Eighth Circuit Affirmed Firearm Sentence
The appellate court upheld a sentencing enhancement for a defendant convicted of a firearm offense.
U.S. Drug Crime
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September 23, 2026
Prosecutors Charged Alleged Kingpin in U.S. CustodyAuthorities allege the 35-year-old leader of a drug cartel used U.S. financial systems to launder millions.
September 23, 2026
U.S. Customs Restricts Drug Imports from CanadaFederal agents have begun seizing mail-order prescription shipments arriving from Canada.
September 22, 2026
Prosecutors Sought Revised Evidence Rules for Maduro CaseU.S. authorities requested a modified protective order for digital evidence in the ongoing narcoterrorism case.
September 21, 2026
Fentanyl Traffickers Sentenced in Federal CourtA federal court sentenced two individuals to prison terms for their roles in a large-scale fentanyl distribution conspiracy.
September 21, 2026
Six Indicted After Interstate Drug KidnappingA federal grand jury charged six individuals for an alleged kidnapping and drug operation.
September 21, 2026
Gulf Cartel Member Sentenced to 12 YearsCleofas Alberto Martinez-Gutierrez received a prison term for his role in a large-scale marijuana smuggling operation.
September 21, 2026
Coast Guard Deployed Drones Across Great LakesThe service deployed six autonomous sailboats to monitor Northern border traffic starting in May 2026.
September 21, 2026
Federal Jury Found Drug Seller GuiltyRyan Fields was convicted for selling unapproved prescription drugs across the U.S. through online storefronts.
September 20, 2026
US Military Strike Killed Four in CaribbeanThe operation targeted a vessel the military alleged was involved in drug trafficking activities.
September 19, 2026
Pentagon Used Laser to Destroy Border DronesThe Department of Defense successfully neutralized three drones linked to traffickers at the U.S.-Mexico border.