BROWNSVILLE, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Brownsville Port of Entry intercepted alleged cocaine valued at more than $156,000 in a single enforcement action. “Our officers are …
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Ecuador presidential hopefuls pledge action on ports, where bananas hide cocaine
by Reutersby ReutersBy Alexandra Valencia and Yury Garcia GUAYAQUIL/QUITO (Reuters) – Presidential candidates in Ecuador are pledging to use the military to crack down on drug exports from the country’s ports, where …
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Sixteen arrested as police target Brazil and Europe cocaine gang
by Reutersby ReutersBRUSSELS (Reuters) – Sixteen people were arrested this week after international police forces targeted an organised crime group trafficking cocaine between Brazil and Europe, the Europol police body said on …
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PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Pharr International Bridge this week seized $253,000 in cocaine from a driver and shipment enrolled in CBP’s Trusted …
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BROWNSVILLE, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to B&M International Bridge this week seized $906,000 in cocaine in a single enforcement action. “Our frontline officers …
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Bossier City Man Sentenced to 51 Months for Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelSHREVEPORT, LA – Demetrius Demontrae Richmond, 26, of Bossier City, was sentenced today to 51 months in prison and 3 years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute and possession …
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RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to Rio Grande City Port of Entry cargo operations recently seized more than 80 pounds …
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HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted $4,520,192 of alleged cocaine concealed within a passenger bus. “These harmful narcotics will …
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Lindenhurst Man Charged in Fatal Crash That Killed Family of Four while High on Cocaine
MINEOLA, NY – Michael DeAngelo, 32, from Lindenhurst, was arraigned on Friday on multiple charges, including four counts of Aggravated Vehicular Homicide, following an August crash in East Massapequa. The …
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PITTSBURGH, PA – Maurice Brooks, 36, of Farrell, Pennsylvania, has been convicted of fentanyl and cocaine trafficking offenses, according to United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan. Brooks pled guilty to …
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LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge seized cocaine that totaled over $290,000 in street value. “Narcotic interdiction continues to be …
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PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Pharr International Bridge this week seized $7.1 million in cocaine, heroin in two separate enforcement actions. …
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CBP officers seize fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine and marijuana at El Paso port
EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the El Paso port of entry intercepted nearly 300 pounds of narcotics on multiple unrelated incidents within the …
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BOGOTA (Reuters) – Coca crops in Colombia covered 230,000 hectares (568,000 acres) in 2022, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said on Monday, up 13% from 2021 …
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Trespasser Facing Crack Cocaine Possession Charge
by Adam Devineby Adam DevineUTICA, NY – On Tuesday, Utica Police units responded to a trespassing incident at South Utica Price Chopper. Upon arrival, officers learned that the male suspect, Tracy Harris, 58, of …
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Bolivia hardens tone on cocaine ‘mega labs’, signaling crackdown
by Reutersby ReutersBy Monica Machicao LA PAZ (Reuters) – In a break with the past, Bolivia’s government has acknowledged that the country is becoming a production hub for cocaine rather than a …
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Rise in Overdose Deaths in Virginia Beach Linked to Laced Cocaine
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesVIRGINIA BEACH, VA – The Virginia Beach Police Department has reported an unusual surge in overdose deaths this past weekend. Three deaths involved crack cocaine, leading to the possibility that …
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TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) – A mayor in Honduras was arrested on Sunday on charges of working with drug cartels to smuggle 90 tons of cocaine to the United States by boat …
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Man Found With 16-Year-Old, Crack Cocaine During Seaford Traffic Stop
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesSeaford, DE – Delaware State Police have arrested 43-year-old Aaron Matthews of Georgetown, Delaware, on multiple felony drug charges after a traffic stop on Concord Road near River Vista Drive …
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LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge seized cocaine that totaled over $910,000 in street value. “CBP is proud of …
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Drug Raid in Odenton Nets Cocaine, Heroin and Weed
by Jeff Jonesby Jeff JonesODENTON, MD – On August 15, a comprehensive six-month investigation spearheaded by detectives from the Major Offenders Unit and the Opioid Enforcement Unit culminated in a notable drug raid in …
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ROMA, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Roma International Bridge seized a significant amount of cocaine aboard a commercial bus in a single enforcement action over the …
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Stolen Gun, Cocaine Seized in Atlantic City Bust
by Adam Devineby Adam DevineATLANTIC CITY, NJ – On Wednesday, following two investigations, the Atlantic City Police Department apprehended two men and seized a stolen gun and drugs. Detectives Alberto Valles, Eric Evans, and …
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CBP officers seize over $1.5 million worth of methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine at the Santa Teresa port of entry
SANTA TERESA, N.M – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Santa Teresa port of entry intercepted 602 pounds of methamphetamine, 27 pounds of cocaine and 5.5 pounds …
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5-Year-Old Who Shot Toddler Was High on Cocaine, Court Documents
La Porte, IN – A 5-year-old Indiana boy accidentally shot his 16-month-old baby brother to death while allegedly being under the influence of cocaine. It was also revealed that the …