arrests in January, focusing on human trafficking and narcotics operations, while labeling drug cartels as the 'ISIS of the Western Hemisphere.'

Feb 17 • 14:44 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Narcotics Syndicate Dismantled in Bengaluru, Drugs Worth 1.1 Billion Seized, 15 Smugglers Arrested

In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking in Bengaluru, police arrested 15 individuals, including three foreign nationals, and seized a substantial haul of illegal drugs valued at 1.1 billion rupees.

Feb 17 • 11:37 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did Arvind Kejriwal say about drug traffickers in Punjab?

Arvind Kejriwal, the leader of the Aam Aadmi Party, announced significant police action against drug traffickers in Punjab, resulting in the seizure of over 2000 kilograms of narcotics in the past year.

Feb 17 • 08:14 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Investigating extensive drug case: The accused remains in custody

A man in his 40s will continue to be detained for the next four weeks as authorities investigate a significant drug case involving a large amount of narcotics.

Feb 17 • 08:05 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Narcotics sentence of 13 years overturned

A 13-year prison sentence for a man in his 40s for serious drug offenses has been overturned by the Eidsivating Court of Appeal in Norway due to errors in legal application in the original ruling.

Feb 17 • 07:42 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Blow to the Chiapas-Guatemala Cartel Leaves 12 Arrested, Drugs and Weapons Seized

Twelve individuals linked to the Chiapas-Guatemala Cartel were arrested for illegal possession of weapons and narcotics in Cintalapa, Chiapas.

Feb 15 • 20:31 UTC

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