Oman Police arrested five Asian nationals linked to international drug smuggling, domestic distribution, and re-export/Image: X ROP video screenshot In a decisive operation, Oman’s Royal Police have dismantled a cell of an international drug gang, reflecting the Sultanate’s rigorous approach to combating narcotics trafficking and safeguarding public order. The arrests mark a significant stride in […]
The United States is sending an amphibious squadron to the southern Caribbean as part of President Donald Trump’s effort to tackle drug cartels in Latin America, with three warships expected to reach waters off Venezuela by the weekend.According to news agency Reuters, the deployment includes the USS San Antonio, USS Iwo Jima and USS Fort […]
Othman El Ballouti, Europe’s ‘Cocaine King,’ was extradited from the UAE to Belgium following his December 2024 arrest and UAE-Belgium treaty cooperation./ Image: X Dubai Media Office, Dubai Police TL;DR In July 2025, the UAE extradited Othman El Ballouti, dubbed the “Cocaine King,” to Belgium, along with two other high-profile criminals. El Ballouti was wanted […]
