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Latest news: Drug Trafficking
Maduro due in court as loyalists send message to Trump
Deep uncertainty surrounds the future of oil-rich Venezuela as its president Nicolas Maduro faces a US trial after being captured in a military operation.
Jan 05, 2026
Maduro open to US talks to combat drug trafficking
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has used a state TV interview to say he wants to "start talking seriously" with the US on issues such as drug trafficking.
Jan 02, 2026
US strikes more alleged drug boats, killing eight
Eight people have been killed in the latest strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats, the US military says.
Jan 01, 2026
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US says two killed in strike on suspected drug vessel
The US Southern Command says it has struck another boat allegedly linked to drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific.
Dec 30, 2025
US 'hit' drug boat loading facility in Venezuela: Trump
US President Donald Trump has confirmed a military attack on a facility allegedly used for drug-smuggling operations in Venezuela.
Dec 29, 2025
Trio jailed over gruesome fatal assault and mutilation
A couple and their friend have been sentenced for their roles in the gruesome killing of a man, whose body was mutilated and dumped along train tracks.
Dec 19, 2025
Mokbel 'sorry saga' drags on as retrial left in limbo
Underworld identity Tony Mokbel is still facing the possibility of another trial over alleged drug importation offending dating back to 2005.
Dec 19, 2025
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Stuart MacGill hires 'heavy hitter' in cocaine appeal
Ex-spin bowler Stuart MacGill has enlisted some top legal help as he tries to quash a conviction and sentence over a cocaine deal that led to his assault.
Dec 18, 2025
No bail for bikie accused over shooting and record bust
A man arrested over a record-setting cocaine bust had allegedly used group chats to organise a drive-by shooting where toddlers were present, a judge has heard.
Nov 27, 2025
Half a tonne of cocaine found floating in the ocean
Four men have been charged over a failed bid to illegally smuggle 525 kilograms of cocaine into Australia using a livestock ship.
Nov 24, 2025
No bail for man after revenge hit on meth cook's wife
A man accused of luring an innocent women to be tied up, kidnapped and murdered over her husband's alleged meth theft has lost a court bid for bail.
Nov 12, 2025
Dodgy traveller admits to having large package in pants
A traveller could be settling in for a serious stint in jail after customs officers noticed a suspicious bulge in his trousers when he arrived in Australia.
Nov 07, 2025
Underworld kingpin Mokbel avoids a return to prison
Drug kingpin Tony Mokbel has been sentenced to time already served after losing a bid to have one of his trafficking convictions quashed.
Nov 06, 2025
Trump trims China tariffs after 'amazing' Xi meeting
US President Donald Trump is raving about his talks with Xi Jinping, saying he'll cut tariffs on China while Beijing makes promises on rare earths and fentanyl.
Oct 30, 2025
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Ex-cricketer's assailants avoid jail after coke theft
Three men who beat up former spin bowler Stuart MacGill after two bricks of cocaine were stolen have been given community sentences for their violent acts.
Oct 30, 2025
Drug dogs and strip searches to stay at music festivals
Calls to wind back the use of sniffer dogs and strip searches have been knocked back after a major state review of drug policies.
Oct 28, 2025
'Black flight' smugglers jailed over $17m drug plot
Two men have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms over a plot to import methamphetamine into Australia hidden on a secret "black flight".
Oct 21, 2025
Colombian president a 'drug leader', says Trump
President Donald Trump accused Colombian President Gustavo Petro of being an "illegal drug leader", saying the US will halt payments to the country.
Oct 19, 2025
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Illegal tobacco trade targeted in federal crackdown
Border force, state and territory police and government agencies will unite as part of fresh efforts to clamp down on illegal tobacco.
Oct 19, 2025
Ex-Test cricketer's drug rip-off assailant apologises
A former Test cricketer has received an apology from one of the men who beat him up in a dilapidated shed after two bricks of cocaine were stolen.
Oct 17, 2025
Innocent mum's murder likely linked to big drug bust
Police are probing possible ties between the murder of a mother in front of her sons, a plot to kill a father on his way to daycare and a global drug syndicate.
Oct 15, 2025
Tradie suffocated, shoved in box over $50k 'drug debt'
A man who duct-taped and assaulted a tradie and hired a "cleaner" to dispose of the body in a creek has been jailed as his co-accused remains on the run.
Oct 15, 2025
Drug crop worth $15m found in gardening igloos
Eight suspects fled a property where police uncovered a sophisticated cannabis crop, with a potential street value of $15 million, growing in gardening igloos.
Oct 09, 2025
Mokbel drug convictions 'infected' but retrial on cards
An underworld figure faces a retrial on a 2005 drug importation charge after three judges delivered a mixed ruling on his appeal against three convictions.
Oct 03, 2025
Octogenerian in court accused of dealing 'whale drugs'
An elderly man accused of trafficking animal euthanasia drugs for use in people's deaths has yet to see any evidence against him, his solicitor says.
Sep 26, 2025
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