The former Canadian law-enforcement official said he wants to halt the opioid’s flow not only to address U.S. concerns but to end a deadly domestic scourge. “Getting the number to zero is in fact a goal, and should be our goal,” Brosseau said while visiting a busy Ontario border crossing during his first day on…
An 18-year-old man and a 15-year-old girl have been arrested in Hong Kong for suspected drug trafficking and possession after police seized narcotics worth about HK$278,000 (US$35,780) including ketamine and “space oil” vape cartridges. Police said on Wednesday that the pair were arrested at a flat in Yau Ma Tei on Monday. Officers raided the…
The son of a Mexican drug cartel boss was sentenced to life in a U.S. prison for his leadership role in one of the country’s largest and most violent narcotics trafficking organizations. Rubén Oseguera, known as “El Menchito”, is the son of Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera, the fugitive cartel boss of the Jalisco New Generation…
US President Donald Trump has followed through on his threat to impose sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, marking one of the most significant trade escalations in modern US history. The new measures include a 25% tariff on most imports from Canada and Mexico, as well as a doubling of tariffs on Chinese goods…
Time is running short for Canada, Mexico and China to avert sweeping tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump, with the planned levies to take effect past midnight over what he deems an “unacceptable” flow of drugs. Trump unveiled — then paused — blanket tariffs on imports from his country’s major trading partners Canada and…
A 60-year-old woman from Mexico who was allegedly responsible for the quality control testing of cocaine that was destined for the United States has been arraigned before a judge in Georgia on federal charges, according to authorities. Irma Elvira Cruz, who is also known as “Huzipol” and “Madre,” was extradited from Mexico to face the…
A chef has been arrested in Hong Kong in connection with the seizure of HK$13 million (US$1.67 million) worth of cannabis buds, and will appear in court on Monday. Police said on Sunday that the suspect, a 34-year-old man, was stopped outside a flat at an industrial building by officers from the narcotics bureau a…
A chef has been arrested in Hong Kong in connection with the seizure of HK$13 million (US$1.67 million) worth of cannabis buds, and will appear in court on Monday. Police said on Sunday that the suspect, a 34-year-old man, was stopped outside a flat at an industrial building by officers from the narcotics bureau a…
– Canada has listed seven transnational criminal organizations as terrorist entities and announced a new partnership with banks to combat money laundering, the government said on Thursday. Canada lists 7 criminal organizations as terrorist entities The list of terrorist entities includes Mara Salvatrucha, Cartel de Sinaloa and Tren de Aragua, the Public Safety Ministry said….
Customs officers have seized cannabis worth more than HK$100 million (US$12.8 million) from a fishing boat in Hong Kong’s southern waters, marking the largest drugs bust involving such a vessel in a decade. Officers on patrol spotted the boat south of Lamma Island on Tuesday morning, Wong Ngar-lun, divisional commander of customs’ marine strike and…