Sri Lanka, Maldives emerge as major destinations of drug cargoes originating from Gwadar
Stateless dhows are a big concern for security agencies worldwide. Such dhows have also been detected in Indian Ocean Region (IOR) from where the narcotics are destined to South-Eastern Asian countries.
Jul 01, 2021, 07:01 AM IST
Sri Lankan Navy seizes drugs worth over Rs 600 million; ISI role suspected
The Sri Lanka Navy also apprehended four suspects with over 100kg of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE) and about 80kg of Hashish and seizure of multiday fishing trawler used to transfer the narcotic substances.
Jan 05, 2021, 22:58 PM IST
Mexico, US vow to bolster joint fight against drug cartels
John Kelly said US President Donald Trump aimed to create "stronger, durable bonds" between the two neighbours, which have been at starkly at odds on some areas of policy under Trump.
Jul 08, 2017, 13:19 PM IST
Mexico offers reward for leads in journalist killings
Mexican journalists often pay a heavy price for covering the bloody wars between the country`s rival drug cartels and the army.
Jun 13, 2017, 23:21 PM IST
Philippines' Duterte a serial killer: Senator
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is a "serial killer" who should be forced out of office, one of his chief critics said Tuesday, as she faced arrest on drug charges which she insisted were meant to silence her.
Feb 21, 2017, 15:20 PM IST
Mexican army makes rare apology over woman's torture
The Mexican army made a rare public apology over a scandal in which two soldiers and a policewoman tortured a terrified woman in a video.
Apr 17, 2016, 04:05 AM IST
