20 arrested in East End heroin bust

20 arrested in East End heroin bust: "biggest heroin bust in East End history, Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota announced Wednesday the arrests of 20 people on charges of selling and possessing the drug.
At a Riverhead news conference, Spota praised the work of the East End Drug Task Force in a nine-month investigation that netted arrests from Queens to Mattituck to Southampton."

20 arrested in East End heroin bust

20 arrested in East End heroin bust: "biggest heroin bust in East End history, Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota announced Wednesday the arrests of 20 people on charges of selling and possessing the drug.
At a Riverhead news conference, Spota praised the work of the East End Drug Task Force in a nine-month investigation that netted arrests from Queens to Mattituck to Southampton."

Agents: Heroin Smuggled By Mail In Car Parts - News Story - WFTV Orlando

Agents: Heroin Smuggled By Mail In Car Parts - News Story - WFTV Orlando: "Pedro Reyes is being held on federal charges after drug agents arrested him for allegedly trying to buy about two kilos of heroin. Wholesale value is about $200,000.
Pedro ReyesAgents believe Reyes is part of a ring that uses car parts to smuggle drugs from Costa Rica to Orlando. According to court documents, the package was shipped through the mail. It originated in Costa Rica and was scheduled to be sent to a home in Orland"

Agents: Heroin Smuggled By Mail In Car Parts - News Story - WFTV Orlando

Agents: Heroin Smuggled By Mail In Car Parts - News Story - WFTV Orlando: "Pedro Reyes is being held on federal charges after drug agents arrested him for allegedly trying to buy about two kilos of heroin. Wholesale value is about $200,000.
Pedro ReyesAgents believe Reyes is part of a ring that uses car parts to smuggle drugs from Costa Rica to Orlando. According to court documents, the package was shipped through the mail. It originated in Costa Rica and was scheduled to be sent to a home in Orland"

Karachi: Drug force seizes heroin, foreign currency | Pakistan Criminal Records

Karachi: Drug force seizes heroin, foreign currency | Pakistan Criminal Records: "arrested two passengers at Jinnah International Airport Tuesday and recovered 380gms of heroin from the baggage of a Tanzanian passenger Tata Toddy Munthry, who was leaving for Dares Salam (Tanzania) via Doha, Qatar through Qatar Airways Flight QR-319."

Karachi: Drug force seizes heroin, foreign currency | Pakistan Criminal Records

Karachi: Drug force seizes heroin, foreign currency | Pakistan Criminal Records: "arrested two passengers at Jinnah International Airport Tuesday and recovered 380gms of heroin from the baggage of a Tanzanian passenger Tata Toddy Munthry, who was leaving for Dares Salam (Tanzania) via Doha, Qatar through Qatar Airways Flight QR-319."

Cocaine smuggling mother who escaped South American hellhole jail now faces UK prison sentence for dealing drugs | Mail Online

Cocaine smuggling mother who escaped South American hellhole jail now faces UK prison sentence for dealing drugs | Mail Online: "mother-of-two who escaped a brutal South American jail after being imprisoned for smuggling crack cocaine is back behind bars again - this time for drug dealing in the UK.Natalie Welsh, who wrote a book about her ordeal in Venezuela and claimed last year she had turned her life around, has been warned she faces a lengthy prison term for more drugs offences.The 30-year-old admitted two charges of possessing cocaine with intent to supply and a further charge of possessing the Class B drug BZP with intent to supply.The offences took place between August and December 2009, Gloucester Crown Court heard.Welsh, from Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire, last year wrote a book called Sentence To Hell."

Cocaine smuggling mother who escaped South American hellhole jail now faces UK prison sentence for dealing drugs | Mail Online

Cocaine smuggling mother who escaped South American hellhole jail now faces UK prison sentence for dealing drugs | Mail Online: "mother-of-two who escaped a brutal South American jail after being imprisoned for smuggling crack cocaine is back behind bars again - this time for drug dealing in the UK.Natalie Welsh, who wrote a book about her ordeal in Venezuela and claimed last year she had turned her life around, has been warned she faces a lengthy prison term for more drugs offences.The 30-year-old admitted two charges of possessing cocaine with intent to supply and a further charge of possessing the Class B drug BZP with intent to supply.The offences took place between August and December 2009, Gloucester Crown Court heard.Welsh, from Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire, last year wrote a book called Sentence To Hell."

Attorney charged with smuggling drugs to jailed boyfriend | detnews.com | The Detroit News

Attorney charged with smuggling drugs to jailed boyfriend | detnews.com | The Detroit News: "Nina Marie Backon was arraigned today on charges of furnishing contraband to prisoners, which carries a penalty of five years in jail and/or $1,000 fine, and one count of delivery of a controlled substance, which carries a penalty of four years and/or a $2,000 fine. A $10,000 personal bond was set by Judge Preston Thomas.
The charges stem from a visit last week with her boyfriend, Eric Edward Wilamowski, 23, also of Farmington Hills, in the jail."

Attorney charged with smuggling drugs to jailed boyfriend | detnews.com | The Detroit News

Attorney charged with smuggling drugs to jailed boyfriend | detnews.com | The Detroit News: "Nina Marie Backon was arraigned today on charges of furnishing contraband to prisoners, which carries a penalty of five years in jail and/or $1,000 fine, and one count of delivery of a controlled substance, which carries a penalty of four years and/or a $2,000 fine. A $10,000 personal bond was set by Judge Preston Thomas.
The charges stem from a visit last week with her boyfriend, Eric Edward Wilamowski, 23, also of Farmington Hills, in the jail."

RN-T.com - Three arrested after cocaine found during traffic stop

RN-T.com - Three arrested after cocaine found during traffic stop: "three men arrested were 37-year-old Tyrice Bernard Wright of Rome, 31-year-old Keeon Jerome Almon of Calhoun, and 35-year-old Jai Vondale White of Adairsville. All three were charged with felony possession of cocaine, felony possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, felony trafficking of cocaine, felony possession of marijuana and felony possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.White, the driver, was also charged with speeding, and Wright was found to have a probation hold. All three remain in jail without bail."

RN-T.com - Three arrested after cocaine found during traffic stop

RN-T.com - Three arrested after cocaine found during traffic stop: "three men arrested were 37-year-old Tyrice Bernard Wright of Rome, 31-year-old Keeon Jerome Almon of Calhoun, and 35-year-old Jai Vondale White of Adairsville. All three were charged with felony possession of cocaine, felony possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, felony trafficking of cocaine, felony possession of marijuana and felony possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.White, the driver, was also charged with speeding, and Wright was found to have a probation hold. All three remain in jail without bail."

West New York cops: Two men arrested on cocaine and crack charges after two-week probe | - NJ.com

West New York cops: Two men arrested on cocaine and crack charges after two-week probe | - NJ.com: "Between April 23 and May 6, undercover officers bought cocaine and crack at least 10 times from Edwin Alvarenga, 32, of 66th Street and Hudson Avenue; and Inmar Mendoza-Diaz, also 32 and from the same address, reports said.

The department was granted a search warrant on Thursday and raided the men's home at around 5:30 p.m., reports said.

Police recovered 29 bags containing a rock-like substance believed to be crack and several other smaller bags containing a white powdery substance known to be cocaine, totaling a street value of about $2,500, reports said.

Mendoza-Diaz and Alvarenga were charged with multiple drug counts, including manufacturing, distributing or dispensing drugs, reports said.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement also had detainers on both Alvarenga and Mendoza-Diaz, officials said."

West New York cops: Two men arrested on cocaine and crack charges after two-week probe | - NJ.com

West New York cops: Two men arrested on cocaine and crack charges after two-week probe | - NJ.com: "Between April 23 and May 6, undercover officers bought cocaine and crack at least 10 times from Edwin Alvarenga, 32, of 66th Street and Hudson Avenue; and Inmar Mendoza-Diaz, also 32 and from the same address, reports said.

The department was granted a search warrant on Thursday and raided the men's home at around 5:30 p.m., reports said.

Police recovered 29 bags containing a rock-like substance believed to be crack and several other smaller bags containing a white powdery substance known to be cocaine, totaling a street value of about $2,500, reports said.

Mendoza-Diaz and Alvarenga were charged with multiple drug counts, including manufacturing, distributing or dispensing drugs, reports said.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement also had detainers on both Alvarenga and Mendoza-Diaz, officials said."

BBC News - Liverpool man caught with heroin in Aberdeenshire

BBC News - Liverpool man caught with heroin in Aberdeenshire: "Liam Bickerstaff, 23, from Liverpool, was caught by police in Aberdeenshire after being asked to move the heroin to woodland to reduce cannabis debts.
He admitted being concerned in drug supply last June when he appeared at the High Court in Edinburgh.
Lord Emslie deferred sentence for background reports and remanded first offender Bickerstaff in custody.
Speaking about the seizure in Banchory-Devenick, defence solicitor-advocate Iain Paterson said: 'It is not a case where he has come up from Liverpool with the drugs.'"

BBC News - Liverpool man caught with heroin in Aberdeenshire

BBC News - Liverpool man caught with heroin in Aberdeenshire: "Liam Bickerstaff, 23, from Liverpool, was caught by police in Aberdeenshire after being asked to move the heroin to woodland to reduce cannabis debts.
He admitted being concerned in drug supply last June when he appeared at the High Court in Edinburgh.
Lord Emslie deferred sentence for background reports and remanded first offender Bickerstaff in custody.
Speaking about the seizure in Banchory-Devenick, defence solicitor-advocate Iain Paterson said: 'It is not a case where he has come up from Liverpool with the drugs.'"

Police say Beltzhoover raid uncovers weapons, crack cocaine - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Police say Beltzhoover raid uncovers weapons, crack cocaine - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: "Travis L. Gibson, 29, and Kevin Kennedy, 43, were arrested on a variety of drug and weapons charges after the raid that occurred at the home on Millbridge Street, officers said.
Both were arraigned, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled May 20 in Pittsburgh Municipal Court. Both are in jail. Kennedy is being held in lieu of $20,000 bond and Gibson in lieu of $15,000 bond."

Police say Beltzhoover raid uncovers weapons, crack cocaine - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Police say Beltzhoover raid uncovers weapons, crack cocaine - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: "Travis L. Gibson, 29, and Kevin Kennedy, 43, were arrested on a variety of drug and weapons charges after the raid that occurred at the home on Millbridge Street, officers said.
Both were arraigned, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled May 20 in Pittsburgh Municipal Court. Both are in jail. Kennedy is being held in lieu of $20,000 bond and Gibson in lieu of $15,000 bond."

10 Alleged Gang Members Busted In Drug Sweep : NorthEscambia.com

10 Alleged Gang Members Busted In Drug Sweep : NorthEscambia.com: "About half of the members of a local gang are now behind bars after a Monday roundup by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
The Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit and agents from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement filed charges against eight known gang members and two gang associates. They were all, according to authorities, members of a criminal street gang known as the “Garnet Circle Boys”, a group that operates primarily out of Brownsville."

10 Alleged Gang Members Busted In Drug Sweep : NorthEscambia.com

10 Alleged Gang Members Busted In Drug Sweep : NorthEscambia.com: "About half of the members of a local gang are now behind bars after a Monday roundup by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
The Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit and agents from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement filed charges against eight known gang members and two gang associates. They were all, according to authorities, members of a criminal street gang known as the “Garnet Circle Boys”, a group that operates primarily out of Brownsville."

Mount Olive police arrest man on heroin charges after traffic stop | dailyrecord.com | Daily Record

Mount Olive police arrest man on heroin charges after traffic stop | dailyrecord.com | Daily Record: "Joseph Scabet, 26, of Bangor, PA., had allegedly attempted to conceal the heroin, as well as a hypodermic needle in his clothing, police said. Officer Michael Zarro had stopped Scabet at 11:50 a.m. after observing his black Cadillac had a non-functioning brake light and he was traveling 57 miles per hour in a 45 mile per hour zone."

Mount Olive police arrest man on heroin charges after traffic stop | dailyrecord.com | Daily Record

Mount Olive police arrest man on heroin charges after traffic stop | dailyrecord.com | Daily Record: "Joseph Scabet, 26, of Bangor, PA., had allegedly attempted to conceal the heroin, as well as a hypodermic needle in his clothing, police said. Officer Michael Zarro had stopped Scabet at 11:50 a.m. after observing his black Cadillac had a non-functioning brake light and he was traveling 57 miles per hour in a 45 mile per hour zone."

New life on hold as cocaine dealer jailed for three years (From The Northern Echo)

New life on hold as cocaine dealer jailed for three years (From The Northern Echo): "Ian Stabler had bought tickets for a new life in New Zealand when police raided his home in Darlington, in January, last year.
He has now been jailed for three years for drugs offences, and his conviction means he is unlikely to be allowed into New Zealand, a court was told.
Newly-wed Stabler, 46, and his wife, Suzanne, 41, were arrested at their home in Wilkes Street, after an undercover operation.
Officers befriended dealers who operated in the town centre at weekends, and bought drugs from them, Teesside Crown Court heard."

New life on hold as cocaine dealer jailed for three years (From The Northern Echo)

New life on hold as cocaine dealer jailed for three years (From The Northern Echo): "Ian Stabler had bought tickets for a new life in New Zealand when police raided his home in Darlington, in January, last year.
He has now been jailed for three years for drugs offences, and his conviction means he is unlikely to be allowed into New Zealand, a court was told.
Newly-wed Stabler, 46, and his wife, Suzanne, 41, were arrested at their home in Wilkes Street, after an undercover operation.
Officers befriended dealers who operated in the town centre at weekends, and bought drugs from them, Teesside Crown Court heard."

Deadliest Catch Felony

Deadliest Catch Felony: "Deadliest catch production manager Matthew Schneider was arrested for using and selling cocaine. The Discovery Channel film staffer faces felony drug charges. He was delivering cocaine to the Alaska fishing of Unalaska.
Matthew Schneider Production Manager
Schneider, 22, was charged April 27 with using and selling cocaine after he delivered about $300 worth of drugs to an undercover officer. Matthew, who resides in Anchorage, was not in custody and police don't know his whereabouts. Alaska State Troopers have been told to watch for him"

Deadliest Catch Felony

Deadliest Catch Felony: "Deadliest catch production manager Matthew Schneider was arrested for using and selling cocaine. The Discovery Channel film staffer faces felony drug charges. He was delivering cocaine to the Alaska fishing of Unalaska.
Matthew Schneider Production Manager
Schneider, 22, was charged April 27 with using and selling cocaine after he delivered about $300 worth of drugs to an undercover officer. Matthew, who resides in Anchorage, was not in custody and police don't know his whereabouts. Alaska State Troopers have been told to watch for him"

Stratford man sentenced to 5 years - Connecticut Post

Stratford man sentenced to 5 years - Connecticut Post: "U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall imposed the sentenced on Ruben Cruz, 30, formerly of Jackson Avenue, Stratford. Cruz pleaded guilty July 2 to conspiring to possess with the intent to distribute cocaine.
He was arrested in February 2009 following a year-long investigation dubbed Operation G-Force conducted in the Greater Bridgeport area by the FBI and its Safe Streets Task Force."

Stratford man sentenced to 5 years - Connecticut Post

Stratford man sentenced to 5 years - Connecticut Post: "U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall imposed the sentenced on Ruben Cruz, 30, formerly of Jackson Avenue, Stratford. Cruz pleaded guilty July 2 to conspiring to possess with the intent to distribute cocaine.
He was arrested in February 2009 following a year-long investigation dubbed Operation G-Force conducted in the Greater Bridgeport area by the FBI and its Safe Streets Task Force."

Men accused of trafficking cocaine | span, style, windowtext - News - Jacksonville Daily News

Men accused of trafficking cocaine | span, style, windowtext - News - Jacksonville Daily News: "Stefon Donta Robinson, 29, of Hyman Avenue, was charged by the Jacksonville Police Department with five counts of trafficking cocaine, conspiracy to traffic cocaine, maintain a vehicle for controlled substance, and possession of up to half an ounce of marijuana. Michael Davis Jr., 30, of Laroque Drive, was charged by JPD with five counts of trafficking cocaine and five counts of conspiracy to traffic cocaine.
Robinson and Davis are accused of selling 55.5 grams of cocaine to a police informant, according to warrants. Robinson is also accused of using a 2009 Mitsubishi to deliver drugs.
Bond was set at $500,000 for Robinson and $806,000 for Davis"

Men accused of trafficking cocaine | span, style, windowtext - News - Jacksonville Daily News

Men accused of trafficking cocaine | span, style, windowtext - News - Jacksonville Daily News: "Stefon Donta Robinson, 29, of Hyman Avenue, was charged by the Jacksonville Police Department with five counts of trafficking cocaine, conspiracy to traffic cocaine, maintain a vehicle for controlled substance, and possession of up to half an ounce of marijuana. Michael Davis Jr., 30, of Laroque Drive, was charged by JPD with five counts of trafficking cocaine and five counts of conspiracy to traffic cocaine.
Robinson and Davis are accused of selling 55.5 grams of cocaine to a police informant, according to warrants. Robinson is also accused of using a 2009 Mitsubishi to deliver drugs.
Bond was set at $500,000 for Robinson and $806,000 for Davis"

Indonesia arrests 2 Malaysians for drug smuggling - Taiwan News Online

Indonesia arrests 2 Malaysians for drug smuggling - Taiwan News Online: "Two Malaysians have been arrested in Indonesia for allegedly smuggling $1.2 million worth of methamphetamine into the country.
Baduri Wijayanta, Customs chief at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta airport, said Sunday the two were captured last week with 5.6 kilograms (12.35 pounds) of methamphetamine crystals in their luggage.
They arrived Friday on a flight from Singapore that originated in Shenzen, China. It was not clear where the two had boarded the flight.
Wijayanta said authorities haven't found the woman the suspects say was the intended recipient of the drugs.
Five Malaysians have been arrested on drug charges in Indonesia this year.
Indonesia has extremely strict drug laws and convicted smugglers are executed."

Indonesia arrests 2 Malaysians for drug smuggling - Taiwan News Online

Indonesia arrests 2 Malaysians for drug smuggling - Taiwan News Online: "Two Malaysians have been arrested in Indonesia for allegedly smuggling $1.2 million worth of methamphetamine into the country.
Baduri Wijayanta, Customs chief at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta airport, said Sunday the two were captured last week with 5.6 kilograms (12.35 pounds) of methamphetamine crystals in their luggage.
They arrived Friday on a flight from Singapore that originated in Shenzen, China. It was not clear where the two had boarded the flight.
Wijayanta said authorities haven't found the woman the suspects say was the intended recipient of the drugs.
Five Malaysians have been arrested on drug charges in Indonesia this year.
Indonesia has extremely strict drug laws and convicted smugglers are executed."

How smuggled mobile phones are used by prisoners to commit crimes from their cells | Mail Online

How smuggled mobile phones are used by prisoners to commit crimes from their cells | Mail Online: "The operation itself was relatively modest - half a kilo or so at a time - but in the space of eight months Moon had already earned more than £300,000. What made the enterprise truly remarkable was that Moon was running the whole thing from his prison cell at HMP Lindholme in Doncaster. Morgan was also behind bars, doing ten years for drug offences in the Central American republic's notoriously tough El Renacer prison in Gamboa, about 20 miles from Panama City."

How smuggled mobile phones are used by prisoners to commit crimes from their cells | Mail Online

How smuggled mobile phones are used by prisoners to commit crimes from their cells | Mail Online: "The operation itself was relatively modest - half a kilo or so at a time - but in the space of eight months Moon had already earned more than £300,000. What made the enterprise truly remarkable was that Moon was running the whole thing from his prison cell at HMP Lindholme in Doncaster. Morgan was also behind bars, doing ten years for drug offences in the Central American republic's notoriously tough El Renacer prison in Gamboa, about 20 miles from Panama City."

Boxer is first to trial in NY drug-smuggling case - Boston.com

Boxer is first to trial in NY drug-smuggling case - Boston.com: "Andrey Nevsky was an undefeated professional boxer and mixed-martial arts combatant from Boston when his lawyer says he took a job as a bodyguard for a guy who was supposed to be a high-stakes poker player at the Mohawks' Akwesasne reservation in northern New York.
Now the 26-year-old middleweight is fighting charges that he was part of an international crime ring, which federal and Canadian authorities said they broke up after arresting 45 people and seizing more than $5 million, 25 kilograms of cocaine and 4,000 pounds of marijuana"

Boxer is first to trial in NY drug-smuggling case - Boston.com

Boxer is first to trial in NY drug-smuggling case - Boston.com: "Andrey Nevsky was an undefeated professional boxer and mixed-martial arts combatant from Boston when his lawyer says he took a job as a bodyguard for a guy who was supposed to be a high-stakes poker player at the Mohawks' Akwesasne reservation in northern New York.
Now the 26-year-old middleweight is fighting charges that he was part of an international crime ring, which federal and Canadian authorities said they broke up after arresting 45 people and seizing more than $5 million, 25 kilograms of cocaine and 4,000 pounds of marijuana"

ICE investigation nets eight arrests | nets, arrests, eight - Now - TheMonitor.com

ICE investigation nets eight arrests | nets, arrests, eight - Now - TheMonitor.com: "eight arrested are:
>> David Tijerina, 41, of Weslaco.
>> Jesus Davila, 28, of Weslaco.
>> Jaime Galvan, 29, of Weslaco.
>> Ramon de Luna, 52, of San Juan.
>> Jesus de Luna, 31, of San Juan.
>> Ramiro Gracia Cantu, 36, of Edinburg.
>> Carlos Valdez, 30, of Edinburg.
>> Juan Guerra, 29, of Donna.
Four other men had already been arrested and have pleaded guilty in the case. Another suspect remains at large, prosecutors said Friday.
It remained unclear Saturday whether any of those arrested last week had retained an attorney.
If convicted on all counts, they could face up to 20 years in prison."

ICE investigation nets eight arrests | nets, arrests, eight - Now - TheMonitor.com

ICE investigation nets eight arrests | nets, arrests, eight - Now - TheMonitor.com: "eight arrested are:
>> David Tijerina, 41, of Weslaco.
>> Jesus Davila, 28, of Weslaco.
>> Jaime Galvan, 29, of Weslaco.
>> Ramon de Luna, 52, of San Juan.
>> Jesus de Luna, 31, of San Juan.
>> Ramiro Gracia Cantu, 36, of Edinburg.
>> Carlos Valdez, 30, of Edinburg.
>> Juan Guerra, 29, of Donna.
Four other men had already been arrested and have pleaded guilty in the case. Another suspect remains at large, prosecutors said Friday.
It remained unclear Saturday whether any of those arrested last week had retained an attorney.
If convicted on all counts, they could face up to 20 years in prison."

Drug-smuggling prison guard to get 96 months

Drug-smuggling prison guard to get 96 months: "Pierre Arold Agnant, the prison guard who smuggled drugs into the Montreal Detention Centre for a member of a gang, has been sentenced to a 96-month prison term.
Agnant's lawyer, Clemente Monterosso, said he will not appeal the sentence.
Agnant was convicted by a jury in December on charges of breach of trust, drug trafficking, conspiracy and committing a crime for a criminal organization. His conviction on that last charge means Agnant is required to serve at least half of his sentence before he is eligible for parole."

Drug-smuggling prison guard to get 96 months

Drug-smuggling prison guard to get 96 months: "Pierre Arold Agnant, the prison guard who smuggled drugs into the Montreal Detention Centre for a member of a gang, has been sentenced to a 96-month prison term.
Agnant's lawyer, Clemente Monterosso, said he will not appeal the sentence.
Agnant was convicted by a jury in December on charges of breach of trust, drug trafficking, conspiracy and committing a crime for a criminal organization. His conviction on that last charge means Agnant is required to serve at least half of his sentence before he is eligible for parole."

Drug trafficking mastermind busted, 2.1kg of heroin seized

Drug trafficking mastermind busted, 2.1kg of heroin seized: "Two suspected drug traffickers and five suspected drug abusers were arrested in an operation yesterday.
Approximately 2.1kg of heroin no.3 with an estimated value of S$320,000 and cash S$11,000 were seized.An exchange was about to take place at Jalan Tentaram between the two drug peddlers, both Singaporean male, unemployed when the Central Narcotics Bureau authorities raided the compound.The bag which the runner was carrying was found to contain 8 bundles of heroin no.3, weighing approximately 1.9kg.A search of the premises uncovered another 20 packets of heroin no.3 weighing approximately 230g and 'Ice' weighing approximately 3.3g. Cash of $11,000 believed to be drug proceeds was also recovered from the premises."

Drug trafficking mastermind busted, 2.1kg of heroin seized

Drug trafficking mastermind busted, 2.1kg of heroin seized: "Two suspected drug traffickers and five suspected drug abusers were arrested in an operation yesterday.
Approximately 2.1kg of heroin no.3 with an estimated value of S$320,000 and cash S$11,000 were seized.An exchange was about to take place at Jalan Tentaram between the two drug peddlers, both Singaporean male, unemployed when the Central Narcotics Bureau authorities raided the compound.The bag which the runner was carrying was found to contain 8 bundles of heroin no.3, weighing approximately 1.9kg.A search of the premises uncovered another 20 packets of heroin no.3 weighing approximately 230g and 'Ice' weighing approximately 3.3g. Cash of $11,000 believed to be drug proceeds was also recovered from the premises."

Bali Nine courier's sentence appeal delayed - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Bali Nine courier's sentence appeal delayed - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation): "Bali Nine drug courier Martin Stephens's appeal against his life sentence has been delayed because of an error translating crucial evidence.
Stephens was arrested five years ago at Bali airport with nearly three kilograms of heroin strapped to his body.
His appeal rests on a letter from former Australian Federal Police commissioner Mick Keelty.
The letter says that unlike more experienced couriers, Stephens could not earn a reduced sentence by cooperating with investigators because he knew so little about the drug smuggling racket.
His mother, Michele Stephens, flew to Bali for the hearing and says she is disappointed it has been delayed.
'Hopefully on May 20 it will all be better and all we can do is pray,' she said."

Bali Nine courier's sentence appeal delayed - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Bali Nine courier's sentence appeal delayed - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation): "Bali Nine drug courier Martin Stephens's appeal against his life sentence has been delayed because of an error translating crucial evidence.
Stephens was arrested five years ago at Bali airport with nearly three kilograms of heroin strapped to his body.
His appeal rests on a letter from former Australian Federal Police commissioner Mick Keelty.
The letter says that unlike more experienced couriers, Stephens could not earn a reduced sentence by cooperating with investigators because he knew so little about the drug smuggling racket.
His mother, Michele Stephens, flew to Bali for the hearing and says she is disappointed it has been delayed.
'Hopefully on May 20 it will all be better and all we can do is pray,' she said."

Police: Just-freed drug dealer found with $19,000 in cocaine - NJ.com

Police: Just-freed drug dealer found with $19,000 in cocaine - NJ.com: "suspected drug dealer recently released after a nine-year stint in federal prison was taken into custody again this week after authorities allegedly found him in possession of nearly $19,000 worth of cocaine.
Thomas Earl Lee Jr., 40, was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Robbinsville after a traffic stop by township police. His vehicle had been followed by detectives from the Special Investigations Unit of the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office throughout the day after he was picked up from his Moreland Avenue home in Trenton by a woman at about 11 a.m. and driven north into New York City."

Police: Just-freed drug dealer found with $19,000 in cocaine - NJ.com

Police: Just-freed drug dealer found with $19,000 in cocaine - NJ.com: "suspected drug dealer recently released after a nine-year stint in federal prison was taken into custody again this week after authorities allegedly found him in possession of nearly $19,000 worth of cocaine.
Thomas Earl Lee Jr., 40, was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Robbinsville after a traffic stop by township police. His vehicle had been followed by detectives from the Special Investigations Unit of the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office throughout the day after he was picked up from his Moreland Avenue home in Trenton by a woman at about 11 a.m. and driven north into New York City."

Sheriff deputy arrested for drug smuggling - Hot Off The Press (release)

Sheriff deputy arrested for drug smuggling - Hot Off The Press (release): "Santa Cruz County Deputy Sheriff Jesus R. Contreras, 29, and Ernesto Castro, 38, both of Nogales, Ariz., were arrested by the Southern Arizona Border Corruption Task Force on federal drug trafficking and gun charges yesterday. Both were ordered detained at their initial appearance today in U.S. District Court before U.S. Magistrate Judge D. Thomas Ferraro. A detention hearing is set for May 7, 2010.
“Arizona’s law enforcement officers have a duty to uphold the law on our border, where many temptations lurk. The vast majority do so with honor,” said Dennis K. Burke, U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona. “I want to thank the Southern Arizona Border Corruption Task Force for their excellent work on this investigation, and especially the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance.”"

Sheriff deputy arrested for drug smuggling - Hot Off The Press (release)

Sheriff deputy arrested for drug smuggling - Hot Off The Press (release): "Santa Cruz County Deputy Sheriff Jesus R. Contreras, 29, and Ernesto Castro, 38, both of Nogales, Ariz., were arrested by the Southern Arizona Border Corruption Task Force on federal drug trafficking and gun charges yesterday. Both were ordered detained at their initial appearance today in U.S. District Court before U.S. Magistrate Judge D. Thomas Ferraro. A detention hearing is set for May 7, 2010.
“Arizona’s law enforcement officers have a duty to uphold the law on our border, where many temptations lurk. The vast majority do so with honor,” said Dennis K. Burke, U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona. “I want to thank the Southern Arizona Border Corruption Task Force for their excellent work on this investigation, and especially the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance.”"

2 Men In Heroin Ring Get Federal Sentences - wcco.com

2 Men In Heroin Ring Get Federal Sentences - wcco.com: "Two men already serving state sentences for drug overdose deaths in Waukesha County have now been sentenced for federal crimes.Twenty-five-year-old Jason Lund of Wauwatosa and 30-year-old Luke Bandowski of Genesee were sentenced Thursday in U.S. District Court for conspiracy to distribute heroin resulting in death.They were convicted in a heroin ring that led to 11 overdoses, including five deaths.Federal Judge J.P. Stadtmueller gave Lund 14 years and seven months in prison, and Bandowski got 13 years and four months. But Lund already faces 15 years for his state crimes, and Bandowski faces 18.The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the federal sentences will be served concurrently."

2 Men In Heroin Ring Get Federal Sentences - wcco.com

2 Men In Heroin Ring Get Federal Sentences - wcco.com: "Two men already serving state sentences for drug overdose deaths in Waukesha County have now been sentenced for federal crimes.Twenty-five-year-old Jason Lund of Wauwatosa and 30-year-old Luke Bandowski of Genesee were sentenced Thursday in U.S. District Court for conspiracy to distribute heroin resulting in death.They were convicted in a heroin ring that led to 11 overdoses, including five deaths.Federal Judge J.P. Stadtmueller gave Lund 14 years and seven months in prison, and Bandowski got 13 years and four months. But Lund already faces 15 years for his state crimes, and Bandowski faces 18.The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the federal sentences will be served concurrently."

High school coach charged with trafficking cocaine | NewsChannel 36 | Charlotte News, Weather, Traffic, and Sports | WCNC.com | News for Charlotte, NC

High school coach charged with trafficking cocaine | NewsChannel 36 | Charlotte News, Weather, Traffic, and Sports | WCNC.com | News for Charlotte, NC: "Alphonso Keaton and Kevin Rankin were arrested Thursday and charged with trafficking cocaine. The arrests were the result of a joint investigation by the Rowan and Davie County sheriff's offices.

The men were arrested after allegedly buying 96 grams of cocaine from someone in the parking lot of an Advance Auto in Mocksville.

Keaton was the assistant coach of the girls' basketball team at West Rowan High School this season. School officials said Keaton's contract has expired and he is no longer an employee.

Both men are being held in the Davie County Jail under $100,000 bond each. Their first court date is May 13."

High school coach charged with trafficking cocaine | NewsChannel 36 | Charlotte News, Weather, Traffic, and Sports | WCNC.com | News for Charlotte, NC

High school coach charged with trafficking cocaine | NewsChannel 36 | Charlotte News, Weather, Traffic, and Sports | WCNC.com | News for Charlotte, NC: "Alphonso Keaton and Kevin Rankin were arrested Thursday and charged with trafficking cocaine. The arrests were the result of a joint investigation by the Rowan and Davie County sheriff's offices.

The men were arrested after allegedly buying 96 grams of cocaine from someone in the parking lot of an Advance Auto in Mocksville.

Keaton was the assistant coach of the girls' basketball team at West Rowan High School this season. School officials said Keaton's contract has expired and he is no longer an employee.

Both men are being held in the Davie County Jail under $100,000 bond each. Their first court date is May 13."

Cops: Naperville drug ring busted, heroin and cocaine seized - Chicago Breaking News

Cops: Naperville drug ring busted, heroin and cocaine seized - Chicago Breaking News: "'Various quantities of suspected cocaine and heroin were recovered along with drug paraphernalia, United States currency that was the proceeds from narcotics trafficking, three motor vehicles, along with other items of evidence,' the police statement said.

Charged were:

• Theodore G. Cleveland, 24, 2023 Baldwin Way, Bolingbrook. Charged with delivery of a controlled substance.

• Rolando Sandoval, 22, 2831 Bluewater Court, Naperville. Charged with delivery of a controlled substance.

• Heidi Bree, 22, 1987 Dunhill Lane, Aurora. Charged with delivery of a controlled substance.

• Justin H. Prouflias, 19, 20 Sterling Circle, Wheaton. Charged with delivery of a controlled substance.

• Vanessa N. Nelson, 18, 20 Sterling Circle, Wheaton. Charged with delivery of a controlled substance.

• Rachel Margo, 25, 9730 W. McLean, Melrose Park. Charged with possession of a controlled substance.

• Erica Steger, 20, 29W547 Winchester, Warrenville. Charged with possession of a controlled Substance.

• Luis A. Sandoval, 21, 2831 Bluewater Court, Naperville. Charged with possession of cannabis."

Cops: Naperville drug ring busted, heroin and cocaine seized - Chicago Breaking News

Cops: Naperville drug ring busted, heroin and cocaine seized - Chicago Breaking News: "'Various quantities of suspected cocaine and heroin were recovered along with drug paraphernalia, United States currency that was the proceeds from narcotics trafficking, three motor vehicles, along with other items of evidence,' the police statement said.

Charged were:

• Theodore G. Cleveland, 24, 2023 Baldwin Way, Bolingbrook. Charged with delivery of a controlled substance.

• Rolando Sandoval, 22, 2831 Bluewater Court, Naperville. Charged with delivery of a controlled substance.

• Heidi Bree, 22, 1987 Dunhill Lane, Aurora. Charged with delivery of a controlled substance.

• Justin H. Prouflias, 19, 20 Sterling Circle, Wheaton. Charged with delivery of a controlled substance.

• Vanessa N. Nelson, 18, 20 Sterling Circle, Wheaton. Charged with delivery of a controlled substance.

• Rachel Margo, 25, 9730 W. McLean, Melrose Park. Charged with possession of a controlled substance.

• Erica Steger, 20, 29W547 Winchester, Warrenville. Charged with possession of a controlled Substance.

• Luis A. Sandoval, 21, 2831 Bluewater Court, Naperville. Charged with possession of cannabis."

Drug-dealing dad busted for selling heroin with infant son in car

Drug-dealing dad busted for selling heroin with infant son in car: "Reynaldo Figueroa, 21, of 34 Belmont Ave., and Daniel Rozwadowski, 22, of 97 Terimar St., Chicopee, have both been arrested for distribution of heroin, possession of a class A substance and risk of injury to a child with wanton and reckless behavior, according to Springfield Police Department Sgt. John Delaney. The state Department of Children and Families had taken custody of Figueroa's son after detectives took the baby from the car following the arrest Wednesday, according to Delaney.
The two men were arrested as a result of a surveillance operation the city police department Narcotics Division had conducted Wednesday evening at the McDonald's restaurant parking lot, located at 360 Main St., in the city's North End neighborhood, according to Delaney.
Police allegedly watched as two people purchased five bags of heroin from Figueroa and Rozwadowski as they were sitting in a Nissan Xterra in the parking lot. The two alleged drug customers were detained, and Figueroa and Rozwadowski were arrested a short while later, according to Delaney.
Police allegedly seized 27 bags of heroin, cell phones and $167 in cash from the vehicle in which the two men and the baby had been."

Drug-dealing dad busted for selling heroin with infant son in car

Drug-dealing dad busted for selling heroin with infant son in car: "Reynaldo Figueroa, 21, of 34 Belmont Ave., and Daniel Rozwadowski, 22, of 97 Terimar St., Chicopee, have both been arrested for distribution of heroin, possession of a class A substance and risk of injury to a child with wanton and reckless behavior, according to Springfield Police Department Sgt. John Delaney. The state Department of Children and Families had taken custody of Figueroa's son after detectives took the baby from the car following the arrest Wednesday, according to Delaney.
The two men were arrested as a result of a surveillance operation the city police department Narcotics Division had conducted Wednesday evening at the McDonald's restaurant parking lot, located at 360 Main St., in the city's North End neighborhood, according to Delaney.
Police allegedly watched as two people purchased five bags of heroin from Figueroa and Rozwadowski as they were sitting in a Nissan Xterra in the parking lot. The two alleged drug customers were detained, and Figueroa and Rozwadowski were arrested a short while later, according to Delaney.
Police allegedly seized 27 bags of heroin, cell phones and $167 in cash from the vehicle in which the two men and the baby had been."

Asst. Basketball Coach Charged With Trafficking Cocaine - High School News Story - WSOC Charlotte

Asst. Basketball Coach Charged With Trafficking Cocaine - High School News Story - WSOC Charlotte: "arrested 37-year-old Alphonso Keaton, the assistant girls’ basketball coach at West Rowan High School, and charged him with trafficking cocaine.
Keaton and 37-year-old Kevin Rankin were arrested in the parking lot of Advance Auto in Mocksville Wednesday. Rankin was also charged with trafficking cocaine.
Investigators said they watched the two men purchase 96 grams of cocaine for $2,400. They then arrested the men in a vehicle stop.
The arrests followed an investigation conducted by the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit and Davie County Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit.
Keaton and Rankin were placed in the Davie County Jail. Both have a $100,000 bond and are scheduled to appear in court May 13."

Asst. Basketball Coach Charged With Trafficking Cocaine - High School News Story - WSOC Charlotte

Asst. Basketball Coach Charged With Trafficking Cocaine - High School News Story - WSOC Charlotte: "arrested 37-year-old Alphonso Keaton, the assistant girls’ basketball coach at West Rowan High School, and charged him with trafficking cocaine.
Keaton and 37-year-old Kevin Rankin were arrested in the parking lot of Advance Auto in Mocksville Wednesday. Rankin was also charged with trafficking cocaine.
Investigators said they watched the two men purchase 96 grams of cocaine for $2,400. They then arrested the men in a vehicle stop.
The arrests followed an investigation conducted by the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit and Davie County Sheriff’s Office Vice Unit.
Keaton and Rankin were placed in the Davie County Jail. Both have a $100,000 bond and are scheduled to appear in court May 13."

Gazette Live - News - Local News - Drug dealer George Johnson locked up for six years

Gazette Live - News - Local News - Drug dealer George Johnson locked up for six years: "George Johnson, aka Richard Montague, operated just above the level of a street dealer, Teesside Crown Court heard.
The 42-year-old was caught red-handed throwing a bin liner containing 80.2g of crack cocaine from a yard on Bush Street, Middlesbrough.
The drugs, worth more than £8,000, were higher than average purity and came in ounce packages usually divided up and distributed to street dealers.
Police raided the house just before midnight on January 7.
In the kitchen were discovered two sets of scales carrying cocaine traces, eight more lumps of the drug all worth £348, a tub containing 107g of mixing agents used to make crack cocaine, and a baseball bat."

Gazette Live - News - Local News - Drug dealer George Johnson locked up for six years

Gazette Live - News - Local News - Drug dealer George Johnson locked up for six years: "George Johnson, aka Richard Montague, operated just above the level of a street dealer, Teesside Crown Court heard.
The 42-year-old was caught red-handed throwing a bin liner containing 80.2g of crack cocaine from a yard on Bush Street, Middlesbrough.
The drugs, worth more than £8,000, were higher than average purity and came in ounce packages usually divided up and distributed to street dealers.
Police raided the house just before midnight on January 7.
In the kitchen were discovered two sets of scales carrying cocaine traces, eight more lumps of the drug all worth £348, a tub containing 107g of mixing agents used to make crack cocaine, and a baseball bat."

Elizabeth drug kingpin admits heroin trafficking, faces 32 years in prison | - NJ.com

Elizabeth drug kingpin admits heroin trafficking, faces 32 years in prison | - NJ.com: "Alejandro Cleves to admit in court this week that he was the kingpin of a multi-million dollar Union County heroin ring, authorities said.
The handcuffed, 30-year-old defendant took a plea deal before Superior Court Judge Scott Moynihan on Monday, admitting his role as the leader of a narcotics trafficking network that allegedly funneled millions in drugs from Colombia into the United States. Cleves faces 32 years behind bars when sentenced on July 23.
The drug trafficker is accused of using the distributors he met while living in Elizabeth to channel upwards of 250 kilos of heroin — each with a street value of about $1 million — into Union and Essex counties, as well as New York and Pennsylvania, said the Union County Prosecutor, Theodore Romankow."

Elizabeth drug kingpin admits heroin trafficking, faces 32 years in prison | - NJ.com

Elizabeth drug kingpin admits heroin trafficking, faces 32 years in prison | - NJ.com: "Alejandro Cleves to admit in court this week that he was the kingpin of a multi-million dollar Union County heroin ring, authorities said.
The handcuffed, 30-year-old defendant took a plea deal before Superior Court Judge Scott Moynihan on Monday, admitting his role as the leader of a narcotics trafficking network that allegedly funneled millions in drugs from Colombia into the United States. Cleves faces 32 years behind bars when sentenced on July 23.
The drug trafficker is accused of using the distributors he met while living in Elizabeth to channel upwards of 250 kilos of heroin — each with a street value of about $1 million — into Union and Essex counties, as well as New York and Pennsylvania, said the Union County Prosecutor, Theodore Romankow."

Two jailed for selling drugs - Winnipeg Free Press

Two jailed for selling drugs - Winnipeg Free Press: "Joseph Ronald Desjarlais, 34, was given four years in prison, while Dustin Jeremy Barker, 22, received three years behind bars Tuesday following joint-recommendations between Crown and defence lawyers.
The penalties are in addition to five months already spent in custody, which was given just single-time credit based on their histories of breaching court orders.
Desjarlais and Barker were among 31 people arrested last December as part of 'Project Divide'. A total of five accused have now pleaded guilty and been sentenced, with several more expected in the coming weeks."

Two jailed for selling drugs - Winnipeg Free Press

Two jailed for selling drugs - Winnipeg Free Press: "Joseph Ronald Desjarlais, 34, was given four years in prison, while Dustin Jeremy Barker, 22, received three years behind bars Tuesday following joint-recommendations between Crown and defence lawyers.
The penalties are in addition to five months already spent in custody, which was given just single-time credit based on their histories of breaching court orders.
Desjarlais and Barker were among 31 people arrested last December as part of 'Project Divide'. A total of five accused have now pleaded guilty and been sentenced, with several more expected in the coming weeks."

timesofmalta.com - Kilo of heroin found - three men arrested

timesofmalta.com - Kilo of heroin found - three men arrested: "Briton, a Liberian and a Congolese, have been arrested after a big drugs find by Customs officers and the police.
Almost a kilo of heroin was found hidden in a false compartment in a bag being carried by a 22-year-old Briton who flew in at Malta International Airport from Brussels last night."

timesofmalta.com - Kilo of heroin found - three men arrested

timesofmalta.com - Kilo of heroin found - three men arrested: "Briton, a Liberian and a Congolese, have been arrested after a big drugs find by Customs officers and the police.
Almost a kilo of heroin was found hidden in a false compartment in a bag being carried by a 22-year-old Briton who flew in at Malta International Airport from Brussels last night."

Man charged with possession of improvised firearm similar to one used in Hemet police attack | L.A. NOW | Los Angeles Times

Man charged with possession of improvised firearm similar to one used in Hemet police attack | L.A. NOW | Los Angeles Times: "Patrick Nugent Jr., who authorities say is a member of the Coors Skins gang, was also charged with having a pair of nunchucks – weapons usually constructed of two pieces of wood held together by a short chain.
Nugent was arrested and his weapons were found during an April 20 sweep by Hemet police investigating a rash of attacks aimed at them and the gang task force. He was charged three days later.
During the sweep, officers arrested 23 people on parole, weapons and drug violations.
In February, an officer narrowly missed being killed when he opened the front gate of the gang task force offices and a shot rang out. Investigators later found a zip gun in the gate that had been rigged to fire when the door opened."

Man charged with possession of improvised firearm similar to one used in Hemet police attack | L.A. NOW | Los Angeles Times

Man charged with possession of improvised firearm similar to one used in Hemet police attack | L.A. NOW | Los Angeles Times: "Patrick Nugent Jr., who authorities say is a member of the Coors Skins gang, was also charged with having a pair of nunchucks – weapons usually constructed of two pieces of wood held together by a short chain.
Nugent was arrested and his weapons were found during an April 20 sweep by Hemet police investigating a rash of attacks aimed at them and the gang task force. He was charged three days later.
During the sweep, officers arrested 23 people on parole, weapons and drug violations.
In February, an officer narrowly missed being killed when he opened the front gate of the gang task force offices and a shot rang out. Investigators later found a zip gun in the gate that had been rigged to fire when the door opened."

Leader Of Drug Ring In Red Lake Gets 20 Years - wcco.com

Leader Of Drug Ring In Red Lake Gets 20 Years - wcco.com: "leader of a drug ring that sold cocaine and crack cocaine on the Red Lake Indian Reservation has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison.
Twenty-eight-year-old Marcus James Neadeau was sentenced Monday in U.S. District Court in St. Paul.
Prosecutors say Neadeau was the leader of a group that sold drugs on the reservation from January of 2007 through March of 2009, and that he used his family and friends to deal the drugs."

Leader Of Drug Ring In Red Lake Gets 20 Years - wcco.com

Leader Of Drug Ring In Red Lake Gets 20 Years - wcco.com: "leader of a drug ring that sold cocaine and crack cocaine on the Red Lake Indian Reservation has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison.
Twenty-eight-year-old Marcus James Neadeau was sentenced Monday in U.S. District Court in St. Paul.
Prosecutors say Neadeau was the leader of a group that sold drugs on the reservation from January of 2007 through March of 2009, and that he used his family and friends to deal the drugs."

Lecco avoids death penalty in latest drug sentence - News - The Charleston Gazette - West Virginia News and Sports -

Lecco avoids death penalty in latest drug sentence  - News - The Charleston Gazette - West Virginia News and Sports -: "federal jury decided Monday not to impose the death penalty on a Mingo County drug dealer convicted of ordering the 2005 killing of a federal drug informant.
Last week, the jury convicted George M. 'Porgy' Lecco, 60, on all counts in a 12-count indictment, including three that could carry the death penalty, triggering a penalty phase in the trial. After several days of testimony in the sentencing phase, the jury began deliberating on Friday."

Lecco avoids death penalty in latest drug sentence - News - The Charleston Gazette - West Virginia News and Sports -

Lecco avoids death penalty in latest drug sentence  - News - The Charleston Gazette - West Virginia News and Sports -: "federal jury decided Monday not to impose the death penalty on a Mingo County drug dealer convicted of ordering the 2005 killing of a federal drug informant.
Last week, the jury convicted George M. 'Porgy' Lecco, 60, on all counts in a 12-count indictment, including three that could carry the death penalty, triggering a penalty phase in the trial. After several days of testimony in the sentencing phase, the jury began deliberating on Friday."

Latin American Herald Tribune - Former Chilean Soccer Star Accused of Drug Smuggling

Latin American Herald Tribune - Former Chilean Soccer Star Accused of Drug Smuggling: "Retired Chilean soccer player Jorge “Coke” Contreras remained under arrest on Monday on suspicion of being part of a drug trafficking network.Contreras was arrested Sunday at the Santiago international airport when he returned from Lima after participating in an exhibition match along with other former members of Chile’s national team."

Latin American Herald Tribune - Former Chilean Soccer Star Accused of Drug Smuggling

Latin American Herald Tribune - Former Chilean Soccer Star Accused of Drug Smuggling: "Retired Chilean soccer player Jorge “Coke” Contreras remained under arrest on Monday on suspicion of being part of a drug trafficking network.Contreras was arrested Sunday at the Santiago international airport when he returned from Lima after participating in an exhibition match along with other former members of Chile’s national team."

Criminal Justice Online Courses: Violent Street Gang Member Sentenced

Criminal Justice Online Courses: Violent Street Gang Member Sentenced: "GOLDFINCH sold cocaine in Vancouver, Washington on February 4, 2009 and March 16, 2009. On March 24, 2009, GOLDFINCH sold crack cocaine. The drug deals were captured in audio recordings. Prior to the investigation, GOLDFINCH was identified as a member of the “Nortenos” street gang. The gang formed in the 1960s in California, and across the country gang members are involved in crimes of violence, drug trafficking, firearms violations, extortion, and intimidation."

Criminal Justice Online Courses: Violent Street Gang Member Sentenced

Criminal Justice Online Courses: Violent Street Gang Member Sentenced: "GOLDFINCH sold cocaine in Vancouver, Washington on February 4, 2009 and March 16, 2009. On March 24, 2009, GOLDFINCH sold crack cocaine. The drug deals were captured in audio recordings. Prior to the investigation, GOLDFINCH was identified as a member of the “Nortenos” street gang. The gang formed in the 1960s in California, and across the country gang members are involved in crimes of violence, drug trafficking, firearms violations, extortion, and intimidation."

Mother of Cowboys' Dez Bryant was convicted of drug charge in 2009 - The Huddle: Football News from the NFL - USATODAY.com

Mother of Cowboys' Dez Bryant was convicted of drug charge in 2009 - The Huddle: Football News from the NFL - USATODAY.com: "mother of Dez Bryant, at the center of the recent controversy surrounding the new Cowboys receiver, has had two convictions in the past two years.
The Dallas Morning News reported, based on a review of records in the Lufkin, Texas, area, that Angela Bryant pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of supplying false information to a police officer in May 2008 and then pleaded guilty to a drug charge in July 2009. She had been arrested for possessing and selling crack cocaine."

Mother of Cowboys' Dez Bryant was convicted of drug charge in 2009 - The Huddle: Football News from the NFL - USATODAY.com

Mother of Cowboys' Dez Bryant was convicted of drug charge in 2009 - The Huddle: Football News from the NFL - USATODAY.com: "mother of Dez Bryant, at the center of the recent controversy surrounding the new Cowboys receiver, has had two convictions in the past two years.
The Dallas Morning News reported, based on a review of records in the Lufkin, Texas, area, that Angela Bryant pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of supplying false information to a police officer in May 2008 and then pleaded guilty to a drug charge in July 2009. She had been arrested for possessing and selling crack cocaine."

CTV British Columbia - Heroin seized at Vancouver airport - CTV News

CTV British Columbia - Heroin seized at Vancouver airport - CTV News: "$800,000 worth of heroin was seized at the Vancouver airport last month during a security check.
The drugs were found on April 22 after Canadian Border Services agents took aside a 32-year-old man arriving on a flight from Germany and inspected his luggage.
An X-ray scan helped officers find a hidden compartment in his bag containing more than two kilograms of white powder.
The man, a Surrey resident with no prior history of drug offences, was turned over to the RCMP.
Sgt. Dave Goddard lauded the efforts of border agents to keep drugs from reaching B.C. streets."

CTV British Columbia - Heroin seized at Vancouver airport - CTV News

CTV British Columbia - Heroin seized at Vancouver airport - CTV News: "$800,000 worth of heroin was seized at the Vancouver airport last month during a security check.
The drugs were found on April 22 after Canadian Border Services agents took aside a 32-year-old man arriving on a flight from Germany and inspected his luggage.
An X-ray scan helped officers find a hidden compartment in his bag containing more than two kilograms of white powder.
The man, a Surrey resident with no prior history of drug offences, was turned over to the RCMP.
Sgt. Dave Goddard lauded the efforts of border agents to keep drugs from reaching B.C. streets."

Cocaine dealer admits guilt in court

Cocaine dealer admits guilt in court: "music producer who was busted after expelling 96 pellets of substances suspected to be cocaine on Friday, said there was no need for the court to remand him because he was guilty. Sam Sarfo Kantanka made the confession at the Accra Fast Track High Court, which remanded him to re-appear on Thursday, May 27, pending the outcome of the Ghana Standards Board (GSB) examination into the substance."

Cocaine dealer admits guilt in court

Cocaine dealer admits guilt in court: "music producer who was busted after expelling 96 pellets of substances suspected to be cocaine on Friday, said there was no need for the court to remand him because he was guilty. Sam Sarfo Kantanka made the confession at the Accra Fast Track High Court, which remanded him to re-appear on Thursday, May 27, pending the outcome of the Ghana Standards Board (GSB) examination into the substance."

Undercover agents arrest 2, seize $1.5M in drugs - San Jose Mercury News

Undercover agents arrest 2, seize $1.5M in drugs - San Jose Mercury News: "arrested Ramon Salazar Camargo and his accomplice Jesus Lopez, at a Bell Gardens strip mall Thursday night.
Agents say Salazar and Lopez delivered 20 pounds of meth to undercover agents.
Officers then searched their stash house and found 79 pounds of methamphetamine, 11 pounds of cocaine, eight guns and $30,000 in cash.
The suspects are being held on $3 million bail each."

Undercover agents arrest 2, seize $1.5M in drugs - San Jose Mercury News

Undercover agents arrest 2, seize $1.5M in drugs - San Jose Mercury News: "arrested Ramon Salazar Camargo and his accomplice Jesus Lopez, at a Bell Gardens strip mall Thursday night.
Agents say Salazar and Lopez delivered 20 pounds of meth to undercover agents.
Officers then searched their stash house and found 79 pounds of methamphetamine, 11 pounds of cocaine, eight guns and $30,000 in cash.
The suspects are being held on $3 million bail each."

Judge throws the book at corrupt prison guard

Judge throws the book at corrupt prison guard: "Pierre Arold Agnant dreamed of using the money to buy a luxury home he could retire to in his native Haiti.
His accommodations for at least the next four years will be considerably less comfortable. Agnant, 47, was sentenced yesterday to the equivalent of a nine-year prison term, less one year for the time he has already served behind bars. Superior Court Justice France Charbonneau also ordered that Agnant must serve half of the remaining eight years of his sentence before he is eligible for parole."

Judge throws the book at corrupt prison guard

Judge throws the book at corrupt prison guard: "Pierre Arold Agnant dreamed of using the money to buy a luxury home he could retire to in his native Haiti.
His accommodations for at least the next four years will be considerably less comfortable. Agnant, 47, was sentenced yesterday to the equivalent of a nine-year prison term, less one year for the time he has already served behind bars. Superior Court Justice France Charbonneau also ordered that Agnant must serve half of the remaining eight years of his sentence before he is eligible for parole."

Bombs found after drugs raid - Hartlepool Mail

Bombs found after drugs raid - Hartlepool Mail: "John Rayner, 35, was arrested and charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and possessing explosive devices after the raids on Monday, April 26.
Rayner, of The Paddock, Elwick, is now set to appear before a judge at crown court next week.A Cleveland Police spokeswoman said: 'A substantial amount of cash was found at the property in The Paddock. 'A subsequent search of an industrial unit in Peterlee, with the assistance of Durham Police, yielded three explosive devices which were dealt with by experts and at no point were the public at risk.'Superintendent Rob Coulson, of Durham Police, said: 'Following the discovery of the grenades, suitable safety measures were put in place and we are satisfied no members of the public were put at risk as a result of what took place.'Rayner appeared at Teesside Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, where he did not enter any pleas and had his case sent to Teesside Crown Court.
He was remanded in custody until he appears before a judge on Wednesday, May 5.A 28-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and suspicion of money laundering following the raids"

Bombs found after drugs raid - Hartlepool Mail

Bombs found after drugs raid - Hartlepool Mail: "John Rayner, 35, was arrested and charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and possessing explosive devices after the raids on Monday, April 26.
Rayner, of The Paddock, Elwick, is now set to appear before a judge at crown court next week.A Cleveland Police spokeswoman said: 'A substantial amount of cash was found at the property in The Paddock. 'A subsequent search of an industrial unit in Peterlee, with the assistance of Durham Police, yielded three explosive devices which were dealt with by experts and at no point were the public at risk.'Superintendent Rob Coulson, of Durham Police, said: 'Following the discovery of the grenades, suitable safety measures were put in place and we are satisfied no members of the public were put at risk as a result of what took place.'Rayner appeared at Teesside Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, where he did not enter any pleas and had his case sent to Teesside Crown Court.
He was remanded in custody until he appears before a judge on Wednesday, May 5.A 28-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and suspicion of money laundering following the raids"

Newark cocaine kingpin sentenced to 20 years | - NJ.com

Newark cocaine kingpin sentenced to 20 years | - NJ.com: "Carlos Madera Jr., 30, of Newark, pleaded guilty in March to first-degree leading a cocaine-trafficking network in the two counties. He admitted he conspired with two others, and supervised numerous street-level dealers"

Newark cocaine kingpin sentenced to 20 years | - NJ.com

Newark cocaine kingpin sentenced to 20 years | - NJ.com: "Carlos Madera Jr., 30, of Newark, pleaded guilty in March to first-degree leading a cocaine-trafficking network in the two counties. He admitted he conspired with two others, and supervised numerous street-level dealers"

CBS 7 - Your Eye on West Texas

CBS 7 - Your Eye on West Texas: "33 year old Michael Dion Acrey was convicted on charges or possession and distribution of crack cocaine, and for using a juvenile to distribute the same drug.
According to the US Attorney's office, Odessa Police were staking out a house in Odessa suspected of being a crack house.They say Acrey asked a juvenile to buy crack.
Acrey was arrested after a search of his car found 17 grams of crack.Officers also found more than 150 grams of crack inside the home."

CBS 7 - Your Eye on West Texas

CBS 7 - Your Eye on West Texas: "33 year old Michael Dion Acrey was convicted on charges or possession and distribution of crack cocaine, and for using a juvenile to distribute the same drug.
According to the US Attorney's office, Odessa Police were staking out a house in Odessa suspected of being a crack house.They say Acrey asked a juvenile to buy crack.
Acrey was arrested after a search of his car found 17 grams of crack.Officers also found more than 150 grams of crack inside the home."

Major cocaine players arrested in eastern suburbs: police

Major cocaine players arrested in eastern suburbs: police: "Police say they have arrested two key players in a major cocaine supply network operating in Sydney's affluent eastern suburbs.
A 28-year-old Maroubra man and a 34-year-old North Bondi man were arrested and charged during two separate operations this week.
Police allege the 28-year-old was involved in supplying half a kilogram of cocaine, with a potential street value of $171,000, to the eastern suburbs over the past three months.
He is under police guard in hospital after crashing a car while trying to escape from officers in Maroubra last night.
He allegedly threw a 140-gram packet of cocaine into the front yard of a house as he tried to run away, police said."

Major cocaine players arrested in eastern suburbs: police

Major cocaine players arrested in eastern suburbs: police: "Police say they have arrested two key players in a major cocaine supply network operating in Sydney's affluent eastern suburbs.
A 28-year-old Maroubra man and a 34-year-old North Bondi man were arrested and charged during two separate operations this week.
Police allege the 28-year-old was involved in supplying half a kilogram of cocaine, with a potential street value of $171,000, to the eastern suburbs over the past three months.
He is under police guard in hospital after crashing a car while trying to escape from officers in Maroubra last night.
He allegedly threw a 140-gram packet of cocaine into the front yard of a house as he tried to run away, police said."

Couple charged with trafficking cocaine | Salisbury, NC - Salisbury Post

Couple charged with trafficking cocaine | Salisbury, NC - Salisbury Post: "Marcus Lamont McCain, 35, of 310 Miller Ave., was arrested Wednesday in Cleveland and charged with trafficking cocaine.
Teira Shawnta Heaggins, 24, also of 310 Miller Ave., has been charged with two counts of trafficking cocaine and conspiracy to traffic cocaine in Iredell County. Her arrest is pending.Rowan County Sheriff's Office deputies, assisting Iredell detectives, stopped the GMC Denali McCain was driving eastbound on U.S. 70.
During a search of the vehicle, deputies recovered $10,400 in cash.
Shortly afterward, Rowan deputies executed a search warrant at 310 Miller Avenue, recovering a shotgun and other items."

Couple charged with trafficking cocaine | Salisbury, NC - Salisbury Post

Couple charged with trafficking cocaine | Salisbury, NC - Salisbury Post: "Marcus Lamont McCain, 35, of 310 Miller Ave., was arrested Wednesday in Cleveland and charged with trafficking cocaine.
Teira Shawnta Heaggins, 24, also of 310 Miller Ave., has been charged with two counts of trafficking cocaine and conspiracy to traffic cocaine in Iredell County. Her arrest is pending.Rowan County Sheriff's Office deputies, assisting Iredell detectives, stopped the GMC Denali McCain was driving eastbound on U.S. 70.
During a search of the vehicle, deputies recovered $10,400 in cash.
Shortly afterward, Rowan deputies executed a search warrant at 310 Miller Avenue, recovering a shotgun and other items."

The Associated Press: Thai woman, Philippine man convicted in Cambodia

The Associated Press: Thai woman, Philippine man convicted in Cambodia: "Police arrested Chon Thong Theerat in June 2009 upon arrival from Malaysia at the Phnom Penh airport, where she walked through an X-ray security machine that showed she had swallowed a dozen condoms containing 400 grams of cocaine, said judge You Bunna.
She led police to 36-year-old Luyo Romeo Plaza, who was waiting for the woman to deliver the drugs to a hotel, police said. The woman had traveled from Argentina and after stopping in Cambodia was headed to Thailand.
The pair were held in pretrial detention, where the 29-year-old woman gave birth to her son. It was not clear if Plaza was the child's father.
The court ordered each to serve 30-year prison terms and pay fines of $12,000. The woman's defense lawyer said he would appeal the verdict"

The Associated Press: Thai woman, Philippine man convicted in Cambodia

The Associated Press: Thai woman, Philippine man convicted in Cambodia: "Police arrested Chon Thong Theerat in June 2009 upon arrival from Malaysia at the Phnom Penh airport, where she walked through an X-ray security machine that showed she had swallowed a dozen condoms containing 400 grams of cocaine, said judge You Bunna.
She led police to 36-year-old Luyo Romeo Plaza, who was waiting for the woman to deliver the drugs to a hotel, police said. The woman had traveled from Argentina and after stopping in Cambodia was headed to Thailand.
The pair were held in pretrial detention, where the 29-year-old woman gave birth to her son. It was not clear if Plaza was the child's father.
The court ordered each to serve 30-year prison terms and pay fines of $12,000. The woman's defense lawyer said he would appeal the verdict"

Heroin dealer jailed for 18 years - The Irish Times - Tue, Apr 27, 2010

Heroin dealer jailed for 18 years - The Irish Times - Tue, Apr 27, 2010: "Michael Byrne (36), of Old Tower, Clondalkin, was found guilty by a jury at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court of possessing 32 kilograms of heroin in the Culmore Road area of Palmerstown on January 15th, 2008 following a six day trial last month.
Judge Frank O’Donnell described the father-of-five as a “drug baron” who was “no small fry in the (drugs) industry”."