Drug Cartels
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Hegseth cites ‘fog of war’ while defending 2nd strike on alleged drug boatHegseth said he 'didn’t stick around' for the remainder of the Sept. 2 mission following the initial strike and the admiral in charge 'made the right call' ordering a second hit.U.S. NewsDec 2
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White House confirms follow-up strike on alleged drug boat amid scrutinyLawmakers from both parties said Sunday they support congressional reviews of recent U.S. military strikes against vessels suspected of smuggling drugs.U.S. NewsDec 1
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U.S. strike kills 4 on vessel accused of carrying drugs: HegsethIt’s the fourth deadly strike in the Caribbean and the latest since President Donald Trump told U.S. lawmakers he was treating drug traffickers as unlawful combatants.U.S. NewsOct 3
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Carney says Mexican gangs operating in Canada ‘and vice versa,’ vows actionCarney said more cooperation is needed to combat the groups, which is part of a new comprehensive strategic partnership signed with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.CanadaSep 18
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Mexico denies U.S. DEA statement on cross-border deal to fight drug cartels'We have not reached any agreement,' a visibly annoyed President Claudia Sheinbaum said after the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announced a partnership.WorldAug 19
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Mexico’s president rules out U.S. military entering to fight cartelsMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said they were informed of a coming order, but it had nothing to do with U.S. military operating on Mexican soil.WorldAug 8
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Cartel activity in Canada ‘very prevalent now,’ former Trudeau advisor saysA Canadian national security advisor says the government's move to list drug cartels as terrorist entities will give law enforcement more tools to go after crime groups in Canada.PoliticsFeb 23
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Canada names 7 drug cartels, crime groups as terrorist entitiesSeven transnational criminal organizations, including drug cartels, were designated as foreign terrorist organizations and include five groups out of Mexico.CanadaFeb 20
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Terrorist listing for drug cartels would help fentanyl fight: RCMP chiefRCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme says a federal move to list organized crime cartels as terrorist entities would give the Mounties more tools to pursue charges and enforce the law.CanadaFeb 6
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RCMP arrest 3 B.C. residents, alleged associate linked to Japanese YakuzaInvestigators identified the main Canada-based suspects as Richmond residents, and confirmed their alleged associate had ties to the Yakuza transnational organized crime syndicate.CrimeSep 22, 2022
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