Cocaine

Cocaine Worth $32 Million Found by Police Sniffer Dog Inside Truck of Cookie Boxes in Brazil

A $32 million shipment of cocaine was seized in Brazil after a police sniffer dog found the illegal drugs inside a delivery truck of cookie boxes.

Mexican Drug Cartels Paying Farmers for Cultivation of New Strains of Cocaine in Colombia

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Mexican drug cartels are paying farmers in advance when it comes to the cultivation of new strains of cocaine in Colombia, according to coca growers, security officials, and rights activists.

Colombia's Notorious Drug Trafficker, Otoniel, Accused of Shipping 'Outrageous' Amounts of Cocaine Into the U.S. - Prosecutor

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Otoniel, one of Colombia's notorious drug traffickers, was accused of importing a massive amount of cocaine into the U.S. a day after his extradition.

Sinaloa Cartel and Beltran Leyva Operators in Mexico to Be Extradited to U.S. For Trafficking Cocaine, Methamphetamine

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Two alleged drug traffickers for the Sinaloa Cartel and the Beltran Leyva in Mexico will be extradited to the U.S. to go to the courts where they are wanted.

Mexico's Navy Seize 1,700 Kilos of Cocaine From Boat Heading to Area Dominated by Jalisco Cartel

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Authorities in Mexico intercepted a boat with four crew members who were on their way to transport 35 packages of cocaine in an area dominated by the Jalisco cartel.

Colombia Cocaine Worth Nearly $400 Million Found Hidden in Banana Shipment in UK

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Nearly $400 million worth of cocaine found in a shipment of bananas from Colombia has been seized by authorities in the United Kingdom.

Las Vegas: Police Dog Detects $10.5 Million Worth of Cocaine in Tomato Delivery

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

A Las Vegas police dog is getting some praise on social media after directing authorities to $10.5 million worth of cocaine in a truck full of tomatoes.

Autopsy of Driver in Car Wreck That Killed 9 Reveals Positive Results for Cocaine, PCP

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

A Clark County autopsy report Monday shows that Gary Robinson, the 59-year-old motorist in a North Las Vegas multi-vehicle wreck that killed him and eight other people, had cocaine and PCP in his system, as well as some alcohol.

Drug Lord ‘Don Carlos’ Linked to Medellin Cartel and Cali Cartel Arrested in Spain After Cocaine Found in Flower Boxes

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Drug lord "Don Carlos," who was linked to the Cali cartel and Medellin cartel, was arrested in Spain after 130 pounds of cocaine was found inside flower boxes.

Venezuela Seizes More Than Half a Ton of Cocaine From Colombian Drug Cartel

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Authorities in Venezuela on Thursday said that more than half a ton of cocaine had been seized from a drug cartel that operates in Colombia.

U.S. Coast Guard Offloads $1 Billion Worth of Marijuana, Cocaine in Florida’s Port Everglades | What’s Coast Guard’s Biggest Narcotics Seizure?

U.S. Coast Guard Offloads $1 Billion Worth of Marijuana, Cocaine in Florida's Port Everglades | What Is Coast Guard's Biggest Narcotics Seizure?

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

U.S. Coast Guard has offloaded on Thursday more than 30 metric tons of cocaine and marijuana with an estimated cost of over $1 billion. The narcotics were seized at sea during months-long deployment off the coast of South America.

Colombia: Cocaine Worth $145 Million Seized From Submarine — the Biggest Cocaine Bust in 2 Years by Military

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The Armes Forces of Colombia intercepted a million-dollar submarine with four tons of cocaine en route to Central America.

Texas: More Than 40 Kilos of Cocaine Seized From City Maintenance Worker

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office in Texas recently seized more than 42 kilograms of cocaine from a city maintenance worker.

Tainted Cocaine Kills 17, While Around 50 Left in Hospitals in Buenos Aires

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Tainted cocaine has killed 17 people while 50 more were left in hospitals around Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Former Brazil Football Star Mario Jardel Admits to 7-Day Cocaine Binge Before He Was Transferred to Bolton

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Former European Golden Boot winner Mario Jardel has admitted to staying up for seven days on a cocaine binge prior to joining the Premier League club.

Police Confiscate 230 Kilos Of Cocaine At Hamburg Port

Ecuador Police Intercepts Cocaine Worth $42 Million Destined for Tunisia Hidden in Banana Container

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Ecuadorian anti-narcotics officers have seized 656.7 kilograms of cocaine, with an estimated value of $42 million concealed in a cargo container transporting bananas bound for Tunisia.

3 Arrested as California Police Seize Pounds of Methamphetamine, Cocaine in Drug Trafficking Bust

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

After seizing several pounds of methamphetamine and cocaine, as well as cash and a gun, California police detained three people on drug trafficking charges.

Massive Cocaine Shipment Worth $166M Seized by Colombia, U.S. Military Inside Speedboats Near El Salvador Coast

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

A joint operation between security forces of Colombia and U.S. resulted in the confiscation of more than 4,000 kilos of cocaine off the coast of El Salvador.

Lawyer in Florida Faces Charges After Allegedly Smuggling Cocaine Saturated Papers to Inmates

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

A South Florida defense attorney, 56 was arrested for attempting to smuggle documents, saturated in cocaine, disguised as legal documents into the county jail.