Dominican Republic: Authorities seized 200 packages of cocaine at the Multimodal Caucedo Port in Santo Domingo during an inspection operation focusing on empty containers. The packages, wrapped in adhesive tape with multiple logos, were found inside a returning container

Mexico: In Huetamo, Michoacán, the Mexican Army and National Guard seized 330 kg of synthetic drugs and a large cache of high-powered weapons, including two Browning .50 caliber and one RPD 7.62 x 39 mm machine guns, alongside other firearms and tactical equipment. The

Nigeria: The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested Yussuf Abayomi Azeez, a wanted drug lord, at Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, as he attempted to travel to Saudi Arabia. Azeez had previously fled drug charges in the UK and was running a

Mauritius: Approximately 300 kg of cocaine were intercepted on the vessel Alfa Bravery in the waters of Mauritius. Several police units were mobilized at the port in the afternoon to supervise the unloading of the cargo under high security.

Italy: The Albanian mafia is increasingly exploiting the gambling sector in Italy to launder money, joining historical Italian clans and other foreign criminal groups such as the Chinese and Turkish mafyas. According to a 2010-2024 dossier by Libera, 147 criminal clans are

Spain: In a coordinated operation named "Maratón25", the Guardia Civil detained three individuals attempting to smuggle 4.2 tons of hashish through the Alicante coast. The operation identified three boats, including a high-speed vessel, approaching the north coast of Alicante

Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel on patrol in Juventino Rosas, Guanajuato. Sent by an anonymous source.

India: In a coordinated international operation, Indian security agencies and Haryana Police detained two notorious gangsters. Venkatesh Garg, linked to the Nandu gang, was captured in Georgia and is awaiting extradition for his involvement in a murder and extortion activities.

Brazil: The Comando Vermelho (CV) is involved in all criminal group confrontations across the country, according to the Agência Brasileira de Inteligência (Abin). The CV's expansion, originating in 2013 and solidifying by 2024, has reached nearly all states except Roraima and

Brazil: Police seized 4.2 tons of marijuana from a truck on the Raposo Tavares highway, km 135, in the Sarapuí region. The marijuana, weighing 4,187 kg, was concealed among plastic materials.

Mexico: In Badiraguato, authorities dismantled a clandestine lab used for hashish extraction, seizing 300 kg of marijuana, along with equipment including 300 liters of acetone, a condensator, four distillers, a nitrogen tank, three isobutane gas tanks, and a butane gas extractor.

USA: Federal agents seized 147.4 kg of methamphetamine from a Norcross storage facility after DEA surveillance and a Gwinnett County police K-9 detected narcotics on October 10. Marco Cueto-Rosales, found unlawfully residing in the USA, was arrested and charged with conspiracy

India: Indian intelligence agencies have flagged concerns about Dawood Ibrahim's syndicate collaborating with former LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) operatives in South India to expand its drug trade. The D-syndicate [Dawood Syndicate], facing operational losses in

Italy: The investigation in Rome into the ‘ndrangheta, specifically the Marando faction, has concluded, targeting 31 individuals involved in organized drug trafficking in the San Basilio area. Operation "Anemone", carried out by the Carabinieri del Ros, revealed Rosario Marando

Morocco: Security services arrested a significant drug lord in Tangier, specialized in cocaine and chira (hashish). The operation, executed by Casablanca security agents, followed a national search warrant by the Royal Gendarmerie of Fahs Anjra. Authorities seized 200 kg of

Spain: In Isla Mayor, Sevilla, a National Police officer was critically injured in a shootout during an anti-narcotics operation targeting a criminal group along the Guadalquivir River. The incident occurred when officers attempted to raid a 'drug nursery', a storage site for

Italy: Several Sinti family clans—a subgroup of the Roma (Romani) people traditionally found in Italy and Central Europe—such as the Komarov, Petrow-Petrov, Gurgevic, Jovanovic, and Goman families, have become increasingly established in eastern Rome and nearby provinces. These

Türkiye: Coşkun Necati Arabacı, associated with the Hells Angels Cologne chapter, faced a legal reversal when a court-ordered release was overturned. Initially detained on October 8 after arriving from Belgrade at Izmir’s Adnan Menderes Airport, he was charged with crimes

Maldives: The Maldivian Coast Guard intercepted a fishing vessel carrying nearly 300 kg of heroin and crystal methamphetamine. The seizure involved six Sri Lankan fishermen, based on intelligence from the Sri Lanka Navy. The drug shipment is suspected to be linked to the

Ecuador: In Quito's Tumbaco district, authorities seized 158 kg of cocaine camouflaged among flowers destined for export in the operation "Dionisio". During the operation, police pursued and intercepted a vehicle carrying the drugs. The suspects attempted to flee but collided