Police seize record haul of cocaine from fishing boat off Australia
The drugs had a sale value of 760 million Australian dollars ($494 million), federal police said.
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The drugs had a sale value of 760 million Australian dollars ($494 million), federal police said.
A 38-year-old woman is facing felony charges after authorities in St. Clair County seized over 80 grams of methamphetamine and other drugs.
Navy ships arrived to intercept the boat, which was carrying 102 packages filled with bricks of cocaine, authorities said.
The land seizure is considered the biggest in recent history, with officials estimating the drugs are worth at least $200 million.
The trove of drugs, washed ashore by Hurricane Debby, was found by a good Samaritan, according to the U.S. Border Patrol.
The man was arraigned and issued a $3 million bond.
A Detroit man was arrested last week after he threw bags of cocaine onto the roofs of the Red Lobster and Texas Road House restaurants in St. Clair County as he was running from authorities, officials said.
Fugitive Evelin Banev, who was wanted in several European countries, surrendered to law enforcement authorities, officials said.
A Detroit man and two other people left a restaurant without paying for their food, but a cell phone was left and the man was arrested after he returned to the restaurant.
The discovery on Dauphin Island came just one day after divers found 25 kilograms of suspected cocaine off Key West.
Authorities seized $50,000 worth of cocaine, fentanyl, and other drugs, along with a Corvette and guns, during a drug bust operation in Detroit and Plymouth Township.
Opioid overdose deaths decreased, but there was an increase in overdose deaths from psychostimulants like meth and cocaine.
Officials released dramatic video of the chase, during which the crew allegedly "began evasive actions, throwing packages into the water."
After seeing authorities closing in, the crew members on one vessel "fled the scene, leaving the boat abandoned," the Colombian Navy said.
A Canadian man allegedly tried to bring about $8.7 million worth of cocaine into the United States, according to court documents.
Aaron Balderrama, 23, had cocaine hidden in four wheels of cheese.
Three men are facing charges after Michigan Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officers found cocaine and illegal firearms in vehicles in Montmorency County last week.
A 23-year-old man was arrested following a massive drug bust by the Warren Police Department's Special Investigation Narcotics Unit on Thursday, July 13.
The cocaine was first discovered at the White House on July 2.
House Oversight Chairman James Comer is requesting a staff-level briefing by July 14.
In recent months, drug traffickers have attempted to conceal narcotics in unusual containers to evade detection.
Coast Guard helicopters and ships as well as Customs and Border Protection air and sea assets took part in the seizures and arrests.
Almost 5,800 pounds of cocaine, worth more than $87 million, was found on board the roughly 50-foot-long submarine, officials said.
A driver was arrested after Canadian officials discovered 84 bricks of suspected cocaine inside a commercial truck at the Blue Water Bridge.
A Texas man will spend the next 14 years in prison after he was sentenced in federal court following a huge drug bust during a traffic stop in Jackson County.
Police in Clawson, Michigan, say they are working to identify someone who has knocked on the doors of multiple homes in one neighborhood after some claimed that the person appeared to be impersonating a DTE worker.
Police allege that the suspects entered the two stores on March 12 and stole multiple items, threatening to shoot an employee at one of the stores.
Investigators believe the teen suspect acted alone and there is no danger to the community.
Alex DeBrincat scored the go-ahead goal with 3:25 remaining and assisted on Detroit's two other goals, lifting the Red Wings to a 3-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.
Morez Johnson Jr. had 21 points and 10 rebounds on a perfect shooting night, and No. 1 seed Michigan rode a second-half surge to a 101-81 victory over 16th-seeded Howard in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Six police officers and a semi-truck driver have been released from a local hospital after a fiery crash involving a car and a semi-truck.
Police in Clawson, Michigan, say they are working to identify someone who has knocked on the doors of multiple homes in one neighborhood after some claimed that the person appeared to be impersonating a DTE worker.
A former Detroit Police Department sergeant is accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting five young women over four years.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
Police allege that the suspects entered the two stores on March 12 and stole multiple items, threatening to shoot an employee at one of the stores.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Alex DeBrincat scored the go-ahead goal with 3:25 remaining and assisted on Detroit's two other goals, lifting the Red Wings to a 3-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.
Morez Johnson Jr. had 21 points and 10 rebounds on a perfect shooting night, and No. 1 seed Michigan rode a second-half surge to a 101-81 victory over 16th-seeded Howard in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Jalen Duren had 24 points and 11 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons never trailed in a 117-95 victory over the Washington Wizards, their first game since All-Star guard Cade Cunningham was ruled out for at least two weeks with a collapsed left lung.
Carson Cooper matched his career high with 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Michigan State routed North Dakota State 92-67 to reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the 22nd time in 28 consecutive appearances under coach Tom Izzo.
The man who attacked a synagogue in Michigan last week sent a photo of himself with the AR-style rifle he had during the attack to a family member in Lebanon, according to a U.S. official.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
Legislation is pending in Lansing that is intended to prohibit the sale or distribution of a substance called kratom.
A new report says Michigan should invest in primary care doctors to ease a severe shortage of physicians that has led to long wait times, higher costs and missed care.
The vote from 10,000 nurses at nine hospitals and campuses received 90% approval for authorization
China Reynolds' son, Auggie, could be waiting for the next 6 to 12 months in the hospital until a new heart is available.
Alex DeBrincat scored the go-ahead goal with 3:25 remaining and assisted on Detroit's two other goals, lifting the Red Wings to a 3-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.
Morez Johnson Jr. had 21 points and 10 rebounds on a perfect shooting night, and No. 1 seed Michigan rode a second-half surge to a 101-81 victory over 16th-seeded Howard in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Jalen Duren had 24 points and 11 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons never trailed in a 117-95 victory over the Washington Wizards, their first game since All-Star guard Cade Cunningham was ruled out for at least two weeks with a collapsed left lung.
Carson Cooper matched his career high with 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Michigan State routed North Dakota State 92-67 to reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the 22nd time in 28 consecutive appearances under coach Tom Izzo.
Michigan takes on Howard at KeyBank Center in Buffalo at 7:10 p.m. Thursday.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
Friday is warmer in the 60s while cooler air off of the lakes will roll in on Saturday.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
Police in Clawson, Michigan, are investigating reports of a possible DTE impersonator.
Six police officers and a semi-truck driver have been released from a local hospital after a fiery crash involving a car and a semi-truck Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of Ford Road and Haggerty Road, near Interstate 275, in Canton.
A person was taken into custody after a barricaded situation on Thursday in Oakland County, Michigan.