Organized Crime

Transnational networks, cartels, gangs, smuggling, racketeering, and extortion.

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Cartels & DTOs Drug trafficking organizations, supply chains, and seizures. Gangs & Street Crime Local crews, turf disputes, rackets, and RICO indictments. Mafia & Racketeering Organized syndicates, protection schemes, and money routes. Smuggling & Contraband Cigarettes, weapons, and counterfeit goods crossing borders. Extortion & Kidnap‑for‑Ransom KFR, protection money, threats, and cross‑border hostage cases.

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lvmpd.com > services > southern-nevada-human-trafficking-task-force

Southern Nevada Human Trafficking Task Force

15+ min ago   (242+ words) If you wish to contribute to our cause and aid in breaking the cycle of human trafficking, please consider referring to our donation guide for more information on how you can help make a difference. Would your agency like Human…...


smh.com.au > national > victoria > accused-cocaine-trafficker-who-shot-a-man-was-providing-heavy-machines-to-big-build-20261009-p61384.html

Accused cocaine trafficker who shot a man was providing heavy machines to Big Build

8+ hour, 18+ min ago   (840+ words) October 9, 2026 — 5:00am A company founded and controlled by an accused cocaine trafficker, who previously shot a man, is a subcontractor on key Big Build projects, raising doubts about Premier Ben Carroll’s claim that he is capable of the clean-up his predecessor…...


hoodline.com > 2026 > 10 > wilson-man-24-gets-nearly-12-years-after-gun-meth-bust-tied-to-gang-shootings

Wilson Man, 24, Gets Nearly 12 Years After Gun, Meth Bust Tied to Gang Shootings

33+ min ago   (143+ words) According to the FBI Charlotte field office, the case grew out of that joint task force and police effort, and the bureau said simply on social media that “a man will spend 12 years in federal prison for gun and drug…...


radio7media.com > 10/08/2026 > former-summertown-resident-among-17-arrested-in-alabama-human-trafficking-investigation

Former Summertown Resident Among 17 Arrested in Alabama Human Trafficking Investigation

10+ hour, 28+ min ago   (272+ words) Radio7Media - WLX, WWLX, WDXE todayOctober 8, 2026 66 According to media reports, a former Summertown resident is among 17 people arrested during a multi-day undercover operation targeting alleged human trafficking and prostitution in southern Alabama. Terry Long, who previously lived in Summertown, was arrested and…...


dallasexpress.com > crime > six-arrested-31-potential-victims-identified-in-johnson-county-labor-trafficking-investigation

Six Arrested, 31 Potential Victims Identified In Johnson County Labor Trafficking Investigation

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (327+ words) Authorities arrested six people and detained and interviewed 31 others as potential victims after a three-month investigation into suspected labor trafficking in Johnson County, according to local prosecutors. Authorities said investigators encountered large amounts of cash, luxury vehicles and other expensive…...


justice.gov > usao-wdtx > pr > hstf-prosecution-sends-career-drug-trafficker-federal-prison-20-years

HSTF Prosecution Sends Career Drug Trafficker to Federal Prison for 20 Years

7+ hour, 25+ min ago   (168+ words) AUSTIN, Texas – A Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) case resulted in an Austin man being sentenced in federal court to 20 years in prison for trafficking methamphetamine, announced U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons for the Western District of Texas. According to…...


katu.com > news > local > 6-people-cited-in-5-hour-human-sex-trafficking-buyer-john-sting-in-milwaukie-area-police-sandy-lake-oswego-west-linn-police-department-clackamas-county-sheriffs-office-oregon

6 people cited in 5-hour Human Trafficking Sting in Milwaukie area

7+ hour, 7+ min ago   (233+ words) EDITOR’S NOTE: This story involves human trafficking – resources are available if you or someone you know needs help. Call 888-373-7888, text 233733 or tap here for the Human Trafficking Hotline or locally you can reach Safety Compass Advocates survivor hotline at (971) 235-0021. MILWAUKIE,…...


wsaz.com > 10/08/2026 > local-15-million-drug-bust-tied-mexican-cartel

Local $1.5 million drug bust tied to Mexican cartel

7+ hour, 18+ min ago   (199+ words) CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A suspected cartel stash house has been identified in Barboursville, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Huntington Violent Crimes Drug Task Force (HVCDTF). In a press release Thursday, the HVCDTF and DEA said…...


kold.com > 10/08/2026 > tucson-now-operation-summer-heat-20-saves-15-trafficking-victims

Tucson Now: Operation Summer Heat 2.0 saves 15 trafficking victims

7+ hour, 35+ min ago   (92+ words) KOLD TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - FBI Phoenix Special Agent in Charge Rebecca Day joined Tucson Now’s Makayla Goos to discuss the latest operation to combat violent crime in Southern Arizona. Partnering with local and tribal law enforcement, Day noted the importance…...


justice.gov > usao-sdtx > pr > second-cocaine-trafficker-receives-prison-sentence-homeland-security-task-force

Second cocaine trafficker receives prison sentence in Homeland Security Task Force investigation

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (283+ words) BROWNSVILLE, Texas – A 29-year-old woman has been sentenced for possession with intent to deliver cocaine. Laura Janette Gonzalez pleaded guilty Sept. 21, 2025. U.S. District Judge Rolando Olvera has now ordered Gonzalez to serve 25 months in federal prison to be immediately followed…...