Genaro García Luna, Former Mexican Federal Police Chief, Arrested in “El Chapo” Bribery Case
The United States has arrested Genaro García Luna, Mexico's former Secretary of Public Security, for allegedly accepting bribes from "El Chapo."
Article Category: International
Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera-Cervantes Is The DEA’s Most Wanted Mexican Drug Lord
The violent drug lord "El Mencho" has terrorized Mexico and trafficked drugs to the United States for years. The DEA is now prioritizing his capture.
The Chinese Government Sentences Nine Fentanyl Smugglers To Prison
The first joint U.S.-China narcotics investigation has resulted in prison sentences for nine Chinese smugglers who mailed the opioid fentanyl to Americans.
5,200 Deaths This Year In Overcrowded Philippines National Penitentiary
In recent years, the Philippines have seen record jumps in prison population and inmate death rate due, in part, to their violent anti-drug sentiment.
Singapore Bans Advertising For Sugary Drinks To Win The “War On Diabetes”
To address a diabetes crisis, the government of Singapore will ban all advertising for sugary drinks and require unhealthy labels for high-sugar beverages.
Russia Sentences Israeli-American Naama Issachar To 7 1/2 Years In Prison For 0.3 oz Of Marijuana
A Russian court has sentenced Naama Issachar, an 26 year-old Israeli-American, to prison on drug smuggling charges, igniting an international dispute.
Gut Bacteria Causes Man To Become Drunk Without Alcohol
A Chinese man was discovered with a rare condition that causes him to become drunk without drinking any alcohol due to a strain of gut bacteria.
Alcohol Consumption In Russia Has Declined By 43% Since 2003
A WHO report shows that restrictions on alcohol sales have caused Russians to drink less alcohol. Consequently, life expectency in Russia has increased.
Couple Mistakenly Receives Nearly 25,000 Ecstasy Pills In The Mail
A couple in Austria received quite a surprise when they woke up to package in the mail containing 24,800 ecstasy pills that were worth roughly $548,127.
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