drug trafficking
Trump Pardons Former Honduras President Ahead of Critical Presidential Election
Nov 30, 2025 10:34 am CST
President Trump has pardoned former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was serving a 45-year sentence for drug trafficking, days before Honduras' presidential election. The controversial move comes alongside Trump's endorsement of right-wing candidate Nasry Asfura and threats to cut US support if Asfura loses to his leftist opponents in the upcoming three-way race.
Trump Endorses Nasry Asfura in Tightly Contested Honduras Presidential Election
Nov 29, 2025 05:31 pm CST
Former US President Donald Trump has officially endorsed conservative candidate Nasry "Tito" Asfura in Honduras' upcoming presidential election, citing concerns about drug trafficking and regional influence. The tightly contested race features three main candidates virtually tied in polls ahead of Sunday's vote, with international organizations monitoring the electoral process closely.
Operation Eagle Force: Inside the Takedown of a Nationwide Nigerian Drug Cartel Network
Nov 28, 2025 08:40 pm CST
A sophisticated Nigerian drug cartel operating across India was dismantled through 'Operation Eagle Force', a coordinated effort by multiple law enforcement agencies. The operation resulted in over 50 arrests, seizure of drugs worth Rs 3.5 crores, and freezing of 107 bank accounts used for money laundering. The cartel, directed by a Nigerian operator called "Nick," supplied drugs to over 2,000 consumers nationwide using courier services and sophisticated concealment methods.
Major Drug Bust: 50 Nigerian Nationals Arrested in Pan-India Narcotics and Hawala Operation
Nov 27, 2025 07:38 pm CST
Delhi Crime Branch leads unprecedented multi-agency operation resulting in 50 arrests and dismantling of sophisticated drug syndicate that operated across major Indian cities, using encrypted communications and hawala channels to distribute synthetic drugs and launder approximately Rs 15 crore.
Navigating Trump's America: How Latin American Leaders Adapt to US Power Dynamics
Nov 26, 2025 10:44 pm CST
This comprehensive analysis examines how Latin American countries are employing diverse diplomatic strategies—from flattery to confrontation to silent cooperation—in response to the Trump administration's renewed interventionist approach in the region. The article explores how economic dependence, ideological alignment, and China's growing influence are reshaping power dynamics across the hemisphere, with specific focus on how leaders in Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela balance sovereignty concerns against pragmatic needs for US cooperation.
Dubai Arrests Mastermind Behind ₹2,500 Crore Drug Network: Pawan Thakur Faces Deportation to India
Nov 25, 2025 06:07 pm CST
Pawan Thakur, the alleged mastermind behind an ₹2,500 crore cocaine trafficking operation, has been arrested in Dubai and faces deportation to India. Authorities link him to multiple drug seizures and a sophisticated money laundering network spanning multiple countries, with investigations revealing he used cryptocurrency and shell companies to conceal illicit proceeds worth over ₹681 crore.
Mumbai Influencer Orry Questioned in Rs 252 Crore Drug Trafficking Investigation: Complete Details Revealed
Nov 20, 2025 10:18 pm CST
Social media personality Orhan "Orry" Awatramani faces questioning by Mumbai Police in connection with a Rs 252 crore mephedrone trafficking case after being named during the interrogation of an arrested drug trafficker. The investigation stems from a large-scale drug manufacturing operation discovered in March 2024, with alleged connections to high-profile parties attended by celebrities and public figures.
Trump Signals Diplomatic Approach with Venezuela's Maduro While Maintaining Military Options
Nov 18, 2025 07:41 am CST
President Donald Trump announced plans to engage in dialogue with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro while simultaneously refusing to rule out potential U.S. military actions in the region. The statement comes amid increased U.S. military presence in the Caribbean targeting drug trafficking operations in Latin America, with Trump also expressing openness to counter-drug strikes within Mexico.
USS Gerald R Ford: US Deploys Advanced Aircraft Carrier to Caribbean Amid Escalating Anti-Drug Operations
Nov 17, 2025 10:29 am CST
The USS Gerald R Ford, America's most advanced aircraft carrier, has arrived in the Caribbean Sea as part of Operation Southern Spear, significantly expanding US military presence in the region. With nearly a dozen Navy ships and approximately 12,000 personnel, this deployment occurs amid ongoing US strikes against suspected drug-trafficking vessels that have resulted in 83 fatalities since September. While the Trump administration maintains this is a counter-narcotics mission, many view it as increasing pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government.
Woman Arrested at Delhi Airport with 11kg Hydroponic Weed While Impersonating NIA Officer
Nov 11, 2025 06:53 pm CST
A woman arriving from Bangkok was apprehended at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport after attempting to smuggle 11.35kg of hydroponic weed while impersonating a National Investigation Agency officer. Using a fake uniform and ID, she tried to bypass security through the green channel but was caught by the Air Intelligence Unit during routine screening procedures.