Drug Trafficking
US sentences alleged cousin of Bashar Assad to prison for role in narco-terrorism conspiracy
Kassis, 59, is a Lebanon-based drug trafficker who used his connections in Syria to traffic both cocaine and weapons. He laundered his earnings through associates in Colombia.
Haifa drug lab busted as police crack down on networks flooding the market with illegal substances
US military strikes vessel in Caribbean, killing two alleged narco-terrorists
US strike on suspected drug-trafficking vessel in Pacific kills two
White House says Hegseth approved strikes on Venezuela boat, defends actions as legal
The White House says Pete Hegseth approved strikes on a Venezuelan vessel as lawmakers question the legality of the operation.
US to launch new phase of Venezuela ops., including possible plan to overthrow Maduro, sources say
US officials say Washington is moving toward a new phase of action against Venezuela, as military pressure and covert options against the Maduro government remain on the table.
Lebanon arrests Middle East drug kingpin Noah Zaiter, two years after US sanctions
The Lebanese army detains Noah Zaitar after years of evading arrest, amid intensified raids on drug traffickers.
Trump says US may open talks with Venezuela's Maduro amid massive military buildup
President Trump hints at potential talks with Venezuelan leader Maduro as the US escalates military presence in the Caribbean amid ongoing anti-drug operations.
US designates Venezuela's Cartel de los Solas as terror organization
"Neither Maduro nor his cronies represent Venezuela’s legitimate government," the US State Department said.
Ecuador, Spanish police arrest Los Lobos drug boss Wilmer Barre, tied to 400 murders
Wilmer Geovanny Chavarria Barre, known as "Pipo," helms a powerful group that the US in September designated a foreign terrorist organization.
Iran slams US military strikes against alleged drug boats amid rising US Venezuela tensions
IRNA calls US attacks "arbitrary and extrajudicial killings," appealing to the UN to prevent violations of international peace and security.
Hegseth announces Operation Southern Spear to counter drug trafficking in Western Hemisphere
The US has conducted its 20th strike against alleged drug trafficking vessels, killing "four narco-terrorists."
Countries should support Taiwan’s bid to participate as INTERPOL GA observer - opinion
Taiwan calls for a role in INTERPOL to strengthen international efforts against cybercrime, trafficking, and cross-border fraud.
US strikes on two drug-carrying vessels in Pacific kill six, Hegseth says
"These vessels were known by our intelligence to be associated with illicit narcotics smuggling," Hegseth said in a post on X/Twitter.
