DEA supervisor Melitón Cordero taken into custody as the US closes Dominican Republic office amid visa-fraud investigation
DEA Supervisor Arrested in Visa Program Investigation A supervisor in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s office in the Dominican Republic has been arrested as part of an investigation involving potential abuse of the U.S. visa program related to confidential informants, according to U.S. officials who spoke to the Associated Press on Thursday. This development occurred […]
DEA agent in the Dominican Republic arrested over investigation into abuse of U.S. visa system
DEA Agent Arrested in Visa Fraud Scheme A supervisory special agent from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) stationed in the Dominican Republic has been arrested amid an investigation into the misuse of the U.S. visa program designed for confidential informants. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro stated, “Supervisory Special Agents of the Drug Enforcement Administration were […]
Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodríguez was a key target for the DEA
Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s interim president, was identified in U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) intelligence files as a “priority target” in 2022, according to documents from the Associated Press. These files date back to at least 2018 and indicate Rodríguez has been involved in multiple investigations by various U.S. and international offices, but as of now, […]
DEA focuses on Nicolas Maduro’s Cartel of the Suns in drug-related terrorism case
U.S. Arrests Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro In a surprising turn of events, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been arrested, marking a significant move by the United States in its ongoing efforts against his notorious “Sunshine Cartel.” Maduro, along with his wife Cilia Flores, their son, and three others, faces serious federal charges related to gun […]
Nicolás Maduro, wearing handcuffs, arrives at a DEA office in NYC to stand trial.
A visibly downcast Nicolas Maduro was spotted handcuffed at the Drug Enforcement Administration headquarters in New York City for the first time following his arrest. Strangely, he greeted the agents with a “Happy New Year,” as seen in various videos and images. The former Venezuelan leader was dressed in dark sweats, a black hat, and […]
Former Obama DEA Official Charged with Laundering Money for Mexican Drug Cartel
Former DEA Official Indicted for Drug-Related Crimes The Justice Department has revealed that a former high-ranking Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) official, who retired towards the end of the Obama administration, is facing multiple charges. These include conspiracy to commit narcoterrorism, money laundering, and conspiracy to distribute cocaine. This announcement came from DEA Administrator Terrence C. […]
Former top DEA official charged with assisting a violent Mexican cartel
Former DEA Official Accused of Cartel Involvement On Friday, federal prosecutors revealed that a former high-ranking official from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is under investigation for allegedly aiding a Mexican cartel in distributing cocaine throughout the United States and laundering significant sums of money for them. According to the Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s Office, Paul […]
Atlanta’s DEA employs new laboratory for federal drug confiscations in battle against cartels
Atlanta, Georgia – The Atlanta Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has introduced new resources in its ongoing battle against one of Mexico’s notorious drug cartels. Earlier this May, the DEA Atlanta Field Division launched a lab specifically designed to process federal drug cases in Georgia. According to the leading DEA agent in Atlanta, this new facility […]
Over 600 people taken into custody in operation against Sinaloa cartel by the DEA
DEA Action Against Sinaloan Drug Cartel The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has taken significant action by arresting over 600 individuals believed to be connected to the violent Sinaloan drug cartel. This five-day operation occurred at the end of August and highlights a concerted push against cartel activities. In addition to the arrests, agents confiscated 420 […]
Suspected members of the Sinaloa Cartel arrested in a 23-state operation by the DEA
Crackdown on Sinaloa Cartel Leads to Over 600 Arrests A significant nationwide operation against the Sinaloa cartel has culminated in the arrest of more than 600 individuals, according to officials. This extensive effort reportedly included the apprehension of 171 suspects across New England. On Monday, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) revealed that from August 25 […]