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San Joaquin County Drug Bust: 16,500 Fentanyl Pills, 72 Pounds of Meth Seized

Fentanyl

Authorities in San Joaquin County conducted a major drug bust, seizing 16,500 fentanyl pills, 72 pounds of methamphetamine, and 83 pounds of processed marijuana. The monthslong investigation led to the arrests of Jose Villegas-Urrea, Jose Garcia-Soto, and Alfredo Contreras Balbuena on various drug-related charges, including possession and manufacturing of controlled substances. Deputies also seized firearms, cash, and meth conversion labs. In a separate incident, authorities confiscated eight kilograms of fentanyl during a vehicle search in Stockton, leading to the arrest of Francisco Eduardo Sandoval-Baez. Law enforcement continues to crack down on drug trafficking in San Joaquin County.

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France Drug War: Cartels Expand in Nice as Violence Escalates

Drug Cartels

The France drug war in Nice is escalating as powerful cartels expand their control. The once-glamorous French Riviera now faces violent drug turf wars, with traffickers using luxury networks and smuggling routes from Marseille. Authorities warn that Nice’s drug market is booming, fueled by record cocaine seizures and a growing presence of international crime syndicates.

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Mexico Extradites Drug Lords to U.S. Amid Cartel Crackdown

Drug Cartels

Mexico drug lord extradition efforts intensified as the government handed over 29 cartel leaders, including Rafael Caro Quintero, to U.S. authorities. The move, linked to tariff negotiations and cartel crackdowns, marks a historic shift in U.S.-Mexico cooperation. Caro Quintero, wanted for the 1985 murder of DEA agent Kiki Camarena, was captured in 2022 and now faces potential terrorism charges.

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Brazil PCC Cocaine Trade Expands in Australia

Cocaine

The First Capital Command (PCC), Brazil’s most powerful drug cartel, is expanding its cocaine trade into Australia, drawn by soaring market prices. A Brazilian diver’s death in 2022 exposed their smuggling tactics, including hull-attached drug shipments and hidden cargo in frozen goods. Cocaine valued at $3,000 in Colombia sells for up to $200,000 in Australia, making it a lucrative target

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AFP Seizes 11 Tonnes of Precursor Chemicals in Major NSW Drug Lab Bust

Methamphetamine

The AFP has seized over 11 tonnes of precursor chemicals in one of NSW’s largest clandestine drug lab operations, linked to an alleged failed drug import plot. Acting on intelligence, authorities raided a commercial property in Auburn, uncovering industrial-grade drug-making equipment and chemicals used for methamphetamine production. Additional precursor substances were seized at an Eastwood residence.

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Singapore Man Charged After 40kg Drug Haul Found in Sydney Airport Luggage

Drug Trafficking

A Singaporean national has been charged with importing 32kg of methamphetamine and 8kg of cocaine into Australia after authorities found the illicit drugs in abandoned luggage at Sydney Airport. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Border Force (ABF) worked together to track and arrest the suspect in Adelaide before extraditing him to NSW.

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Strike Force Camena Seizes 6.5 Tonnes of Butanediol Worth $132M

Drug Trafficking

A man will face court today after more than 6.5 tonnes of a drug, believed to be 1,4-Butanediol – also known as bute – a substance commonly linked to sexual assaults and overdoses, under Strike Force Camena.

On Monday 24 February 2025, officers attached to Burwood Police Area Command conducting a Firearms Prohibition Order compliance check at an address in Croydon located a parcel, sent from a storage facility in Homebush, containing approximately 5 litres of a prohibited drug, believed to be bute.

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