Froml lainformacion.com on June 5, 2013- Agents from the National Anti-drug Ministry of Paraguay (Senad) seized 1.5 tons of marijuana that was hidden in a tourist bus whose final destination was Rio de Janeiro. A spokesperson from Senad indicated that another bus had already crossed in Brazil and would later be intercepted by the Brazilian Federal Police. There were 30 passengers on the bus who were tricked into buying the cheap tickets without knowing the bus was transporting drugs. The bus originated from the Paraguayan city of Ciudad el Este located on the Paraguay-Brazil border. Read Article
On June 6, 2013, Globo reported that the civil and military police of Barra Mansa, Rio de Janeiro; through “Operation Recovering Luck”, detained five suspects accused of drug trafficking. Police were investigating the suspects since April 2013. Upon seizure, police confiscated R$30,000 of cocaine, crack, marijuana, firearms, ammunition, and cell phones. According to police, for […]
On June 5, 2013, Globo reported the Civil and Military Police detained five suspects accused of drug trafficking activity in Almeirim, Pará. Four of the suspects are considered members of a drug trafficking organization in the region. One of the suspects by the name of Maranhão, is considered one of the main dealers in the […]
Big Bend is a massive national park in West Texas that few will ever visit. The park, despite its natural beauty, will never draw in tourists the way Yellowstone or other parks do. Only around 200,000 to 350,000 visitors travel to the park annually, making it one of the least visited national parks in the […]
correio24horas.com.br reported on June 3, 2013 that the Federal Police this past Friday evening, arrested Colombian drug lord John Freddy Manco Torres, known as “El Indio”, at the Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (Galeão) in Rio de Janeiro. “El Indio” was arrested due to the use of a false Spanish passport. He was wanted in […]
otempo.com.br reported on June 4, 2013 that Operation “Secure Currencies”; a joint task conducted by various government agencies, detained 55 individuals in Minas Gerais in attempt to prevent the entry of drugs, weapons, explosives, and other illegal objects into the state. During the operation, 7,465 drivers were questioned and about 5,000 vehicles were stopped and […]
Globo reported on June 3, 2013, that on Sunday (2), the Civil Police arrested eight suspects; including one man known as Wesley do Espírito Santo assumed to be the main cocaine trafficker in the Federal District. The police report, the seizure of 110 kilograms of cocaine is considered the largest seizure of cocaine in the […]
On June 4, 2013, Terra reported that the Federal Public Ministry in Rio de Janeiro, in conjunction with the Federal Police and the IRS, concluded a United Nations operations intended to combat a group of 15 suspects; Brazilians, Colombians, Spaniards, and Portuguese, accused of international drug trafficking and money laundering. One investigation included that of […]
From lainformacion.com on June 4, 2013- An operation coordinated by Brazil, with the cooperation of Interpol, the United States, Spain, Colombia, and Uruguay, led to the dismantling of a drug gang accused of shipping cocaine from Brazil to Europe. Eight people were arrested in Brazil, one in Portugal, and one in Switzerland. The operation came […]
From lainformacion.com on June 3, 2013- The National Drug Control Agency (DNCD) of the Dominican Republic reported that it detained Bruno Fracasso, an Italian citizen, for attempting to transport drugs to Spain via small bags he had previously ingested. The arrest occurred at the International Airport of the Americas after authorities, suspicious of Fracasso, had […]
From lainformacion.com on June 3, 2013- According to Brazilian authorities, the Brazilian Federal Police arrested a Colombian citizen, who was convicted of drug trafficking in Colombia, while he was attempting to enter Brazil with a false passport. Although authorities did not release the name of the Colombian, Globo TV claimed it was Freddy Manco Torres, […]
From La Hora on June 4, 2013- Recent drug seizures have shown that drug activity in Ecuador is moving away from the traditional border areas to the interior of the country due to increased controls on the border. Between 2010 and 2012 it was common for drug seizures to take place in Esmeraldas and Sucumbios […]
From El Comercio on June 2, 2013- Ecuador’s Minister of the Interior, José Serrano, stated that the decriminalization of consuming drugs would deliver a hard blow to drug traffickers in Latin America. He said that the current fight against drugs has been a failure. There needs to be new, clear policies for addicts and from […]
From Diario La Jordana on June 3, 2013- Agents of the Military Police found more than 3.5 tons of marijuana hidden along the banks of Lake Itaipú. Intelligence gathered by the Environmental Police led to the seizure of the marijuana. The authorities conducted the search for the drugs by both land and water. The drugs […]
From Diario Correo on June 3, 2013- Four “burriers” were discovered attempting to smuggle 32 kilos of coca paste through the Valley of the Apurimac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (Vraem). This areas is commonly used for drug trafficking and in response the National Police of Peru (PNP) have set up numerous checkpoints. In operation “Diamond,” […]
From Peru 21 on June 2, 2013- Peruvian police seized more than 370 kilos of cocaine in the village of Puerto Violeta in the Huanuco province. The drugs were hidden in several black bags found in homes in the community. In addition to the drugs, authorities seized an AKM rifle, a 9mm pistol, and communication […]
From lainformacion.com on June 2, 2013- A joint operation consisting of the United States, Colombia, and Panama led to the seizure of 2.7 tons of cocaine, valued at $54 million, on a Panamanian beach according to Colombian authorities. The operation was carried out in the Bocas Del Diablo resort area in Panama. The cocaine was […]
From lainformacion.com on June 2, 2013- Colombian authorities seized 1,340 liters of liquid cocaine, processed in a laboratory, in a rural area of the department of Antioquia. The laboratory had the capacity for 30 workers. The clandestine lab is associated with the “Los Urabeños” gang in the city of Sopetran. The liquid cocaine was supposed […]
From El Universo on June 2, 2013- Authorities in Guatemala seized 1,048 kilos of cocaine in the city of Puerto Quetzal. The drugs originated in Guayaquil, Ecuador and it is believed that they were destined for a transport company in Mixco, west of the capital, this is still under investigation. The drugs were hidden inside […]
From lainformacion.com on May 29, 2013- According to authorities, police in Colombia seized 1.4 tons of cocaine hydrochloride in the city of Cali. The drugs belong to a criminal gang known as “Los Rastrojos.” It is believed that from Cali the drugs were intended to go to the Pacific port city of Buenaventura and from […]
midianews.com.br reported on June 2, 2013 that in Mato Grosso; a state with one of the highest numbers of indigenous people, Indians are suffering from drug addiction; primarily that of cocaine base paste and crack. The government is still uncertain of how to effectively identify and handle the situation. Lectures in such communities have been […]
zerohora.clicrbs.com.br reported on June 2, 2013 that in Rio Grande do Sul, adolescent involvement in drug trafficking has significantly increased by 192% between March 2008 and March 2013; from 51 to 149 teenagers. The typical age is between 15 and 16-years old. According to experts, the increase is related to the drug market thriving in […]
Terra reported on June 1, 2013 that the Civil Police of Rio Grande do Sul, detained a 26-year old man and a 28-year woman accused of selling synthetic drugs at raves in Porto Alegre. The arrest was a result of “Operation End Party”; a three-month investigation to patrol illegal activity in the area. Police seized […]
Terra reported on May 31, 2013 that the Civil Police of Rio Grande do Norte ended “Operation Elefante Branco” (White Elephant) after arresting 40 suspects accused of supplying drugs from Ceará to Rio Grande do Norte. Police discovered that the gang conducted all purchases, sales, and distributions of the drugs between inmates from within prisons […]
rondoniadinamica.com reported on May 30, 2013, that on Tuesday (28) the Federal Police arrested two Portuguese travelers at the Porto Velho airport for smuggling 4 kilos of cocaine hydrochloride strapped to their bodies. The couple traveled to Rondônia to purchase cocaine in Bolivia to sell in Vigo, Spain. Read Article
Globo reported on May 30, 2013, that five people were detained and three minors were seized during an operation to patrol drug trafficking activity and homicides in the city of Goiás, Pernambuco. The operation, conducted by civil and military police, confiscated four guns, three 38 revolvers, and a 12 gauge shotgun. As well, 82 bags […]
From lainformacion.com on May 30, 2013- According to the Spanish Consul General in Lima, Andrés Collado, the number of Spanish citizens arrested in Peru for drug trafficking has doubled over the past five years. Currently 304 Spanish are detained in Peruvian prisons on charges of drug trafficking. Collado believes that the rate could double again […]
From lainformacion.com on May 31, 2013- On May 30, Guatemalan security forces conducted a raid north of Guatemala City which resulted in the seizure of 34 kilos of cocaine, five firearms, ammunition, and two vehicles. According to the National Civil Police (PNC) there were no arrests made during the raid, but the investigation is ongoing. […]
From Lainformacion on May 25, 2013- Last week, a joint patrol of police and military forces destroyed a clandestine airstrip that was being used for the international transport of drugs. The airstrip was located in the jungle area of Valle de Los Ríos Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro (Vraem). The camp located near the airstrip was […]
From Lainformacion.com on May 27, 2013- Antinarcotics police in Lima detained 5 people from Spain, Peru, and Macedonia for attempting to transport 16 kilos of cocaine from Peru to Spain. The arrests occurred at the Jorge Chávez International Airport. Two Spanish citizens were arrested; Antony C.M. with 3.8 kilos hidden in 1,200 buttons and André […]
From Lainformacion on May 28, 2013- The Bolivian government has reported that Peruvian citizens, with known ties to drug traffickers, in the town of Apollo, 450 km north of La Paz, have been actively resisting coca eradication efforts. In Apollo, about 30 people tried to prevent a joint task force of Bolivian armed forces and […]
From Lainformacion.com on May 25, 2013- To suspected Mexican drug traffickers were detained by security forces in the Guatemalan town of Tecún Umán, along the Mexican border. The two suspects, Juan Carlos Gaixola and Joel Mario Carrillo Gómez, were caught transporting 29 tons of metal that contained precursor chemicals to make synthetic drugs. In addition […]
From Lainformacion.com on May 26, 2013- Mexican police found and dismantled two laboratories used for the production of synthetic drugs in the towns of Parácuaro and Aguililla in the state of Michoacán. In the first incident, police found various containers used for drugs in an apparent state of neglect. Police also found more than a […]
opovo.com.br reported on May 30, 2013, that the federal police yesterday (29) engaged in the largest drug seizure of this year in Ceará. More than 700 kg of drugs were confiscated in two trucks on the BR-116 in Fortaleza. As well, police seized artifact arson used for explosion in case of a police checkpoint. The […]
Globo reported on May 28, 2013 that the Civil Police of São Paulo are investigating posted photos of adolescents posing with guns and drugs on social networks such as Facebook and Orkut. Police suggest this has become a new trend predominantly in the poor communities of large Brazilian cities. Lawyer Victor Haikel claims that such […]
Globo reported on May 27, 2103, the end of “Operation Barriers” which was designed to increase security in the streets of Manaus as well as combat drug trafficking and illegal possession of weapons. Started this past Friday, the operation closed 48 bars, confiscated 36 vehicles, and detained 19 suspects. The Public Security Bureau of Amazonas […]
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tribunadonorte.com.br reported on May 28, 2013 that the Specialized Police in Narcotics released results of “Operation Alma Doente” (Sick Soul), which was intended to combat a drug trafficking organization in Natal and other areas in the state, Rio Grande do Norte. The organization has high active involvement in the drug trade in the state as […]
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KPHO.com reported a A Goodyear, Arizona couple traveled to Mexico last week to attend a family funeral. The trip back to Arizona has turned into a nightmare – and it’s not over yet. The wife is in a Mexican jail right now accused of smuggling marijuana. CBS5 News spoke with the husband’s brother-in-law Saturday. Brandon […]
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On May 24, 2013, Globo reported that according to a study by the Federal University of São Paulo, Brazil is considered the number one consumer of crack worldwide. The study reveals that about one million users live with their families and the number could potentially double, if considering the addicts who live on the streets. […]
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From El Patagonico on May 24, 2013- Federal judge, Eva Parcio, revealed the cause of Operation “White Paradise” that occurred on May 13 in Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina. Parcio confirmed that three of the four men who had been arrested were prosecuted for possession of drugs for marketing purposes. During the operation 18 kilos of cocaine […]
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From peru.com on May 24, 2013- Police in Tarapoto seized 40 kilos of cocaine after receiving a tip that a truck transporting drugs would be passing through the area. The shipment of drugs originated in Tocache and its final destination was Mexico. The 40 kilos of cocaine were hidden inside bottles that were stored in […]
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From Correo on May 24, 2013- Authorities arrested three people and seized 55.160 kilos of marijuana and 14.834 kilos of cocaine during a raid led by Major Jesús Hidalgo. The three people arrested were driving a truck from Ucayali to Lima and were carrying a large shipment of wood in which the drugs were hidden. […]
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From 26noticias.com.ar on May 24, 2013- A type of crime known as “narcoinquilinos” where people rent out apartments to be temporarily used to store drugs, is being increasingly used by drug dealers in Buenos Aires, Argentina according to a Argentinean civil association. Recently, federal judge Daniel Rafecas ordered the arrest of two individuals who were […]
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From Pregon on May 23, 2013- A 27 year old man was arrested after being caught selling drugs in the Los Ceibos neighborhood of San Salvador de Jujuy. Police noticed the man acting suspiciously and it became apparent that a crime was occurring when the subject ran from the police. After a short chase, police […]
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From rtve.es on May 24, 2013- During the VII Summit of the Pacific Alliance, Spanish representative, Mariano Rajoy, urged the member states of the Alliance (Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Chile) to cooperate on a wide range of issues including the fight against drug trafficking. As a representative from an observer state, Rajoy offered the Spanish […]
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From lainformacion.com, May 24, 2013- Today the Bolivian government stated that since the expulsion of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) in 2008, the fight against drugs has gotten better and has done so without violating human rights. This announcement comes a day after the United States announced that it would be closing its Counternarcotics […]
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Globo reported on May 23, 2013 the first joint action by the Brazilian Air Force and the Federal Police to use drones to help monitor crimes in Paraná, alongside the border with Paraguay. With infrared cameras and thermal sensors, police can locate drugs in cars and boats from above; a more helpful way to track […]
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May 22, 2013- Tijuana Press reported that agents of the State Preventative Police (PEP) seized over a thousand cartridges of various calibers in addition to AK-47s, AR-15s, and 9mms. Weapon accessories were also seized including tactical equipment, sirens, and strobes. 410 grams of “ice” were also seized. During the raid, four people were arrested including […]
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May 22, 2013- Impacto Diario reported that agents of the Chilean Anti-narcotics Brigade (Briant) seized 116 kilos 541 grams of cocaine in the city of La Calera. This success was part of Briant’s efforts to thwart a drug ring operating from Bolivia, although there has only been one arrest so far, the driver of the […]
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May 23, 2013- Terra reported that Chilean authorities arrested Alvaro Mendoza, 21, in Colchane, Chile after he tried to evade immigration authorities by entering the north side of the complex. During a close inspection after the failed evasion attempt, authorities discovered more than 3 kilos of marijuana in Mendoza’s backpack. Mendoza came from the city […]
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According to El Litoral on May 23, 2013, Argentinean authorities raided a house in the Villa del Parque neighborhood of Santa Fe, Argentina. The raid was the result of several months of investigation and resulted in the seizure of 2,360 kilos of cocaine and 4,420 kilos of marijuana. During the raid, authorities also made two […]
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According to Perú21 on May 23, 2013, the Anti-drug Police of Chiclayo in the Leonardo Ortiz District seized 4 tons of chemicals that were to be used for the manufacture of drugs. The seizure occurred at a business owned by Jose Valdivia Sánchez when it was found that he had 131 bags of calcium hydroxide […]
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May 23, 2013- According to lainformacion.com, on May 22 Colombian authorities detained two retired soldiers and one active-duty soldier who were transporting 300 kilos of cocaine and also had 16 million pesos in cash (roughly 8,700 USD). The soldiers were arrested on the highway that connects Plato and Zambrano in the department of Magdalena. The […]
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Lainformacion.com reported on May 23, 2013 that Paraguay has destroyed 26 tons of marijuana in the early stages of an operation called, “Nueva Alianza IV” (New Partnership IV). The Anti-drug Secretariat of Paraguay (Senad) said that the operation began on Wednesday in an effort to eradicate crops and marijuana collection centers in the wooded areas […]
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On May 23, 2013, Globo reported that a Civil Police operation in Toledo, Brazil, arrested 24 people for involvement in drug trafficking. Chief delegate Antonio Donizete Botelho, stated that investigations revealed that several individuals had a connection of buying marijuana and cocaine from Paraguay to sell in the region and in other cities in Paraná. […]
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Infobaei.com reported on May 22, 2013 that Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto sent at least 4,000 soldiers and 1,000 police to the Mexican state of Michoacán to restore peace to the troubled state. The fight against drug traffickers in Michoacán began in 2006 under President Felipe Calderón. The Minister of the Interior, Miguel Angel Osorio […]
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According to El Heraldo on May 22, 2013 two Honduran men were arrested at the Red Bridge southwest of Saltillo for selling marijuana. This comes less than week after 6 other Hondurans were arrested in the same area for drug related crimes, including possession and possession for the purpose of sale of marijuana, and powder […]
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According to La Crónica on May 21, 2013 a fugitive from the United States and an undocumented person were arrested and drugs were seized at a border checkpoint between San Diego and Tijuana last week. The first incident began when Pedro García Hernández was detained at a pedestrian border crossing after a routine documentation check. […]
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According to Correo on May 22, 2013, municipal police in Pénjamo arrested 25 year old Juan Estrada Tapia for the possession of 20 packets of crystal meth after exhibiting suspicious behavior. During the arrest authorities also discovered 698,000 pesos in cash. Pénjamo authorities also seized a Honda motorcycle without plates that belonged to Estrada Tapia. […]
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According to Nuevo Diario on May 21, 2013, police in La Banda, Argentina detained a man after exhibiting suspicious behavior. Authorities confiscated 8 cigarettes that were filled with marijuana; each cigarette contained 5 grams of the drug. Experts from the Dangerous Drug Division were called upon to confirm that the drug was marijuana. Read Article
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May 22, 2013- According to lainformacion.com on May 21, 2013 Paraguayan authorities seized 427 kilos of marijuana in southern Paraguay in town of Santiago. In addition to the drugs, authorities apprehended one person. In the last month, Paraguayan authorities have seized more than 52 tons of marijuana in operations throughout the country. Paraguay is one […]
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May 22, 2013- According to lainformacion.com, Paraguayan police arrested 5 members of the Brazilian criminal organization, Comando Vermelho in the Bella Vista Norte zone of the department of Amambay on May 21, 2013. Agents of the Paraguayan National Anti-drug Secretariat (Senad) carried out the arrests with the collaboration of the Paraguayan Military and the Brazilian […]
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According to lainformacion.com on May 22, 2013, the Anti-drug agency of the Dominican Republic is still in the possession of the body of a Colombian man who died more than two months ago in Santo Domingo. Ruptured bags of drugs inside the man’s stomach were the cause of death. The forensic authorities said that the […]
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Lainformacion.com reported on May 22, 2013 that Guatemalan security forces detained Guatemalan citizen, Cristopher Calderón Pinto, aka. “El Palanca.” According to the National Civil Police (PNC), Calderón Pinto has ties to a Zetas cell that is active in southern and central Guatemala, and is connected to a dozen crimes related to drug trafficking. During the […]
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acritica.net reported on May 21, 2013 that the soon to be new governor of Paraguay, Pedro Gonzales, will visit Brazil today; May 22, to discuss with the Governor of Mato Gross do Sul, André Puccinelli, issues of industry, commerce, and agriculture. Pedro Gonzales wants to create a free trade zone as well as increase job […]
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Prensa Libre reported on May 21, 2013 that two men were detained for selling drugs near a school in Zone 18 of Guatemala City. Augusto Torres Chávez and Julio Roberto Hernández Palencia were arrested yesterday in a sewer after a chase that began at the 14.5 km marker of the Atlantic route, zone 18. The […]
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According to Prensa Latina on May 21, 2013 the Nicaraguan government will begin its new anti-drug campaign called Reaffirming Our Nicaragua is Free of Drugs. The new campaign is under the authority of the Executive Secretariat of the National Council on Organized Crime. The campaign will cover the entire country and ensures a greater scope […]
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Infobae.com reported on May 21, 2013 that 3.7 tons of cocaine were seized in Guayaquil. Ecuadorian Minister of the Interior, José Serrano said that the drugs seized have links to the Sinaloa Cartel. The operation named “Pirata” led to the seizure of 480 kilos of cocaine hydrochloride and another operation called “Caneca” resulted in 250 […]
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On May 21, 2013 Prensa Latina reported that members of the Venezuelan National Guard seized several kilos of cocaine at the Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, Vargas. The National Anti-dug Office stated that 13.6 kilos of cocaine were hidden in clothing packages, and 1.29 kilos were found hidden in bathroom accessories, both packages were […]
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La Prensa reported on May 20, 2013 that migrants along the U.S.-Mexican border are being used by the cartels for various purposes. One evening Gulf Cartel gunmen stormed a refugee center and captured 15 men, who were probably forced to serve as guards or mules for the criminal organization. The current U.S. immigration system designed […]
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the tourist Yoichi Noji, 68 years old, died yesterday May 13, 2013, at Machu Picchu. The head of the medical center of San José Clinic Astete Michelle Romero said that the probable cause of death was cardiac arrest. Read Article
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Correo reported on May 21, 2013 that Peruvian authorities, under the command of Walter Castillo Muñoz discovered suspicious packages in the Jorge Chávez Airport. Among these packages were cookbooks filled with drugs, and another package that was wrapped in paper and covered in kerosene to prevent discovery by drug dogs. Traffickers have also been using […]
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On May 21, 2013 Globo reported that a 46-year old drug dealer was arrested in a crack house in Timon for selling drugs. The man was caught and arrested in the bathroom of the house; accompanied by a 13-year old. According to Police, the 13-year old was paid R$20 to have sex with the dealer. […]
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capitalnews.com.br reported on May 20, 2103, Operation Ágata 7; consisting of 25,000 militants to patrol the entire Brazilian border. Numerous government agencies such as the Federal Highway Police, Internal Revenue Service, and the Brazilian Intelligence Agency, will work together in this operation to patrol and combat cross-border crimes such as arms and ammunition trafficking, drug […]
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Infobae.com reported on May 20, 2013 that the Organization of American State’s latest report on the drug problem in the Americas reveals that Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia, together, produce the entire world’s supply of cocaine. Recent Colombian successes in eradicating coca have diminished Colombian cocaine production, however, the amount of cocaine produced in Peru and […]
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El Heraldo reported on May 18, 2013 that an operation on the island of Roatan, Honduras resulted in the recapture of escaped Honduran drug trafficker, Paco Antúnez Ayala Campbell. Ayala Campbell had been previously arrested in 2007 in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua alongside Mateo Mauricio Ávila, Eduardo Padilla Ballesteros, and Rufino Rubie Vargas. In addition, 1,375 […]
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Expreso reported that between last Thursday and Friday the Ecuadorian National Police and Navy conducted raids that prevented the shipment of more than 700 kilos of cocaine from the town of Tenguel, outside Guayaquil, to the United States. In the first raid, the seized drugs were hidden in banana boxes and plastic tanks with a […]
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48 Kilos of Cocaine Seized, 3 Arrested near Arequipa, Peru Perú21 reported on May 20, 2013 that police stopped a stolen vehicle on kilometer 165 on the Arequipa highway in the town of Imata. Hidden in the truck were 48 kilos of alkaloid cocaine. In addition to the cocaine seized, authorities arrested Hernán Huamán Quelca, […]
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Drug Mule Detained with More than 2 Kilos of Cocaine in Chalicán, Argentina Nuevo Diario reported on May 20, 2013 that a woman was arrested at a Chalicán bus stop with 2.535 kg of cocaine hidden on her person, after exhibiting suspicious behavior. Members of Squad 53 of the Jujuy Province stopped the bus on […]
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On May 19, 2013, Glob reported the Military Police in Rio Claro, Sao Paulo, arrested a 47-year old driver for transporting drugs. The Military Police confiscated 91.6 kg of marijuana and 5.6 kg of cocaine on Sunday after receiving information that a man in his car was selling drugs. The driver confessed to selling drugs […]
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Globo reported on May 20, 2013 that a 33-year old man was detained last weekend for using a school bus in the city of Nova Esperança do Piriá, Pará to transport drugs. The suspect was caught after a complaint about a fight in the vehicle between three teenagers. The police discovered seven “shuttlecocks” of cocaine, […]
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Drug Traffickers Captured in Costa Rica with Ties to Mexico and Ecuador Prensa Latina reported on May 15, 2013 that the Drug Control Police (PCD) of Costa Rica arrested members of an international drug ring dedicated to the transfer of large shipments of cocaine from South America to the United States via the sea. Four […]
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Costa Rican “Drug Czar” Resigns after Airplane Incident On May 17, 2013 La Nacion reported that the Director of the Costa Rican DIS and of the National Anti-drug Commission, Mauricio Boraschi, resigned after an incident concerning the president Chinchilla’s use of a private plane with drug trafficking ties. President Chinchilla’s personal assistant, Irene Pacheco, and […]
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Dominican Attorney General’s Office Incinerates More than Nine Kilos of Drugs According to El Nuevo Diario on May 16, 2013 the Attorney General’s Office in Santo Domingo reported that it had burned more than 9 kilos of drugs including cocaine hydrochloride, heroin, marijuana, and crack. The drugs were seized during anti-narcotics operations in different parts […]
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Info-region reported on May 16, 2013 that 16 people were arrested in Barrio 7 de Enero in the city of Sarandí in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area. Charges included, selling of drugs, theft, and possession of a military weapon. Authorities seized 9 .32 caliber revolvers, a 9mm pistol, a .45 caliber pistol, and a homemade […]
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On May 17, 2013, Globo reported that at least four suspects were arrested Friday morning for dynamite, gun, and drug possession in Itapoã, Espírito Santo. Suspects are assumed to be involved in drug trafficking and homicides. Upon arrest, police seized one kg of cocaine, marijuana, R$7,000 in cash, and other objects. In addition, the discovered […]
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Globo reported on May 16, 2013, that five suspects were detained for drug trafficking and operating two marijuana plantations in Paulo Ramos, Maranhão. Both plantations in total contained 3,600 marijuana plants. Police burned all plants. All suspects remain in jail awaiting trial.Read Article
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Globo reported on May 17, 2013, five men were detained for drug trafficking activity in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo. The Civil Police report the suspects were part of a larger gang that had been under investigation for six months. The police confiscated 200 kg of marijuana inside one of the suspect’s car on the Anhanguera […]
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280 Kilos of Cocaine Seized in Lima, Peru On May 16, 2013, Peru 21 reported that on May 15 the Peruvian National Police seized 280 kilos of cocaine in the San Valentin neighborhood of San Martin de Porres. Early reports from the Ministry of the Interior claimed that 700 kilos were seized, but it was […]
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Venezuela Destroys 12 Clandestine Airstrips near Colombian Border, Seizes 1.8 Tons of Drugs On May 16, 2013, Reuters reported that the Venezuelan military destroyed 12 airstrips used by drug traffickers in the state of Apure, near the Colombian Border, in addition to seizing 1.8 tons of drugs in 2013. Wilmer Barrientos, the head of the […]
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Bolivia and Brazil Prepare Anti-Drug Trafficking Operations along the Border El Día reported on May 15, 2013 that Bolivia and Brazil will increase cooperation on anti-drug efforts along their border. At a technical meeting in Santa Cruz, Bolivian Deputy Minister of Social Defense, Felipe Cáceres and Brazilian Secretary of Public Security, Regina Mikal, agreed to […]
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515 Thousand Doses of Cocaine Seized near Tulcán, Ecuador. El Norte reported on May 16, 2013 that 100 kilos of cocaine from Colombia en route to the United States were seized in the Carchi province of Ecuador near the city of Tulcán. The driver of the truck, Carlos R., claimed that he came from Pasto, […]
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New Method for Trafficking Cocaine in Colombia Discovered by Authorities El Informador reported on May 4, 2014 that Colombia’s Anti-Narcotics Police discovered a new method of trafficking cocaine. The agents discovered a shipment of handicrafts in the El Dorado International Airport in which 40 kilograms of cocaine were hidden. The handicrafts’ final destination was Barcelona […]
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On May 16, 2012, Globo reported that the civil police arrested four women suspected of drug trafficking for three years in the city of Mari, Paraiba. The police claim the women are part of a larger criminal group made up of 25 members. The group is accused of robberies, drug activity, and committing more than […]
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acritica.uol.com.br reported on May 16, 2013, that three female teenagers; ages 12, 16, and 17, were arrested by the Military Police for selling drugs in Manaus. The teens were charged for drug trafficking and conspiracy. One of the girls reported to receiving between R$200 and R$600 a day for selling drugs. The police confiscated 200 […]
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Terra reported on May 14, 2013, that Brazilian and Bolivian officials met in Santa Cruz to discuss border security concerns. Issues discussed included drug trafficking, human trafficking, and illegal immigrants traveling across the border. Bolivia has become a critical player to Brazil as 60% of the cocaine in Brazil comes from Bolivia. Bolivia is one […]
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Globo reported on May 15, 2013, that a 48-year old farmer was arrested for growing marijuana among cassava crops in Tupãssi, Paraná. The Military Police found 550 grams of marijuana ready for sale, marijuana seeds, R$1,000 in cash, a shotgun and ammunition. The farmer is accused of drug trafficking activity and illegal possession of a […]
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On May 14, 2013, Globo reported that regional representatives and agents throughout Brazil are meeting in Salvador, Brazil until Thursday (15) to discuss ways to improve strategies to counteract drug trafficking operations in the country. According to the Federal Police, about 400 pounds of drugs was confiscated in Bahia in just the first four months […]
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On May 13, 2013, Globo reported a 19 and 33-year old man were both arrested in the south zone of Manaus for drug trafficking. The Civil Police found in the car and homes of the suspects, 7 pounds of drugs, three knives, a bulletproof vest, marijuana, oxy, and a 380-caliber pistol among other weapons and […]
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Brazil: 413 pounds of marijuana confiscated in Ponta-Pora Regiaonews.com.br reported on April 8 2013, that the Military State Traffic Police confiscated 413 pounds of marijuana in the Ponta-Pora/Sidrolândia/Campo Grande area. Drug traffickers to transport drugs from Paraguay use this route. A 19-year old teenager on the Ponta-Pora/Campo Grande bus line transported 19 pounds of marijuana. […]
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