UAE’s departure from OPEC on May 1 delivers a surprising setback to the largest oil cartel globally
UAE to Leave OPEC Starting May 1 On Tuesday, the United Arab Emirates made a surprising announcement: it will be withdrawing from OPEC effective May 1. This news has sent shockwaves through the global oil cartel, especially as geopolitical tensions, particularly the ongoing Iran conflict, pose a risk to energy supplies worldwide. While the UAE […]
Key Jalisco cartel figure ‘El Jardinero’ taken into custody in Mexico
Mexican special forces have apprehended Audias Flores, known as “El Jardinero,” in the western state of Nayarit. He is a significant commander within the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), as announced by Security Minister Omar García Harfucci on Monday. Flores served as a regional leader overseeing a portion of CJNG’s territory along Mexico’s Pacific coast. […]
Rubio takes steps to limit visas for Sinaloa Cartel relatives
Visa Bans on Sinaloa Cartel Associates Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently announced visa restrictions affecting 75 family members and associates of the Sinaloa cartel. This move continues the efforts of the previous Trump administration to target not just drug traffickers, but also those who benefit from their illegal activities. In February 2025, the Sinaloa […]
U.S. Government Targets Cartel Propaganda Expert Posing as a Human Rights Advocate
U.S. Identifies Key Figure in Cartel Propaganda Network The U.S. government has publicly named a major operator of a cartel propaganda network tied to one of Mexico’s most notorious terrorist groups. This individual presented himself as a human rights activist, gaining credibility through frequent citations by international news organizations, which have, perhaps unintentionally, amplified his […]
Mexican Politician Who is a DEA Fugitive Reported Missing, Possible Cartel Abduction
Missing Politician in Mexico Linked to Cartel Kidnapping A politician from southern Mexico, currently on the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s fugitive list, has gone missing and is suspected to be a victim of kidnapping by a drug cartel. The disappearance of Rogelio Portillo Jaramillo, who serves as the director of Mexico’s federal welfare office in […]
Video: Alleged Irish Cartel Leader Arrested in Dubai Following Extended Search
Major Crime Figure Arrested in Dubai A significant player in one of Ireland’s largest crime syndicates was apprehended in Dubai on Wednesday, with plans for prosecution awaiting him back home. The suspect, identified as 48-year-old Daniel Kinahan, is associated with the Kinahan cartel. Reports indicate that his arrest followed a prolonged investigation and covert operation […]
Long Prison Term for Sinaloa Cartel Smuggler Caught with 2 Million Dangerous Fentanyl Doses
Life Sentence for Texas Man Linked to Sinaloa Cartel Jimenez James Love, 51, from Harlingen, Texas, has received a life sentence after being convicted of possessing over 2 million doses of fentanyl with the intent to distribute. Authorities suspect he was involved in transporting drugs and engaging in other illicit activities for the Sinaloa Cartel. […]
Irish cartel leader Daniel Kinahan detained in Dubai on charges of organized crime
International Fugitive Arrested in Dubai This week, an international fugitive was apprehended in Dubai following a lengthy investigation. Daniel Kinahan, reportedly the head of the Kinahan Cartel, which is one of the largest criminal groups in Ireland, was detained on Wednesday on organized crime charges. This operation was carried out in collaboration between Irish and […]
Man with alleged cartel connections arrested once more for reportedly threatening deputies
Texas Man with Cartel Ties Arrested Again A Texas man, who allegedly has connections to a Mexican drug cartel, was arrested a second time on Monday after reportedly threatening a sheriff’s deputy and their family during a prior arrest. John Christian Orozco, 25, was initially taken into custody on April 10 in El Paso after […]
Relatives of Sinaloa Cartel taken into custody as $10 million reward announced for capture of ‘Chapitos’ leader
Southern California Family Arrested in Drug and Gun Trafficking Case A family in Southern California, alleged to have connections to the Sinaloa cartel, is currently in custody, while one suspect remains at large following a significant investigation into fentanyl, methamphetamine, and illegal firearms. Four men were taken into custody on Tuesday and are set to […]