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Former Alabama Officer Pleads Guilty to Drug-Planting Scheme Targeting Innocent Motorists

Former Alabama Officer Pleads Guilty to Drug-Planting Scheme Targeting Innocent Motorists

A former police officer from Alabama, Michael Kilgore, has agreed to plead guilty to his involvement in a scheme that involved planting drugs on innocent motorists to manufacture drug arrests. Kilgore, 40, from Centre, Alabama, was charged with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, including methamphetamine. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Alabama … Read more

Hidden Drugs in Cheeseburger Lead to Arrest of North Carolina Duo

Hidden Drugs in Cheeseburger Lead to Arrest of North Carolina Duo

A North Carolina man and woman were arrested after police discovered a bag of cocaine hidden inside a cheeseburger during a traffic stop. The incident highlights the lengths to which some individuals will go to conceal illegal substances. Traffic Stop Uncovers Hidden Drugs De Anthonie Trey Vion Taylor, 23, and Brianna Marie Smith, 24, were … Read more

Dog Helps to Detect Over 6 Tons of Meth Hidden Inside Squash in California

Dog Helps to Detect Over 6 Tons of Meth Hidden Inside Squash in California

In a significant drug bust, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents, assisted by sniffer dogs, seized nearly six tons of methamphetamine hidden within a shipment of green squash. The discovery, made this week, is one of the largest meth seizures in recent history. The illicit cargo was concealed inside 1,419 packages within a commercial … Read more

Major Drug Seizure and Arrests in The Bronx

Major Drug Seizure and Arrests in The Bronx

Federal prosecutors disclosed a significant breakthrough in narcotics enforcement efforts, revealing the recovery of over 12 kilograms (25 pounds) of suspected fentanyl and cocaine, alongside $100,000 in cash, during the execution of an unrelated arrest warrant in the Spuyten Duyvil neighborhood of The Bronx. The operation, carried out by members of the U.S. Marshals NY/NJ … Read more

Nurse Arrested in Owensboro Drug Bust

Nurse Arrested in Owensboro Drug Bust

In a significant drug bust in Owensboro, Kentucky, eight suspects are facing multiple charges, including a nurse accused of stealing medical drugs from her workplace. The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office initiated an investigation following numerous tips regarding a drug trafficking operation allegedly centered at the residence of Pamela Bartimus. Bartimus, a 61-year-old employee of Hospice … Read more

Drug Bust on the Road: Laredo Police Uncover Stash in Crashed Truck, Driver Nabbed!

The Mystery Unfolds: Abandoned Truck Reveals Illegal Cargo Unyielding Pursuit of Justice, Laredo Police Intensify Efforts On Drug Bust According to KGNS news, on an otherwise peaceful Tuesday evening in Laredo (March 5, 2024), a routine traffic incident turned extraordinary. At 5:30 p.m., a call reached the police reporting a car crash on the busy … Read more

U.S. Renews Efforts Against Cocaine Trade Amid Synthetic Drug Crisis

The director of the U.S. Narcotics Control Agency reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to combatting the cocaine trade, emphasizing its ongoing priority despite the escalating crisis posed by synthetic drugs like fentanyl. Speaking after meetings with Colombian officials, including President Gustavo Petro, Rahul Gupta stressed the need to address both synthetic and plant-based drugs concurrently. … Read more

Three Arrested in Jackson County, NC, as Deputies Uncover 14 Grams of Suspected Fentanyl in Traffic Stop

JACKSON COUNTY, N.C. – In a recent operation, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office apprehended three individuals following a routine traffic stop that escalated when deputies discovered illicit substances in their vehicle. The incident unfolded when law enforcement observed a traffic violation involving a white Mercedes, prompting a stop to investigate further. Deputies, noting suspicious behavior … Read more

Miami Police Bust Drug and Stolen Merchandise Operation, Uncover Nearly $1M in Goods

Real-Life Grinch Apprehended in Miami’s Northwest 24th Avenue Area Miami, FL – In a major operation, the City of Miami Police executed a search warrant, leading to the discovery of a substantial narcotics and stolen merchandise stash worth close to $1 million. The arrest of a suspect involved in organized drug and retail theft rings … Read more