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A significant law enforcement operation centered on Chicago's South Side has resulted in federal charges against seven individuals for their alleged involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy protected by armed security. The investigation, led by the U.S. DEA, Chicago Police Department, U.S. Secret Service, and U.
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A 55-year-old man from Webbville, Kentucky, Kenneth Ison, Jr., has been sentenced to 120 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The sentence was handed down by
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West Yorkshire police force has received £1 million of government funding to set up a specialist policing unit focused on tackling county lines drug running, a practice where gangs transport illegal drugs into different counties using dedicated 'deal lines'. This development is part of the government's
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As part of the UK government's efforts to combat county lines drug running, a specialist police team will be established in West Yorkshire, backed by £1 million of government funding. The dedicated taskforce in West Yorkshire is an expansion of the government's County Lines Programme, which
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A 39-year-old Dominican Republic national was arrested for possessing with the intent to distribute fentanyl and crack cocaine in Manchester, following a traffic stop conducted by the Manchester Police Department. The defendant, Daris Rafael Melo Vittini, had approximately 45 grams of suspected fentanyl and 37 grams of suspected crack cocaine
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Indonesia's illicit drug trade continues to be a pressing issue, with the country being a popular destination for drug traffickers due to its large population and high number of users. The Jakarta police have arrested a 31-year-old man, identified as PV, for allegedly possessing 1.9 kilograms of
International cooperation
India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met with top US intelligence leaders and senior officials in Washington this week, deepening India-US cooperation in key strategic areas. The visit coincided with significant breakthroughs in joint counterterrorism and drug enforcement efforts. Dr. Jaishankar's meetings with FBI Director
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On June 27, the Lacombe Police Service responded to a report of a suspected drug transaction in the area. Following an investigation, officers apprehended two individuals and seized a significant amount of drugs and evidence indicating potential drug trafficking. The individual involved, Riley Buller, was subsequently charged with multiple offenses
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Ludhiana's rural police conducted a major crackdown on Tuesday, demolishing a luxurious house belonging to Harpreet Singh Laga and his wife Inderjit Kaur. The couple, residents of Jagraon's Mohalla Mai Jinna, are facing 15 criminal cases, including charges related to narcotics. The police operation, led by
International cooperation
The Nigeria's port corridors, particularly in Apapa and Tin Can Island, have seen a surge in drug trafficking with over 30 tons of illicit drugs seized by the NDLEA. APM Terminals, a leading global terminal operator, has joined forces with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to
International cooperation
In a significant push against drug abuse and trafficking in Nigeria's port corridors, APM Terminals Apapa has formed a partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to combat the threat. The collaboration was announced in line with the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit
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A disturbing corruption scandal has emerged within the Rawalpindi Police, with allegations of officers providing support to drug dealers, sparking a wave of dismissals and raising serious questions about the integrity of law enforcement in the region. City Police Officer Syed Khalid Hamdani has taken decisive action, dismissing 18 personnel,
