DrugTrafficking Trending News

2026-03-26 21:40:13

Candy Lady Gets 60 Years for Fentanyl-Laced Snacks

A Florida couple known for selling drug-laced snacks to children received lengthy prison sentences. Renee Stephens, the "Candy Lady," got 60 years, while her husband Vincent received an additional 30 years for trafficking fentanyl and marijuana from prison. read more

2026-03-18 19:30:43

Canadians Face Life in Hong Kong Drug Trap

Four Canadians are jailed in Hong Kong for drug trafficking after being recruited on Instagram. Promised $5,000 per trip, they were allegedly duped into carrying cocaine. They face life sentences if unable to prove they were unaware of the drugs. read more

2026-03-04 04:40:45

U.S. and Ecuador Launch Joint Anti-Narco-Terrorist Offensive

US and Ecuadorian forces launched joint military operations against designated narco-terrorist organizations. The US Southern Command stated the action combats drug trafficking, releasing a video with helicopters. Ecuador's defense ministry classified operational details. read more

2026-02-21 17:00:08

U.S. Navy Strike Kills Three in Drug War Escalation

A US military strike on a suspected drug boat killed three, raising the total death toll from such Trump-era operations to at least 148. Critics question the legality and effectiveness of targeting maritime trafficking. read more

2026-02-21 02:40:05

U.S. Pacific Drug Strike Kills Three, Fuels Legal Debate

A U.S. military strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat killed three, raising the total to at least 148 since September. The policy faces legal criticism as potentially extrajudicial. read more

2026-02-14 05:40:08

US Military Strikes Suspected Drug Vessel, Killing Three

The US military conducted a second deadly strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean, killing three. This brings the week's death toll to five and raises legal concerns over extrajudicial killings and due process. read more

2026-02-10 05:00:43

U.S. Pacific Strike Kills Two on Alleged Drug Vessel

The U.S. military struck a suspected drug vessel in the Pacific, killing two. This is part of a Trump administration campaign targeting narco-trafficking, which has resulted in 130 fatalities and includes seizing tankers to pressure Venezuela's oil exports. read more

2026-02-06 06:10:10

US Anti-Drug Strikes Kill 128, Face Lawsuit

The US military killed two alleged drug traffickers in a Pacific strike, raising the campaign's death toll to 128. The operation targets vessels on known routes, but faces legal challenges and a wrongful death lawsuit over its tactics. read more

2026-01-27 00:10:09

Ex-Olympian Denies Billion-Dollar Drug, Murder Charges

Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding pleaded not guilty to running a billion-dollar cocaine trafficking ring and orchestrating murders. Arrested in Mexico, he faces U.S. and Canadian charges as a top FBI fugitive. read more

2026-01-26 23:30:43

Olympic Snowboarder Denies Drug, Murder Charges

Canadian ex-Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding pleaded not guilty to 17 felonies, including drug trafficking and murder conspiracy. Authorities allege he led a billion-dollar cocaine operation after his sports career ended. He remains jailed without bond. read more

2026-01-24 14:30:44

Olympic Snowboarder Extradited as Alleged Drug Kingpin

Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, accused of being a major cocaine trafficker linked to murders, was extradited to the U.S. from Mexico. The FBI arrested him, comparing his alleged operations to those of infamous drug lords. read more

2026-01-24 09:10:04

Ex-Olympian, Alleged Drug Lord, Captured in Mexico

Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, a top FBI fugitive, was arrested in Mexico. He is accused of global drug trafficking and ordering dozens of murders. A $15 million reward was offered for his capture. read more

2026-01-24 00:10:17

Olympian to Alleged Billion-Dollar Drug Lord Arrested

Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding was arrested as an alleged drug kingpin. Accused of trafficking $1 billion in cocaine and orchestrating murders, including a witness assassination, he faces life in prison after a 17-month FBI pursuit. read more

2025-02-03 17:40:04

US-Mexico Tariffs Suspended for One Month After President's Agreement

The US and Mexican presidents agree to a one-month pause in tariffs, with Mexico sending 10,000 troops to prevent drug trafficking in exchange for US efforts to stop high-powered weapons crossing the border into Mexico. read more

2025-01-26 15:40:03

Florida Deputy Accused of Drug Trafficking On Cruise Ship

Florida deputy Francisco Melo is accused of drug trafficking, planning to smuggle narcotics onto a cruise, and selling them in Skittles packets. He was arrested with 60 MDMA pills. Miami-Dade Sheriff condemned his actions, and Melo ran from reporters questioning him. read more

2025-01-03 23:40:03

DHS Agents Accused of Drug Trafficking Scheme, Face Felony Charges

Two Department of Homeland Security agents face charges for allegedly selling drugs confiscated as evidence after using a confidential informant in Utah. The FBI started investigating after a criminal informant reported their scheme. read more

2024-12-11 05:10:05

Homeland Security Agents Accused of Illegally Selling Drugs

Two Homeland Security agents in Utah are accused of illegally selling drugs through an informant, making up to $300,000 in profits. The agents sold a synthetic drug called "bath salts" and now face criminal charges for conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance. read more

2024-12-05 09:40:03

Notorious Colombian Drug Lord Fabio Ochoa Vásquez Released from Prison

Fabio Ochoa Vásquez, a former Colombia drug lord and key member of the Medellin cocaine cartel, has been released from a US prison after serving 25 years of a 30-year sentence. Ochoa was involved in drug trafficking and implicated in the killing of an informant. read more

2024-11-18 17:00:16

Tragic Spanish Motorway Accident Involving Speedboat Linked to Drug Gangs

Two British men were killed in Spain after a high-speed 'Narco speedboat' fell off a trailer, causing a fatal collision on a motorway. The incident involved a drug boat linked to trafficking, with one man seriously injured and a manhunt underway. read more

2024-08-14 21:10:07

"Ex-Councilman Sentenced to 6 Years for Drug Sales"

Former Biloxi City Councilman Robert Deming III was sentenced to six years in jail and forfeited his monster truck and $1.9 million for selling drugs at his vape store. One mother reported her sons falling ill after consuming products from his store. read more

2024-07-26 07:10:04

Notorious Sinaloa cartel leader Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, known for smuggling drugs and money laundering, was arrested in Texas alongside Joaquín Guzmán López. Zambada, a key figure in Mexico's drug trade history, faces multiple charges for leading fentanyl trafficking networks in the US. read more

2024-06-26 16:10:07

Pope Francis criticizes drug legalization and condemns traffickers as "assassins" during his weekly audience, emphasizing the need for support for addicts. He calls for increased prevention efforts and care, denouncing drug production's environmental impact. read more

2024-04-03 00:00:00

ICE conducted a 12-day operation arresting 216 illegal migrants with drug convictions, hailing from various countries like Mexico, El Salvador, and India. The arrests involved hard drugs such as cocaine and fentanyl. ICE aims to protect the public from the drug crisis. read more