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Six police officers from the Botanica Inspectorate in Moldova have been detained on suspicion of accepting bribes ranging from $3,000 to $10,000. The illegal payments were allegedly received from individuals involved in drug use and trafficking.
Portugal's GNR police force has carried out several operations across the country, leading to the arrest of alleged drug traffickers in Penafiel and Odemira, and the trial of two men for drug trafficking in Leiria. These actions highlight ongoing efforts against illicit drug trade.
Polish services have controlled nearly 1.3 million people at borders with Germany and Lithuania over six months, targeting smugglers, car thieves, and drug traffickers, with checks continuing until Germany ceases its own inspections.
US officials have informed Colombian President Gustavo Petro that he does not currently face criminal charges, despite the Justice Department examining him for possible ties to drug traffickers. The assurance comes amidst ongoing probes into his activities.
Police in Romania conducted raids and arrested six suspected drug traffickers who allegedly used two girls, aged 13 and 15, to distribute high-risk drugs, primarily around Timișoara's North Railway Station.
The port of Dunkirk, France's third-largest, has become a significant target for drug traffickers, with thirteen tons of cocaine worth 865 million euros seized last month, as criminal groups seek new entry points after other major European ports increased security.
Media reports indicate that US prosecutors are investigating potential links between Colombian President Gustavo Petro and drug traffickers, a development that has strained bilateral relations.
US prosecutors are reportedly investigating possible links between Colombian President Petro and drug traffickers, according to anonymous sources and documents reviewed by AP.
Eleven presumed gunmen were killed during a military anti-cartel operation in northwestern Mexico, as authorities intensify efforts against drug traffickers under pressure from the US.
A video clip of convicted drug traffickers speaking about their arrest was played in court during the cocaine trial of Abba Kyari, a former police officer, with a police inspector testifying as a defense witness.
Sebastián Marset, one of South America's most wanted drug traffickers with a $2 million bounty, has been arrested in Bolivia and handed over to US authorities.
An investigation is underway in Marseille, France, as several lawyers are suspected of helping their incarcerated drug trafficker clients continue illicit activities from behind bars, raising questions about their dangerous liaisons with the 'DZ Mafia'.
Six people were killed following a US strike on suspected drug traffickers in the Pacific, bringing the total number of fatalities from such attacks to at least 157.
Mexico is implementing heightened security measures to prevent Colombian drug traffickers from infiltrating the country during the 2026 World Cup.
Donald Trump is reportedly seeking the extradition of Serbian drug lord Antun Mrdeza, a move that could trigger new investigations into the Balkan underworld after a meeting of drug traffickers in Colombia became a diplomatic issue.
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Police in Madrid have seized 3,400 kilograms of cocaine, along with war weapons, and arrested 12 individuals, including a woman described as a 'service provider' to drug traffickers who was found with a million euros in supermarket bags.
The US military killed three suspected drug traffickers and destroyed a boat in the Caribbean Sea as part of an anti-narcotics operation.
The 'Alternativa' political bloc in Moldova has proposed the creation of a parliamentary commission to investigate the circumstances surrounding the pardoning of individuals convicted of drug trafficking.
Himachal Police's 'Anti-Chitta' campaign has resulted in the detention of 96 drug traffickers since November, with eight more arrested recently.
Police in Bacoor City, Cavite, arrested three alleged "high-value" drug traffickers in a buy-bust operation, seizing over P3.5 million worth of shabu (crystal meth). The operation was reported by Police Region 4A.
Four suspected drug traffickers were arrested in separate buy-bust operations in Rizal province, leading to the seizure of over P354,000 worth of illegal drugs.
Christiania, the 55-year-old libertarian commune in Copenhagen, is reportedly allying with the Danish state to preserve its identity and combat drug traffickers operating within its borders.
Joël Soudron, identified as one of France's primary drug traffickers, has been apprehended in Panama. Soudron was the subject of an Interpol Red Notice and two arrest warrants, having been sought by French authorities since his escape in 2018.
Authorities in Uzbekistan have detained several drug traffickers in coordinated operations across the Khorezm, Ferghana, and Tashkent regions.
Authorities in Imus City, Cavite, arrested two alleged big-time illegal drug traffickers in a buy-bust operation, seizing an estimated P3.4 million worth of shabu.
The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has reportedly named the Colombian president as a 'priority target' as US prosecutors investigate alleged ties to drug traffickers. This development signals a significant escalation in the US probe.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro is reportedly under scrutiny in US criminal investigations for alleged links to drug traffickers, a claim the left-wing leader continues to deny. A new source confirms the ongoing investigations.
Authorities in Mbour, Senegal, have seized 840 kg of Indian hemp and arrested seven traffickers over a 72-hour period.
A 19-year-old Romanian man was kidnapped and tortured by drug traffickers in Spain but was rescued by police who located the perpetrators in time.
Ameur Mansouri, one of France's most significant drug traffickers, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for cannabis trafficking activities dating back to the 2000s, following his arrest in October 2025 after 13 years on the run.
Four drug traffickers, including their leader operating from prison, have been sentenced for smuggling prohibited substances from Odesa, Ukraine, into Moldova.
A former DEA chief states he has 'never seen' cartel fighting so intense, as former President Trump reportedly considers using missiles against drug traffickers.
Rabat – Algeria’s regime has once again sparked backlash and frustration with a new provocative act, killing two Moroccan citizens near the border. The Algerian Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday that it killed two Moroccan “drug traffickers” on Friday night in Beni Ounif in Bechar. The Algerian regime hastily accused Morocco of “waging a […] The post Algeria Kills Two More Moroccans, Claims Morocco is ‘Waging Drug War’ on Algiers appeared first on Morocco World News.
The PAS party in Moldova did not support the creation of a parliamentary commission to investigate the circumstances of pardons granted to drug traffickers, a proposal made by the Socialist Party.
The Minister announced that drugs worth ₹3,727 crore have been seized in Gujarat over the last two years, with properties worth ₹32.20 crore belonging to drug traffickers also seized in Kutch district.
Franck Longo, the mayor of Fontaine near Grenoble, is actively challenging drug traffickers in the streets, claiming his methods are effective and advocating for increased powers for local officials and municipal police.
Criminal cases involving Colombian nationals have become increasingly common in the Lyon area. According to the police, these individuals are believed to be mercenaries hired by French drug trafficking kingpins to terrorize or eliminate their rivals.
One of the world's most wanted drug traffickers -- a Mexican cartel boss known as "El Mencho" -- was killed by Mexican security forces. After his death, widespread violence erupted across Mexico.
The U.S. military conducted a strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, resulting in the deaths of three individuals identified as alleged drug traffickers. This incident marks another 'lethal kinetic strike' against suspected narcotics operations in the region.
US forces conducted strikes against suspected drug trafficking boats in the Pacific, resulting in five fatalities. These latest strikes contribute to a total of at least 168 deaths since September 2025, marking the ongoing US military campaign against drug traffickers in the Pacific and Caribbean waters.
Spanish authorities have discovered a secret tunnel connecting Morocco and the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. The tunnel was being used to smuggle hashish into Europe, highlighting sophisticated methods used by drug traffickers.
Romanian police conducted raids targeting six alleged high-risk drug traffickers suspected of procuring, possessing, and selling psychoactive substances and drugs, particularly in the Timișoara area, reportedly using two girls aged 13 and 15 for distribution.
Rubén Galindo, a Spanish Civil Guard stationed in Ceuta, was imprisoned last year for accepting bribes from drug traffickers to allow hashish-laden trucks through the port. His case is now reportedly opening the door for the potential release of other drug traffickers.
A police officer has been charged in connection with a murder in Écully, Lyon, where four Colombians were arrested in January, suspected of aiding a Colombian commando involved in the killing.
The US Drug Enforcement Administration has designated Colombian President Gustavo Petro as a 'priority target' as federal prosecutors in New York investigate his alleged connections to drug traffickers, based on informant information.
Four police personnel in Himachal Pradesh have been arrested on charges of aiding drug traffickers involved in a ₹1 crore LSD smuggling operation.
Chisinau Mayor Ion Cheban appeared for police questioning on March 18 but refused to give testimony, citing procedural violations, and instead demanded that President Sandu be interrogated regarding his claims that law enforcement covers for drug traffickers.
Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban was summoned by police after claiming that law enforcement officers were allegedly covering up drug traffickers. The General Police Inspectorate called the accusations serious and announced an investigation.
Former US President Donald Trump is accused of demonstrating to China how to take Taiwan, following his past military actions in various regions targeting suspected drug traffickers and groups.
Investigation revealed that the traffickers had planned to transport the narcotic consignment to Karnataka
As part of an ongoing crackdown on drug traffickers, police in India are set to attach assets, including a car and a bike, valued at Rs 7 lakh. This action targets individuals involved in illicit drug trade.
A Nigerian court has admitted video evidence allegedly implicating the NDLEA in the ongoing drug trial of former police officer Abba Kyari, featuring confessional statements from convicted drug traffickers.
A meeting between two drug traffickers in the Amazon jungle region of Putumayo has become a new leverage point for Donald Trump in pressuring the governments of Colombia and Venezuela. A Serbian cocaine smuggler is reportedly at the center of this diplomatic dispute, with Trump seeking his immediate extradition.
A civil guard and two drug traffickers were injured during a police pursuit in Barbate, Cádiz, after the quad bike chasing the suspects overturned.
The US military announced it struck a vessel in the Caribbean, resulting in the deaths of three men, as part of efforts against drug trafficking.
The President rejected a scenario of chaos and assured that "there is a Mexican Government and State" after violence in several areas of the country, following the capture of one of the main drug traffickers.
Death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, one of world’s most wanted drug traffickers, sets off wave of disorder across several Mexican states