Three New Jersey men charged in alleged trafficking and sexual exploitation of minor

Trenton, NJ – A months-long investigation into the disappearance of a 13-year-old girl led state prosecutors to file serious criminal charges Thursday against three New Jersey men accused of trafficking and sexually…

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North Haledon man sentenced to 12 years for trafficking fentanyl and laundering drug profits

NORTH HALEDON, NJ – A Passaic County man was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for his role in an international drug trafficking and money laundering network that imported and sold…

Honduran smuggler sentenced to nearly four years for trafficking migrants and cocaine to U.S.

NEW ORLEANS, LA – A Honduran national has been sentenced to 47 months in federal prison for his role in an international smuggling operation that illegally transported migrants and cocaine from Honduras…

US takes custody of 37 fugitives from Mexico tied to cartels, terrorism, and drug trafficking

WASHINGTON, DC – In a sweeping international operation, U.S. authorities announced that 37 fugitives were transferred from Mexico into U.S. custody to face a range of federal criminal charges, including narcoterrorism, firearms…

North Haledon man gets 12 years for trafficking fentanyl and laundering drug money overseas

NORTH HALEDON, NJ – A Passaic County man was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for his role in a massive international drug trafficking and money laundering operation that funneled hundreds…

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Catasauqua woman convicted in Allentown child exploitation and trafficking case

Allentown, PA – A Lehigh County jury has found a Catasauqua woman guilty on multiple trafficking and exploitation charges connected to a 2024 investigation involving a 12-year-old victim, authorities announced. District Attorney…

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Traffic stop in LaVale leads to cocaine trafficking arrest, sheriff says

LaVale, MD – A routine traffic stop by the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office on Winchester Road in LaVale led to the discovery of a large quantity of suspected cocaine and the arrest…

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ICE Newark arrests Honduran national wanted for human trafficking offenses

Newark, NJ – The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Newark office announced the arrest of a fugitive from Honduras wanted in his home country on charges…

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Islip man gets 12 years in prison for fentanyl, cocaine, and gun trafficking operation

ISLIP, NY – A Suffolk County man who admitted to running a large-scale narcotics and firearms trafficking ring across the region has been sentenced to 12 years in prison, prosecutors announced Tuesday.…

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Venezuelan drug kingpin with political ties sentenced to life plus 30 years for massive cocaine trafficking network

NEW YORK, N.Y. – A Venezuelan cocaine trafficker with deep political and military connections has been sentenced to life plus 30 years in federal prison for leading one of the largest narcotics…

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Woman choked and raped in year-long trafficking ordeal cops say

Queens man indicted for sex trafficking and rape after months-long abuse of 25-year-old woman Queens, NY – A 35-year-old man from Jamaica, Queens has been indicted on multiple felony charges after prosecutors…

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Bill would expand New Jersey’s human trafficking law to target anyone profiting from exploitation

TRENTON, NJ – A new proposal before the New Jersey Legislature would broaden the state’s definition of human trafficking to include anyone who profits financially from the crime — even if they…

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Former Ohio police officer gets 10 years for leading steroid and cocaine trafficking ring

COLUMBUS, OH – A former Pike County police officer has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for running a large-scale drug trafficking ring that mailed thousands of steroid packages and…

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ICE arrests Ukrainian fugitive wanted for drug trafficking during Buffalo operation

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Federal immigration officers have arrested a 40-year-old Ukrainian national wanted in her home country for major drug trafficking offenses after she allegedly attempted to exploit U.S. immigration policies to…

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Three arrested in Virginia Beach human trafficking sting

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – A two-day undercover operation targeting human trafficking and online child predators led to the arrest of three men in Virginia Beach. The operation, conducted November 21 through November…

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State police seize guns, drugs, and probe human trafficking in Virginia statewide crackdown

RICHMOND, VA – A weeklong crime suppression initiative by the Virginia State Police led to major seizures of drugs, weapons, and the opening of new human trafficking investigations across the Commonwealth. From…

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Juvenile trafficking suspect arrested in FBI and police sting

Baltimore man arrested in juvenile sex trafficking investigation by Crimes Against Children Unit BALTIMORE, MD — A registered sex offender has been arrested following an investigation into the trafficking and sexual exploitation…

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Massachusetts Governor’s Aide Arrested in Major Cocaine Trafficking Case

A top aide to Democratic Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, Lamar Cook, has been fired following his arrest on charges of cocaine trafficking and illegal firearm possession. Cook, who served as deputy director…

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Detectives arrest man in sex trafficking investigation

Detectives arrest man in sex trafficking investigation TOWSON, MD — Baltimore County Police arrested 38-year-old Ricardo Sawyer in connection to a sex trafficking investigation involving multiple juvenile victims. Detectives from the Special…

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Frederick man sentenced to 17 years for gun and cocaine trafficking offenses

FREDERICK, MD – A 25-year-old man from Frederick will serve a total of 17 years in prison following his conviction for illegal firearm possession and drug trafficking charges, the Frederick County State’s…

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