Drugs
Colombian President Gustavo Petro escapes assassination attempt while traveling to Córdoba
Petro alleged that a “new drug cartel board” has been plotting to kill him since he assumed office in August 2022, El Tiempo reported.
Israel Police arrests hit squad in Triangle region, seizes weapons and drugs
China orders retrial for Canadian on death row after Canada ties improve
US military says it killed two people in strike on suspected drug vessel in Eastern Pacific
US Southern Command targets narco-traffickers in international waters
"Intelligence confirmed that the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and were engaged in narco-trafficking," the military said in a post on X.
Spanish police bust gang that used helicopters to fly drugs from Morocco
Police seized one helicopter in an isolated warehouse, along with 657 kg of hashish, five firearms, cash and vehicles during raids in the provinces of Malaga, Almeria and Murcia.
US issues fresh sanctions targeting Maduro's family, Venezuela-linked oil tankers
The action came as the US executes a large-scale military buildup in the southern Caribbean and as US President Donald Trump campaigns for Maduro's ouster.
Trump again says land strikes on Venezuela drug shipments coming soon
Trump has repeatedly threatened to begin strikes on narcotics being smuggled overland in recent weeks.
Trump backs Roger Clemens for Baseball Hall of Fame, bashing 'erroneous' drug accusations
"The only reason he is not (in the Hall of Fame) is because of rumors and innuendo, which were not proven," Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Hegseth says he would have ordered second strike on Caribbean vessel
"I fully support that strike," Hegseth said at the Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley, California. "I would have made the same call myself."
US military says it killed four men in strike on suspected drug vessel
"Intelligence confirmed that the vessel was carrying illicit narcotics and transiting along a known narco-trafficking route in the Eastern Pacific," the US military said in a statement on X/Twitter.
Doctor in Matthew Perry overdose case sentenced to 2-1/2 years in prison
Dr. Salvador Plasencia pleaded guilty to illegal distribution of ketamine in July after surrendering his medical license in September.
Trainee police officer who passed secrets to drug dealer boyfriend banned from force
Maryam Ilyas resigned ahead of a disciplinary hearing this week but would have otherwise been sacked, the misconduct panel ruled.
White House says admiral approved second strike on boat from Venezuela, defends attack as lawful
The White House says Admiral Frank Bradley acted within the law, as lawmakers question the operation’s legality.
