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Mexican Navy arrested 234 people and confiscated over a ton of methamphetamine in coordinated operations across five states. International cooperation between Mexico and the U.S. is delivering major wins against drug trafficking networks.
Salem, Oregon is launching a new initiative to prevent addiction, expand treatment access, and reduce drug trafficking in the community. The city is mapping resources and working with partners to create long-term solutions based on resident feedback.
Ecuador and the United States have joined forces to combat drug trafficking that's fueled violence in the South American nation. The partnership marks a major step in reclaiming safety for millions of Ecuadorians.
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A month after Daily Maverick exposed a personal trainer's secret past, police arrested the internationally wanted drug trafficker hiding in plain sight at a Cape Town gym. The investigation shows how dedicated journalism protects communities.
Federal agents arrested 55 people in Georgia connected to a drug trafficking operation that allegedly distributed fentanyl and other dangerous narcotics across multiple states. The coordinated operation marks a significant win in the fight against the deadly opioid crisis affecting communities nationwide.
A new intelligence unit in Kochi, India is already showing results in the fight against drug trafficking. Within just one week of launching, the specially trained team has made four successful arrests and prevented dangerous drugs from reaching the streets.
Spanish police dismantled a sophisticated cocaine trafficking operation that used floating bases in the Atlantic Ocean, arresting 105 suspects and seizing 10 tonnes of drugs. The year-long international investigation revealed how the criminal network smuggled an estimated 57 tonnes of cocaine into Europe.
Portuguese authorities intercepted a semi-submersible vessel carrying nearly nine tonnes of cocaine off the Azores islands, marking the country's largest drug bust ever. The international operation demonstrates how coordinated law enforcement is winning against organized crime.
Morocco's intelligence team helped Spain bust a massive drug network, leading to 100 arrests and the seizure of 57 tons of cocaine. This partnership shows how countries working together can win the fight against organized crime.
Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, wanted for drug trafficking and murder, has been captured in Mexico after nearly a year on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list. The arrest marks the sixth major fugitive capture in 12 months, bringing an end to Wedding's decade-long run from justice.
European police dismantled 24 industrial drug labs across six countries in their largest operation ever against synthetic drug production. The year-long investigation arrested 85 people and stopped criminals from dumping 120,000 liters of toxic waste into the environment.
Morocco has confiscated over four million psychotropic tablets in three years as part of an intensified national crackdown on drug trafficking. The country is now partnering with international coalitions to protect public health and dismantle sophisticated smuggling networks.