Jan 30 U.S. and China commit to tackling fentanyl trafficking in a sign of cooperation amid differences By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press The head of a U.S. government delegation to China says that American and Chinese officials have committed to working together to stem the flow of fentanyl into the United States. Continue reading
Jan 23 Miami attorneys bankrolled DEA bribery scheme, federal prosecutors say By Joshua Goodman, Jim Mustian, Associated Press Federal prosecutors are expanding their investigation into a bribery scheme involving two former DEA supervisors, turning their attention to two Miami defense attorneys suspected of profiting from repeated leaks of confidential information. Continue reading
Oct 16 Daniel Noboa wins election in Ecuador, becomes nation's youngest president-elect By Regina Garcia Cano, Gonzalo Solano, Associated Press Noboa did so on the strength of a resume of a 35-year-old who belongs to the South American country’s elite, which has meant some schooling in the U.S., some entrepreneurial work, some dabbling in politics. Now he must meet the… Continue reading
Oct 11 Professional informant takes center stage in bribery trial of veteran DEA agents By Joshua Goodman, Jim Mustian, Associated Press It's a case expected to cast a harsh light on the seamy underbelly of overseas drug prosecutions and cause more embarrassment for the nation's premier narcotics law enforcement agency. Continue reading
May 04 Sons of 'El Chapo' deny U.S. allegations of fentanyl trafficking By Associated Press Sons of former Sinaloa cartel leader Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán have denied accusations made by United States prosecutors last month, saying in a letter that they have no involvement in the production and trafficking of the potent synthetic opioid fentanyl. Continue reading
Jan 17 Drug trafficking trial begins for Mexico's former top security official in charge of fighting cartels By Mark Stevenson, Associated Press The man who was once Mexico's top security official and in charge of fighting the drug cartels is going on trial on charges of helping the Sinaloa Cartel traffic drugs and protect them from capture. Continue reading
Nov 28 Police take down cocaine 'super cartel' in Europe, arrest 49 By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press Europol says law enforcement authorities in six different countries have joined forces to take down a "super cartel" of drugs traffickers controlling about one third of the cocaine trade in Europe. Continue reading
Nov 04 U.S. sanctions Haitian politicians on drug trafficking claims By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press Two Haitian politicians are facing U.S. sanctions over allegations they abused their positions to traffic drugs in collaboration with gang networks and directed others to engage in violence. Continue reading
Feb 15 Police arrest former Honduras President Hernández at U.S. request for extradition By Marlon González, Christopher Sherman, Associated Press Police have arrested former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, a step toward fulfilling a request by the United States government for his extradition on drug trafficking and weapons charges. Continue reading
Dec 13 Watch 5:57 Moise assassination may be linked to what he knew about Haitian drugs, arms trafficking By Nick Schifrin, Morgan Till It has been five months since gunmen assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moise. Authorities have arrested 45 people, but have charged none of them with a crime. This weekend, The New York Times detailed a possible motive for the assassination. Nick… Continue watching