Raids on private Bolivian narco planes, again

On March 27, agents of Bolivia’s anti-corruption police were met with gunfire when they raided La Cruceña aerodrome, just east of the city of Santa Cruz. 38 people were arrested, 66 small planes seized and 29 hangars sealed. Drums of precursors, large-caliber weapons and satellite communication equipment was also seized. This is the third raid on the La Cruceña aerodrome. In July and November 2019, the facility was raided with 15 people arrested and several aircraft seized.

Both times investigations stalled when Bolivia’s anti-narcotics police didn't pursue prosecutions. Poorly regulated private aerodromes like La Cruceña are ideal for drug traffickers. Some 81 private aerodromes are registered in Bolivia where they operate with little oversight.

Raids on private Bolivian narco planes, again

On March 27, agents of Bolivia’s anti-corruption police were met with gunfire when they raided La Cruceña aerodrome, just east of the city of Santa Cruz. 38 people were arrested, 66 small planes seized and 29 hangars sealed. Drums of precursors, large-caliber weapons and satellite communication equipment was also seized. This is the third raid on the La Cruceña aerodrome. In July and November 2019, the facility was raided with 15 people arrested and several aircraft seized.

Both times investigations stalled when Bolivia’s anti-narcotics police didn't pursue prosecutions. Poorly regulated private aerodromes like La Cruceña are ideal for drug traffickers. Some 81 private aerodromes are registered in Bolivia where they operate with little oversight.

Raids on private Bolivian narco planes, again

On March 27, agents of Bolivia’s anti-corruption police were met with gunfire when they raided La Cruceña aerodrome, just east of the city of Santa Cruz. 38 people were arrested, 66 small planes seized and 29 hangars sealed. Drums of precursors, large-caliber weapons and satellite communication equipment was also seized. This is the third raid on the La Cruceña aerodrome. In July and November 2019, the facility was raided with 15 people arrested and several aircraft seized.

Both times investigations stalled when Bolivia’s anti-narcotics police didn't pursue prosecutions. Poorly regulated private aerodromes like La Cruceña are ideal for drug traffickers. Some 81 private aerodromes are registered in Bolivia where they operate with little oversight.

Raids on private Bolivian narco planes, again

On March 27, agents of Bolivia’s anti-corruption police were met with gunfire when they raided La Cruceña aerodrome, just east of the city of Santa Cruz. 38 people were arrested, 66 small planes seized and 29 hangars sealed. Drums of precursors, large-caliber weapons and satellite communication equipment was also seized. This is the third raid on the La Cruceña aerodrome. In July and November 2019, the facility was raided with 15 people arrested and several aircraft seized.

Both times investigations stalled when Bolivia’s anti-narcotics police didn't pursue prosecutions. Poorly regulated private aerodromes like La Cruceña are ideal for drug traffickers. Some 81 private aerodromes are registered in Bolivia where they operate with little oversight.

Marengo trial

The Marengo trial is a trial of leading members of the Mocro Mafia, a Dutch-Moroccan criminal organization. Seventeen gangsters are standing trial for involvement in various murders and attempted murders in the Netherlands. The principal is Ridouan Taghi, considered to be the leader. Saïd Razzouki is the alleged right-hand man of Taghi. He was arrested in Medellín on February 7, 2020, and extradited to the Netherlands.

A breakthrough in the case came when when Nabil B., one of the suspects, offered to give a statement. Shortly after, Nabil's brother was murdered, after which Nabil pulled out, later changing his decision. His attorney, Derk Wiersum, was killed on 18 September 2019. Investigative journalist Peter R. de Vries was supporting a crown witness in the trial. On 6 July 2021, he was shot in the head. On 15 July he died as a result of the shooting. After reports that Ridouan Taghi was planning a jailbreak, the streets around the fortified courtroom known as the Bunker were ringed with heavily armed police and military.

See ----->Kinahan associate Ridouan Taghi fingered in escape plots
See ----->Caloh Wagoh - 'Keylow'

Marengo trial

The Marengo trial is a trial of leading members of the Mocro Mafia, a Dutch-Moroccan criminal organization. Seventeen gangsters are standing trial for involvement in various murders and attempted murders in the Netherlands. The principal is Ridouan Taghi, considered to be the leader. Saïd Razzouki is the alleged right-hand man of Taghi. He was arrested in Medellín on February 7, 2020, and extradited to the Netherlands.

A breakthrough in the case came when when Nabil B., one of the suspects, offered to give a statement. Shortly after, Nabil's brother was murdered, after which Nabil pulled out, later changing his decision. His attorney, Derk Wiersum, was killed on 18 September 2019. Investigative journalist Peter R. de Vries was supporting a crown witness in the trial. On 6 July 2021, he was shot in the head. On 15 July he died as a result of the shooting. After reports that Ridouan Taghi was planning a jailbreak, the streets around the fortified courtroom known as the Bunker were ringed with heavily armed police and military.

See ----->Kinahan associate Ridouan Taghi fingered in escape plots
See ----->Caloh Wagoh - 'Keylow'

Marengo trial

The Marengo trial is a trial of leading members of the Mocro Mafia, a Dutch-Moroccan criminal organization. Seventeen gangsters are standing trial for involvement in various murders and attempted murders in the Netherlands. The principal is Ridouan Taghi, considered to be the leader. Saïd Razzouki is the alleged right-hand man of Taghi. He was arrested in Medellín on February 7, 2020, and extradited to the Netherlands.

A breakthrough in the case came when when Nabil B., one of the suspects, offered to give a statement. Shortly after, Nabil's brother was murdered, after which Nabil pulled out, later changing his decision. His attorney, Derk Wiersum, was killed on 18 September 2019. Investigative journalist Peter R. de Vries was supporting a crown witness in the trial. On 6 July 2021, he was shot in the head. On 15 July he died as a result of the shooting. After reports that Ridouan Taghi was planning a jailbreak, the streets around the fortified courtroom known as the Bunker were ringed with heavily armed police and military.

See ----->Kinahan associate Ridouan Taghi fingered in escape plots
See ----->Caloh Wagoh - 'Keylow'

Marengo trial

The Marengo trial is a trial of leading members of the Mocro Mafia, a Dutch-Moroccan criminal organization. Seventeen gangsters are standing trial for involvement in various murders and attempted murders in the Netherlands. The principal is Ridouan Taghi, considered to be the leader. Saïd Razzouki is the alleged right-hand man of Taghi. He was arrested in Medellín on February 7, 2020, and extradited to the Netherlands.

A breakthrough in the case came when when Nabil B., one of the suspects, offered to give a statement. Shortly after, Nabil's brother was murdered, after which Nabil pulled out, later changing his decision. His attorney, Derk Wiersum, was killed on 18 September 2019. Investigative journalist Peter R. de Vries was supporting a crown witness in the trial. On 6 July 2021, he was shot in the head. On 15 July he died as a result of the shooting. After reports that Ridouan Taghi was planning a jailbreak, the streets around the fortified courtroom known as the Bunker were ringed with heavily armed police and military.

See ----->Kinahan associate Ridouan Taghi fingered in escape plots
See ----->Caloh Wagoh - 'Keylow'

HA Ryan charged in largest drug seizure in Manitoba history - update

Frequent flyer Damion Ryan, 41, is nailed. Cops seized 110 kg of cocaine, 41.4 kg of meth, 3 kg of fentanyl, and half a kg of MDMA. Estimated street value is $70m. 14 handguns, five assault-style rifles and more than $445k cash was also seized.

Project Divergent was launched in 2018 after a Manitoba RCMP criminal analyst flagged trends regarding the importation of drugs into Canada.

See ----->HA Damion Ryan busted again

HA Ryan charged in largest drug seizure in Manitoba history - update

Frequent flyer Damion Ryan, 41, is nailed. Cops seized 110 kg of cocaine, 41.4 kg of meth, 3 kg of fentanyl, and half a kg of MDMA. Estimated street value is $70m. 14 handguns, five assault-style rifles and more than $445k cash was also seized.

Project Divergent was launched in 2018 after a Manitoba RCMP criminal analyst flagged trends regarding the importation of drugs into Canada.

See ----->HA Damion Ryan busted again

HA Ryan charged in largest drug seizure in Manitoba history - update

Frequent flyer Damion Ryan, 41, is nailed. Cops seized 110 kg of cocaine, 41.4 kg of meth, 3 kg of fentanyl, and half a kg of MDMA. Estimated street value is $70m. 14 handguns, five assault-style rifles and more than $445k cash was also seized.

Project Divergent was launched in 2018 after a Manitoba RCMP criminal analyst flagged trends regarding the importation of drugs into Canada.

See ----->HA Damion Ryan busted again

HA Ryan charged in largest drug seizure in Manitoba history - update

Frequent flyer Damion Ryan, 41, is nailed. Cops seized 110 kg of cocaine, 41.4 kg of meth, 3 kg of fentanyl, and half a kg of MDMA. Estimated street value is $70m. 14 handguns, five assault-style rifles and more than $445k cash was also seized.

Project Divergent was launched in 2018 after a Manitoba RCMP criminal analyst flagged trends regarding the importation of drugs into Canada.

See ----->HA Damion Ryan busted again

Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh = 21 years in slammer

Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh has been caged for 21 years for masterminding a major European cocaine and pot operation. He was pinched at Birmingham Airport on January 12, 2019, after returning from a vacation to Mexico. He flew across the Atlantic weeks after returning from Dubai where he's thought to have met with mob boss Daniel Kinahan. Kavanagh was a high ranking member of the Kinahan group. Kavanagh and his gang had imported drugs into the UK on an industrial scale.

Kavanagh, 54, was an alpha level trafficker.

Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh = 21 years in slammer

Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh has been caged for 21 years for masterminding a major European cocaine and pot operation. He was pinched at Birmingham Airport on January 12, 2019, after returning from a vacation to Mexico. He flew across the Atlantic weeks after returning from Dubai where he's thought to have met with mob boss Daniel Kinahan. Kavanagh was a high ranking member of the Kinahan group. Kavanagh and his gang had imported drugs into the UK on an industrial scale.

Kavanagh, 54, was an alpha level trafficker.

Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh = 21 years in slammer

Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh has been caged for 21 years for masterminding a major European cocaine and pot operation. He was pinched at Birmingham Airport on January 12, 2019, after returning from a vacation to Mexico. He flew across the Atlantic weeks after returning from Dubai where he's thought to have met with mob boss Daniel Kinahan. Kavanagh was a high ranking member of the Kinahan group. Kavanagh and his gang had imported drugs into the UK on an industrial scale.

Kavanagh, 54, was an alpha level trafficker.

Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh = 21 years in slammer

Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh has been caged for 21 years for masterminding a major European cocaine and pot operation. He was pinched at Birmingham Airport on January 12, 2019, after returning from a vacation to Mexico. He flew across the Atlantic weeks after returning from Dubai where he's thought to have met with mob boss Daniel Kinahan. Kavanagh was a high ranking member of the Kinahan group. Kavanagh and his gang had imported drugs into the UK on an industrial scale.

Kavanagh, 54, was an alpha level trafficker.

Las Vegas K9 Nuggetz lassoes $10.5m in cocaine

Nanak Singh and Chandra Prakash were carrying a large load of cocaine in a shipment of tomatoes in a truck. They were stopped for driving erratically around 2:30 a.m. K9 Nuggetz indicated an alert for drugs. Cops found 230 pounds of cocaine with an estimated value of $10.5m.