fentanyl trafficking

A Virginia Beach man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for fentanyl trafficking after attempting to sell 1,000 fentanyl pills to an undercover detective.

A Minneapolis man will serve over 12 years in federal prison for fentanyl trafficking and possessing illegal firearms across the Twin Cities. Investigators describe him as running a major fentanyl operation.

The U.S. military attacked an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one person and leaving two survivors. This strike is part of the Trump administration's campaign against 'narcoterrorists' in Latin America, which has resulted in at least 208 deaths since September 2026. Critics question the legality and effectiveness of the strikes, as the military did not provide evidence the vessel was carrying drugs, and follow-up attacks have raised legal concerns.

The article discusses improving security in Mexico under President Claudia Sheinbaum and Security Minister Omar García Harfuch, citing AmCham's 2024 survey showing increased corporate optimism. U.S. attitudes toward Mexico are shifting from frustration to cautious hope as cartel violence declines and security cooperation strengthens.

A Providence man pleaded guilty in federal court in Rhode Island for his role in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy. The case highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug-related crimes in the region.

The U.S. Treasury Department's OFAC has designated two networks linked to the Sinaloa Cartel for fentanyl trafficking activities. Rodrigo Alarcon Palomares, a Mexican national associated with one of these networks, has been indicted in Colorado on three counts of laundering drug proceeds through cryptocurrency.

Bodycam footage reveals a Florida man fleeing police with his young daughter in his arms before abandoning her in the woods to evade arrest. The man, Cory Acree, was later apprehended and faces charges including child abuse, drug trafficking, and fleeing law enforcement.