Washington, DC

Enforcement and Removal Operations Washington, D.C. removed a 25-year-old Salvadoran fugitive wanted by authorities in his home country for charges of aggravated homicide, femicide, deprivation of liberty and illicit associations. Deportation officers removed Douglas Alexander Mojica-Cano from the United States to El Salvador July 26. “Douglas Alexander Mojica-Cano is facing...

ERO Washington, D.C. Deports Salvadoran Fugitive Wanted for Aggravated Homicide and More

BroBible

Some villages in Colombia are facing uncertain economic times due to a problem that they have never had deal with before: too much cocaine. According to a new report by the New York Times (via Yahoo News), the small, remote Colombian village of Cano Cabra has shrunk from 200 residents down to just 40 because […]
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Colombia Facing Economic Crisis Caused By The Production Of Too Much Cocaine

San Diego, CA

CBS News

Nearly 17 pounds of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine were found hidden in the muffler of a car on its way from Mexico to the U.S. last week, according to Customs and Border Protection, which seized the illegal drugs at the border.CBP officers stopped a 28-year-old man at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry in San Diego at 4:30 a.m. local time and inspected his sedan with a K-9 team that alerted officers to the presence of narcotics. After a second inspection, they found irregularities with the muffler under the car. In it were 10 packages containing 16.9 pounds of drugs —...

Fentanyl, heroin and cocaine found in car muffler at U.S.-Mexico border

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J. Souza

A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

El Paso, TX

Border Report

The arrest of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada and Joaquin Guzman Lopez is a major blow against the leadership of a criminal organization identified by U.S. authorities as the top exporter of fentanyl to American communities.

Fentanyl will flow north despite arrest of ‘El Mayo,’ expert says

South Carolina State

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Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

Dutch authorities seized a record haul of 3.2 tons of methamphetamines worth more than 22 million euros, the public prosecutor's office said Thursday, marking the second time in two months that a record amount of crystal meth has been intercepted in Europe.Customs officers discovered the haul in early March at the Rotterdam port in a cargo which arrived from Mexico and was destined for a company in the southern village of Den Hout, the office said in a statement."The haul was hidden in a sandy substance heavily contaminated with copper and PFAS," a type of long-lasting chemical, said the prosecutor's...

Record amount of crystal meth found hidden in "sandy substance"

Latin Times

Top cartel leader Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada appeared on Thursday before a U.S. court in El Paso, Texas, after pleading not guilty to drug trafficking charges last week following his bombshell arrest in late July. Zambada, co-founder of the Sinaloa cartel, appeared in a wheelchair and a navy sweatshirt that...

Top cartel leader 'El Mayo' appears in U.S. court in a wheelchair after pleading not guilty

Pompano Beach, FL

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In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

The parents of a child ritually sacrificed in pre-contact Mexico were likely close relatives. Like, really close relatives. Sounds like something out of Game of Thrones (RIP Princess Shireen Baratheon), but DNA analysis indicates it happened at least once in a pre-contact Mexican community. Paquimé is a UNESCO World Heritage...

Ancient Mexican Child Sacrifice Linked to Elite Inbreeding

Seattle, WA

SEATTLE - Powerful cartels continue to be fully in control of major western ports in Mexico, as they are a critical part of the infrastructure of groups such as the Sinaloa cartel, which uses them to receive precursor chemicals and South American cocaine for trafficking into the United States, according to a report by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).

Sinaloa cartel is in full control of the Mazatlán port according to a DEA report

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Florida State

A resident noticed some strange packets lying on a beach and, upon inspection, found they contained cocaine. He alerted the US Border Patrol, who quickly arrived at the scene. They discovered 25 packets containing a total of 70 pounds of cocaine, estimated to be worth $1 million. The drugs were found inside a trash bag.

Hurricane Debby Blows $100 Million Worth of Cocaine onto Beach in Florida

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One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Get ready to open your heart to a wiry bundle of love named Chunk. This 2-year-old Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier mix pup recently came into rescue for heartbreaking reasons. Though he started his life as a cared for and well-loved pup, Chunk's owner sadly passed away, leaving Chunk all by his lonesome.

Meet Chunk: A Little Chihuahua Who Lost her Owner Now Looking For Love

The flamboyant Richard LLugner who drew tabloid attention to the fusty Vienna Opera Ball by paying millions to Kardashian-type celebs to turn out as his date, has pranced his final waltz. A construction billionaire, Lugner married six times, lastly in June to a glamour model. Austrian chancellor Karl Nehammer tweeted:...

Vienna Ball magnate dies at 91, soon after 6th marriage

Friends are reporting the death of Harold Meltzer, a prolific composer who taught at Syracuse University. Meltzer suffered a stroke five years ago and was left severely disabled. His works have been recorded on Albany, Naxos and Bridge. Gloria Cheng writes: ‘In spite of the debilitating effects of Harold’s stroke...

Death of US composer, 58

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Irvine, CA

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A check from an Irvine business was intercepted from the mail around May 3, according to the Irvine Police Department . This man is suspected of depositing the stolen check into an ATM account. The investigation is ongoing, but it would be helpful to the investigation to identify this suspect.

Man wanted for stealing a $20K check in Irvine and depositing it at an ATM

25 packages of cocaine, featuring Cupra’s logo, have washed ashore in Florida. The 70 lbs of coke had a street value in excess of $1 million. The drugs were found by a Good Samaritan, who alerted authorities. Earlier this year, Cupra announced plans to enter the U.S. market by...

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