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Nigeria influencer arrested after seizure of cocaine worth $28m destined for the UK
Afolabi Kazeem Micheal has not commented on allegations he is linked to a global drug trafficking network.
August 18, 2026US unveils charges against five leaders of Mexico's CJNG cartel - Reuters
US unveils charges against five leaders of Mexico's CJNG cartel Reuters
August 5, 2026Cocaine worth $370m seized in Liberia's biggest-ever drugs bust
The seizure follows a long-running investigation into drug-trafficking networks, police say.
July 22, 2026Notorious drug cartel leader Ismael Zambada sentenced to life in US prison
Known as "El Mayo", the co-founder the Sinaloa Cartel was also ordered to pay $15bn after he admitted to sending vast amounts of drugs to the US.
July 20, 2026Mexican drug kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada to be sentenced in US to life in prison - Reuters
Mexican drug kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada to be sentenced in US to life in prison Reuters
July 20, 2026The Chinese graduate accused of being Mexico's 'fentanyl king'
Cartel members and ex-colleagues describe how Zhang Zhidong allegedly linked Chinese chemicals to Mexican drug labs.
July 13, 2026How drug gangs use social media to recruit Thai air crew as couriers - Reuters
How drug gangs use social media to recruit Thai air crew as couriers Reuters
July 3, 2026Trump anticipates better relationship with Colombia under new leader
Abelardo de la Espriella, who preliminary results suggest is Colombia's next president, had Trump's endorsement.
June 23, 2026Largest ever cocaine bust in Australia after police raid underground bunker
Police seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine worth an estimated A$816m after searching a property in western Sydney.
June 22, 2026Suspected gang leader shot dead in flower bouquet ambush at airport
The gunmen concealed their weapons behind flowers and stuffed toys while waiting for the victim outside Guayaquil airport.
June 18, 2026Three key takeaways from US-Iran agreement
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue breaks down the 14-paragraph memorandum of understanding between both two countries.
June 17, 2026Bolivia signs $20m deal with US to fight drug trafficking, foreign ministry says
Under its new president, Bolivia is re-establishing severed ties with the US to combat organised crime.
June 17, 2026US kills leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang in airstrike, Trump says
Niño Guerrero was killed in a "swift and lethal kinetic strike," the US President wrote in a social media post.
June 13, 2026Guatemala outlines deal for US aid against drug trafficking - Reuters
Guatemala outlines deal for US aid against drug trafficking Reuters
May 28, 2026The paper trail linking a US fuel trader to a notorious Mexican cartel - Reuters
The paper trail linking a US fuel trader to a notorious Mexican cartel Reuters
May 27, 2026Spain seizes record amount of cocaine in Atlantic Ocean, authorities say
The Civil Guard found between 30,000 and 45,000kg of the drug on a freighter headed to Libya.
May 4, 2026Top Jalisco cartel leader 'El Jardinero' arrested in Mexico - Reuters
Top Jalisco cartel leader 'El Jardinero' arrested in Mexico Reuters
April 27, 2026Two killed in strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific Ocean, US military says
The incident is the latest in a series of US strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats.
April 25, 2026High Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming reveals
Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.
April 23, 2026'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years in death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry - Reuters
'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years in death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry Reuters
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Nigeria influencer arrested after seizure of cocaine worth $28m destined for the UK
Afolabi Kazeem Micheal, AKA "KC Luxury", has not commented on the allegations A Nigerian social media influencer suspected of links to a global drug trafficking network has been arrested after the au
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Cocaine worth $370m seized in Liberia's biggest-ever drugs bust
Liberian Vice-President Jeremiah Koung praised the security forces for the operation A huge quantity of cocaine has been seized during a raid on a suspected illegal storage facility near Liberia's ca
Notorious drug cartel leader Ismael Zambada sentenced to life in US prison
Zambada being taken into custody in July 2024 One of the most notorious figures in Mexico's drug cartels, Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, will spend the rest of his life in prison, a US judge ruled has rul
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The Chinese graduate accused of being Mexico's 'fentanyl king'
Zhang Zhidong is awaiting trial in the US, accused of drug trafficking and money laundering "Brother Wang was very important. He was number one," says Enrique, chuckling knowingly. Enrique – not his
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Trump anticipates better relationship with Colombia under new leader
Abelardo de la Espriella has a lead of around 250,000 votes, according to the preliminary count US President Donald Trump has predicted a "much better relationship" between his government and Colombi
Largest ever cocaine bust in Australia after police raid underground bunker
Australian police have seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine - the country's largest ever such bust - from an underground bunker system in western Sydney. The drugs, with an estimated street value of A$816m (
Three key takeaways from US-Iran agreement
Senior US officials have shared the details of the deal with Iran in a briefing call with journalists. The full text of a memorandum of understanding between the two countries was read aloud, verbatim
Suspected gang leader shot dead in flower bouquet ambush at airport
An Ecuadorean man, who police accuse of leading a faction of one of the country's most feared criminal gangs, has been shot dead as he was leaving the airport in Ecuador's largest city, Guayaquil. Se
Bolivia signs $20m deal with US to fight drug trafficking
Bolivia says it has signed a new co-operation deal with the US to combat drug trafficking. The foreign ministry said that under the agreement, the US would provide up to $20m (£15m) to train and equi
Trump says U.S. military strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. WASHINGTON — President Trump said Friday that a “swift and lethal kinetic” U.S. strike has killed Héctor Rusthen
Trump says US has killed leader of Venezuelan drug cartel Tren de Aragua in air strike
Topic:Terrorism Sat 13 Jun 2026 at 11:25am Donald Trump says the US has killed the leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua, Niño Guerrero, in a "kinetic strike". "At my direction, the United States So
Trump says leader of Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang killed in US strike
President says Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores killed in ‘swift and lethal’ military strike with help from Venezuela The US military has killed a leader in the Venezuelan street gang Tren de Aragu
'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years in connection with Matthew Perry's overdose death
Jasveen Sangha admitted to providing the ketamine that killed the actor. The woman reportedly known as the "Ketamine Queen" was sentenced to 15 years in prison for providing the drug that killed Matt
Ecuador gang leader wanted for murder of presidential candidate arrested
The leader of one of Ecuador's biggest drug-trafficking gangs has been arrested in Mexico City, officials say. Ángel Esteban Aguilar Morales - better known by the alias Lobo Menor - was wanted in con
Ecuadorean troops find 35m-long 'narco-sub' hidden in nature reserve
The Ecuadorean military says it has seized a 35m-long (115ft) "narco submarine" hidden in a nature reserve near the country's border with Colombia. The semi-submersible had been carrying 6,000 gallon
U.S., Ecuador launch joint military operation against drug trafficking
March 4 (UPI) -- The United States and the Ecuadorian military launched joint operations against organizations linked to drug trafficking in Ecuadorian territory, the United States Southern Command sa
US military launches joint anti-drug trafficking operation in Ecuador
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