Accused fentanyl kingpin wanted by U.S. killed by Mexican military

Pedro Inzunza Coronel, alias "Pichon," was wanted by the U.S. on accusations of trafficking large amounts of fentanyl and cocaine.

• Dec 1

Dogs sniff out 14 tons of cocaine in Colombia, biggest bust in decade

The cocaine, stored in dozens of 110-pound sacks inside a warehouse, was "camouflaged" in a mixture with plaster, officials said.

• Nov 22

Coast Guard announces record cocaine seizure

The Coast Guard said it conducted its largest cocaine seizure in history worth an estimated $362 million. Take an inside look as officials offload the nearly 50,000 pounds of drugs.

• Nov 22
• 02:38

Accused fentanyl kingpin in U.S. court after being captured in Cuba

The drug trafficking suspect was turned over to the U.S. to face charges he trafficked large quantities of cocaine and fentanyl into the country.

• Nov 20

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Coast Guard admiral, DEA administrator defend strikes on alleged drug boats

The strikes have come amid a broader buildup of U.S. military forces in the Caribbean as the Trump administration continues to put pressure on Venezuela.

• Nov 19

Huge cocaine haul seized amid debate over strategy

As the U.S. Coast Guard unloads $360 million in seized cocaine, debate simmers about what the best approach is for anti-smuggling tactics on the high seas. Nicole Sganga spoke to a Coast Guard commander and DEA administrator Terry Cole.

• Nov 19
• 02:12

Divers in Colombia find 450 pounds of cocaine hidden underneath ship

The seizure came just days after the navy announced it had confiscated more than seven tons of drugs from two speedboats and a "narco sub."​

• Nov 19

Spain busts ring of powerful Mexican drug cartel targeted by U.S.

Two "priority targets" of the U.S. DEA as well as suspected members of the Italian mafia were among 20 people detained, police said.

• Nov 18

13 tons of U.S.-bound cocaine seized from ferry, Panama says

It was one the biggest such hauls in Panamanian waters to date, authorities said.

• Nov 12

Tip from U.S. leads to 6.5 tons of cocaine seized from boat off Spain

Police release video showing officers on a speed boat intercepting the alleged drug-trafficking ship.

• Oct 27

Drugs worth nearly $1 billion seized from sailboats in Arabian Sea

A Pakistani navy ship seized narcotics worth more than $972 million from sailboats in the Arabian Sea, U.S. Central Command confirmed.

• Oct 22

Coast Guard reels in cocaine from ocean after drug boat capsizes

The operation was one of several that resulted in the Coast Guard seizing more than 100,000 pounds of cocaine from ships in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.

• Oct 15

Guns, drugs worth $170 million seized in raid linked to "kill team" hit

Police images showed drug packages emblazoned with a picture of a cartoon bear from the 2012 comedy "Ted." Another bag featured Chinese characters reading "smooth sailing."

• Oct 15

Nearly 10 tons of cocaine seized from fishing boat in Atlantic Ocean

The seizure by two navy ships followed a tip-off by anti-drug and maritime intelligence authorities and British police, authorities said.

• Sep 25

Boat destroyed by U.S. held 1,000 kilos of cocaine, Dominican Republic says

Authorities in the Dominican Republic said they have confiscated cocaine transported by a speedboat that was destroyed recently by the U.S. Navy.

• Sep 22

1.4 tons of cocaine found floating in the middle of the Pacific Ocean

The seizure comes as President Donald Trump has declared war on Latin American drug traffickers and designated cartels foreign terrorist organizations.

• Sep 10

Soldiers doused with gas, set on fire during mission to destroy cocaine lab

Colombia's defense minister posted video of one of the victims, calling the perpetrators "criminals and narcos who attempted to murder our soldiers."

• Sep 4

1,116 pounds of cocaine found behind fake wall in shipping container

Three dockworkers were charged over 1,116 pounds of cocaine found hidden behind a false wall in a shipping container on the Sydney waterfront, police said.

• Sep 2

Coast Guard offloads record drug haul in South Florida

The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded a record 61,740 pounds of cocaine and 14,400 pounds of marijuana in what officials called the largest drug seizure in its history.

• Aug 25

Woman arrested in Bali over cocaine allegedly smuggled in sex toy

There are dozens of traffickers on death row in the country, including a cocaine-smuggling British grandmother.

• Aug 19

Nearly 600 pounds of cocaine found hidden in banana shipment

Cocaine has been found hidden in banana shipments across the globe in recent months.

• Aug 11

Former U.S. Embassy worker smuggled cocaine in cigarettes and sweets, DOJ says

Jairo Eliezer Arias Caceres, 35, recruited couriers to smuggle cocaine from the Dominican Republic to the United States, federal prosecutors allege.

• Aug 7

$153 million of cocaine found hidden in banana shipment

The cocaine packages were disguised in briquettes bearing the label of a French luxury fashion brand, officials said.

• Jul 17

Police seize ton of cocaine in high seas shootout; 3 suspects killed

Police said two suspected drug traffickers jumped into the ocean and later died. A third suspected drug trafficker died on shore.

• Jul 16

Fugitive drug lord dubbed "Chubby Jos" has $112 million seized by court

Jos Leijdekkers is on Europol's most-wanted list, with the European police body offering over $225,000 for information leading to his arrest.

• Jul 14

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