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Global operation seizes 1,400 tonnes of drugs, unearths new Pacific trafficking route

Global operation seizes 1,400 tonnes of drugs, unearths new Pacific trafficking route

  • More than 1,400 tons of drugs seized, over 400 criminals arrested in global operation in October and November
  • Operation “Orion” involved the US, Brazil, Spain, Netherlands and other nations, as well as multiple international organizations
  • The seizure deprived drug cartels of more than $8.4 billion dollars, according to the Colombian Navy
By AFP ·
Dozens jailed in Belgium drug smuggling mega-trial video

Dozens jailed in Belgium drug smuggling mega-trial

By AFP ·
Nigerian officials seize cocaine worth almost $3 million at Lagos airport

Nigerian officials seize cocaine worth almost $3 million at Lagos airport

By Reuters ·
13 Ethiopians arrested for suspected illegal entry, drug smuggling in southern Saudi borders

13 Ethiopians arrested for suspected illegal entry, drug smuggling in southern Saudi borders

By Arab News ·
Saudi authorities arrest 5 suspects in separate drug-trafficking cases

Saudi authorities arrest 5 suspects in separate drug-trafficking cases

By Arab News ·
Saudi deputy minister of interior heads delegation at first conference to combat drug trafficking

Saudi deputy minister of interior heads delegation at first conference to combat drug trafficking

By SPA ·
Giant teddy bear nabs Peru drug dealers in Valentine raid

Giant teddy bear nabs Peru drug dealers in Valentine raid

By AFP ·
There have been some indications that Iraq is also moving into drug production. (File/AFP)

UK, Iraq agree to increase cooperation on combating drug trafficking, terrorism

By AP ·
Latin American cocaine cartels bring violence to Europe

Latin American cocaine cartels bring violence to Europe

By AFP ·
Jordanian security forces deny ‘lockdown’ rumors in Al-Ruwaished

Jordanian security forces deny ‘lockdown’ rumors in Al-Ruwaished

By Arab News ·
Activists seek Singapore clemency for disabled Malaysian man on death row

Activists seek Singapore clemency for disabled Malaysian man on death row

By KAMLES KUMAR ·
Special How Saudi-Greek intelligence sharing delivered a big blow to Hezbollah’s drug operations

How Saudi-Greek intelligence sharing delivered a big blow to Hezbollah’s drug operations

By Angelos Athanasopoulos ·
Iran says two Swedes arrested in crackdown on drugs trafficking network

Iran says two Swedes arrested in crackdown on drugs trafficking network

By Reuters ·

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