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Colombia Is At The Heart Of a Record-Breaking Global Cocaine Boom

The Latin Times spoke to drug and security experts in Colombia to find out what lies behind the country's cocaine boom and what it means for a nation already struggling with internal security issues.

Latin Times

Met officers cleared over death of homeless man who swallowed cocaine at Croydon police station

Mikias Tekeste, 30, deliberately concealed his actions that led to tragedy, gross misconduct panel finds

Evening Standard

Colombia identifies new threat in drug war: the autonomous narco drone sub

Country’s navy announced seizure of uncrewed narco sub, first capture of such a vessel in Colombian waters

The Guardian - US

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‘Rolex’ drugs kingpin who ran huge £82 million cocaine empire on Encrochat jailed

Redon Bushi, 32, was unaware his encrypted messages were being read by police

Evening Standard

Listen to drug smuggler’s voicemail before trying to flee police with cocaine-laden boat

Listen to a voicemail that a drug smuggler left right before trying to flee from police in a boat filled with cocaine.

The Independent UK

Drug smugglers set fire to own yacht to destroy cocaine haul

Drug smugglers set fire to their own yacht to destroy cocaine, dramatic footage released by Spanish authorities shows.

The Independent UK

'Astronomical' cocaine use and debt lands man in jail

A man who was consuming an 'astronomical' amount of cocaine each week went to criminal lengths to clear his pricey drug bill.

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Dramatic footage of Ireland’s largest drugs seizure released

Dramatic footage of the daring operation which led to the seizure of Ireland’s largest drugs haul onboard a container ship has been released.

Evening Standard

Eight men jailed for involvement in Ireland’s largest drugs haul

They received sentences varying in length from 13 and a half years to 20 years on Friday.

Evening Standard

Gang caught smuggling cocaine-infused leather from Latin America to Europe

The gang had set up a laboratory in Athens to extract the cocaine from the leather

The Independent UK

Decriminalise cocaine possession after cannabis in London, says Sir Sadiq Khan report expert

Dr Geoff Gallop claims people are dying because UK is behind rest of the world when it comes to drug policy

Evening Standard

Narco Sub Owned By The Gulf Clan And Equipped With Starlink Antenna Seized Off Caribbean Coast

A "narco sub" equipped with a Starlink antenna and capable of transporting some 1.5 tons of cocaine was seized off the coast of Colombia

Latin Times

Speedballing – the deadly mix of stimulants and opioids – requires a new approach to prevention and treatment

Speedballing – the practice of combining a stimulant like cocaine or methamphetamine with an opioid such as heroin or fentanyl – has evolved from a niche subculture to a widespread public health crisis. The practice stems from the early 1900s when World War I soldiers were often treated with a…

The Conversation

Man jailed for 'terrifying' trade in military rifles

A man kept in his home a large amount of cannabis, almost 1.6 kilograms of cocaine and four semi-automatic rifles on behalf of a drug ring, a judge has heard.

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The Independent UK

Mysterious packages featuring a picture of Yosemite Sam — and containing cocaine — washed ashore along a Florida beach

A beachgoer discovered about 70 pounds of cocaine inside bizarre, Looney Tunes branded bags, on a Florida beach, authorities said.

The Independent UK

UK authorities seize cocaine worth more than $130 million from a ship at London port

British authorities say they seized 2.4 metric tons of cocaine in a ship arriving in England from Panama

Evening Standard

Border Force seizes £96m cocaine haul at London Gateway in one of UK’s biggest busts

The 2.4 tonne find marks the sixth-largest cocaine seizure since records began.

The Independent UK

Border Force seizes 2.4 tonnes of cocaine in one of UK’s largest-ever busts

The £96 million find marks the sixth-largest cocaine seizure since records began

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Latin Times

Mexican Authorities Intercept 'Narco Sub' Carrying More Than 3 Tons of Cocaine

Intelligence from Mexico's Security Cabinet shows the Navy has seized more than 111 tons of cocaine and 223 illicit maritime vessels between 2023 and 2025

Radio France Internationale

Cocaine and synthetic drugs power new era of global trafficking

The world drug market has never been so globalised, active and diverse, according to the United Nations – which marks International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Thursday. RFI takes a look at the latest trends, from the explosion of cocaine to shifting routes and new synthetic drugs.

Evening Standard

Drug kingpins who plotted murder of rival jailed for life

The court heard that James Harding, 34, and Jayes Kharouti, 39, ran a vast criminal empire.

The Independent UK

British man on trial accused of smuggling cocaine in Bali

British man Elliot James Shaw could face up to 12 years in prison on the Indonesian tourist island

AAP

Grandfather, ex-wife jailed for drug import conspiracy

A methamphetamine and cocaine trafficking conspiracy involving a middle-aged couple resulted in the importation of up to $1.2 million worth of drugs.

The Independent UK

Notorious gang leader recaptured more than a year after prison escape

Fugitive drug trafficker José Adolfo Macías, also known as Fito, is wanted by authorities in Ecuador and the United States

The Guardian - UK

Drug kingpins face jail for cocaine smuggling and murder plot after EncroChat investigation

James Harding and Jayes Kharouti discussed plan to recruit hitman to kill rival on encrypted messaging service

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