Drug Trade
Friday, August 7, 2015 - 06:19
Judicial officials in Argentina are sounding the alarm over the spread of drug trafficking and organized crime in the country, a rare admission from authorities of the country's growing role in nearly every aspect of the drug trade.
Thursday, August 6, 2015 - 06:39
Cocaine is once again front and center in Mexico's drug trafficking industry. In contrast to other illicit drugs such as marijuana, heroin, and methamphetamine, the amount of cocaine seized by Mexico's army skyrocketed during the first half of 2015.
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 - 06:27
Allegations that a prominent Argentine politician played a top role in an ephedrine trafficking ring raises the possibility that the drug trade has co-opted Argentina's most powerful elites.
Friday, July 31, 2015 - 09:12
A Numerical Recap of Latin America's Current Security Situation.
Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 08:02
According to Bolivia's top anti-drug official, criminal groups have developed new international drug trafficking routes through the country. Alongside the release of new drug seizure statistics, this all points to Bolivia's growing role as a transit hub in South America's drug trade.
Thursday, July 23, 2015 - 07:02
The vessel was intercepted off the coast of El Salvador and four suspected smugglers taken into custody.
Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - 11:13
With the U.S. Coast Guard, the guided-missile frigate USS Kauffman (FFG 59) interdicted 528 kg of cocaine, worth an estimated wholesale value of approximately $176-million.
Wednesday, July 8, 2015 - 07:05
In collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard, the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Kauffman (FFG 59) recovered approximately 775 kilograms of cocaine, worth an estimated wholesale value of approximately $15.5 million in international waters in the Eastern Pacific, June 2.
Thursday, July 2, 2015 - 06:53
Drug traffickers are reportedly increasing their use of maritime routes to carry cocaine through El Salvador, a sign that criminals continue to adapt in accordance with interdiction efforts.
Wednesday, July 1, 2015 - 06:39
Salvatore Mancuso, once the supreme leader of paramilitary organization AUC, was sentenced to almost 16 years in US prison on Tuesday for drug trafficking.