Trump Promised to Designate Mexican Cartels as Terrorist Organizations. Here's What That Could Mean.
Trump became the 47th President of the U.S. Monday, dedicating his first address, in part, to discussing his immigration agenda and plans to curb drug cartels.
Rats Destroy Drugs Kept by Texas Police as Evidence, Potentially Compromising Thousands of Cases
"Drug-addicted rats" are destroying drug evidence in Houston, potentially comprising 3,600 open drug-related cases
Mexican President Denies Country Is Major Fentanyl Supplier: 'The Vast Majority of Fentanyl Comes From Abroad'
When asked if "Los Chapitos" are the ones producing fentanyl she said "that is something that the security Cabinet needs to inform about as they are the ones with all the knowledge"
Prison Inmate's Parents Accused of Attempting to Smuggle in Hundreds of Thousands Dollars Worth of Narcotics
An inmate's parents were arrested and charged with delivering drugs to inmates at a Virginia prison.
Mom Arrested With Purse Full of Drugs After Allegedly Ditching 5-Year-Old Son at Miami Park for Misbehaving
A Florida mom was arrested with drugs in her purse after parkgoers contacted police because she abandoned her son for misbehaving.
UK Launches 'Drug Consumption Room' for Addicts Stocked With Puzzles and Coloring Books
A legal drug consumption room opened its doors in Scotland Monday, hoping to provide a safe, supervised space for vulnerable drug users.
Daughter of French Woman Who Was Drugged and Raped for 10 Years by Husband and 50 Strangers Suspects Father Also Raped Her: Report
Caroline Darian's discovery that her father, Dominique Pelicot, had drugged and raped her mother for years led to her believing she may have also been abused.
Daddy Yankee's Ex-Wife Hires El Chapo's Ex-Lawyer in Her Legal Battle Against Reggaeton Legend
Mariel Colón's entry into the case is set to increase attention on the legal battle
The Real Life "Queen of the South" Has Strong Words for TV Star Kate del Castillo
The real-life subject of the iconic crime series has criticized the show for numerous inaccuracies in portraying her life.
Natanael Cano Responds to Death Threats Made by the Sinaloa Cartel
The Mexican regional artist responded to the "narcomanta" on social media in a humorous and daring way.
Florida Woman Tries to Reach Drug Dealer, Messages Cop by Mistake
A Florida woman was arrested after allegedly texting a narcotics investigator instead of her drug dealer while trying to buy fentanyl.
Waiter Who Sold Drugs To Liam Payne Before His Death Arrested After Days On The Run
Braian Paiz had been on the run for nearly four days after a warrant for his arrest was issued.
Mexico Hawks Outline Plans To Attack Cartels When Trump Takes Office: 'We Must Treat Them Like ISIS'
Trump's cabinet picks have publicly supported sending American troops to assassinate cartel leaders and operatives, but experts caution it could backfire
New Mexico Governor Pushes Tough-On-Crime Laws As Violence Surges in The State
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham faces criticism and division within her party as she proposes stricter measures to tackle crime and homelessness.
As Immigration Remains Top Focus in U.S. Politics, Organized Crime Groups Continue Making Huge Profits
From Colombia to Venezuela and beyond, organized crime groups have gained notoriety as the immigrant economy brings profit and a steady business model
As The New Mexican Government Increases Pressure On Cartels, It Also Gears Up For Trump's Intended Military Action
Trump has hinted at U.S. military action in Mexico to stop drug cartels from smuggling drugs up the border, a move that could upset its neighbor.
Mexican President Departs From 'Hugs, Not Bullets' Approach To Cartels With Massive Deployment to Sinaloa
Claudia Sheinbaum is stepping up her efforts to curb drug cartels as Trump's inauguration looms
Paraguay, a Cocaine Transit Hub in South America, Reverses Decision to Halt U.S. Anti-Drug Cooperation After Backlash
Paraguayan officials said the decision to initially withdraw from the cooperation stemmed from a misunderstanding
Teen Driver Caught on Camera Huffing Laughing Gas Before Deadly Crash That Killed His Friends Sentenced to Nearly a Decade in Prison
A UK teen, whose three friends were killed when he lost control of his car while inhaling nitrous oxide and speeding, will spend the next decade in jail.
Man Armed With Firearm Device in His Underwear Stopped Outside Pentagon After Getting Caught Using Phone While Driving
A man carrying a firearm device hidden in his underwear and a loaded gun in his car was arrested outside the Pentagon last week after a traffic stop escalated.
Homeland Security Agents Forced Ex-Prisoner to Sell Seized Drugs as Side Hustle: FBI
Two Department of Homeland Security agents in Utah have been arrested for allegedly forcing a confidential informant to sell bath salts.
Paraguay Cuts Ties with U.S. Anti-Drug Agency, Threatening Key Cocaine Trafficking Investigations
The decision will go into effect next year and is seen as a blow to U.S.-backed investigations into Paraguay's growing role as a cocaine transit hub
Dolphins in Gulf of Mexico Test Positive for Fentanyl, Shocking Scientists: 'It's Not Something We Were Looking For'
Dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico have tested positive for fentanyl, leaving scientists shocked and worried about the potential implications.
Sinaloa Cartel Member 'El Gallero' Arrested While Carrying Fentanyl in Mexico
Adrián "El Gallero" Cebreros Pereyra was arrested on Thursday on a highway in his home state of Sinaloa.
Peso Pluma: Genuine Music Icon or 'Narco Propaganda' Megaphone For The Sinaloa Cartel?
An investigation by journalist Anabel Hernández revealed supposed links between the star and the Sinaloa drug cartel.
Historic Drug Conspiracy Unravels After Gang Member Goes Out Drinking, Leaves Behind Van Full of Drugs
A billion dollar drug empire, the largest ever detected in the UK, was brought down after a gang member left a van full of drugs unattended during a drinking spree.
Mexico Announces Largest Fentanyl Bust in History Just Days After Trump Tariff Threat
Over 2,400 pounds of fentanyl were seized in Sinaloa. The drugs had an estimated worth of $400 million
International Drug Smugglers Are Using Elon Musk's Satellites to Coordinate Meth Shipments: Police
A group of international drug smugglers were using Elon Musk's satellites to coordinate their meth shipments, according to police in India.
Police Forced to Return Confiscated Money to Motorcycle Gang After Misreading the Word 'Drugs' on Envelope Containing Cash
Auckland police returned an envelope of cash to the Head Hunters West motorcycle gang after mistakenly interpreting its label as "drugs profit" during an August raid.
Trump Trolls Trudeau at Mar-a-Lago Meeting, Tells Him Canada Can Become '51st State' After Tariffs Kill Its Economy
President-elect Donald Trump mocked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau by telling him that Canada could become the 51st state of the U.S.