Drug Trafficking
Gang leader Mikael Tenezos detained for 30 crimes
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Mikael 'Greken' Tenezos, alleged leader of the Dalen network, has been detained in Sweden for around 30 serious crimes following extradition from Mexico. He faces charges including drug smuggling, attempted murder, and involving minors in criminal activities. Tenezos denies all allegations.
U.S. strikes eighth drug boat in eastern Pacific
The United States conducted its eighth lethal strike on an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific on October 22, 2025, killing two smugglers. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the action, directed by President Trump, as part of efforts against narco-trafficking. Democrats have called for congressional hearings over concerns about transparency and legality.
U.S. strikes alleged drug boat near Venezuela, killing four
The U.S. Coast Guard conducted a strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in international waters off Venezuela's coast, resulting in the deaths of four individuals. This incident marks the second such operation in recent weeks amid ongoing efforts to combat narcotics smuggling in the region. No U.S. personnel were harmed in the encounter.
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U.S. sends USS Gerald R. Ford to Latin America as Trump signals possible land strikes on cartels
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The Pentagon is sending the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group to the U.S. Southern Command region to bolster counter-narcotics operations, as President Donald Trump suggests the campaign could expand to land targets after a 10th strike on a suspected drug boat killed six people in the Caribbean.
U.S. admiral steps down amid strikes on Venezuelan drug boats
Admiral Alvin Holsey, head of U.S. Southern Command, has retired after expressing concerns over the legality of ongoing military strikes on suspected drug vessels off Venezuela. The Pentagon continues these operations, including a recent drone strike on a submarine that killed two and captured two survivors. Critics question the actions' compliance with U.S. and international law.
US military kills six alleged narcoterrorists in strike off Venezuela
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President Donald Trump announced on October 14, 2025, that the US military conducted a lethal strike on a drug-trafficking vessel in international waters off Venezuela's coast, killing six men aboard. The action targeted a boat linked to a designated terrorist organization involved in narcotics trafficking. This marks the fifth such strike since September amid escalating US efforts against regional cartels.
Spanish police seize 6.5 tons of cocaine at sea
Agents from the GEO unit of Spain's National Police intercepted a merchant vessel in the Atlantic carrying 6,500 kilos of hidden cocaine, 600 miles from the Canary Islands. The operation, tipped off by the US DEA, led to the arrest of nine crew members. The Tanzanian-flagged ship was heading to the port of Vigo.