drug trafficking
US Military Officials Required to Sign NDAs for Expanding Latin American Operations: Inside the Growing Military Presence
Oct 29, 2025 02:04 am CST
US military officials involved in President Trump's Latin American operations are being required to sign non-disclosure agreements, raising concerns about transparency and congressional oversight. The Pentagon has deployed the Gerald Ford aircraft carrier group to the region, significantly escalating military presence beyond typical counter-narcotics requirements. With 13 strikes against alleged drug vessels since September resulting in approximately 57 deaths, this buildup comes amid heightened tensions with Venezuela and Colombia, both accused of drug trafficking by the administration.
Senior IPS Officer Exposes Police Involvement in Madhya Pradesh's Narcotic Cough Syrup Trade
Oct 28, 2025 02:22 am CST
A high-ranking police official in Madhya Pradesh has publicly exposed alleged police involvement in narcotic cough syrup trafficking. Inspector General Gaurav Rajput of Rewa Range claims to possess a list of officers complicit in the multi-crore drug network extending from Bhopal to Delhi. Despite recent seizures worth lakhs of rupees, Rajput suggests these operations are insufficient, as the addictive codeine-based syrup continues to infiltrate every community, transforming Rewa from a region known for temples and tiger reserves into what's now called the 'Corex Capital' of Madhya Pradesh.
Trump Administration Considers Military Action Against Drug Facilities in Venezuela: Strategic Analysis
Oct 25, 2025 05:15 am CST
President Trump is evaluating potential military operations targeting cocaine facilities in Venezuela, deploying significant naval forces to the Caribbean while also considering diplomatic approaches. Despite Venezuela not being a major cocaine producer, the administration continues linking Maduro to drug trafficking as part of a broader strategy that could potentially lead to regime change.
US Imposes Sanctions on Colombian President Petro Over Alleged Drug Trafficking Failures
Oct 25, 2025 03:33 am CST
The United States has implemented sanctions against Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his wife, and son, citing failure to curb drug trafficking activities. This action comes amid escalating diplomatic tensions between the two nations, with President Trump terminating aid to Colombia and threatening tariffs on Colombian goods. Petro has responded defiantly to the sanctions while continuing to condemn US operations against suspected drug vessels in the region.
Brazilian Cannabis Influencer Melissa Said Arrested in Major Drug Trafficking Operation
Oct 24, 2025 06:59 pm CST
Popular Brazilian social media personality Melissa Said has been arrested following a police investigation that identified her as the alleged leader of a drug trafficking network operating between Bahia and São Paulo. With over 351,000 Instagram followers, the 23-year-old cannabis legalization advocate was apprehended after authorities seized significant quantities of drugs, including high-potency marijuana and hashish, during raids on multiple properties connected to her operation.
Trump to Confront Xi About China's Fentanyl Trafficking Through Venezuela at APEC Summit
Oct 24, 2025 09:06 am CST
President Trump plans to address China's alleged role in smuggling fentanyl through Venezuela at his upcoming meeting with President Xi Jinping in South Korea. Amid rising US-China tensions and impending tariffs, Trump highlights how Chinese manufacturers are rerouting deadly fentanyl through Venezuela to evade port controls, contributing to America's overdose crisis that has claimed nearly 330,000 lives in five years.
Escalating Tensions: Colombia's Petro Condemns Trump's Anti-Drug Operations and Dismisses US Aid Threats
Oct 24, 2025 08:28 am CST
Colombian President Gustavo Petro intensifies criticism of Donald Trump's anti-drug operations, dismissing threats of aid cuts while accusing the US of extrajudicial executions. The diplomatic standoff threatens decades of security cooperation between the longtime allies, with both nations taking steps to address the growing rift amid concerns over Colombia's stability.
Brazil's Bolsonaro Family Seeks US Military Intervention Against Drug Trafficking in Rio
Oct 24, 2025 04:14 am CST
Brazilian senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, has publicly requested US military assistance to combat drug trafficking vessels in Rio de Janeiro, similar to controversial American operations conducted in the Caribbean. This call comes amid strained Brazil-US relations and ongoing debates about the legality of extraterritorial counter-narcotics operations that have resulted in multiple fatalities without transparent evidence procedures.
US Military Expands Anti-Drug Operations with Deadly Strike in Pacific Ocean
Oct 23, 2025 09:34 am CST
The US military has expanded its anti-drug trafficking campaign beyond the Caribbean to the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people in its eighth strike against alleged narco-vessels. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth compared the operations to the war on terrorism, as the Trump administration designates cartels as unlawful combatants while focusing on Colombian smuggling routes.
Major Hydroponic Weed Seizure Worth Rs 20 Crore at Mumbai International Airport Leads to Three Arrests
Oct 23, 2025 02:53 am CST
Customs officials at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport have intercepted hydroponic weed worth Rs 20 crore in two separate operations. Three passengers traveling from Bangkok and Hong Kong were arrested after authorities discovered nearly 20 kilograms of the potent cannabis concealed in their luggage, highlighting ongoing challenges in combating international drug trafficking routes to India.