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Drug Trafficking
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The Life and Drug Trade of Vladimiro Montesinos: Peru’s Shadiest Drug Trafficker
Years after his unmasking, Montesinos’ legacy continues to divide Peruvian society in half.
December 27, 2022
Trump Urges ‘Very Quick Trial’ and Death Penalty for Drug Dealers
Former President Donald Trump called for quick trials and executions of drug traffickers during a Washington, D.C. speech to a conservative political group.
July 28, 2022
NBA’s Montrezl Harrell Busted With Three Pounds of Weed
NBA forward Montrezl Harrell faces felony drug trafficking charges after Kentucky state troopers discovered three pounds of cannabis in a vehicle he was driving last month.
June 15, 2022
Director of Silk Road Tiller Russell Is Fascinated By The Good, Bad, And Everything In Between
The acclaimed writer/director of “Night Stalker” discusses weed, filmmaking, his new movie “Silk Road,” and the blending of documentaries and movies whenever possible.
March 4, 2021
Feds Arrest Emma Coronel Aispuro, ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán’s Wife, On Drug Trafficking Charges
Emma Coronel Aispuro, the wife of notorious cartel leader known as "El Chapo", is charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, and marijuana.
February 23, 2021
$61M Worth of Drugs Discovered in Shipping Containers Filled With Cacti, Limes
Customs and Border Protection discovered the sizable haul on Friday.
August 12, 2020
USA/Mexico Tunnel Bust Yields Two Tons of Illicit Drugs
The bust consisted of cocaine, meth, marijuana, and opioids.
April 1, 2020
Notorious Drug Kingpin ‘El Chapo’ Sentenced to Life in Prison
He maintains that he was not given a fair trial.
July 17, 2019
Former Border Patrol Agent Sentenced for Accepting Bribes from Drug Traffickers
He’s far from the only U.S. government employee who has contributed to border breaches.
March 11, 2019
K9 Unit Discovers 21 lbs of Cannabis in Suitcases at Nashville Airport
Around the country, police are training K9s to ignore the smell of cannabis. But in Tennessee, K9s are still a major part of law enforcement efforts to bust cannabis traffickers.
January 30, 2019