Drug Trafficking
Israeli lawyer arrested after allegedly smuggling drugs to inmate during prison visit
According to the allegations, the lawyer arrived for a meeting with a prisoner she represents and attempted to hand over the suspected drugs during the meeting.
Israeli security forces bust alleged border smuggling ring, seize drone and arrest two
IDF reservist indicted over stolen IDF rifle, drug ring that supplied soldiers
Israeli stabbed at Hungary's Ozora music festival, two suspects arrested
Israel Police cracking down after synthetic drugs kill three in same week
Three young people in central Israel have died after consuming synthetic drugs, raising alarms over the growing dangers and accessibility of these substances.
Thai authorities arrest Israeli wanted for armed robbery ahead of flight from country
Osher Farhi, a 22-year-old Israeli with a criminal record, was arrested by Surat Thani authorities, reportedly following a request made by Israeli authorities.
Syria's new government struggles to fight Captagon, narcotics trafficking - analysis
Syrian officials have confiscated millions of Captagon pills and other illicit substances since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024.
Three killed in US strike on drug-trafficking vessel in Carribean, Hegseth says
US military conducted a lethal strike on a vessel operated by a drug trafficking organization, says US Defense Secretary Hegseth. Russia condemns "excessive military force."
US military strike on suspected drug vessel kills four
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the ship "was known by our intelligence to be involved in illicit narcotics smuggling."
As Gaza ceasefire holds, Trump shifts focus from Middle East to Asia, South America - analysis
As tensions ease in Gaza, Trump’s diplomatic push toward Asia and South America marks a strategic pivot, with trade deals and peace efforts on the horizon.
Syria arrests Assad relative tied to $2 billion Captagon empire
Authorities say Namir Badi’ Assad was seized in Al-Qardaha with alleged partners as part of a wider post-regime crackdown on drug and arms networks.
