drug smuggling
Coverage of drug smuggling in the Nexus archive.
- Kerala CM proposes inter-State collaboration with Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry to combat drug smuggling
Kerala's Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has proposed inter-State collaboration with Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry to combat drug smuggling through joint enforcement and intelligence sharing. The initiative aims to dismantle criminal enterprises exploiting cross-border drug trafficking networks.
- Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says
The U.S. military attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in three deaths. The Pentagon confirmed the strike targeted the alleged drug-smuggling vessel.
- Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says
The U.S. military attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people, according to the Pentagon.
- U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat kills 1, leaves 2 survivors
The U.S. military attacked an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one person and leaving two survivors. This incident adds to a total of at least 208 deaths from boat strikes.
- US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 1, leaves 2 survivors in the eastern Pacific Ocean
The U.S. military attacked a boat accused of drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one man and leaving two survivors. The incident occurred during an operation targeting drug trafficking activities.
- Top Pentagon Official Admits Boat Strike May Have Killed Victims of Human Trafficking
A top Pentagon official admitted that a U.S. military strike on a drug-smuggling boat may have killed victims of human trafficking. The attack on September 2, 2025, resulted in 11 deaths, an anomaly compared to other strikes with fewer casualties, raising questions about why the boat carried so many people.
- US strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern Pacific
The U.S. military attacked an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two men. The strike is part of the Trump administration's campaign against Latin American traffickers, with the latest incident adding to the number of deaths from such operations.
- Dark secrets of island paradise beloved by the Bezoses: Drug smuggling, gay liaisons... and explosive details of X-rated debauchery behind closed doors
The article reveals drug smuggling, gay liaisons, and X-rated debauchery linked to an island paradise associated with the Bezoses. The focus is on alleged illicit activities and secretive behavior occurring behind closed doors at the location.
- US finds huge tunnel on the Mexican border used to smuggle drugs
Mexican authorities discovered a 600-metre-long illegal tunnel connecting Tijuana and San Diego on the US-Mexico border, suspected to be used for drug smuggling. The tunnel was found after a six-month investigation.
- The U.S. boat strike campaign has now killed more than 200 people
The U.S. military has conducted a bombing campaign against individuals accused of drug smuggling in South American waters, resulting in over 200 deaths.
- US strike on alleged drug smuggling boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific
A US military strike on an alleged drug smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific killed three people. The attack increased the death toll from the military's monthslong campaign against such boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific to 205.
- U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Pacific Ocean, in fourth attack this week
The U.S. military conducted a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Pacific Ocean, killing three people in the fourth such attack this week, which has resulted in a total of 205 deaths.
- US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean in fourth attack this week
The U.S. military conducted a strike on an alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in three deaths. This marks the fourth such attack this week, with the total death toll reaching 205.
- US military strikes another boat in Pacific, bringing death toll above 200
The US military struck a boat accused of drug smuggling in the Pacific, killing three men and raising the death toll above 200. This marks the third such attack this week under the Trump administration's campaign against drug trafficking vessels. The US Southern Command claimed the boat was involved in narco-trafficking but provided no evidence.
- Another US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean
The U.S. military conducted a strike on a vessel accused of drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in the deaths of three individuals. The incident is described as another such action targeting drug trafficking activities.
- Packages emblazoned with Dior and pink bin liners aboard oil tanker in LA hide a deadly $6.4 million secret
Packages labeled with luxury brand Dior and pink bin liners discovered aboard an oil tanker in Los Angeles concealed a $6.4 million drug smuggling operation. The illicit cargo was hidden within apparent luxury goods and waste materials.
- Chinese national charged in alleged scheme to smuggle drug shipments to US
A Chinese national named Wei Gong (also known as David Gong) has been arrested in China on charges related to smuggling over 10 kilograms of potent stimulant drugs into the US state of Georgia. The arrest represents growing cooperation between the US and China following a recent summit in Beijing.
- Two LAX workers arrested on suspicion of drug smuggling
Two employees at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) were arrested on suspicion of drug smuggling. The incident highlights security concerns at the airport.
- Two LAX workers arrested in federal drug smuggling probe
Two contract workers at Los Angeles International Airport were arrested by federal authorities in a drug smuggling investigation. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration confirmed the arrests, though details remain limited.
- Inmates at crisis-hit prison 'sit in their cells watching daytime TV and taking drugs smuggled in by drone-flying gangs through broken windows'
A crisis-hit prison is described as having inmates engaged in passive activities like watching daytime TV and using drugs smuggled via drones through broken windows. The situation highlights severe security and management failures in the facility.
- Five killed in strikes on alleged drug boats in eastern Pacific, US military says
The US military conducted strikes on two alleged drug-smuggling boats in the eastern Pacific, killing five people and adding to a total of 168 deaths since early September. The actions align with the Trump administration's campaign against 'narcoterrorists' in Latin America and preparations for a naval blockade of Iranian ports.
- Strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5 in eastern Pacific, U.S. military says
The U.S. military conducted strikes on two suspected drug-smuggling boats in the eastern Pacific, resulting in five deaths. This action aligns with the Trump administration's efforts to combat drug trafficking in Latin America.
- Japan part of fentanyl-smuggling route, US official says
A US official has identified Japan as part of a fentanyl-smuggling route, highlighting the country's role in the international drug trafficking network. This revelation underscores growing concerns about synthetic opioid distribution across Asia and into other regions.