Danish Chikna, an associate of Dawood Ibrahim, was arrested in Mumbai for drug trafficking. The arrest follows a series of arrests and investigations that started in early November. Chikna was previously arrested by the NCB in 2021 on drug charges. His arrest is another blow to Dawood Ibrahim’s operations.
President-elect Trump announced a significant agreement with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to curb illegal immigration and drug trafficking into the United States. The agreement involves Mexico halting migration through its territory and a collaborative effort to reduce drug flow and consumption.
The Netherlands, known for its liberal drug policies, is introducing harsher penalties for drug-related crimes. The move aims to deter international drug gangs and align with stricter laws in neighboring countries. This shift comes amid a changing global drug landscape, with cannabis legalization gaining traction worldwide.
Uruguay’s regulated cannabis market is not only providing safe access to cannabis for consumers but also effectively diverting funds away from criminal organizations. The introduction of new strains like Epsilon with high THC content has generated significant demand, demonstrating the success of the regulated system in meeting consumer preferences. This shift in revenue towards legal sales is proving to be a powerful tool in combating drug trafficking and ensuring the economic well-being of the country.
A new federally funded study has found no evidence to support claims that marijuana is widely laced with fentanyl, contradicting assertions made by Sen. JD Vance (R-OH). Despite the study’s findings and a similar report by the DEA, Vance continues to link fentanyl to the Biden-Harris administration, raising concerns about the potential spread of misinformation.
Saudi Arabia executed seven people on Wednesday, including five for drug trafficking, raising the country’s total executions in 2023 to 236. This comes amidst a growing crackdown on drug trafficking in the kingdom, particularly the amphetamine drug captagon, which is being smuggled from war-torn Syria and Lebanon. The executions have drawn criticism from human rights groups, who argue that the death penalty is excessive and inconsistent with Saudi Arabia’s efforts to present a more modern image to the world.
The Mexican Navy has made a historic drug seizure, confiscating over eight tonnes of narcotics off the country’s southwestern Pacific coast. This record-breaking bust surpasses previous seizures in maritime operations and underscores the ongoing battle against drug cartels in Mexico.
A retired Navy veteran from Georgia, Charles Wimberly, faces an uncertain legal situation in Dubai after being arrested for possessing medically prescribed CBD pills. Despite presenting his prescription, authorities accused him of drug trafficking, highlighting the strict laws against CBD in the UAE. Wimberly’s family and legal advocates are seeking his release, emphasizing the potential health risks associated with his detainment and the unclear legal grounds for his arrest.
Jammu and Kashmir police have apprehended three individuals and dismantled an interstate drug trafficking network in Anantnag district. The operation resulted in the seizure of a substantial quantity of Codeine Phosphate, highlighting the persistent issue of drug trafficking in the region.
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has blamed the United States for the surge in cartel violence in Sinaloa, citing the recent arrest of a key cartel leader in the US. The violence, which has left at least 30 people dead in the past week, has plunged the state into fear and uncertainty. López Obrador argues that the US operation to capture Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada was illegal and destabilizing, leading to the current power struggle within the Sinaloa cartel.
