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• ICE Confirms Deployment of Powerful Graphite Spyware to Intercept Encrypted Communications Nationwide

  Published: Apr 8, 2026

  Section: US & Canada

  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has officially acknowledged the use of "zero click" spyware to infiltrate encrypted messaging platforms, citing the need to disrupt f...

• Major Narcotics Seizure In East Alabama Leads To Arrest Of Two Suspects On Trafficking Charges

  Published: Mar 30, 2026

  Section: Crime

  The Clay County Sheriff’s Office has dismantled a significant drug operation following a tactical search at a New Prospect Road residence. Investigators recovered over $11,000 in c...

• California Man Sentenced to Nine Years for Managing Multi State Fentanyl and Heroin Network

  Published: Mar 27, 2026

  Section: Crime

  Delanious Ward of Elk Grove received a nine year federal prison sentence for leading a narcotics conspiracy that distributed fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine. The 57 year old supervis...

• Federal Grand Jury Indicts Seven in Helena-West Helena Following Major Firearms and Narcotics Investigation

  Published: Mar 19, 2026

  Section: Crime

  A joint operation between the FBI and local police has led to the indictment of seven individuals on federal charges involving fentanyl, methamphetamine, and illegal firearm posses...

• Poughkeepsie Repeat Offender Sentenced to 15 Years for Trafficking Fentanyl and Firearms While on Federal Release

  Published: Mar 18, 2026

  Section: Crime

  Joseph Crocco, 49, received a 15 year prison sentence for distributing lethal narcotics and loaded handguns from his New York residence. The sentencing follows a June 2025 convicti...

• San Diego Supplier Manuel Alejandro Palomino Amador Convicted Following Major Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Distribution Investigation

  Published: Mar 13, 2026

  Section: Crime

  A 33 year old California resident has pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy charges after law enforcement dismantled a significant drug trafficking network. Investigators recovered...

• Craven County Gang Members Sentenced to Combined 89 Years for Fentanyl and Firearm Trafficking

  Published: Mar 12, 2026

  Section: Crime

  A multi agency investigation into the "Bloody Shovel Gang" and the "Gangster Disciples" has concluded with the sentencing of eight defendants to a total of 89 years in federal pris...

• Robersonville Man Sentenced to Prison Following Guilty Plea in Fentanyl Trafficking and Firearms Investigation

  Published: Mar 7, 2026

  Section: Crime

  Bryan Gilliam, 34, has been sentenced to a multiyear prison term and ordered to pay a significant fine after admitting to selling fentanyl and possessing a weapon as a convicted fe...

• North Carolina Trafficker Pleads Guilty to Distributing Large Quantities of Fentanyl in Virginia

  Published: Mar 5, 2026

  Section: Crime

  Semaj Montaque Sledge, 35, of North Carolina, entered a guilty plea this week to federal drug charges following an investigation into his trafficking of fentanyl across state lines...

• High Stakes Bounty: U.S. State Department Authorizes Ten Million Dollar Reward for Capture of Elusive Sinaloa Cartel Bosses

  Published: Feb 27, 2026

  Section: Crime

  The United States government has intensified its pursuit of the Sinaloa Cartel’s leadership by offering a combined reward of up to 10 million dollars for information leading to the...

• Over 70 Dead as Mexican Security Forces Battle Cartel Gunmen Following Killing of Notorious Drug Lord "El Mencho"

  Published: Feb 24, 2026

  Section: Americas

  Mexican security forces are engaged in a widespread conflict with cartel gunmen following the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," the leader of the Jalisco...