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A Ghanaian political leader is urging the nation to stop pointing fingers and work together to fight drug trafficking. His call comes after presenting evidence that the crisis spans multiple governments and requires a united response.
When drug traffickers offered residents of a Kano neighborhood $6,000 to look the other way, the community chose integrity over cash. Their decision led to arrests and earned praise from local authorities fighting Nigeria's drug crisis.
A joint operation between Syrian and Iraqi security forces dismantled an international drug trafficking network, seizing 800,000 Captagon pills and 60 kilograms of hashish. The success shows how cross-border cooperation can protect communities from organized crime.
Peruvian police donned 2026 World Cup mascot costumes to arrest a suspected drug trafficker who was obsessed with soccer. The creative undercover operation successfully fooled the die-hard football fan.
After three years of record violence, Costa Rica is projected to end 2026 with fewer than 800 homicides for the first time since 2022. A targeted strategy focusing on local drug trade has driven a sharp drop in killings during the first quarter.
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.
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.
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.