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Police forces from Indonesia and Malaysia have coordinated increased efforts to dismantle cross-border drug trafficking networks operating between the two nations. The enhanced cooperation targets smuggling routes and aims to disrupt illicit supply chains.
A court in Egypt has handed down death sentences to eleven individuals, including a well-known television presenter, convicted of involvement in a major drug trafficking network.
Ecuadorian authorities have confirmed that recent American naval actions resulting in vessel sinkings were conducted under a coordinated bilateral agreement targeting drug trafficking networks.
Customs authorities report a dramatic increase in illicit gold transport through international airports since early 2026, with smugglers increasingly utilizing covert methods pioneered by narcotics couriers to bypass security screenings.
Algerian security forces are implementing stricter measures to dismantle transnational criminal syndicates, focusing on intercepting drug shipments at their primary distribution points.
Anti-narcotics agents from the United States and Sri Lanka successfully dismantled a Pakistani drug trafficking network, seizing approximately 463 kilograms of crystal meth during a coordinated raid.
Indian authorities arrested a Nigerian national traveling between Mumbai and Indore with 57 grams of cocaine, launching an investigation into an alleged international drug trafficking network.
Transcripts of phone conversations between a famous Greek folk singer and a key figure in a dismantled drug trafficking network in western Attica have been included in the official case file.
Greek authorities have arrested a psychologist and two associates for their alleged involvement in a drug trafficking network operating in western Attica. A local folk singer has also been named in police files as a known customer of the operation.
Authorities in Belgium's Borinage region busted a criminal network accused of selling cocaine since members were minors, with prosecutors seeking heavy sentences and €2.5 million in confiscated profits.
Transnational drug trafficking operations have evolved into a flexible logistics network by exploiting Ecuador’s commercial fishing infrastructure, merging Mexican cartel resources with local criminal gangs.
A senior US military official traveled to Colombia to discuss joint strategies and enhance cooperation in the ongoing war against illicit drug trafficking networks. The visit underscores continued bilateral security collaboration.
Authorities in Arad, Romania, have detained ten individuals suspected of exploiting a 10-year-old boy to sell cannabis, uncovering a significant drug trafficking network.
Vietnamese prosecutors are requesting capital punishment for nine individuals accused of operating a sophisticated drug trafficking network that operated across Vietnam and France.
The Guardian Nigeria News archives contain articles related to kidnappers and armed robbers, governance crisis, drug trafficking networks, and robbery, including mentions of 'Otu'.
Romanian authorities, in collaboration with police forces from four other European states, have dismantled a vast drug trafficking network responsible for bringing hundreds of kilograms of drugs from Spain into Europe for Albanian traffickers.
Jewel Howard-Taylor, the former Vice President of Liberia, has been indicted as part of an investigation into a transnational drug trafficking network.
A drug trafficking network has been dismantled, leading to the seizure of over 3.3 tons of cocaine in Spain and Portugal. This operation represents a significant blow to organized crime in the region.
Portuguese Judicial Police arrested 20 individuals in the "Tranca Segura" operation, dismantling a drug trafficking network that used unusual methods, including transporting hashish pollen on the body, cocaine in meat rolls, and synthetic drugs impregnated in children's messages.
More than 100 police officers in Costa Rica are under investigation by authorities, accused of links to organized crime and drug trafficking networks following serious revelations in a report.
An IDF reservist has been indicted following an investigation into a stolen M16 rifle, which uncovered an alleged drug trafficking network supplying soldiers.
Portugal's GNR (National Republican Guard) dismantled an international drug trafficking support network during an operation in the Setúbal district, intercepting a vehicle carrying approximately 300 kilograms of dried poppy capsules and arresting the driver.
The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, has warned that global drug trafficking networks are becoming increasingly sophisticated,…
A 38-year-old suspect with a history of drug trafficking was arrested in Aveiro, Portugal, for allegedly leading a network that supplied several municipalities and introduced drugs into a prison.
Jacob Diaz, who began working in Mexican drug trafficking networks at 18, shares insights into how cartel drug smuggling operates, having risen from a homeless teenager to a key logistics operator.
A drug trafficking network operating west of the Alpes-Maritimes, valued at approximately one million euros, was dismantled near Grasse, France, after ketamine was discovered hidden in packages of pet kibble following a delivery error.
Portuguese authorities have dismantled a drug trafficking network, operating a laboratory in Abrantes with suppliers in Malaysia and clients in the Netherlands, generating €40 million in revenue.
German investigators conducted an operation targeting an alleged drug trafficking group operating in North Rhine-Westphalia, Spain, and Austria, confiscating over 4 metric tons of cannabis.
Turkish authorities have launched a major operation against an international drug trafficking network, reportedly involving 50 suspects who used encrypted communication for coordination.
A criminal network operating in Portugal since 2021 used medicinal cannabis as a cover to divert drugs to the European and African black markets. Investigations led to a national record seizure of one ton of amphetamines.
Eight of seventeen individuals involved in a family-based drug trafficking network in Portugal have been placed in preventive detention, following the seizure of significant quantities of cocaine, heroin, and hashish by police.
Police and DIICOT prosecutors conducted 27 raids in Bucharest and surrounding counties, targeting an organized crime group specialized in selling drugs and psychoactive substances to wealthy youth in luxury clubs.
Brussels police have successfully dismantled a massive drug trafficking network operating in the Peterbos area, following an extensive operation.
A 63-year-old Chinese grandmother was arrested in Halkidiki, Greece, for drug trafficking as part of a bust by the NDLEA targeting a drug trafficking network. The arrest highlights international efforts against drug crime.
A drug trafficking network operating via Telegram in Burgundy, France, has been dismantled, leading to seven arrests, the seizure of 200 kg of narcotics, and over 100,000 euros, as praised by Nunez.
Following a fatal shooting in Nice's Moulins district, the public prosecutor, Damien Martinelli, emphasized the 'responsibility of drug consumers' in fueling drug trafficking networks.
An illicit drug trafficking network operating between Touba and Kaolack was dismantled at the Ockass market, leading to two suspects being brought before a judge.
Federal authorities have seized a significant quantity of fentanyl from an "open-air drug market" as part of a massive crackdown targeting gang crews. The operation aimed to disrupt drug trafficking networks.
An entrepreneur and his nephew are on trial in Leiria for aggravated trafficking of over six tons of cocaine, with the 55-year-old defendant denying knowledge of the drugs imported via a front company.
An investigation by the Internal Affairs Service in Greece has uncovered a significant drug trafficking network operating both inside and outside a correctional facility. A 30-year-old man has been arrested, and 46 other individuals are implicated in the case.
Police from the Central Bureau for Combating Cybercrime in Opole, supported by the Prison Service and Customs and Tax Service, have dismantled a drug trafficking network, arresting 27 individuals suspected of selling marijuana and methamphetamine since May 2025.
Nigeria's NDLEA has achieved an interim forfeiture of 17 containers of illicit opioids valued at over N33.6 billion in Rivers State, dealing a significant blow to drug trafficking networks.
A drug trafficking network that used Barcelona airport employees to introduce cocaine from Brazil has been dismantled. Three employees were intercepted at the airport while attempting to remove suitcases with the drugs, bypassing regular baggage control.
USKOK, Croatia's anti-corruption and organized crime agency, has indicted 25 individuals before the Split County Court, following an investigation that dismantled a major drug trafficking network.
Police in Kumanovo, North Macedonia, have filed criminal charges against a 44-year-old resident after cocaine was found in his home, while another case of illegal drug possession was discovered in Gostivar, revealing a Skopje-Kumanovo drug trafficking network.
A significant seizure of heroin worth 69 lakh rupees in Bihar, India, has led to the exposure of an interstate drug trafficking network.
Spanish authorities arrested 19 individuals involved in a drug trafficking network that introduced drugs into Andalusia, Spain, from Brazil, hidden in containers.
India's Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has dismantled a dark web-based drug trafficking network, seizing party drugs valued at ₹5 crore.
Authorities have dismantled an international drug trafficking network operating between Nepal, India, and Sri Lanka, seizing narcotics worth approximately Rs 10 crore and arresting five individuals.
The NDLEA reports over N3 trillion worth of illicit drugs seized at Nigerian ports from 2021-2025, a major blow to drug trafficking networks. Read More: https://punchng.com/five-year-port-drug-seizures-hit-n3tn-report/
Moldova's Interior Minister Daniela Misail-Nikitin announced a draft law to amend the Criminal Code and Code of Administrative Offenses, proposing stricter penalties for using minors as couriers in drug trafficking networks, a practice that is increasingly common.
A Serbian drug trafficking network from Kruševac has reportedly penetrated deeper into the legal cannabis business in North Macedonia than previously known, as revealed by investigations into illegal marijuana transport.
A 46-year-old man was arrested in Galatsi, Greece, for allegedly organizing a drug trafficking network that used an air conditioning business as a front.
Federal authorities in Mexico destroyed more than 1.3 metric tons of seized narcotics, including methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana, during a public demonstration in Sinaloa. The operation underscores ongoing federal efforts to combat organized crime and drug trafficking networks.
Liberia's former vice president, detained since August over alleged involvement in an international drug trafficking network, has been freed and placed under house arrest citing humanitarian reasons.
West Africa has transitioned from a mere transit corridor to a strategic crossroads for international drug trafficking networks.
Malaysian police have detained six individuals linked to a drug trafficking network that supplied ecstasy pills to a Malaysia Airlines pilot intercepted in Jakarta. The arrests follow a multinational manhunt targeting suspects who fled to Thailand and Vietnam.
A Vietnamese court has sentenced 11 defendants to death and jailed hundreds of others for their roles in a large-scale international drug trafficking network. The ruling marks one of the country’s most significant anti-narcotics convictions in recent years.
Iraqi security forces conducted a targeted raid on a residential property in Baghdad, successfully apprehending four individuals suspected of involvement in drug trafficking networks.
Joint law enforcement operations between Spain and Portugal have successfully broken up an international drug trafficking network, with Belgian prosecutors identifying Moroccan connections.
Moroccan police in Marrakech have detained a French citizen who was internationally wanted for his involvement in an international drug trafficking network.
Authorities highlight the growing scale of organized drug distribution in Belgium, urging increased resources and serious commitment to dismantle criminal networks.
Belgium's Interior Minister Bart De Wever has summoned intelligence and security coordination committees to urgently address the surge in recent armed shootings linked to organized drug trafficking networks.
Bosnian authorities conducted a coordinated crackdown known as Operation Catering, executing search warrants at over twenty locations across Sarajevo and Central Bosnia. The operation led to the detention of multiple suspects, including alleged drug dealers and a well-known physician linked to illicit activities.
Authorities detained former Liberian Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor following her alleged ties to a transnational drug trafficking network that also involves a prominent Croatian organized crime figure.
Law enforcement agencies seized narcotics valued at approximately KD150 million during a coordinated crackdown on organized smuggling rings. The operation marks a significant milestone in Kuwait’s ongoing campaign against illicit drug distribution.
A Bulgarian national has been charged alongside thirty other individuals in connection with a major international drug trafficking network uncovered during a June 2025 raid on an unlicensed nightclub in Charleston, South Carolina.
Thirty-one individuals have been indicted in South Carolina on 59 charges related to an alleged drug trafficking network linked to Mexican cartels Los Zetas and CJNG, following Operation Last Stand.
A profile details the criminal career of Brian Brendan Wright, known as 'The Milkman,' an Irish 'gentleman gangster' who built a vast international drug trafficking network before his empire eventually collapsed.
Liberia's former Vice President, Jewel Howard-Taylor, has been charged in connection with an international drug trafficking network. The charges stem from an investigation into cocaine smuggling.
The leader of an international drug trafficking network has been arrested by the GNR in Portugal. The 32-year-old suspect attempted to evade capture by presenting a false identity.
German authorities have uncovered a large drug trafficking network, leading to the arrest of its suspected leader in Sarajevo and the seizure of 88 kilograms of cocaine.
Spanish police announced the culmination of a multi-year investigation in cooperation with Ecuadorean authorities, resulting in 44 arrests and the confiscation of 21 tons of cocaine, dismantling a major drug trafficking network.
Four Singaporeans are among ten foreigners arrested in Vietnam for allegedly operating a drug trafficking network that injected narcotic-laced e-liquid into e-cigarette pods for sale.
Authorities in Liberia have seized nearly four tons of cocaine valued at $317 million, leading to the arrest of two foreign nationals and the discovery of a major drug trafficking network.
Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), warned that global drug trafficking networks are increasingly sophisticated, exploiting technology and cyberspace.
A 49-year-old man has been placed in preventive detention in Lisbon on suspicion of being part of a drug trafficking network to the Azores, after being caught transporting 14 kilograms of hashish.
The Nigerian Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to combating illicit drug use by dismantling drug trafficking networks and expanding access to treatment and rehabilitation services.
Eight individuals suspected of forming an organized criminal group involved in high-risk drug trafficking and unauthorized operations with psychoactive substances have been detained by DIICOT prosecutors in Romania, accused of selling drugs 'on credit' and accepting items like perfumes, clothes, and chainsaws as payment.
Three men of Indian descent, including an active magistrate, have been sentenced to prison in London for their involvement in a £174,000 drug trafficking network orchestrated by an incarcerated dealer.
Chhattisgarh is increasingly becoming a critical corridor for a sophisticated interstate drug trafficking network, with recent seizures revealing evolving methods like hidden compartments and fake plates used to transport cannabis.
An Albanian man, Shpëtim Aliu, has been arrested in Italy as part of a crackdown on an international drug trafficking network. Authorities uncovered his 'cocaine empire,' where he allegedly trafficked drugs and his brother laundered money.
German authorities have dismantled a major international drug trafficking network, leading to the arrest of two Dutch individuals and accusations of moving thousands of kilograms of cocaine from South America.
Félix Bingui, the "uncontestable" leader of Marseille's Yoda clan, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison and fined 200,000 euros for his involvement in a vast drug trafficking network in the northern districts, with several accomplices also convicted.
A major drug operation has resulted in 15 arrests and investigations into ninety flights. Authorities have taken significant action against the drug trafficking network.
A large-scale operation by the federal judicial police in Brussels has led to the dismantling of a significant drug trafficking network, primarily active in Anderlecht, with 27 individuals arrested.
The Brussels public prosecutor's office is seeking to bring 42 individuals, including Imad B. known as 'Mara,' to trial for their alleged involvement in a drug trafficking network linked to cocaine and narco-assassinations in Anderlecht's Peterbos area.
The trial has begun in Marseille for Félix Bingui, known as 'Le Chat,' and 19 accomplices, who are accused of involvement in a drug trafficking network. The case highlights the ongoing conflict between the Yoda and DZ Mafia clans.
Greek authorities have dismantled a network of two criminal organizations involved in vehicle thefts and drug trafficking across Attica and Boeotia, leading to the arrest of 24 members.
'El Tigre' Salgado, a Spanish national, is part of a transnational drug trafficking network accused of smuggling tons of cocaine into China using ships under U.S. jurisdiction, in collaboration with a Serbian trafficker who recently pleaded guilty.
Greek police have arrested two young men in Thessaloniki for operating a digital drug trafficking network that used social media, QR codes, and cryptocurrency payments.
Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau and British authorities successfully collaborated to dismantle a transnational drug trafficking network. The cross-border operation led to significant arrests and seizures.
Moroccan police and customs officers successfully seized 19,100 ecstasy pills at the Tanger Med port in an operation targeting international drug trafficking networks.
A 28-year-old man, wanted by Estonia for coordinating a drug trafficking network involving cannabis, hashish, and ketamine sold via Telegram, has been arrested in Lisbon.
Author David López Canales presents his new book, 'El narco y el nazi,' an extensive report on the emergence of major drug trafficking networks in South America during the 1980s, with alleged support from Washington and German war criminals.
A cross-border drug trafficking network was dismantled in Jammu, India, leading to the arrest of its alleged kingpin.
A drug trafficking network dealing in cocaine and 'Tik Tok' pills has been dismantled in Senegal, specifically between Ouest-Foire and Ouakam. Authorities have identified the main supplier in the operation.
A drug trafficking network, which generated 16.5 million euros in 'turnover' and operated multiple dealing points in Marseille and around Nice, has been dismantled, leading to several arrests and nine individuals placed in provisional detention.
Antwerp local police conducted nine searches and arrested four individuals last week, dismantling a Dutch drug trafficking network operating in Belgium.
Albania's Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has concluded investigations and requested the trial of three Ukrainian nationals accused of human trafficking and being part of a structured international criminal group.
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has dismantled a darknet-based drug trafficking network that, by its own operational count, sent more than 1,000 narcotics parcels to buyers across India - from Delhi to Kerala - between January 2025 and this month.
India's Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has dismantled an international drug trafficking network operating across three countries, seizing a consignment worth ₹10 crore and working to apprehend the kingpin in Sri Lanka.
The Netherlands assisted in dismantling an international drug trafficking network connected to the notorious Ecuadorian cartel Los Lobos, according to Europol.
Five individuals have been arrested in the Istria region (Pula and Poreč) on suspicion of drug trafficking as part of a criminal organization, with USKOK estimating their earnings at 70,000 euros.
A Serbian drug trafficking network from Kruševac has penetrated the legal cannabis business in North Macedonia much deeper than previously reported, according to BIRN.
Turkish authorities have launched a massive anti-narcotics crackdown, detaining 346 suspects and seizing over 80,000 psychotropic pills and 11 kg of drugs. The coordinated operation across five provinces also uncovered unlicensed firearms, disrupting major drug trafficking networks. This significant action underscores Türkiye's ongoing commitment to combating organised crime and protecting public health.
Serbian law enforcement officers arrested a suspect in Nis and confiscated seven kilograms of cocaine during a targeted operation targeting organized drug trafficking networks.
A large-scale anti-drug operation conducted by police in the coastal city of Saranda resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of firearms, cocaine, and cannabis, targeting a powerful distribution ring.
Pakistan's Anti-Narcotics Force announced a successful joint operation with American and Sri Lankan authorities, resulting in the bust of a major transnational drug trafficking ring operating out of Afghanistan.
Belgian authorities have successfully busted a significant criminal organization involved in drug distribution in Maasmechelen, marking a major victory in the country's ongoing anti-narcotics operations.
Authorities in Colombo successfully arrested key members of a transnational drug syndicate linked to Pakistan, disrupting major narcotics shipments across South Asia.
Colombian security forces have launched a major military offensive against rebel groups, killing at least 20 people, including four minors. The operation marks the new administration's first large-scale campaign targeting armed insurgents and drug trafficking networks.
Authorities in Greece have dismantled an organized drug trafficking network based in Chaidari, revealing intercepted communications between key figures, including a psychologist and a singer.
A coordinated crackdown involving 550 officers, military personnel, and transit agency staff targeted drug trafficking networks across Brussels in a large-scale overnight operation.
Military representatives from Ecuador, Colombia, and the United States convened in Esmeraldas Province to finalize a coordinated cross-border strategy aimed at dismantling regional drug trafficking networks.
Lebanese social media personality known as 'Dr. Food' has been arrested after evading capture for months while allegedly smuggling narcotics concealed in baked goods. Authorities dismantled the drug trafficking network tied to his culinary brand.
The head of the U.S. Army's joint staff traveled to Colombia to hold discussions on upcoming coordinated military operations aimed at combating drug trafficking networks between the two nations.
Law enforcement officers in Thessaloniki detained a 42-year-old Turkish citizen who was subject to an Interpol Red Notice for alleged narcotics offenses. The arrest highlights ongoing cross-border cooperation in combating international drug trafficking networks.
Residents of the Bajallabe community in Kano metropolis have been commended by the state’s Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Substances after turning down a ₦10 million bribe and…
Norwegian criminal investigation agency Kripos has connected a 59-year-old suspect from Lørenskog to the import and distribution of large quantities of narcotics.
Ghanaian authorities have intensified efforts against illegal mining ('galamsey') and drug trafficking, leading to the arrest of three individuals and the destruction of 86 Chanfang machines in Ablebo. The government has also seized 45.4 million tramadol tablets and frozen significant assets linked to suspected drug networks.
Spanish police have seized approximately 1.5 tons of cocaine and arrested several individuals, including a Croatian citizen, in a major drug bust. The operation targeted international drug trafficking networks.
Uzbekistan law enforcement officers in Tashkent have detained five individuals involved in a network smuggling synthetic drugs from Russia using courier services.
Two additional suspects, aged 22 and 41, have been arrested in Albufeira as part of a year-long investigation into a drug trafficking network that used social media to target tourists. This follows the earlier detention of two other suspects in Lagos.
The Portuguese Judicial Police (PJ) participated in a large international operation that led to the arrest of 78 people, the seizure of 18 speedboats, and the dismantling of one of Spain's largest human and drug trafficking networks.
A woman suspected of laundering money for a significant drug trafficking network has been arrested in Mae Sot district, Tak province, Thailand, with assets worth 150 million baht seized from her residence.
Police in Ho Chi Minh City have broken up a drug trafficking group that injected narcotics into e-cigarettes, arresting 65 suspects, including 10 foreign nationals from Singapore and Malaysia believed to be key players.
A drug trafficking network operating in Huesca, Spain, has been dismantled, leading to 19 arrests and the seizure of 52 kilograms of drugs and 163,000 euros in cash.
An investigation into a Latin American banana shipment has led to one of the largest international drug trafficking and money laundering probes, linking Spanish ports to companies in the US and revealing millions hidden in Dubai properties.
The United Nations has raised concerns that at least one million women and girls have lost access to humanitarian support over the past 18 months due to significant funding cuts, leaving many without vital assistance.
Police in Brașov, Romania, dismantled a drug trafficking network, capturing the moment suspects attempted to dispose of drugs by throwing them out a window during a raid. Two suspects have been arrested.
Two young men, aged 20 and 23, have been placed in preventive arrest for 30 days in Moldova on charges of distributing drugs in the capital and its suburbs, after allegedly being recruited into a drug trafficking network.
Nine Sri Lankan citizens were preventively arrested and two others placed under judicial control after DIICOT dismantled a network distributing drugs at events organized by the Sri Lankan community in Bucharest.
The GNR (Portuguese National Republican Guard) dismantled a drug trafficking network in the Beja district, arresting 12 men and two women in Aljustrel and Ferreira do Alentejo for drug trafficking, criminal association, and illegal possession of weapons.
Albania's Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has targeted another suspected international cocaine trafficking and money laundering network, executing arrest warrants and seizing numerous assets.
Portuguese police have concluded a year-long investigation, dismantling a drug trafficking network dubbed 'Uber da Droga' which reportedly had VIP clients and was led by a man with his mother's support.
Bucharest police have arrested 22 individuals accused of operating a drug trafficking network that sold drugs and psychoactive substances to 'young and very young' clients, primarily at events and parties in the capital.
During the trial of the alleged Yoda clan in Marseille, prosecutors requested a 16-year prison sentence and a €500,000 fine against Félix Bingui, the presumed leader. Bingui and his accomplices are being tried for their involvement in a vast drug trafficking network, though all deny belonging to the criminal organization.
Portuguese police have seized 124 fuel barrels found adrift south of the Albufeira coast, suspecting links to maritime drug trafficking networks and warning of navigation and environmental hazards.
A large organized investigation in Norway has resulted in 23 individuals being charged in connection with a criminal network. The network is suspected of having trafficked over one ton of narcotics.
India's Narcotics Control Bureau has dismantled an international drug trafficking network, seizing 227.7 kg of Captagon in Delhi. A Syrian national was arrested in connection with the operation.
A routine road check in Rixensart, Belgium, uncovered a drug trafficking network, leading to the dismantling of operations in Evere and Etterbeek and charges against nine individuals.
Two young men arrested for operating a digital drug trafficking network in Thessaloniki, utilizing QR codes and online orders, have been released under strict restrictive conditions.
The Kaolack Regional Police have successfully dismantled two drug trafficking networks operating along the Trans-Gambia Highway.
Italian prosecutors have opened criminal proceedings against a prominent Italian lawyer, Daniela Paccoi, who is suspected of acting as an intermediary in an international drug trafficking network…
Iraq's Ministry announced that it has dismantled more than 1,500 drug trafficking networks across the country since 2023.
Police and DIICOT prosecutors conducted 21 raids across Gorj, Mehedinți, and Timiș counties in Romania, targeting a drug trafficking group that sold drugs to high school students.
Police in Fatick, Senegal, have successfully dismantled a drug trafficking network that was being controlled from within a prison. The operation led to arrests and disrupted illicit activities.
A drug trafficking network in La Louvière, Belgium, has been dismantled, leading to suspended prison sentences and community service for those involved.
Authorities have uncovered a sophisticated drug trafficking network led by 'Mustapha,' involving tunnels connecting facilities in Ceuta and homes in Morocco, with international clients and police connections.
A joint operation involving eight EU countries and the UK has resulted in the seizure of 3.4 tons of hashish off the coast of Algarve, Portugal, dealing a significant blow to a drug trafficking network.
A complex criminal case involving members of an international network, accused of distributing large quantities of narcotics over nearly a decade, has been referred to the Šiauliai Regional Court in Lithuania for trial.
Ecuador and the United States conducted a joint military operation to dismantle drug trafficking networks in the South American country, according to authorities from both nations.
An international police operation spanning multiple countries and continents has led to the arrest of 15 individuals and the dismantling of a large drug trafficking network.
An international drug trafficking network linked to the Ecuadorian cartel Los Lobos has been dismantled, leading to 16 arrests in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Ecuador, with assistance from the US.
Europol supported law enforcement from Belgium, Ecuador, and the Netherlands in dismantling a major international drug trafficking network linked to the Ecuadorian cartel 'Los Lobos', seizing four tons of drugs transported in fruit containers.
Nigerian lawmakers are calling for coordinated legislative reforms and deeper cooperation between enforcement agencies and Customs to combat drug trafficking networks.