Kuwait frees jailed Americans, including veterans held on drug charges
Private consultant Jonathan Franks said that additional Americans he represents are expected to be released by Kuwait later.
Drug Trafficking
Accused drug trafficker wanted in U.S. is captured in Mexico
One of Guatemala's most wanted drug traffickers, Aler Baldomero Samayoa Recinos, was captured in Mexico and awaits extradition to the U.S., officials said.
Son of ruthless cartel leader gets life in U.S. prison for trafficking drugs
Rubén Oseguera, known as "El Menchito", is the son of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera, the fugitive cartel boss of the Jalisco New Generation cartel.
22 killed, 3 wounded in narco gang gun battles in Ecuador
A police source told AFP the gunfights involved opposing factions of a powerful gang called Los Tigerones.
Woman accused of testing cocaine quality faces charges in U.S.
Irma Elvira Cruz, a 60-year-old woman known as "Madre," has been extradited from Mexico to face federal charges, according to the Justice Department.
Dutch drug trafficker who once faked his own death killed in Mexico
Marco Ebben, 32, is listed by Europe's law enforcement agency's "most wanted fugitives" list for international drug smuggling.
Coast Guard releases images after crew seizes $91 million in drugs at sea
A Coast Guard crew seized roughly 8,061 pounds of cocaine during a recent mission in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific Ocean.
One of Europe's most-wanted fugitives spotted at religious service
Jos Leijdekkers — also known as "Omar Sheriff" and "Chubby Jos" — is accused of trafficking cocaine and ordering a murder.
Ecuador gangs turn to "death saint" for protection — and human sacrifices
"They stole children from other towns and sacrificed them in front of her (Santa Muerte) when they wanted to land a big hit," a former gang member said.
Trump says Canada tariffs would fight fentanyl, though it's not a major source
Drug policy researcher Jonathan Caulkins said there were 21 large fentanyl seizures at the Mexican border for every one along the Canadian border.
"Narco-sub" breaks apart while being towed by fishing boat
Drug traffickers, especially from Colombia, have been caught using submarines to transport cocaine into Mexico, and from there into the U.S.
Cartel leader in plea talks with U.S., keeps lawyer who represented son
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada decided to stick with the lawyer defending him from U.S. drug trafficking charges despite a possible conflict of interest.
Japan mafia leader pleads guilty in U.S. to nuclear material trafficking
Takeshi Ebisawa allegedly conspired to traffic uranium and plutonium from Myanmar in the belief that Iran would use it for nuclear weapons.
Sons of "El Chapo" are negotiating plea deals with U.S. prosecutors
Ovidio Guzmán López and Joaquin Guzmán López didn't appear at the hearing in Chicago on Tuesday where prosecutors said they needed more time.
How Assad propped up the Captagon drug trade
Analysts estimate Bashar al-Assad's regime raked in $5 billion per year from the Captagon drug trade, dwarfing Syria's official budget and making it a lifeline for the bankrupted country. Imtiaz Tyab has new details about what was discovered about the trade after Assad's rule collapsed.
Police across U.S. illegally selling firearms
A CBS News investigation found dozens of law enforcement leaders buying and illegally selling guns. A review of government audits and court records over the last 20 years uncovered instances in 23 states across the U.S., plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., for more than 50 cases. CBS News crime and public safety producer Erin D. Cauchi has the details.
Law enforcement raises warning over "pink cocaine"
Law enforcement is raising alarm bells over a drug called pink cocaine. It doesn't actually contain cocaine, but is instead a combination of other substances. Tom Hanson has more on the spread of the potentially deadly drug.
Arizona border towns on drug trafficking
Voters in Arizona's border towns are considering the effects of drug trafficking as the battleground state prepares to vote. CBS News' Omar Villafranca spoke to Americans who live on the U.S.-Mexico border.
Border towns dealing with drug smuggling
CBS News' Omar Villafranca has been traveling all week from Texas to California along the U.S.-Mexico border to speak with local officials and residents about immigration. On Wednesday, he made several stops in Arizona, where officials expressed concerns about drug smuggling.
6 million pills seized, 47 arrested in major drug smuggling bust
The pills seized had an estimated street value of $13.6 million, officials said.
Man accused of selling fake pills across U.S. out of garage "lab"
Federal law enforcement officials called the case one of the largest counterfeit pill busts ever in New England.
Longtime Mexican drug cartel leader pleads not guilty in New York
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada said he was forcibly kidnapped and brought to the U.S. by another fugitive cartel leader, Joaquín Guzmán López.
Minnesotan charged with "kingpin statute" for allegedly running "sprawling" Mexican drug trafficking ring
A Twin Cities man and 14 others are charged in connection to what federal law enforcement officials call one of the most sophisticated international drug trafficking operations they've ever seen.
Authorities seize "narco sub" and illegal drugs, chemicals worth $1.6 billion
Authorities in Guyana seized a so-called "narco sub" traversing one of the nation's dense jungles. The subs are often used for international drug trafficking.
Accused drug trafficker dubbed "Pirate of the Unknown" extradited to NYC
Milos Radonjic was arrested in Italy where authorities say he planned to captain a yacht in an international race.
Investigation
Weeks before Election Day, the FEC can't enforce the law
Tropical Storm Isaias forms in Gulf, could reach U.S. as hurricane this weekend
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Vance appears to soften U.S. demands on Iranian nuclear enrichment
Investigation
The life and travels of an alleged Chinese agent in the U.S.
How Israeli and Palestinian kids are coping 3 years after Oct. 7 attacks
Christa Pike is conscious, speaking after botched execution, attorneys say
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Former Cornell frat members ask university to clear their names
Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan to be executed Dec. 3, email states
