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US prosecutors expand Maduro case with torture charges against wife
world4 days ago

US prosecutors expand Maduro case with torture charges against wife

US federal prosecutors have unsealed a superseding indictment charging former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, with conspiracy to commit torture. The new charges, added to existing drug trafficking and weapons counts, allege that the couple oversaw a state-sponsored system of repression against political opponents and American citizens. The indictment details specific abuses, including electrocution, waterboarding, and forced ingestion of vomit, occurring between 2013 and 2025. Maduro and Flores, who were captured in a US military raid in January 2026, have pleaded not guilty to all charges. Their trial is scheduled to begin in June 2027.

via BBC|
#human-rights#international-law#narcotics
US prosecutors expand Maduro case with torture charges against wife
world6 days ago

US prosecutors expand Maduro case with torture charges against wife

New York prosecutors have added conspiracy to commit torture charges against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The indictment alleges a state-sponsored system of abuse against Americans and Venezuelans, including electrocution and waterboarding. While Maduro’s defense argues for head-of-state immunity, the judge denied Flores a request for house arrest, citing flight risks and the severity of the alleged crimes.

via CNN|
#human-rights#international-law#narcotics
Traffic Stop in Burbank Leads to Narcotics Arrests of DeBarge Brothers
crime1 month ago

Traffic Stop in Burbank Leads to Narcotics Arrests of DeBarge Brothers

In Burbank, police stopped a license-plate-less Chevy Tahoe towing a Nissan SUV around 1:30 a.m.; narcotics were found and brothers James DeBarge, 63, and Jonathan Chico DeBarge were arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance, with Chico also booked on an outstanding warrant; both vehicles were towed and neither man wore a seatbelt.

via NBC Los Angeles|
#arrest#burbank#chico-debarge
Malaysia Airlines Pilot Accused in Indonesia Drug-Smuggling Case
world-news2 months ago

Malaysia Airlines Pilot Accused in Indonesia Drug-Smuggling Case

A 39-year-old Malaysian pilot aboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH272 was intercepted in Jakarta with about 57 pounds of ecstasy pills and 4 grams of meth, allegedly after agreeing to smuggle the drugs for 50,000 MYR. He reportedly tested positive for MDMA, meth, and cocaine, and faces narcotics charges as Indonesia warns of severe penalties. Malaysia Airlines says it is cooperating and reviewing the incident.

via New York Post|
#drug-smuggling#ecstasy#indonesia
Texas DA: Van contents from fatal Houston ICE shooting were not drugs
state-watch2 months ago

Texas DA: Van contents from fatal Houston ICE shooting were not drugs

The Harris County District Attorney said substances found in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s van after a fatal ICE shooting in Houston tested negative for narcotics or illicit drugs. The FBI obtained a search warrant because small bags in the van appeared to contain meth, though the ACLU suggested they could be electrolyte mixes. Salgado Araujo’s family has been notified and the investigation remains pending, with Rep. Sylvia Garcia noting Salgado Araujo was not the intended target and urging independent, transparent inquiry.

via The Hill|
#aclu#houston#ice-shooting
Olney Investigation Uncovers Chemicals, Firearms and Narcotics
crime3 months ago

Olney Investigation Uncovers Chemicals, Firearms and Narcotics

Philadelphia police and FBI investigators are probing a Chew Avenue home in Olney after chemicals, ammunition and narcotics were found, along with multiple firearms. 44-year-old Eugene Horsch is in custody on drug and firearms charges. The probe began after a park ranger disturbance near Independence Mall and involved fake DEA credentials; authorities found more than 120 ballistic items, a basement setup with chemicals (including a 55-gallon drum) and urns, with no bodies reported at this time. The investigation is ongoing.

via 6abc Philadelphia|
#crime#firearms#investigation
Norway royal scandal widens as crown princess’s son charged with narcotics offense alongside rape cases
world8 months ago

Norway royal scandal widens as crown princess’s son charged with narcotics offense alongside rape cases

Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been indicted on six counts, adding a serious narcotics offense tied to a 2020 marijuana seizure to the four rape charges he already faces. Prosecutors say two counts involve restraining-order violations and three are traffic offenses. Hoiby admits to the marijuana crime, denies the rape charges, and the main Oslo district court hearing is set for Feb. 3–Mar. 13, with earlier alleged assaults dating from 2018, 2023 and 2024.

via CBS News|
#narcotics#norway#rape
crime1 year ago

Third TD Bank Employee Arrested in Money Laundering Scandal

A former TD Bank employee, Leonardo Ayala, has been arrested and charged with facilitating money laundering to Colombia. Ayala allegedly used his position to issue debit cards for accounts opened under shell companies, which were then used to launder millions in narcotics proceeds through ATM withdrawals in Colombia. He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted. The case is being investigated by multiple federal agencies, and Ayala's trial will take place in New Jersey.

via Department of Justice|
#arrest#colombia#crime
Roman-Era Barbarians Used Stimulants in Battle, Study Finds
history1 year ago

Roman-Era Barbarians Used Stimulants in Battle, Study Finds

Archaeologists have discovered that barbarian warriors during Roman times may have used herbal stimulants to enhance their performance in battle. Small spoon-shaped objects found in graves across Scandinavia, Germany, and Poland suggest these were used to dose narcotics like opium, belladonna, and ergot fungus. These substances could have provided the necessary stimulation and stress relief for warriors, indicating a sophisticated narcotic economy existed to supply troops. The study highlights the historical use of drugs in military contexts, similar to more recent examples.

via Daily Mail|
#ancient-warfare#archaeology#germanic-tribes