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U.S. prosecutors are examining possible ties between drug traffickers and people connected to Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro, prompting the DEA to designate Petro a 'priority target' in the ongoing probe.
Former Bolivian president Evo Morales, under an arrest warrant for alleged human trafficking, has vanished from public view for weeks after criticizing the U.S. attack on Venezuela. While supporters say he’s ill with dengue, officials say he remains in the Chapare region, fueling theories about his whereabouts as Bolivia’s government under Rodrigo Paz Pereira seeks closer U.S. ties and a possible return of the DEA, with a tense backdrop ahead of the 2025 presidential vote.
AP obtained documents showing that Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez has been on the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's radar for years, underscoring long-running U.S. law-enforcement scrutiny of Venezuelan officials.
President Trump designated fentanyl as a Weapon of Mass Destruction, empowering the DEA with more tools to combat its flow into the U.S., especially targeting Mexican drug cartels, which are now considered terrorists due to their role in trafficking the drug, seen as a national security threat.
Over 600 people were arrested in a weeklong operation by the DEA targeting the Sinaloa drug cartel, resulting in significant drug seizures and asset confiscations, as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle the cartel's operations in the U.S. and internationally.
The DEA arrested over 600 individuals and seized significant quantities of drugs and assets during a weeklong operation targeting the Sinaloa drug cartel, aiming to dismantle one of the world's most powerful and violent drug organizations responsible for flooding the US with synthetic drugs.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum denied any formal agreement with the U.S. DEA regarding border enforcement collaboration, specifically rejecting the DEA's announcement of 'Project Portero' as a joint operation, and emphasized that Mexico only signs agreements with the U.S. government, not individual agencies.
Attorney General Pam Bondi appointed DEA head Terry Cole as 'emergency police commissioner' of D.C., taking control from local police amid federal efforts to curb crime, including deploying the National Guard, in a move supported by the Trump administration and involving significant federal oversight of local law enforcement.
Bondi has ordered the D.C. mayor to recognize the DEA head as the emergency police commissioner, granting him all police powers and requiring department approval for directives.
Terry Cole, the new head of the DEA, has been tasked with overseeing the federal takeover of D.C. police during the Trump administration.
The DEA warns of a surge in methamphetamine use, especially meth-laced pills sold as other drugs to college-age adults, with seizures expected to nearly double this year. Mexican cartels control all meth production and smuggling, employing creative methods like hiding drugs in produce and vehicle septic tanks. The rise in pill form meth increases marketability and risk, with many pills being fake and dangerous, contributing to ongoing overdose concerns despite a general decline in drug-related deaths.
Chad Chronister, Donald Trump's nominee for the Drug Enforcement Administration, has withdrawn his candidacy following conservative backlash over his past comments on immigration, diversity, and COVID-19 measures. Chronister, the sheriff of Hillsborough County, Florida, faced criticism for not engaging in federal immigration enforcement and for arresting a pastor during the pandemic. His withdrawal follows that of Matt Gaetz, Trump's initial pick for attorney general, who stepped down amid a federal investigation.
Chad Chronister, the Florida sheriff chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration, has withdrawn his candidacy following criticism from GOP members regarding his COVID-19 policies. Chronister announced his decision on social media, opting to remain as the sheriff of Hillsborough County.
Chad Chronister, President-elect Trump's nominee for the DEA, has withdrawn his candidacy following criticism from conservatives over his enforcement of COVID lockdowns as a Tampa-area sheriff. Chronister cited his commitment to ongoing initiatives in Hillsborough County as a reason for his withdrawal. His nomination was initially praised for his efforts against the fentanyl crisis, a major issue for the incoming administration. The Trump team has not commented on the withdrawal.
Chad Chronister, the Hillsborough County Sheriff, has withdrawn from consideration to lead the Drug Enforcement Agency after facing criticism from conservatives for his enforcement of COVID-19 lockdowns. President-elect Donald Trump had nominated Chronister, highlighting his potential to combat illegal drugs like Fentanyl. Chronister announced his decision on social media, citing the need to focus on his current responsibilities. His withdrawal was welcomed by some opponents, including Rep. Thomas Massie, who criticized his past actions during the pandemic.