Penn State drug ring suspects in court
The accused ringleaders of a cocaine dealing operation involving some Penn State fraternities are in court today. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
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Penn State frat brothers charged with running cocaine trafficking ring
Two Penn State fraternities are at the center of a cocaine trafficking ring bust, leading to charges against 14 people, authorities said.
Coke drug ring bust at Penn State
More than a dozen current and former fraternity-affiliated students at the Pennsylvania State University, and a parent, have been charged with drug-related charges after a cocaine bust at the school. CBS News' Meg Oliver reports.
14 charged in alleged Penn State cocaine ring
Thirteen former and current Penn State students, and one student's father, are facing charges related to an alleged cocaine ring. Prosecutors allege drugs were cut and packaged at two frat houses, sometimes by pledges. Michael George reports.
Police dress up as World Cup mascots to carry out drug sting
The officers in mascot costumes used a metal sledgehammer to break down a door to enter with colleagues.
Drug suspects arrested after vehicle in high-speed chase hits pedestrians
One suspect drove a vehicle "at very high speed and recklessly, even hitting several local residents" before being stopped by authorities, officials said.
Video shows drug-smuggling tunnel at border
Authorities said they found a "sophisticated" cross-border tunnel under a fake store in San Diego used to smuggle drugs from Mexico after a monthslong Homeland Security investigation. Four suspects have been charged in the operation and authorities seized more than a ton of cocaine with an estimated value of $45 million.
Officials seize over 5,000 pounds of meth from hidden Mexican lab
Naval personnel also seized "thousands of liters and kilos of chemical precursors," the Secretariat of the Navy said Wednesday.
Coast Guard recovers cocaine after boat crew tosses drugs into sea while fleeing
A Coast Guard crew recovered over two dozen bales of cocaine from waters off Puerto Rico.
Coast Guard video shows shots fired at alleged drug boat in the Pacific
The Coast Guard said it has seized more than 150,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, including a record-breaking bust earlier this month.
7 tons of cocaine seized off Colombia, 11 arrested unharmed, navy says
The seizures come as Colombian President Gustavo Petro is calling on the U.S. to end strikes in the region against apparent drug-carrying vessels.
Arrests in death of Robert De Niro's grandson
Authorities on Thursday announced more arrests in connection with the overdose deaths of three 19-year-olds, including Robert De Niro's grandson. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Mother claims son was decapitated during Rio raids that killed over 100
Families of the dead decried what they described as executions by police, while the state government hailed a successful operation against a powerful gang.
Violent raids in Brazil
Police carried out an apparent drug bust in low-income neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro, during which at least 119 people were killed, according to officials. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Raid on gang in Rio leaves over 100 people dead, including police officers
The police operation was one of the most violent in Brazil's recent history, with human rights organizations calling for investigations into the deaths.
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.
South African police bust illicit meth lab, arrest 5 North Americans
Five North Americans were among those arrested when South African police raided an illicit methamphetamine lab on a farm.
Breaking down recent $500 million drug busts
The Coast Guard offloaded a record-breaking haul with an estimated worth of nearly $500 million. Over the course of two months, officials say they seized more than 61,000 pounds of cocaine. Nicole Sganga has details.
Cops bust "spiritual retreat" offering frog venom, hallucinogenic drugs
Officers seized 11 liters of ayahuasca, 117 San Pedro cactus plants and several bottles of frog venom known as Kambo.
More than $130 million in cocaine recovered from ship in London port
The drugs — valued at about $132 million — were found under containers on a vessel at London Gateway port.
American among 3 arrested in Mexican fentanyl bust
The arrests were conducted as part of a joint operation between American and Mexican authorities.
Police chase ends with seizure of 5 huge swimming rodents, drugs
The Public Security Ministry said it had never recorded another seizure of the animals, whicgh are a non-native species in Costa Rica.
Woman arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle meth disguised as presents
A Canadian woman had over 20 pounds of methamphetamine disguised as Christmas presents in her carry-on duffel bag, New Zealand's customs agency said.
Dominican Republic officials find 9.5 tons of cocaine in banana shipment
Authorities in the Dominican Republic say they have confiscated nearly 9.5 tons of cocaine, worth $250 million, from a ship.
Coast Guard seizes $4.3 million of cocaine from boat near Puerto Rico
Coast Guard crew members found 142 "brick-sized packages" that tested positive for cocaine inside a small boat.
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