Drugs

Minnesota 4 hours ago

‘Family Mob’ gang members, associates charged in major Minneapolis fentanyl trafficking case: DOJ

Five alleged members of the “Family Mob" street gang face federal drug trafficking charges in Minneapolis, prosecutors announced.

VIDEO 6 hours ago

Five arrested, federally charged in major Minneapolis fentanyl trafficking case

Law enforcement officials said at a press briefing that the “Family Mob” street gang used violence to control territory while trafficking narcotics.

New York City 18 hours ago

Trump administration blocks Venezuela from paying Maduro's legal bills amid federal charges

The Trump administration blocked Venezuela from paying Nicolas Maduro's legal fees, according to Maduro's attorney, sparking Sixth Amendment concerns in federal drug trafficking case.

Mexico 1 day ago

Mexican president considers legal action against Elon Musk over drug cartel accusation

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum considers legal action against Elon Musk after he accused her of having cartel ties without providing evidence.

Travel 2 days ago

Rescue team heading to Mexico to free American tourists trapped amid cartel violence

Veteran-led rescue group is mobilizing a "war-zone level" operation as Americans face danger from Jalisco cartel unrest after "El Mencho's" reported death.

U.S. 2 days ago

Narcotics expert reveals slain drug kingpin 'El Mencho's' deadly impact on Americans

Death of cartel boss "El Mencho" could impact America's ongoing fentanyl crisis as his organization allegedly caused hundreds of thousands of overdoses.

Mexico 2 days ago

Sinaloa Cartel leader faces life in prison for massive fentanyl trafficking operation

Alleged Sinaloa Cartel leader Fidel Felix-Ochoa faces life in prison after appearing in federal court on charges of funneling fentanyl into the U.S.

Mexican Cartel Violence 2 days ago

'El Mencho' tracked to secret rendezvous with romantic partner before deadly raid

Mexico's most-wanted fentanyl kingpin "El Mencho" reportedly killed after military forces tracked his romantic partner to secret meeting location.

Mexico 3 days ago

Cruz warned Mexico officials 'President Trump was going to' act if they didn't fight cartels

Drug lord "El Mencho" killed as U.S. pressure reshapes Mexico's cartel strategy. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas., warned officials last year of stronger action under Trump.

Mexico 3 days ago

Kingpins fall, prices don’t: How cartels defy the rules of economics

Why killing drug cartel leaders barely affects prices: a look at the surprising economics behind resilient trafficking networks that operate like corporations.