Dominican authorities have seized 1.6 tons of cocaine following a dramatic high-speed sea chase, marking one of the country’s major anti-narcotics operations. The interception took place after security forces pursued a vessel suspected of trafficking illegal drugs through Caribbean waters. Officials say the bust highlights ongoing regional efforts to combat international drug smuggling networks operating via maritime routes.

Dominican Authorities Seize 1.6 Tons of Cocaine After Sea Chase

AI is now speeding up drug discovery in ways we didn't imagine before. Experts say medicines that once took years can now be developed much faster, with better accuracy and less cost.
This shift is quietly changing how healthcare works, and honestly, it's already started. Patients may soon feel this change directly, in treatment speed and quality.

AI Platform Speeds Up Drug Discovery

Police in Telangana conducted a major drug bust at a farmhouse party in Hyderabad, where a TDP MP reportedly tested positive for illegal substances. Authorities seized narcotics and are investigating the event. The bust has sparked controversy and political debate, highlighting concerns about drug use among public figures and youth

Telangana Farmhouse Bust: TDP MP Tests Positive for Drugs

Over 7,000 cannabis shops in Thailand close due to stricter regulations and new law. This comes after stricter laws made it harder for businesses to comply, leading to significant financial losses for operators in the country.


Thailand Cannabis Shops Face Mass Closures; New Laws Shrink Market 

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ignited fresh controversy after openly recounting his past cocaine and heroin use during a podcast appearance

He has spoken before about his struggles with addiction. In 1983, he was arrested for heroin possession in South Dakota. He has said that after his second arrest, he became sober and has stayed in recovery since then.

During the interview, he also explained that he continued going to in-person recovery meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic instead of attending virtually. His comments have sparked debate and strong reactions from the public.

RFK Jr Sparks Controversy After Revealing Past Cocaine and Heroin Use on Podcast

India and Canada Sunday agreed to establish “security and law enforcement liaison-officers,” to enable the sharing of information on issues related to transnational criminal networks and the illegal flow of drugs such as fentanyl precursors, after National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval travelled to Ottawa for a two-day visit.


Ajit Doval Raises Issue of Khalistan in Meeting With Canadian Counterpart

Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said on Tuesday that authorities seized 6,850 kilograms of drugs in the southern state of Bolívar as part of an anti-narcotics operation earlier this month.

Venezuelan Authorities Seize 6.85 Tonnes of Drugs

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said he is “deeply alarmed” over the standoff between the United States and Venezuela in recent months, which culminated on Saturday morning in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro by US special forces.


Concerns Over US Involvement in Venezuela

President Trump's pressure campaign against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro is the latest chapter in a long history of U.S. intervention in the Caribbean basin, rooted in the 1823 Monroe Doctrine but fully realized in the 20th century — ostensibly to protect U.S. interests and counter communism.

Venezuela Debt Crisis: What Are Trump's Goals in Oil & Defence Moves?

The United States stunned the world on Saturday by launching military strikes in Venezuela and seizing President Nicolás Maduro, swiftly ending his 13-year rule in an operation the Trump administration framed as a demonstration of American power, as President Donald Trump boasted that the U.S. possessed “capabilities and skills our enemies can scarcely imagine.”

Trump Captures Maduro: Venezuelan Allies Condemn US Capture of Nicolas Maduro 

Leaders around the world have responded with a mix of condemnation and support to the US capture of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro.

Following a large-scale strike on Venezuela on Saturday, Maduro and his wife were captured by US forces and removed from the country. The pair have been indicted on drug charges in New York.

Brazil's Lula Says Capture of Maduro Cross Unacceptable Line, Argentina Prez Calls It 'excellent News for Free World'

Nicolas Maduro’s Ouster and US’ Monroe Doctrine for Latin America 

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will be confined in the infamous New York jail that previously housed Sean “Diddy” Combs and Ghislaine Maxwell. The prison has been described as as “hell on earth” and an “ongoing tragedy” for its “disgusting” and “horrifying” conditions.


From Nicolas Maduro to Ex-Honduras Prez, Brooklyn Detention Centre's Most Infamous Convicts

President Donald Trump on Saturday said that the U.S. will "run" Venezuela in the wake of a U.S. military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.

Trump: Lights Of Caracas Were Turned Off By US

US President Donald Trump said Saturday that Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was captured from a highly guarded "fortress", adding that no Americans were killed in the operation. "He was in a fortress," Trump told Fox News in a telephone interview. "You know, that we had nobody killed was amazing," he said, adding that a "couple of guys were hit, but they came back and they're supposed to be in pretty good shape."

US Strikes Venezuela: Maduro Captured in Daring US Operation

Trump: US Will Be Involved In Deciding Venezuela's Next Leader

Colombian President Gustavo President reacted to reports of explosions in Caracas,  calling for UN to convene immediately. Petro's reaction came as blasts were heard across Caracas and low-flying aircraft were spotted in Caracas' skies. Watch the video for more. 

US Strikes Venezuela: Caracas Rocked By Blasts Amid US-Drug Smuggling Crackdown

Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado vowed at a press conference on Thursday that Venezuela "will be free". The Venezuelan opposition leader, honoured for her fight for democracy, said she would try to return to end the "tyranny" in her home country, despite warnings she could be arrested.

Venezuelan Opposition Leader: González Must Immediately Assume His Constitutional Mandate

Iran has strongly condemned the US attack on Venezuela, describing it as a “blatant violation” of the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

“The US military attack on Venezuela constitutes a clear violation of the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter and the basic rules of international law, particularly Article 2, Paragraph 4 of the Charter, which prohibits the use of force,” the Iranian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Saturday.

US Strikes Venezuela: Vice-President Demands Immediate 'Proof of Life' of Maduro & Family

New details of deliberations show how aides with overlapping agendas drove the United States toward a militarized confrontation with Venezuela.


US-Venezuela Tensions: What Led To Trump's Directives Against 'Narco Boats'

Jigawa Police Arrest Drug Kingpins, Seize Over 4,000 Illicit Substances

People attend a protest called 'Dance for Freedom' in front of the Parliament building to oppose recent government drug raids on clubs and bars, which have drawn criticism from human rights lawyers and medical experts in Budapest, Hungary, December 6, 2025.

Budapest: Several Clubs Raided To Clamp Down on Drugs

No fewer than 50 Nigerians have been arrested in one of India’s largest coordinated crackdowns on a transnational narcotics network. They are believed to be linked to a sprawling drug-distribution and hawala laundering syndicate spread across several major cities in India.

50 Nigerians Arrested in India Drug Busts

A mega $28 million-dollar drug is now under investigation amid concerns over its legality, distribution, and impact. 

Mega 28 Dollar Million-Dollar Drug Best Under Investigation

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