U.S. takes out refueling station for alleged drug-trafficking boats
The vessel, which was in international waters near Ecuador, was allegedly used as a floating refueling station for drug boats belonging to the Los Choneros organization.
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The vessel, which was in international waters near Ecuador, was allegedly used as a floating refueling station for drug boats belonging to the Los Choneros organization.
At least 207 people have been killed since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorists" in September.
The discovery comes in the midst of a U.S.-backed military crackdown on the organized crime gangs in Ecuador.
The U.S. military said it struck another vessel suspected of transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two men, the day after it said a similar strike killed one man and left two survivors.
Europol said an international operation successfully disrupted a major drug trafficking route known as the "cocaine highway."
South Florida rapper Kodak Black faces a felony charge of trafficking MDMA, according to court documents.
The Coast Guard says crews offloaded 3,825 pounds of cocaine worth more than $28.7 million in Miami Beach after Pacific interdictions.
Police said two people headed the network, including one person considered to be the "narco-architect" and "mastermind of the tunnels."
The massive seizure of cocaine marked the latest instance of the illicit drug being found hidden in a shipment of the fruit.
Terrell Jermaine Williams, 40, conspired with a China-based drug distributor to import the controlled substances into Miami for distribution, beginning in or around 2022 and continuing through 2025, according to court documents.
Federal prosecutors say a man from the U.K. and another one from Germany tried to board separate flights from Miami to Brazil with nearly 170 pounds of hashish.
Since the administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorists" in small vessels last year, at least 148 people have been killed in the strikes.
The series of strikes brought the death toll to at least 145 people since the administration began targeting the small vessels since September.
Authorities dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs and seized around 1,000 tons of chemicals used to make street drugs such as MDMA, amphetamine and meth.
Authorities in Mexico have seized a large collection of motorcycles believed to be owned by Ryan Wedding, the former Olympian wanted for allegedly running a major drug trafficking operation.
Authorities say the passenger was stopped during an outbound inspection, during which officers found 60 vacuum-sealed bundles and two hidden AirTags inside her luggage.
A Coast Guard crew offloaded over 27,000 pounds of drugs in California on Monday.
Police seized one of the helicopters, 1,448 pounds of hashish, five firearms, cash and vehicles during raids.
The U.S. has increased its reward to $5 million for information leading to the arrest of an alleged leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.
President Trump's controversial pardon came as he is simultaneously ordering the bombing of boats in the Caribbean allegedly carrying drugs.
Trump claims efforts in Honduras to "change the results" of an election in which he's backed the party of an ex-president convicted of trafficking cocaine to the U.S.
The Trump administration has designated the Cartel de los Soles a terrorist organization, but some say the Venezuelan entity is "not a group" at all.
Wilmer Chavarriais is believed to be the leader of Los Lobos, a drug trafficking syndicate that was recently designated a terrorist organization by the U.S.
Since September, U.S. forces have destroyed multiple vessels in international waters, killing at least 80 people.
As in previous strikes, U.S. officials did not release the identities of those killed, or offer evidence that they were smuggling narcotics or posed a threat to the U.S.
Daylen Lile homered twice and drove in four runs, Erik Tolman pitched out of a bases-loaded jam to earn his first major league save, and the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 6-3.
A sign referencing Cuba was visible in surveillance footage of a gas pump fire at a Bird Road Chevron station.
Columbus High senior Max Garcia made history over the weekend racing in Milwaukee at just 17 years old.
Rafael Rodriguez says his family's water meter was registering nearly 7 times the expected usage per flush.
The DeSantis administration says the rapid spread of the cameras along state roads warrants immediate action.
Daylen Lile homered twice and drove in four runs, Erik Tolman pitched out of a bases-loaded jam to earn his first major league save, and the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 6-3.
Two areas are being monitored for possible development – the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly and an area in the Gulf.
A sign referencing Cuba was visible in surveillance footage of a gas pump fire at a Bird Road Chevron station.
A Florida grand jury found the DeSantis administration misappropriated $10 million in taxpayer money for political purposes.
Columbus High senior Max Garcia made history over the weekend racing in Milwaukee at just 17 years old.
Columbus High senior Max Garcia made history over the weekend racing in Milwaukee at just 17 years old.
Rafael Rodriguez says his family's water meter was registering nearly 7 times the expected usage per flush.
The DeSantis administration says the rapid spread of the cameras along state roads warrants immediate action.
CBS News Miami spoke exclusively with Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz and Brett Skiles, the Special Agent in Charge for the F.B.I. in Miami, at Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office headquarters in Doral on Monday.
Jose Luis Martinez, 41, was charged alongside Deyton Odel Rojas, 32, and Helder Jose Rojas, 31.
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said Milo Yiannopoulos "chose to overstay his welcome."
The report found taxpayer money was routed through nonprofits and into political accounts, while Attorney General James Uthmeier faces fresh criticism over his role in the transfer.
Moskowitz discusses primary win, Democratic divide.
Gilbert is running for the seat that Frederica Wilson is retiring from.
The winner of the Florida Democratic primary now has her eyes set on the Senate seat currently held by Republican Ashley Moody.
In a statement, Moody attempted to distance herself from the affair, suggesting the blame rests with the Governor and his Administration.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.