Drug Trafficking
Peru approves extradition of 'Pequeño J' for triple femicide in Florencio Varela
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The Peruvian government has authorized the extradition to Argentina of Tony Janzen Valverde Victoriano, known as 'Pequeño J', the main suspect in the triple femicide that took place in September 2025 in Florencio Varela. The victims were Lara Gutiérrez (15), Brenda del Castillo (20), and Morena Verdi (20), killed in a drug trafficking context. The resolution was signed by President José Enrique Jerí Oré and published on January 30, 2026.
Cuba upholds its role as a key partner in regional security against drug trafficking, despite contradictory US policies. A recent article in The American Conservative highlights overlooked bilateral cooperation. In recent years, Cuban authorities have seized tons of drugs headed to the US market.
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A Bulgarian man wanted by Romania for alleged drug trafficking has been found working as a personal trainer at a Virgin Active gym in an upscale Cape Town suburb. This discovery follows a 2023 report on suspected criminals from Bulgaria possibly hiding in the city. The case highlights ongoing concerns about international fugitives in South Africa.
In a joint operation by Colombia's Public Force, over a ton of export-quality marijuana destined for Ecuador was seized. The actions involved intercepting a shipment on the Pan-American Highway and dismantling illegal infrastructure in Toribío, Cauca.
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A group of 37 alleged cartel members has been transferred from Mexico to the United States to face charges for crimes including drug trafficking and human smuggling. The operation, the largest of its kind, highlights growing cooperation between the two nations amid US pressure on Mexican cartels. Attorney General Pam Bondi described it as a key step in dismantling these criminal networks.
A large-scale military operation in Ecuador has dealt a major blow to drug trafficking mafias on the northern border, with drug seizures and destruction of illegal infrastructures. The action focused on Sucumbíos province and strengthens coordination among security forces to combat organized crime in hard-to-reach areas. Authorities highlight this progress as part of a strategy to regain territorial control.
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Eight Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers have been charged in court with trafficking methamphetamine worth more than KSh 192 million. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) opposed their release on bond, arguing risks of witness interference. The court will rule on the application on Thursday.
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