Cuba denied on Tuesday any link to the illegal drugs which were hidden in a container from the island country and intercepted by Panamanian authorities. It was found after investigations in Cuba and Panama that the container seal was changed after placing the drugs, the General Customs Office of the Republic of Cuba said in a statement. Cuba also reaffirmed its policy of zero tolerance towards drug trafficking in the statement, pledging to strengthen cooperation with agencies, countries and services to fight this scourge. … [Read more...] about Cuba denies link to drug trafficking
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‘Police are tackling drug trafficking effectively’
0 Post a comment Sunday, 5 May 2019 - Crime by Cambrian News reporter @CambrianNews [email protected] The Dyfed-Powys police and crime commissioner is encouraged by the way in which Dyfed-Powys Police tackles illegal drug trafficking in the force area, as well as the proactive response that police officers have taken to address the issue. These are the main findings of an independent review conducted by Dafydd Llywelyn on tackling illegal drug supply and use in Dyfed-Powys.His report also suggests that more could be done to address the harm caused by substance misuse, and identifies a need for greater multi-agency working. Mr Llywelyn said: “I am assured that Dyfed-Powys Police’s proactive operations are proving to be effective at disrupting serious and organised crime activity."My report highlights a 49 per cent rise in drug trafficking offences since 2016. This demonstrates a clear link between the priorities in my Police and Crime Plan and the way … [Read more...] about ‘Police are tackling drug trafficking effectively’
Vietnam arrests 3 drug traffickers
Police of Vietnam's northern Son La province have detained three local people who traded and possessed nearly 1.5 kg of heroin and over 3,000 pills of lab-made drug, Trend reported citing Xinhua. The detainees include a 19-year-old woman, and two men aged 26 and 29, all from Son La, Vietnam News Agency reported on Sunday. According to the Vietnamese law, those convicted of smuggling over 600 grams of heroin or more than 2.5 kg of methamphetamine are punishable by death. Making or trading 100 grams of heroin or 300 grams of other illegal drugs also faces death penalty. Follow Trend on Telegram. Only most interesting and important news … [Read more...] about Vietnam arrests 3 drug traffickers
Three charged with drug trafficking in Armenia
Three people have charged with drug trafficking in Armenia, the Investigative Committee’s press service said. As a result of intelligence operations, the committee revealed that a resident of the town of Hrazdan, born in 1984, apparently acquired hemps from a 63-year-old resident of Gavar town, giving some of the drugs to another resident of Hrazdan and keeping the remaining 2,68 grams in his car. The preliminary investigation also revealed that from early January to March 26 this year, the 34-year-old man received drugs for nearly 15 times. A criminal case has been launched into illegal trafficking of narcotic drugs. As part of the criminal investigation, security agents raided the houses of the suspects, finding and confiscating cannabis plants. … [Read more...] about Three charged with drug trafficking in Armenia
Georgian national arrested in Yerevan in suspicion of drug trafficking
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 2, ARMENPRESS. Officers of the Criminal Intelligence Department of Yerevan Police have detained a Georgian citizen in suspicion of drug trafficking, police said. The suspect is identified as Mikhayel Brudiani, 37. The man does not have residence permit in Armenia, according to police. He is suspected in illegally acquiring methamphetamines, cocaine and spice (range of laboratory-made chemicals that mimic the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol, colloquially known as Synthetic cannabinoids). At the time of the arrest the suspect carried what appeared to be cocaine, multiple packages of meth and spice, as well as a large knife. The suspected drugs have been sent for laboratory confirmation. Edited and translated by Stepan Kocharyan … [Read more...] about Georgian national arrested in Yerevan in suspicion of drug trafficking