Drug Cartel
Hearings expose alleged drug cartel ties in South African policing
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Two parallel inquiries in South Africa have uncovered deep distrust and corruption allegations within law enforcement, stemming from claims of a drug cartel's infiltration into police and politics. Key figures like former minister Bheki Cele and Vusimuzi Matlala face scrutiny over financial dealings, while the disbandment of a task team raises questions about protecting criminals. The Madlanga Commission is set to submit an interim report this week, though it will remain confidential.
Mexican soldiers killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, one of the world's most wanted drug traffickers, in a military operation in Jalisco state. His death triggered violence across several states, with cartel supporters setting vehicles ablaze and blocking roads. India has issued a safety advisory for its citizens in Mexico.
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James Sabatino, a former Sicilian mafia member, has requested permission to interact with Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán during recreation periods at the federal ADX Florence prison in Colorado. The petition aims to ease the extreme isolation both endure, citing a deterioration in their mental health. This request highlights the harsh conditions in the maximum security facility.