cocaine trafficking

Cocaine Trafficking Trial in U.S. 4 Extradited from Guinea-Bissau

Four men convicted in Guinea-Bissau for smuggling 2.63 metric tons of cocaine have been extradited for a cocaine trafficking trial in U.S. federal court. The suspects, from Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, and the U.S., now face charges in Florida. Their prosecution highlights cross-border cooperation and a shift in Guinea-Bissauโ€™s approach to organized drug crime. If convicted, they face up to life in prison.

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ABF Officer Charged in Cocaine Smuggling and Bribery Scandal

An Australian Border Force officer and an alleged crime figure have been charged with bribery and drug smuggling in a case that has rocked law enforcement. Authorities say the officer, exploiting her position, bypassed security checks in exchange for cash and luxury goods to help smuggle 6.9 kilograms of cocaine into Australia. The arrests, part of Operation Proctor, highlight the growing threat of insider corruption. Facing serious charges, including potential life imprisonment, the suspects now await legal proceedings.

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Brazil PCC Cocaine Trade Expands in Australia

The First Capital Command (PCC), Brazilโ€™s most powerful drug cartel, is expanding its cocaine trade into Australia, drawn by soaring market prices. A Brazilian diverโ€™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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18 Convicted in the UKโ€™s Largest-Ever Drugs Conspiracy

In a historic judgment, 18 members of an international organised crime group (OCG) have been convicted in the UKโ€™s largest-ever drugs investigation. The network, responsible for smuggling billions of pounds worth of drugs into the country, has been dismantled following a multi-agency operation led by the National Crime Agency (NCA).

The criminal network trafficked an estimated 50 tonnes of heroin, cocaine, and cannabis into the UK over three years. From southeastern England to Scotland, the OCG supplied drugs to crime gangs across the nation, devastating communities and fueling violent street crime.

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13 people charged over the largest cocaine seizure in Australia

The AFP has charged 11 men and two juveniles following an investigation into a transnational organised crime syndicate accused of conspiring to import 2.34 tonnes of cocaine into Australia by sea.

The men, including the crew of a vessel allegedly attempting to import the illicit drugs into Queensland and multiple parties waiting on shore to collect the cocaine, were arrested on Saturday (30 November, 2024) night and in the early hours of yesterday (Sunday, 1 December, 2024), following a joint investigation between the AFP and Queensland Police Service (QPS).

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