Russia sentences American man to 12.5 years in prison on drug charges
A court in Russia has sentenced U.S. national Robert Woodland to more than 12 years in prison on drug charges, his lawyer says.
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Ex-Honduras president gets 45 years in U.S. prison for drug trafficking
U.S. prosecutors said Juan Orlando Hernández turned his country into a "narco-state" during his presidency from 2014 to 2022.
Ex-wrestler known as "cocaine king" surrenders after years on run
Fugitive Evelin Banev, who was wanted in several European countries, surrendered to law enforcement authorities, officials said.
Customs officer convicted of letting drug-filled cars enter U.S.
Leonard Darnell George allegedly used the money to buy cars and jewelry, and also spent lavishly at a strip club in Tijuana.
$450,000 of cocaine found washed up on Alabama beach
The discovery on Dauphin Island came just one day after divers found 25 kilograms of suspected cocaine off Key West.
U.S. sanctions powerful Ecuador crime gang Los Lobos and leader "Pipo"
The U.S. has sanctioned Los Lobos, an Ecuadorian crime gang that officials say is behind much of the violence shaking the country.
"Most wanted" fugitive caught after 17-hour speedboat escape
Chaowalit Thongduang spent months on the run in connection with several killings and drug trafficking charges.
DEA cracking down on pill presses
The Drug Enforcement Administration says it seized over 79 million fake pills containing fentanyl in 2023, a more than 33% increase from the year before. To combat the crisis, officials are cracking down on drug traffickers by targeting online retailers selling pill presses. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga explains.
Video shows smugglers testing remote-controlled "narco sub"
Investigators made the unusual discovery during probes into suspects who were cultivating marijuana under the cover of managing car wash stations.
Flight attendants charged with smuggled drug money to Dominican Republic
Four flight attendants who worked at major international airlines and flew from the U.S. to the Dominican Republic were charged for allegedly smuggling drug money.
5 men impersonating police officers charged in 2006 kidnapping, murder
Federal prosecutors said the men used fake badges, police lights and firearms to rob and kidnap Shamari Taylor for drug money.
Police solve mystery of cocaine bricks washing up on beaches
The man faces seven charges related to drug importation and dealing and 12 other charges. He faces life in prison, officials said.
Illegal marijuana farms in Maine tied to China
Hundreds of unlicensed marijuana farms have cropped up in Maine in recent years, a CBS News investigation has found. Officials believe criminal networks tied to China are behind some of these illegal operations. Nicole Sganga has the story.
Cartels, mafias in Europe using fruit companies, hotels as fronts
Europol has identified 821 particularly threatening criminal networks with more than 25,000 members in the bloc.
First "narco sub" of 2024 seized by Colombian Navy in Pacific Ocean
The Colombian Navy released a video of the seizure, showing an officer cutting open packages and testing the contents in a vial.
Ecuador frees hostages, finds escapees after drug gang mayhem in prisons
Authorities in Ecuador say 8 "terrorists" killed, 27 escapees captured after "war" with drug gangs erupts in deadly mayhem at nation's prisons.
Jelly Roll speaks at Senate fentanyl hearing
Country music artist Jelly Roll told lawmakers Thursday he "wants to be a part of the solution" to the fentanyl crisis plaguing the U.S. During opening remarks at a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing, Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, pleaded for legislation to help prevent further deaths caused by fentanyl production and trafficking.
FDA warns about Ozempic counterfeits, seizes thousands of fake drugs
The FDA and drugmaker Novo Nordisk are working to identify thousands of counterfeit Ozempic drugs seized in an ongoing investigation.
Biden to meet with Mexican president
President Biden will meet with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador Friday at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, where the two are set to discuss migration, fentanyl trafficking and a host of other issues. CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson has more.
24 killed, including at least 12 police officers, in attacks in Mexico
Violence that broke out Monday in the Mexican states of Guerrero and Michoacan was the latest to hit regions plagued by drug trafficking.
Feds: Man carried 40 pounds of fentanyl on subway
A suspect accused of running a drug mill out of a Bronx apartment was arrested Tuesday after authorities said he rode on the New York City subway with 40 pounds of fentanyl. Lilia Luciano has more.
6,000 prison sentences hinge on Supreme Court's interpretation of "and"
Nearly 6,000 people convicted of drug trafficking in the 2021 budget year alone are in the pool of those who might be eligible for reduced sentences, according to data.
Mexican drug cartels get Americans to smuggle weapons across border
"We have allowed the cartels to amass an army," a former ATF senior special agent told CBS News.
Singapore hangs woman for trafficking 1 ounce of heroin
The Central Narcotics Bureau said the amount was "sufficient to feed the addiction of about 370 abusers for a week."
U.S. offers $5M reward for fugitive who sold encrypted phones to traffickers
Maximilian Rivkin has escaped arrest since the 2021 takedown of the ANOM network, which saw 800 arrested on three continents.
Hegseth summons generals and admirals for rare meeting in Virginia
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed numerous generals and admirals, as well as some of their staff, from around the world to come to Quantico, Virginia next week.
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Archives released too much of Sherrill's military record to her political opponent
The National Archives admitted a technician had erred in releasing Rep. Mikie Sherill's "entire record."
DOJ sues 6 states for failing to turn over voter registration rolls
The lawsuits were filed against top election officials in California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.
Trump expected to sign deal to keep TikTok operating in the U.S.
The president is expected to declare that the TikTok agreement is a "qualified divestiture" and satisfies the divest-or-ban law.
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New renderings show more details of White House ballroom under construction
The Trump administration announced in July that a 90,000-square-foot ballroom with a seated capacity for 650 people will be constructed in the White House's East Wing.
U.S. fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian warplanes near Alaska
The U.S. sent fighter jets, yet again, to identify and intercept Russian military aircraft in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone.
Hikers "had to fight off" attacking bear, Alaska officials say
The hikers were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, while officials said they would assess the site of the attack.
Delta is replacing engines on Airbus aircraft to address toxic-fume issue
The faulty engines can cause toxic fumes to leak into the aircraft cabin's air supply, posing health and safety risks to crew members and passengers.
STDs fall in adults, syphilis in newborns rises: CDC data
While sexually transmitted disease rates for U.S. adults fell last year, syphilis in newborns continued to rise, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.