Rabih (Robby) Alkhalil pulls 8 years

Rabih Alkhalil was convicted of conspiracy to import cocaine, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine and trafficking in cocaine on Aug. 21. The man who assumed control over much of the cocaine trafficking in Quebec when the HA and the Montreal Mafia were decimated bought eight years. Alkhalil, 33, was left with a prison term of five years and 10 months, but he is already serving a life sentence for the first-degree murder of Johnnie Raposo. Alkhalil also engineered the execution of rival gangster Sandip Duhre in Jan 2012. Duhre was shot 4 times in the face by Dean Wiwchar, the same man who killed Raposo. Alkhalil ran his Montreal operation with the help of high profile HA Larry Amero.

Alkhalil was among the six leaders of the consortium as was Shane Kenneth (Wheels) Maloney, 42, a leader in Montreal’s West End Gang. On June 29, Mihale Leventis, 44, another of the six saw four similar charges in Project Loquace stayed after a judge ruled it took too long to prosecute him.

See ----->Trial of Rabih 'Robby' Alkhalil
See ----->Rizzuto associate Paolo Caputo whacked
See ----->The Alkhalil Brothers

Rayful Edmond III

Rayful Edmond III is a former drug trafficker in Washington in the 1980s. Edmond is credited with introducing crack into the area. The Washington D.C. area became the murder capital of the US. Edmond moved huge amounts of cocaine. It was said that his crew bought between 1,000 and 2,000 kg per week in 1992 from the Trujillo-Blanco brothers. In a single year, Edmond's organization, which employed 150 people, committed 30 murders. Edmond was arrested on April 15, 1989 at the age of 24 and sentenced to life without parole. He continued his operation from jail and was busted again in 1996.

John Thompson recently died, age 78.

Edmond was a fan of the Georgetown Hoyas, frequently sitting courtside. At the height of his empire, he became friendly with Hoyas players. When basketball coach John Thompson found out he met with Edmond. Thompson's parting words to Edmond were that Edmond would face serious consequences if he did not stay away from his players.

It's believed that Thompson is the only person to ever stand up to the ruthless Edmond without retribution. The late coach was respected by the gangster. Rayful Edmond III is now in the witness protection program at an undisclosed prison. He has provided information on over 20 murders.

Mafia and bikers using GTA street gangs as ‘disposable army’

GTA mafia and bikers used to get their hands dirty. Today those groups are more likely to recruit younger, lesser-known criminals to do their dirty work. Cops say bikers use a “multi-layered approach to distance themselves from law enforcement,” including using street gangs for difficult jobs. Roughly 150 such groups exist in the GTA, with names like the Shower Posse, Afghan Fighting Generation and Dixon City Bloods. Things were different in the 70s through 90s, when the bikers were often the ones recruited.

Biker Cecil Kirby was recruited by local mobsters to beat, bomb and kill before becoming an informant. Biker Salvatore (Sam) Calautti was a suspect in at least five unsolved gangland hits, including the slaying of Nicolo (Uncle Nick) Rizzuto Sr., father of boss Vito Rizzuto. “He was very good at what he did” say cops. Calautti was shot dead in his BMW X6 in July 2013.

Dixon Road Bloods

Underworld enforcer Normand Brisebois said in an interview that ambitious street gangsters often think they’re moving ahead when they’re hired to do enforcement work. They are anonymous and unknown, and that is their biggest asset. If they need to be eliminated, nobody will care. Even if a gang member gets caught and decides to co-operate with authorities, they’re likely to know very little about the crime or those responsible.

'Birdy' had a pharmacy up his ass

When drug cops arrested a New York City man for drug dealing, they found a veritable pharmacy hidden on his person — or more accurately, in his person. Travis 'Birdy' Thurston Parker, 38, had an ounce of crack cocaine, an ounce of powdered cocaine and 10 Tramadol pills hidden up his ass. Parker also had $1,100 on him when he was arrested, presumably in his pockets. Cops did a 5 month probe before arresting him.

Cocaine importers guilty as chit

Matthew Ross Lambert

Two B.C. men have been convicted on drug conspiracy charges after the seizure of 157kg of cocaine from a container ship in Halifax in June 2018. Matthew Ross Lambert, 36, and Darcy Peter Bailey, 48, were convicted and will be sentenced this fall. The Arica docked at the Halterm Container Terminal on the morning of June 9, 2018, after sailing from Montreal. The ship’s last port call before Montreal was Antwerp, Belgium. A video inspection of the Arica’s hull by a remotely operated vehicle revealed an anomaly in the sea chest, a grated chamber on the bottom of the vessel which draws sea water for cooling. Divers recovered the cocaine.

Infamous 'thief in law' Nadir Salifov whacked

Nadir Salifov, 47, 'Lotu Guli', was shot 4 times at point blank range in a restaurant in Serik, Antalya.

The killer fled the scene but was arrested on the road heading to the city of Denizli. Khan Akhmedlinsky, a member of Lotu Guli's inner circle, has been charged in his murder. The tentacles of Salifov's operation spread far and wide, with authorities in Ukraine, Russia and Georgia all seeking his arrest. An arrest warrant was issued for him over his involvement in the killing of high profile Russian-Azerbaijani mafia boss Rovshan Caniyev in Istanbul in August 2016.

See ----->Vor Guli’s supporters detained in Ukraine.

Jamaica St Ann's police kill another Most Wanted - Orlando Chambers

One of Jamaica’s most notorious gangsters, Orlando Chambers, 34, of St Ann was shot dead during a confrontation with police in Kingston. Chambers was the leader of the Teacher Gang and was implicated in two double murders and a large number of other crimes. Residents of Parry Town are said to be relieved at his demise. A senior cop issued a stern warning to others. 'If they confront the police when the police go to apprehend them, that is going to be their fate. If they surrender, they have a chance to come and tell their story.”

See ----->Jamaica most wanted not a great place to be - 'Prekeh Boy’
See ----->Jamaican Drug kingpin Norris ‘Deedo’ Nembhard to forfeit $200m in assets

Las Vegas mobster Frank Cullotta dead

Frank Cullotta, a former mobster turned government witness who had a cameo role in the 1995 movie "Casino" has died of Covid-19. He was 81. Cullotta arrived in Las Vegas from Chicago in 1979 after he killed an associate thought to be a rat.

A year later while in prison, Cullotta agreed to testify against Spilotro, who was indicted for conspiracy and obstruction of justice.

Cullotta formed the Hole in the Wall gang under Anthony 'Tony the Ant' Spilotro. The gang gained entry by drilling through exterior walls and ceilings. In July 1981, Cullotto and five others were busted after a robbery and charged with burglary, conspiracy to commit burglary, attempted grand larceny and possession of burglary tools.

Cullotta was given immunity for his uncharged crimes, but served eight years in prison before being paroled into witness protection when Spilotro was acquitted in 1984. Spilotro was whacked in a mob hit in 1986 along with his brother.

Jalisco cartel using drones armed with C-4 explosives

The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) is using drones armed with C4 explosives to attack its enemies.

A citizens' militia group in Tepalcatepec, Michoacán, reports finding two drones inside an armored car that cartel hitmen had abandoned after an attempted raid on July 25. The C4 was packed with ball bearings in Tupperware-like containers that were equipped with a remote detonation system and duct-taped to the drones. In April, the cartel used small planes to drop explosives on Tepalcatepec, but increased aerial surveillance in the region caused the CJNG to opt for drones, which cannot be detected on radar. Thus far the drones haven't been effective.

Yaba

Yaba (Thai: ยาบ้า, Lao: ຢາບ້າ, literally 'mad drug' or 'crazy pill'), are tablets containing a mixture of methamphetamine (25-35mg) and caffeine (45-65mg). The use of this drug combination is widespread, particularly in South and Southeast Asia.

In the Philippines and Indonesia it is shabú. In China it is ma-goo or ma-guo. Yaba tablets are typically consumed orally, but can be smoked or injected.  Increase in the use of methamphetamine, globally, has outpaced that of any other drug.

Yaba is cheap due to it's excess supply and extremely addictive. Within a few days of consistent use, an individual can become hooked. Rapid heart rate, increased blood pressure and damage to blood vessels in the brain (which can cause a stroke) are synonymous with yaba use. Yaba abuse and addiction cause serious mental issues. A person often displays extreme paranoia and confusion. Anxiety, aggression and violence are common. Yaba withdrawal is extremely unpleasant and lasts for several days.

UK cocaine mule Chaudhry going away for 7.5 years

Video footage of the moment more than £5m of cocaine was found.

Nabil Chaudhry, 31, pulled 90 months.

Gone in 30 seconds

Burnaby RCMP shared video of a professional thief, likely driving a stolen Audi. Cops are on the hunt for the sawed off chitbag and remind people to NEVER leave anything of value in plain sight in their vehicles. This includes spare change, which is motivation enough for these types.

Mexican Mafia moll staying in jail

A 6 1/2-year prison sentence for the one-time girlfriend of former Orange County Mexican Mafia chief Peter Ojeda will stand. Suzie Rodriguez, 57, was convicted along with Ojeda of racketeering and criminal conspiracy to commit murder and assault with serious bodily injury. Prosecutors described Rodriguez as Ojeda’s “eyes and ears” in Orange County. Ojeda pulled 15 years and died in prison.

Ojeda was embroiled in a struggle for control of Orange County with Armando Moreno, a former ally turned rival. The battle led to a wave of violence in Orange County jails. Ojeda ultimately won after gaining the support of high-ranking Mexican Mafia members from Los Angeles. Letters in support of Rodriguez described her as a community volunteer with a “big heart.” See ----->The Mexican Mafia

Video shows ‘filth’ of corrupt politics - Mexican President

Mexico’s president revealed a recent online video, which shows public officials sifting through large piles of cash. The men are Rafael Caraveo Opengo, former technical secretary of the Senate Administration Committee, and Guillermo Gutiérrez Badillo, private secretary to the governor of Queretaro. The President speculated the money was just one installment of bribery payments from the former director of state oil company Pemex, Emilio Lozoya. Lozoya was extradited from Spain to face charges for his role in the massive kickback scheme orchestrated between officials at Pemex and their counterparts at Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht.

Rafael Caraveo Opengo

Guillermo Gutiérrez Badillo

Emilio Lozoya has pleaded not guilty.

Lozoya has submitted a formal complaint accusing a raft of other high public officials, including former president Enrique Peña Nieto, of complicity.

Two charged in murder of Jam Master Jay

Jam Master Jay was shot dead at a Queens recording studio on October 30th, 2002. Ronald Washington, 56, and Karl Jordan, Jr., 36 have been charged with murder. The shooter was Jordan and it was related to a 20kg cocaine deal. Karl Jordan, Jr. Jam Master Jay (Jason Mizell) was considered a hip hop superstar.

3rd arson in 3 years at Barletta 'Beef Baron'

London cops are investigating a blaze that broke out at a duplex where peelers at the nearby Beef Baron strip club stay. The house is owned by Salvatrice and Domenico Barletta. The Beef Baron is operated by Vincent Barletta, the brother of Hells Angels Robert Barletta. Salvatrice Barletta, their mother, owned a vacation property that was destroyed in an arson in 2018. That started 'Operation Hobart'.

Barletta owned Flesh Gordon’s strip club before the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario pulled his liquor licence in 2014 due to his HA ties.

See ----->Hammer falls on Robert Barletta again - $24m in assets seized
See ----->3 London Ont HA nailed in drug bust

Son of 'Lord of The Skies' whacked

Julio César Carrillo

Gunmen have killed a son of legendary drug lord Amado Carrillo Fuentes. Julio César Carrillo, was found shot to death at a house in the city of Novolato. After the death of the elder Carrillo Fuentes, his brothers and sons continued operating the Juárez drug cartel, based in Ciudad Juárez. For years, the Juarez cartel was locked in a turf war with the rival Sinaloa cartel. Most recently the Juárez cartel's armed enforcement wing, known as "La Linea," has split off and began operating on its own.

See ----->Mexican drug lord Carrillo Fuentes' villa auctioned for $2m

USS Pinckney lands 120kg cocaine

The guided missile destroyer USS Pinckney intercepted a small boat about 200 nm to the southwest of Jamaica and seized 120kg of cocaine on July 24. In a shift from years past, research indicates that most of the cocaine headed north from Colombia is ultimately bound for Europe and other overseas markets, where prices are higher than in the United States. Container ports like Kingston serve as transshipment hubs for these cargoes.

The majority of the northbound trafficking across the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific may be aimed primarily at moving cocaine closer to these seaports - not to the U.S. border.

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