Puerto Rico isn’t just a tropical getaway—it’s America’s frontline in the war against drugs. As a U. S. territory, the island offers cartels and smugglers direct access to the mainland, making it a prime target for illegal shipments. In 2024 alone, officials intercepted over 2, 600 pounds of cocaine
The U. S. Treasury has moved against people linked to fentanyl smuggling who used crypto to hide their profits. Two separate groups tied to the Sinaloa Cartel were added to the sanctions list after a joint operation by Homeland Security and the DEA. The Treasury said it will keep targeting car
A 58‑year‑old man who shares a surname with a famous jewelry house was handed an eight‑year prison term in New York after admitting he ran an illegal crypto exchange that moved more than $470 million of drug money. The defendant, who lives in France and also performs as a singer called Max Cartier,
In 2021, Ruben Rocha won the election for governor of Mexico’s Sinaloa state with surprising help from a powerful group tied to the infamous Sinaloa Cartel. U. S. officials now say this same group—led by the sons of jailed kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman—helped push Rocha into office. But their su
In Brazil, a woman known for her flashy social media posts and fashion store found herself in serious trouble this week. Sara Monteiro, who once called herself the "Miss Uberlandia 2025, " was arrested during a major drug bust operation in Sao Paulo. Authorities say she used money from drug traffick
Rue wakes up in a new chapter, five years after the last season. She no longer plays the quiet student; she now crosses borders with drugs for a dealer named Laurie. The debt is huge—$43 million—yet Laurie will accept $100, 000 if Rue can gather it. “I became a drug mule, ” she says flatly. The job
At 42 years old, a woman once known as the “Ketamine Queen” faces 15 years behind bars after being convicted for her role in a Hollywood actor’s overdose. But long before the arrest, her life was anything but ordinary. Prosecutors paint her as a high-end dealer who turned drug profits into a jet-set
A Scottish man accused of running a major international drug ring got a surprise second delay in his deportation from Bali this week. Authorities had planned to send him to Spain last Thursday, but suddenly pulled him off the flight—again—without giving a clear reason. While officials won’t explain,
A 45‑year‑old man named Steven Lyons, known in criminal circles as a high‑level organizer of drug smuggling and money laundering, was taken into custody on Indonesia’s popular island of Bali. He had been fleeing law enforcement for months after a murder in Spain put him on the country’s wanted list.
A 22‑year‑old man from North Charleston is now in court on several serious accusations. Police say he deliberately hit another car with the goal of harming its passengers. The incident happened early Friday on International Boulevard. The driver, named Joseph Gordon Jr. , was arrested after officer
