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Drug interdiction and DNCD agent arrests
3 clusters · 99 sources · last updated
Latest: Dominican authorities seize 555 cocaine packages in Baní
In Baní, Dominican Republic, authorities intercepted two boats carrying a total of 749 packages of suspected cocaine. The operations were conducted by the National Directorate for Drug Control (DNCD), the Navy, and the A
Mexican authorities targeting CJNG leadership
5 clusters · 43 sources · last updated
Latest: CJNG leaders face legal action in US and Mexico
Mexican federal authorities have conducted high-profile arrests targeting leaders linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). In early October, Iván Cazarín Molina, known as ‘El Tanque’, was placed in pretrial de
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
4 clusters · 16 sources · last updated
Latest: DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day scheduled for October 24
The 31st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026. Coordinated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) alongside various local agencies, the biannual initiative provi
Sinaloa Cartel leadership enforcement actions
6 clusters · 59 sources · last updated
Latest: Mexican authorities arrest high-profile criminal leaders in multiple operations
Law enforcement activities targeting high-ranking members of the Sinaloa Cartel have intensified. On September 22, 2026, José Ángel Rivera Zazueta, known as ‘Don Flaco,’ was arrested in Mexico City’s Cuauhtémoc borough.
Kratom regulation and safety in the United States
7 clusters · 29 sources · last updated
Latest: Hillsborough County considers ban on potent kratom compound
Kratom occupies a complex regulatory position in the United States. While the FDA has not scheduled the botanical product, it has stated that no kratom-containing products are legally marketed as prescription drugs, over
Balkan drug and weapons enforcement operations
150 clusters · 327 sources · last updated
Latest: Thessaloniki drug ring dismantled by Greek authorities
Law‑enforcement actions across the Balkans intensified through mid-August 2026, targeting cannabis production and cocaine trafficking. Following earlier seizures in Crete, Mani, and Fthiotida, operations expanded into no
Narcotics enforcement and port security in South and SE Asia
3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated
Latest: Sri Lanka Customs seizes Rs. 67.5 million in narcotics
Law enforcement agencies in Pakistan, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka have engaged in significant narcotics operations and security upgrades to combat drug trafficking. In Pakistan and Malaysia, police conducted raids resulting
Mexico and regional drug enforcement operations
21 clusters · 326 sources · last updated
Latest: Sinaloa Cartel's 'Los Rugrats' cell targeted in federal operations
By mid-October 2026, law enforcement activities in Mexico continued to expand through targeted operations against organized crime and drug production. Following major seizures in late September across Veracruz, Sinaloa,
U.S. cocaine conspiracy prosecutions
2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated
Latest: Florida court sets trial date for Dominican DNCD agents
U.S. federal authorities have initiated legal proceedings against several individuals involved in cocaine conspiracy and distribution operations. In one case, the Federal Prosecutor's Office for the Middle District of F
Ecuadorian military cooperation and anti-cartel operations
5 clusters · 31 sources · last updated
Latest: Ecuadorian military raids hacienda linked to CJNG cartel
President Daniel Noboa has initiated changes to the leadership and strategic role of the Taura Air Base. Initially, the President replaced the commander of the Ecuadorian Air Force, appointing Brigadier General Mauro Bed
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