171 Members of the Sinaloa Cartel Detained in New England, According to DEA
Over 170 Arrested in Sinaloa Cartel Crackdown in New England Officials from the New England Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) have announced the arrest of over 170 individuals linked to the Sinaloa Cartel as part of a recent operation. The authorities reportedly seized various items, including packaging marked with more than 22,000 counterfeit drugs, and fentanyl […]
The U.S. is unprepared to fight against nitazene synthetic opioids, according to a DEA agent.
The U.S. is reportedly “behind the curve” in dealing with a new synthetic drug that is even more lethal than fentanyl and doesn’t respond to Narcan, as warned by DEA agents. As U.S. and Chinese authorities intensify their efforts to combat the fentanyl crisis, some drug manufacturers, driven by profit motives, have pivoted towards creating […]
‘El Mayo’ plea presents Trump with strong political advantage in cartel enforcement, says former DEA agent
Ismael Zambada’s Guilty Plea Marks a Significant Turn in Drug War Ismael “Elmayo” Zambada, a co-founder of the Sinaloa cartel, is likely to spend the rest of his life in prison, especially as the Trump administration intensifies efforts against the cartel. The 75-year-old Zambada admitted during a court session in Brooklyn, New York, that he […]
Mexican President Dismisses U.S. Praise, Asserts No Unusual Collaboration with DEA
Claudia Sheinbaum, the President of Mexico, has stirred up some controversy by dismissing recent praise from US officials regarding her country’s efforts to combat drug cartels. She stated that this is incorrect and emphasized that her government has imposed strict limits on the activities of foreign agents in Mexico. This week, Terrence Cole, who leads […]
DEA Declares Partnership with Mexico, Mexican President Claims — False
Mexican President Calls for Clarity on DEA Announcement Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has raised questions regarding a recent announcement from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) about a joint initiative between the two countries. During a press conference in the morning, she expressed uncertainty about the DEA’s statement, emphasizing that no formal agreement had been […]
Trump’s Justice Department Urged to Combine ATF and DEA — Gun Owners Reacted Strongly
Gun rights advocates are raising alarms about a proposal from the Department of Justice (DOJ) to merge the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) agency with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). They fear this could be exploited by a government that, in their view, is already hostile to gun ownership. Some lawmakers in Congress, particularly […]
Pam Bondi Appoints DEA Chief as ‘Emergency Police Commissioner’ in D.C.
Attorney General Appoints New Emergency Police Chief in D.C. Attorney General Pam Bondy has named Terry Cole, the DEA head, as the “Emergency Police Chief” for Washington, D.C. This decision comes amid President Donald Trump’s initiative involving federal oversight of local law enforcement. In a directive released on Thursday, Bondy emphasized that Cole would evaluate […]
DEA leader reports receiving calls from federal agents nationwide offering assistance in DC
DEA Head Meets with DC Police Chief to Tackle Crime Terry Cole, the new head of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and the recently appointed superintendent of the DC police, held a meeting with the police chief on Tuesday. They discussed the Trump administration’s coordinated efforts aimed at reducing violent crime in Washington, D.C. “I […]
DEA chief explains how agents will integrate with DC police for federal takeover under Trump
DEA and DC Police Collaborate to Tackle Violent Crime Terry Cole, the new head of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and the superintendent of the DC police, met with the police chief on Tuesday to discuss efforts initiated during the Trump administration aimed at reducing violent crime in Washington, D.C. “I can’t close my eyes,” […]
DEA takes down major Sinaloa cartel with $10M in cryptocurrency confiscation
More than $10 million in cryptocurrency linked to the Sinaloa Cartel has been confiscated in Florida as part of a broader nationwide effort against drug trafficking that began during President Trump’s second term, according to an announcement from the Justice Department this week. Since January 20, the Drug Enforcement Agency has reportedly seized around 44 […]