Scottish drug deaths surge by nearly a fifth in a year
Suspected drug deaths in Scotland have risen by 19% year-on-year, with critics blaming SNP policies. New figures deal a blow to the government's 'national mission' on addiction.
Suspected drug deaths in Scotland have risen by 19% year-on-year, with critics blaming SNP policies. New figures deal a blow to the government's 'national mission' on addiction.
The US State Department has formally designated Colombia's powerful Gulf Clan drug cartel as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. The move aims to cripple the group's finances and operations, signalling a major shift in the fight against narcoterrorism. Read
A former DEA chief faces charges for allegedly agreeing to launder millions for Mexico's deadly Jalisco cartel. Read the shocking details of the betrayal.
A former high-ranking DEA agent and an associate face charges for allegedly conspiring to launder millions and procure weapons for a Mexican cartel. Read the full details of the shocking sting operation.
A detailed timeline of the US military's escalating presence near Venezuela and its controversial strikes on alleged drug-smuggling vessels, raising legal and diplomatic concerns. Read the full analysis.
Joaquín Guzmán López reveals how he abducted Sinaloa cartel leader 'El Mayo' to win US favour. Read the shocking details of the cross-border operation.
Joaquín Guzmán López, son of 'El Chapo', admits to overseeing vast drug shipments into the US. He faces at least 10 years in prison. Read the full details of the case.
Joaquín Guzmán López, son of 'El Chapo', admits to overseeing vast drug shipments to the US in a plea deal. Read the full details of the court hearing and its implications.
Joaquín Guzmán López, son of the infamous drug lord, pleads guilty to overseeing the smuggling of tens of thousands of kilos of drugs into the US. Read the full details of the plea deal and its implications.
Joaquin Guzman Lopez, son of 'El Chapo', is set to change his plea in a major US drug trafficking case. Follow the latest developments in this high-profile Sinaloa Cartel prosecution.
Three Mexican film students were kidnapped, tortured and dissolved in acid after mistaken identity by Jalisco cartel. Read the shocking details of this brutal case.
Federal authorities in Colorado have seized over 1,000 pounds of methamphetamine and charged 15 people, disrupting a major Mexican drug trafficking organisation. Read the full details of the investigation.
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Thousands of Gen Z protestors clashed with police outside Mexico's National Palace demanding President Sheinbaum's resignation over spiralling cartel crime and corruption.
The body of Reverend Ernesto Baltazar Hernández Vilchis was discovered in a drainage canal near Mexico City. Authorities are investigating the murder as violence against priests continues.
Tragedy strikes Uruapan as Mayor Salvador Villalba Flores and his wife Grecia Quiroz are assassinated by gunmen while dining, highlighting Mexico's ongoing security crisis.
Lamar Ahchee, a 31-year-old American tourist, has been arrested in Bali for alleged cocaine possession after police raided his hotel room following a tip-off about drug activities.
A terrifying new security threat emerges as a Mexican drug cartel releases videos targeting football fans and authorities ahead of the 2026 World Cup matches in Guadalajara.
The mayor of a Mexican municipality has been brutally murdered in a targeted assassination, marking another grim chapter in the country's escalating political violence ahead of crucial elections.
Former President Donald Trump proposes unprecedented military action against Mexican cartels, sparking diplomatic tensions and concerns from incoming Mexican leadership.
Ex-President Donald Trump proposes unprecedented military action against Mexican drug cartels, raising concerns about international law and diplomatic relations.
Exclusive: Donald Trump proposes unprecedented military intervention in Mexico with American troops and drone strikes against drug cartels if re-elected, sparking diplomatic concerns.
The shocking story of a courageous Mexican mayor who stood up to powerful drug cartels, only to be brutally murdered and dismembered in a case that's horrified the nation.
Tragedy strikes as Mayor José Luis Escobar is brutally assassinated by gunmen during traditional Day of the Dead festivities in Guerrero, Mexico.
Claudia Sheinbaum launches major security operation in violence-ridden Michoacán state, deploying military and federal forces to combat powerful drug cartels.
A devastating fire followed by a powerful explosion has killed numerous people at a store in Hermosillo, Mexico, with emergency services working through the night.
Shocking investigation reveals how Belgian cities have become battlegrounds for drug cartels, with children as young as 11 caught in crossfire and authorities struggling to contain the crisis.
Brazilian authorities have launched one of the largest police operations in Rio de Janeiro's history, leaving 64 suspected gang members dead after coordinated raids across the city's most dangerous favelas.
Exclusive investigation reveals how the Kinahan Cartel has established operations in China, exploiting legal loopholes and building connections while evading international justice.
Donald Trump suggests deploying naval forces against drug cartels in radical proposal to tackle America's fentanyl epidemic, drawing criticism from medical experts.