DRUGS

Tight vigilance in the Philippines on trafficking of new type of drug

Published on: August 30, 2024
13:03

Manila, Aug 30 (Prensa Latina) The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported that it is keeping a close watch on the trafficking of a new type of illegal drug in the country, methylamphetamine, which appears to be cheaper and less toxic.

Drug trafficking and port investment in El Salvador this week

Published on: August 17, 2024
10:19

San Salvador, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The fight against drug trafficking and a multimillionaire investment to modernize ports were the main topics of this weekend in El Salvador.

1.55 tons of drugs seized in waters off El Salvador

Published on: August 4, 2024
21:47

San Salvador, Aug 5 (Prensa Latina) Authorities of El Salvador seized 1.55 tons of cocaine in the Pacific Ocean, 450 nautical miles southwest of the country's coasts, President Nayib Bukele informed.

El Salvador highlights the fight against drug trafficking

Published on: July 4, 2024
13:31

San Salvador, Jul 4 (Prensa Latina) Authorities in El Salvador today highlighted the results of the fight against drug trafficking since the implementation of the exception regime in the country.

El Salvador consolidates security to face economic challenge

Published on: July 2, 2024
09:05

San Salvador, Jul 2 (Prensa Latina) El Salvador is consolidating security in the fight against gangs and drug trafficking while preparing the tools to face economic challenges.

Cuba reaffirms zero tolerance for drug consumption and trafficking

Published on: June 26, 2024
10:10

Havana, Jun 26 (Prensa Latina) Cuba celebrates this Wednesday International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, reaffirming its zero-tolerance policy to this scourge and promoting education to prevent its use.

China and the United States hold anti-drug talks

Published on: June 21, 2024
09:40

Beijing, June 21 (Prensa Latina) The director of the National Narcotics Control Commission of China, Wang Xiaohong, met here today with the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy of the United States, Rahul Gupta.

Dominica’s police seizes 575 kilos of cocaine

Published on: June 1, 2024
15:15

Roseau, Jun 1 (Prensa Latina) The acting head of Dominica’s Police Davidson Valerie revealed on Saturday to local press that officers seized packages with 575 kilograms of cocaine in the east coast of the country.

Venezuela and France seized 80 packages of drugs on the high seas

Published on: May 23, 2024
14:58

Caracas, May 23 (Prensa Latina) International cooperation between Venezuela and France led to the seizure of 80 packages of cocaine on the high seas and the apprehension of a citizen, according to official sources.

US ship and troops in Uruguay

Published on: April 26, 2024
13:49

Montevideo, Apr 26 (Prensa Latina) The arrival today of the U.S. Coast Guard ship Cutter James coincides with the presence here of Pentagon special troops to participate in joint military exercises.

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