Trafficking

La acusación formal señala a funcionarios de alto nivel en Sinaloa por delitos como narcotráfico, delitos de armas y secuestro. El Departamento de Justicia de EE. UU. ha acusado al gobernador de Sinaloa y a otros nueve funcionarios y exfuncionarios por presuntos vínculos con el cártel de Sinaloa, acusándolos de ayudar en la importación masiva de narcóticos ilícitos a los Estados Unidos. Algunos funcionarios eran miembros del partido gobernante progresista de México, Morena, lo que plantea un dilema político para la presidenta mexicana Claudia Sheinbaum mientras busca contrarrestar las crecientes presiones de la administración Trump. Continuar leyendo...

Federal prosecutor says woman is suspected of dealing weapons to Africa on behalf of Iranian governmentA California woman was arrested at Los Angeles international airport after allegedly trafficking weapons on behalf of the Iranian government to contacts in Africa, including Sudan.Shamim Mafi, 44, of Woodland Hills was detained on Saturday night by federal agents, according to the top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles. Continue reading...

• Mexican authorities reported 847 homicides in the past 30 days, the highest monthly toll in 18 months, as rival drug trafficking organizations battle for control of U.S. border crossing routes, particularly in Sinaloa and Tamaulipas states. • The U.S. DEA warned of expanded methamphetamine trafficking networks moving through Central America, with seizures at the U.S.-Mexico border up 38% compared to last year. • Mexico's security ministry announced deployment of additional federal police units to three border states and pledged cooperation with U.S. law enforcement agencies to dismantle trafficking networks.

Met police say suspect in his 60s interviewed under caution over claims of human trafficking and facilitating rapePolice have questioned a man over allegations of human trafficking and facilitating rape in connection with the former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed.The suspect, who is in his 60s, was interviewed under caution this month after 154 people came forward to report allegations of sexual abuse by Al Fayed, the Metropolitan police said. Continue reading...