Organized Crime - Page 2

April 9

Judge describes illegal immigrant burglary crew's cross country operation as 'Ocean's Eleven-style conduct'

An "Ocean's Eleven-style" burglary ring of illegal immigrants used GPS trackers and surveillance cameras to target homes across the country, feds say.

April 4

6 jaw-dropping food heists that came before the massive 12-ton KitKat theft

From KitKat bars to maple syrup and olive oil, organized criminals are increasingly targeting food shipments in costly and sophisticated cargo thefts.

April 4

Alcatraz could reopen as a 'state-of-the-art secure prison' under Trump's $152M budget request

The White House is seeking $152 million to reopen Alcatraz, closed since 1963, as a state-of-the-art secure facility for federal inmates.

April 2

Alleged MS-13 trio went ‘hunting’ in brutal American cross-state killing spree, prosecutors say

Three alleged MS-13 gang members are on trial in Las Vegas, accused of a multi-state killing spree prosecutors say was meant to boost gang status.

March 28

SOUTH CAROLINA AG WILSON: Fentanyl is a national security threat — follow the Chinese money

South Carolina AG Alan Wilson says apps like WeChat and its Chinese counterpart Weixin enable fentanyl money laundering, calling the crisis a national security threat.

March 19

Five Mexican nationals indicted after massive meth lab bust uncovers enormous quantities of drugs

Five Mexican nationals face federal charges after nearly 3,000 pounds of meth and guns were seized from a clandestine lab in Northern California.

March 12

FBI’s iconic Most Wanted list enters new era with unprecedented addition

FBI makes history adding first alleged cybercriminal to Ten Most Wanted list. Anibal Aguirre accused of ATM jackpotting scheme funding Venezuelan gang.

March 2

Savannah Guthrie views flowers outside Nancy's home

Savannah Guthrie and other family members stopped to view flowers placed outside Nancy Guthrie's home on Monday, marking one month since she vanished.

February 25

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.

February 23

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.