Jordan-Israel border becomes new hotspot for sophisticated drug trade
A surge in drug smuggling from Israel to Jordan using drones and balloons prompts accusations of border guard collusion.
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Trump rallies Latin American allies against drug cartels
US-led Shield of the Americas coalition backs sanctions against crime groups after Trump urges stronger action.
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Why United Nations says US boat strikes may be ‘crimes against humanity’
Washington justifies the attacks as necessary to halt the flow of lethal drugs into the US.
US removes Venezuela from drug list, Trump says
Trump says the country has made progress against narcotics since Maduro’s removal, may also remove Colombia and Bolivia.
Duterte in person at ICC for first time over ‘war on drugs’ killings
Former Philippine president accused of setting up death squads faces trial starting on November 30.
Mexico rescues eight from clandestine clinic run by violent Jalisco cartel
Rescue operation in Jalisco uncovers cartel’s hidden clinic, illegal drugs and weapons; six suspected guards arrested.
‘Handcuffed and blindfolded’: Is the US targeting Ecuadorian fishermen?
A growing number of fishermen say their boats have been struck by US forces as Trump expands his anti-drug campaign.
Peru joins US-led ‘Shield of the Americas’ security alliance
Fujimori administration is latest right-wing government to join alliance for a more aggressive approach against crime.
US announces $45m in security funding, additional naval vessels for Ecuador
Secretary of State Rubio has hailed Ecuador as the US’s ‘most involved and aggressive partner’ in the anti-drug fight.
Egyptian TV presenter sentenced to death in drugs case
Cairo court sentences TV host Sarah Khalifa and 11 others to death over drug trafficking ring.
Ecuador defends US sinking of vessels as joint anti-drug operation
Relatives of detained crew say US forces acted without evidence, claiming the men were fishermen, not smugglers.
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