Day: September 15, 2024
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White House. Presidential Determination for Major Drug Transit and Illicit Drug Producing Countries FY 2025: Key Insights and Global Implications
On September 15, 2024, President Joe Biden issued a memorandum identifying key nations as major drug transit or illicit drug-producing countries for Fiscal Year 2025. The list includes countries such as Afghanistan, Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela, highlighting significant global sources of illicit drugs and precursor chemicals affecting the United States. This determination, mandated by the…
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NYC Mayor Adams and NYPD Leadership Brief Media on Officer Shot in Brooklyn Amid Rising Concerns Over Career Criminals
Mayor Eric Adams visited the NYPD officer who was shot in Brooklyn’s 73rd Precinct, offering his support and emphasizing the city’s commitment to public safety. Alongside Interim NYPD Commissioner Donlon, Adams provided updates on the officer’s condition and the ongoing investigation. This article covers the key details of the mayor’s visit, the briefing, and the…
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Sinaloa Cartel Co-Founder Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada Arraigned in Brooklyn on International Drug Trafficking Charges
Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada Garcia, the co-founder and long-time leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, has been arraigned in Brooklyn on international drug trafficking charges. Zambada, who led one of the most notorious criminal organizations in the world, is accused of orchestrating the distribution of fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and other dangerous drugs into the U.S. for…