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CBC News obtained more than a dozen wiretap recordings from a two-year Colombian federal police investigation into a multinational drug-smuggling organization based out of Colombia. The organization moved cocaine to the U.S., Europe, Asia and northern Africa by air using human drug mules and by sea through shipping containers. CBC | World News
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Ex-Honduran president, convicted of trafficking 360 tonnes of cocaine, out of prison after Trump pardon
Former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández, sentenced last year to 45 years in prison for his role in a drug-trafficking operation that moved hundreds of tonnes of cocaine to the United States, was released from prison following a pardon from President Donald Trump, officials confirmed Tuesday. CBC | World News
Read More »Former world boxing champion Joseph Parker faces ban after testing positive for cocaine
Joseph Parker was stopped in the 11th round by Fabio Wardley last month in a fight that sparked outrage. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »Crisis in UK as number of pensioners hospitalised for snorting cocaine skyrockets
The number of pensioners admitted for snorting cocaine has soared by a third in two years, with several aged in their 90s. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Four charged after 20-year-old dies in Dubai when bag of cocaine explodes in stomach
Jensen Westhead died in Dubai after flying from Manchester. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Montreal senior jailed in the U.K. for trying to smuggle cocaine inside a mobility scooter
The National Crime Agency said a 71-year-old Canadian who tried to bring cocaine worth $ 1.2 million into Britain is the latest example of how drug gangs are getting creative with who they use as their mules. CBC | World News
Read More »BBC launches investigation into ‘cocaine use’ by Strictly Come Dancing stars
Allegations have been made in a legal submission by law firm Russells on behalf of former Strictly contestant Wynne Evans. Daily Express :: TV and Radio Feed
Read More »Fugitive ex-Olympian’s alleged cocaine courier agrees to U.S. extradition
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Read More »Gangster gran funds luxury lifestyle using family to put £80m of cocaine on UK streets
Drugs gang ringleader and benefits cheat Deborah Mason, 65, splashed her cash on luxury goods, including a Gucci collar for her pet cat. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Three Brits accused of smuggling cocaine into Indonesia face death penalty
Convicted drug smugglers in Indonesia are sometimes executed by firing squad. Daily Express :: News Feed
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