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.
Drug Trafficking
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.
Rapper Fetty Wap sentenced to 6 years in prison for drug trafficking charges
The rapper was one of six defendants involved in a conspiracy that distributed over 100 kilograms of illicit drugs.
Italian police dog sniffs out 3 tons of cocaine hidden in banana shipment
Most of the drug trade in Italy, and much of Europe, is dominated by the 'Ndrangheta crime group, a highly sophisticated global network dealing in international narcotics that operates in 40 countries.
Largest-ever "narco sub" found off Colombia
The largest-ever Colombian "narco sub" was intercepted in the Pacific Ocean, with 3 tons of cocaine found on board, authorities say.
DEA employs new strategy in fentanyl fight
The Drug Enforcement Administration is using a new method in its fight against fentanyl by targeting the entire trafficking network. Nancy Cordes has details.
Brothers get prison for trying to traffic $100 million of cocaine on "low-profile" boats
Low-profile vessels are often used in drug smuggling schemes because their construction helps the boats remain out of sight in the water.
1,000 pounds of illegally caught sharks seized by Coast Guard
Video taken by the U.S. Coast Guard aircrew shows the four fishermen wearing fluorescent green waders pulling sharks from the side of their white boat.
Malaysia to end all mandatory death sentencing for serious crimes
Executions have already been on hold in the country since 2018, and rights groups say the latest "important step" could reverberate across the wider region.
Combating narco-subs and trafficking
After two suspected "narco-subs" were found by law enforcement officials, new questions have been raised about how submarines are being used to transport drugs from country and country. Derek Maltz, former director of the Drug Enforcement Administration's special operations division, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Drug traffickers using makeshift submarines to transport cocaine
Drug traffickers are using makeshift submarines to transport millions of dollars worth of cocaine to the U.S. Carter Evans spent time with the U.S. Coast Guard working to stop the flow of drugs off the coast of San Diego.
Texas UPS workers charged with trafficking cocaine
Two UPS employees were arrested alongside three others for allegedly trafficking cocaine through packages, prosecutors said.
Hells Angels go on trial over alleged organized crime ring in Spain
Former motorcycle club leader Frank Hanebuth is being tried alongside 49 alleged international collaborators facing up to 38 years in prison.
Mexico arrests a son of "El Chapo"
Mexican security forces captured Ovidio Guzmán, one of the sons of former Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán. Just like his father, he is an alleged drug trafficker who was wanted by the United States. Errol Barnett has more.
Suspect arrested in murder of prosecutor shot dead on honeymoon
"We rented a jet ski, we went to Baru beach and we executed" the crime, one of two alleged hitmen is seen telling interrogators.
Top officials present Trump with military options for Venezuela in coming days
The potential operations for Venezuela presented to Trump included options for strikes on land, multiple sources said.
Alina Habba's office ransacked by man who tried to enter with bat, sources say
Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba's office was violently vandalized Wednesday by a person who earlier in the day had been denied entry to the building because he had a baseball bat, two sources said.
Senator warns unauthorized drone flights pose rising threat within U.S.
Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton of Arkansas told CBS News the threat is "severe and growing."
Federal agencies reopen and employees return to work after shutdown ends
The government is starting to reopen after President Trump signed a bill to fund the government through Jan. 30.
BBC apologizes to Trump over editing of his Jan. 6 speech in documentary
President Trump had threatened to sue the corporation for $1 billion over a program it aired in 2024 about the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Trump official refers Swalwell to Justice Department for alleged fraud
Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte has referred California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell to the Justice Department, sources told CBS News.
Fetterman hospitalized after fall near his Pennsylvania home
A spokesman for Sen. John Fetterman said a "ventricular fibrillation flare-up" led to him feeling light-headed.
With shutdown over, Senate focus turns to upcoming fight on health care
With the government shutdown finally in the rearview mirror, the focus in the Senate is turning to an upcoming fight over health care.
Some TSA agents will get $10,000 bonuses for shutdown work, Noem says
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that TSA agents with "exemplary service" during the government shutdown will receive a $10,000 bonus check.