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 […]
Military action in the Eastern Pacific results in the deaths of two cartel members, according to SOUTHCOM.
U.S. forces launched another strike against suspected cartel members in the Eastern Pacific on Monday, resulting in the deaths of two individuals linked to drug trafficking, according to the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM). SOUTHCOM stated in a post on X, “We are adding systemic friction across the board to cartels.” Notably, on April 13, a […]
Raids in Eastern Pacific leave 5 dead on suspected cartel boats
The United States executed two significant attacks on Saturday, targeting vessels linked to designated terrorist organizations, as reported by the US Southern Command. According to a post on Southcom’s X account, these operations were carried out under the direction of Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan. The post detailed that on April 11, the Joint Task […]
Prison Sentence for the Bookkeeper of a Human Smuggling Group Tied to a Cartel in Texas
Texas Woman Sentenced for Role in Human Smuggling Operation A 27-year-old woman residing in Texas without legal status has been sentenced to over five years in prison for her involvement as a bookkeeper in a human smuggling operation linked to the pro-Los Zetas cartel. This group is believed to have facilitated the movement of more […]
Co-Founder of Jalisco Cartel Admits Guilt in Drug Case
California Man Pleads Guilty in Drug Conspiracy A man from California, who helped establish the Jalisco New Generation cartel, has entered a guilty plea to federal drug conspiracy charges in U.S. federal court and is now waiting for sentencing. The Jalisco cartel is recognized as one of the most formidable drug-trafficking organizations in Mexico, notorious […]
14 Bodies Discovered in Cartel Murder Scene in Mexican Border City
Activists Discover New Cartel Killing Scene in Reynosa A group of activists looking for missing persons has uncovered a fresh site related to cartel killings in Reynosa, a city in Tamaulipas state, Mexico. So far, they have located the bodies of 14 victims and are actively searching for more remains. This area is reportedly under […]
300 Pounds of Cartel Meth Captured at Texas Border Crossing
CBP Intercepts Large Meth Shipment Disguised as Carrots U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials intercepted a significant shipment of methamphetamine, totaling 1,055 packages, cleverly hidden in a commercial load presented as carrots. This operation, linked to criminal activities, is now being investigated by the Department of Homeland Security’s Bureau of Investigations (HSI). On Thursday, […]
Gulf Cartel Second-in-Command Admits Guilt in U.S. Federal Court
Gulf Cartel Leaders Plead Guilty to Drug Charges This week, the top two leaders of the Gulf Cartel entered guilty pleas to federal drug conspiracy charges as part of plea agreements with prosecutors. One of these leaders, known as Baquero, recently became a focal point since he was sent to the U.S. by the Mexican […]