Drug trafficking – Page 3 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

German police target far-right crime gangs in early morning op, one day after raiding major Islamist group

Posted on March 1, 2021March 1, 2021By Editor

German authorities have raided a far-right crime network, in their second major operation in two days. More than 500 officers, including special units, targeted 27 homes and business premises. Ten arrests have been made. … Read More >German police target far-right crime gangs in early morning op, one day after raiding major Islamist group

Dutch police announce 23 tons of cocaine seized by authorities in record haul

Posted on February 27, 2021February 27, 2021By Editor

A record-setting 23 tons (16,174 kilos) of cocaine destined for the Netherlands has been seized at ports in Germany and Belgium, Dutch authorities announced after a joint operation involving law enforcement in the three countries. … Read More >Dutch police announce 23 tons of cocaine seized by authorities in record haul

Shows

The Drug War: CIA vs DEA & the 10th anniversary of the Arab Spring

Posted on January 17, 2021January 17, 2021By Editor

Former DEA Agent Michael Levine breaks down the CIA’s long history in the trafficking of illegal narcotics. Now that 10 years have passed, what has the impact of the Arab Spring been? The CIA’s UFO files have been released; what secrets do they hold? … Read More >The Drug War: CIA vs DEA & the 10th anniversary of the Arab Spring

Latin America

Honduran president wanted to ‘shove drugs right up the noses of gringos,’ US prosecutors allege

Posted on January 11, 2021January 11, 2021By Editor

Motions have been filed by US federal prosecutors alleging that the president of Honduras took bribes from drug lords and has even sent in the country’s military to guard a cocaine laboratory. … Read More >Honduran president wanted to ‘shove drugs right up the noses of gringos,’ US prosecutors allege

World

Charlie Celeste: Ghost ship laden with cocaine washes up in Marshall Islands after years on high seas

Posted on December 16, 2020December 16, 2020By Editor

A ghost ship laden with hundreds of kilos of cocaine has washed up on the remote Marshall Islands, giving the tiny Pacific nation its largest ever drug bust. … Read More >Charlie Celeste: Ghost ship laden with cocaine washes up in Marshall Islands after years on high seas

Russia World

Blow for new Moldovan President Sandu as diplomatic vehicle caught trying to smuggle anabolic steroids across Ukrainian border

Posted on December 7, 2020December 7, 2020By Editor

Bringing a new meaning to ‘diplomatic muscle,’ a car registered to Moldova’s Moscow embassy has been halted by customs officials on the country’s border with Ukraine, carrying a shipment of anabolic steroids, according to Kiev. … Read More >Blow for new Moldovan President Sandu as diplomatic vehicle caught trying to smuggle anabolic steroids across Ukrainian border

Latin America

Photos: Colombian Navy Finds Rare Electric Mini-Submarine During Drug Raid

Posted on November 18, 2020November 18, 2020By Editor

The find, made during a November 5 drug interdiction raid, contradicts the trend of drug smugglers using smaller submersibles in recent years. However, another similar vehicle was discovered in the area several years ago. … Read More >Photos: Colombian Navy Finds Rare Electric Mini-Submarine During Drug Raid

Latin America

Venezuelan National Guard Destroy US-Registered ‘Narcojet’ and Jungle Airstrip

Posted on November 16, 2020November 16, 2020By Editor

Venezuelan armed forces have destroyed a US-registered business jet and a jungle airstrip used by drug traffickers, officials say. … Read More >Venezuelan National Guard Destroy US-Registered ‘Narcojet’ and Jungle Airstrip

Asia & Pacific

‘Hold me responsible’ for drug war killings – Philippines leader Duterte

Posted on October 21, 2020October 21, 2020By Editor

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has said he takes responsibility for the thousands of killings by police in his anti-drug crackdown, claiming he was ready to go to jail if it served his country. … Read More >‘Hold me responsible’ for drug war killings – Philippines leader Duterte

World

Mexico’s ex-defense minister faces five drug trafficking charges in US

Posted on October 18, 2020By Editor

Former Mexican Defense Minister Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda, who has been arrested in Los Angeles, is now facing five charges in the US related to drug trafficking, Mexico’s foreign minister has said. … Read More >Mexico’s ex-defense minister faces five drug trafficking charges in US

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