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Leader of drug trafficking organization sentenced to life in prison

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Heath Lloyd Taylor, age 46, of LeFlore County, Oklahoma, was sentenced to life in prison for drug conspiracy.  Taylor’s co-defendants were sentenced at hearings held …

Greenville woman facing drug trafficking charges

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A Greenville woman is facing drug trafficking charges after court documents show drugs were found in her apartment. 64-year-old Thelma Green was arrested yesterday after police say they found cocaine and drug paraphernalia at her …

Police charge 26 people with drug trafficking

Police have charged a group of twenty-six people who were involved in drug trafficking, mainly heroin and methamphetamine, in the Ústí nad Labem Region and elsewhere, as told to journalists on Wednesday by investigators working undercover. The discovery of …

Greenville woman facing drug trafficking charges

France lawmakers approve law to combat organized drug trafficking

France’s National Assembly voted 369-68 Tuesday in favor of a sweeping new law aimed to address an uptick in drug crime. The new law will create a specialized public prosecutor’s office designed to investigate and combat organized crime. The law overhauls …

‘Sleeping’ passenger still in jail for drug trafficking

It was last month when a traffic stop in Tallassee turned into a drug trafficking arrest for two Montgomery residents. Elmore County Sheriff’s deputies clocked a vehicle traveling 76 mph in a 55 mph zone near GKN in Tallassee. When they stopped the vehicle …

Hong Kong police arrest 99 people, aged 13 to 74, in citywide drug trafficking crackdown

Hong Kong police have arrested 99 people, aged between 13 and 74, following a citywide crackdown on drug trafficking over the past month.Hong Kong Police Force. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.“The arrested persons included 74 men and 25 women,” Senior Inspector …

Scottsboro Police Department arrest Georgia man for drug trafficking

On April 23, at approximately 10:11 p.m., a Scottsboro police officer conducted a traffic stop in the 2100 block of Veterans Drive. As a result of the stop and an on-scene investigation, James Psihogios, 63, of Acworth, Georgia was arrested and charged …

Nigerian citizen nabbed in major drug trafficking case in Kozhikode

Image for representation only | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The police on Tuesday (April 29, 2025) arrested a Nigerian citizen who was suspected of having key involvement in a major MDMA smuggling case registered at Kunnamangalam police …

Nigerian sentenced to 14 years in India for drug trafficking

A Nigerian national, Kingsley Samuel, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison by a special court in Bengaluru, India, after being convicted of drug trafficking. According to a report by The Times of India on Monday, Samuel was arrested in October 2022 …

14 charged in Jefferson County drug trafficking conspiracy

An indictment unsealed Tuesday charges 14 individuals in a drug trafficking conspiracy involving fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, and heroin. Eight of the defendants were arrested today, while five were already in custody on other offenses, …

Nigerian jailed 14 years for drug trafficking in India

A special court in the Bengaluru District of India has sentenced a Nigerian, Kingsley Samuel, to 14 years imprisonment for drug trafficking. A report by The Times of India on Monday disclosed that the suspect was arrested in October 2022 with 140 grams of …

New K9 joins Rector police to combat drug trafficking

RECTOR, Ark. (KAIT) - A new officer joins the fight against drug trafficking in Rector, but this officer looks a little different than the rest of the police department. The Rector Police Department added a K9 to their staff to combat drug issues in the …

“Route Boys” gang leader sentenced to 22 years in prison for drug trafficking and firearms offenses

Acting U.S. Attorney John J. Durham speaks during a news conference after former U.S. Rep. George Santos was sentenced to more than seven years in prison for fraud and identity theft, Friday, April 25, 2025, in Central Islip, N.Y. Photo: Julia Demaree …

Men arrested, drugs & guns seized in drug trafficking operation in Maryland, Pennsylvania

CECIL COUNTY, Md. (WBFF) — Two men were arrested as apart of a monthslong law enforcement investigation into a drug trafficking operation in Cecil County, Maryland and southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Alishawaine Monk, 34, of Port Deposit, and …

Upstate man arrested on drug trafficking, weapon charges, deputies say

Oconee County man arrested on drug trafficking, weapon charges, deputies say Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 5:19 PM EDT Apr 29, 2025 WE HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES. YOUR TRAFFIC AND YOUR WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. …

Birmingham capital murder suspects tied to Damien McDaniel indicted in massive drug trafficking investigation

More than a dozen people, including several co-defendants of accused mass killer Damien McDaniel, have been indicted in a massive federal drug trafficking conspiracy involving fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, and heroin. The 59-count …

Murder suspects part of federal drug trafficking indictment; agents seize cash, luxury goods

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Fourteen men, including three connected to a suspected mass killer in Birmingham, are accused in a violent drug trafficking operation outlined in a 59-count federal indictment unsealed on Tuesday. The following 14 men are all …

Driver charged with murder and drug trafficking after deadly crash in Owensboro

OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — Charges have been filed in connection to a deadly crash that happened earlier this year in Owensboro. The wreck happened at the intersection of West 2nd Street and Ewing Road back in January. The Owensboro Police Department said …

Essay Contest Winners Celebrate Why They Like Carson by Showcasing Schools, Parks, Restaurants, and Community

CARSON, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The City of Carson hosted its annual “Why I Like Carson” Essay Writing Contest Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 30, 2025, at the Carson Event Center. The "Why I Like Carson" …

National Bar Association President Issues Statement Condemning Trump Administration’s Attempt to Erase Black History

Wiley S. Adams denounces removal of key African American artifacts from the Smithsonian as a direct attack on truth and justice WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wiley S. Adams, President of the National Bar …

Treatment Communities of America Celebrates 50 Years of Advancing Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery

For five decades, Treatment Communities of America (TCA) has been advocating for effective, person-centered substance use disorder treatment. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Treatment Communities of America (TCA), a …

TMA Champions Myositis Awareness Month and Resolution in US House of Representatives

Rep. Rich McCormick (R - GA) introduces a resolution in the US House of Representatives supporting the designation of May as National Myositis Awareness Month. COLUMBIA, MD, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- May is Myositis Awareness …

Great Visuals & Family Fun: First 5 California Hosts Stronger Starts for Children Day at Fairytale Town

First 5 California (F5CA) will host a press event to kick off a Statewide Day of Action focused on children getting the best possible start to life. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What: First 5 California (F5CA) …

Lutheran Services in America Leaders Travel to Capitol Hill to Voice Concerns about Potential Cuts to Medicare/Medi-Cal

Lutheran Social Services of SoCal CEO Dr. LaSharnda Beckwith was Southern Calif. Representative WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lutheran Social Services of Southern Calif’s (LSSSC) CEO Dr. LaSharnda Beckwith …

New HHS Trans Report Counters Medical Care Consensus

New Federal Report on Transgender Youth Care Advises Against Medical Care for Highly Suicidal Population NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a report …

Ranger Band Alumni Association Endorses Jeanne Johnson and Jason Steele for Kilgore College Board of Trustees

KILGORE, TX, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ranger Band Alumni Association Group proudly endorses two distinguished candidates for the Kilgore College Board of Trustees: Jeanne Johnson for Central Zone, Voting Unit #3, Place …

e.Republic’s Omar Sandoval Named Top 50 Technology Professional by OnConferences

Peer-nominated award recognizes leadership, innovation, and impact across the global technology community SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- e.Republic—the nation’s leading media, market intelligence, and public- …

Les Rubin, Founder of Main Street Economics, Warns of America's Financial Tipping Point

Les Rubin Shares a Wake-Up Call for Fiscal Responsibility, Limited Government, and the Survival of the American Dream WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Main Street Economics founder, Les Rubin, is sounding the …

President Julius Maada Bio Launches 'Freetown Roadmap' to Advance UN Security Council Reform

Sierra Leone hosts C-10 Retreat as President Bio calls for Africa’s rightful place in global peace and security governance. FREETOWN, WESTERN AREA URBAN DISTRICT, SIERRA LEONE, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sierra Leone’s President, Dr. …

Benjamin Franklin Gold And Silver Commemoratives Exclusively Offered By Rare Collectibles TV

Limited-edition numismatic treasures produced as tribute to Franklin’s legacy LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 1950, the United States Mint issued the first specially-struck proof versions of half dollars …

PropertyRoom.com Awarded Contract with Sourcewell to Provide Online Auction Services for Government Agencies Nationwide

FREDERICK, MD, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PropertyRoom.com Awarded Contract with Sourcewell to Provide Online Auction Services for Government Agencies Nationwide PropertyRoom.com, the nation’s leading online auction site …

Community Involvement Highlights May 14 Meeting with Members of the Congressional Family Business Caucus

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Family-Owned Business Leaders Share Importance of Family Businesses Supporting Local Communities, Charities with House Members; Frank Luntz Gives Insights on Changing Political …

Turkey at a Crossroads: Protests, Crackdowns, and the Future of Democracy

The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has sparked the largest wave of public protests in Turkey in over a decade, signaling a potential turning point in the country’s political trajectory. As the opposition rallies support and President Erdoğan …

5 key factors shaping Iran’s foreign policy calculus

This article is an expanded version of a piece to be published by Gulan Media. Iran appears to be reorienting its approach to diplomatic engagement with its neighbors and the West by prioritizing the economic benefits of cooperation. While Iran’s overtures …

Trump’s domestic political support craters at the 100-day mark before his Middle East trip

President Donald Trump reached the 100-day mark in his second term this week seeing a sharp drop in his domestic political standing. His approval rating at this point in his presidency is the lowest of any other president in at least the last seven decades …

Qorvis Hosts Helping a Hero Veterans at Exclusive Butterworth’s Reception

Veterans Honored at White House Correspondents’ Weekend Event WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Helping a Hero, a Texas-based nonprofit dedicated to providing specially adapted homes for severely wounded, was proud to be a …

Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Tressel Announce Kimberly-Clark to Bring 491 Jobs to Ohio

Warren, Ohio, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WARREN, Ohio) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, JobsOhio  President and CEO J.P. Nauseef, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced today that the Kimberly-Clark …

Open Letter: Call for donors to support civil society to prevent a crisis of asylum, reception and inclusion in Europe

|Published on: 30th April 2025|Categories: News| More than 100 civil society organisations working on asylum and migration have signed an open letter calling on institutional and private donors to increase their support to civil society in order to prevent …