US government wants railroads to crack down on drug smuggling aboard freight trainsBROWNSVILLE, Texas — When rail cars idle on side tracks in Mexico to be loaded with legitimate cargo and shipped to the United States, drug smugglers scan for places to hide their own loot — and if no good place is apparent, they make one. Israeli airstrike on Gaza smuggling tunnel kills 3 in deadliest attack on border in monthsGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — An Israeli airstrike on a smuggling tunnel between the Gaza Strip and Egypt killed three Palestinians inside and wounded seven on Tuesday in the deadliest Israeli attack on the volatile border area in months, a Palestinian Health Ministry official said. Cocaine found surgically implanted inside chest cavities of 2 live turkeys confiscated in PeruLIMA, Peru — Peruvian police expecting to find a shipment of cocaine hidden in a crate holding two live turkeys were surprised to discover the drug surgically implanted inside the birds. Police say 6 Pakistani Taliban arrested in new raids, several more planned attacks foiledISLAMABAD — Police say they have seized six suspected Taliban militants in an eastern Pakistani city and foiled several attacks that planned to target politicians and places of worship. Venezuela: Collaboration with US Coast Guard led to drug bust in Caribbean SeaCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela says its collaboration with U.S. authorities led to the seizure of about a ton of cocaine aboard a ship in the Caribbean Sea. Mexican prosecutors detain, release reputed drug lord’s mother despite retaliation threatsMEXICO CITY — Mexican prosecutors released the mother of reputed La Familia drug cartel leader Servando “La Tuta” Gomez on Wednesday after detaining her for two days despite his threat to retaliate against police if they bother his family. Police: Gunmen briefly abduct 2 children in Phoenix, US kidnapping capitalPHOENIX — Four gunmen burst into a home early Tuesday, kidnapping a 2-year-old boy and 11-month-old girl when their mother could not meet demands for money, police said. The children were released safely five hours later, and the mother was arrested on drug charges. Mexico replaces all 700 customs inspectors with agents newly trained to detect contrabandMEXICO CITY — Mexico has replaced all 700 of its customs inspectors with agents newly trained to detect contraband, from guns and drugs to TVs and other big-ticket appliances smuggled to avoid import duties. Federal prosecutors say massive Kansas City human trafficking ring had organized crime elementKANSAS CITY, Mo. — From a nondescript brick building a few blocks from the bright lights of Westport, Kansas City’s oldest entertainment district, Giant Labor Solutions lured hundreds of foreigners to the city with promises of good jobs and a chance to live the American dream. In Mexico, mayors to housewives feel threat as drug cartels morph into full-blown mafiasCIUDAD HIDALGO, Mexico — Shopkeepers in this pine-covered mountain region easily recite the list of “protection” fees they pay to La Familia drug cartel to stay in business: 100 pesos a month for a stall in a street market, 30,000 pesos for an auto dealership or construction-supply firm. Man pleads guilty to smuggling 27 million cigarettes from South Fla. to European UnionMIAMI — Authorities say an American has pleaded guilty to smuggling more than 27 million cigarettes from the U.S. into some European Union countries. Smuggling charges could stifle death-row advocate Betsey Wright, former Clinton aideLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Betsey Ross Wright, a former chief of staff for then-Gov. Bill Clinton, zealously defended Arkansas death-row inmates and often irritated state officials with her demands to film executions and get better food for prisoners. Disappearance of Russian-manned cargo ship in Atlantic draws investigators across EuropeMOSCOW — The disappearance of a Russian-manned cargo ship in the Atlantic more than two weeks ago spawned a variety of theories and intriguing reports Thursday as the search drew in investigators from across Europe. 3 El Paso teens, including US soldier, now charged in cartel shooting set up by US informantEL PASO, Texas — Three teenagers, including a U.S. Army soldier, are charged with capital murder for their roles in the contract killing of a Mexican drug cartel lieutenant who was also cooperating with U.S. authorities, police said Wednesday. Former Clinton aide Betsey Wright charged with taking knife, tattoo needles to Ark. death rowLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A former top aide to Bill Clinton when he was Arkansas governor was charged Wednesday with trying to smuggle a knife and 48 tattoo needles onto the state’s death row. Betsey Wright, former Clinton chief of staff, charged with taking contraband to Ark. death rowLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A former chief of staff for Bill Clinton when he was Arkansas’ governor has been charged with attempting to smuggle contraband goods into the state’s death row. Indonesian police say slain militant was hotel florist who plotted Jakarta bombingsJAKARTA, Indonesia — When bomb blasts tore through two luxury hotels in Indonesia’s capital where Andi Suhandi worked as a florist, he tried to phone a colleague to make sure he was safe. Iraqi government spokesman says it’s not up to US to negotiate Iraq’s security with SyriaBAGHDAD — The Iraqi government insisted that it’s not up to the United States to negotiate over Iraq’s security with Syria as a delegation from the Obama administration arrived Wednesday in Damascus. Murder for ratings? Police allege Brazil crime-show host had hand in several killingsSAO PAULO, Brazil — In one murder after another, the “Canal Livre” crime TV show had an uncanny knack for being first on the scene, gathering graphic footage of the victim. Advocates: Release 2 Haitians to bury baby daughter who drowned when boat capsized off Fla.MIAMI — Nearly three months after a boat overloaded with Haitian migrants capsized off South Florida’s coast, the body of the youngest drowning victim lies unclaimed in a morgue. AP NewsBreak: Mexican cartels and other criminals smuggle millions in oil to US refineriesMEXICO CITY — U.S. refineries bought millions of dollars worth of oil stolen from Mexican government pipelines and smuggled across the border, the U.S. Justice Department told The Associated Press — illegal operations now led by Mexican drug cartels expanding their reach. AP INVESTIGATION: Corrupt border agents being busted more for taking bribes from smugglersMcALLEN, Texas —Corruption along the U.S.-Mexican border takes many forms. Shooting kills well-known Mexican lawyer for suspected drug traffickersMEXICO CITY —A Mexican lawyer known for defending high-profile drug trafficking suspects was shot to death Sunday at a street market in the northern city of Monterrey. AP IMPACT: Busts of corrupt US border police rise as smugglers seek more protectionMcALLEN, Texas —Corruption along the U.S.-Mexican border takes many forms. Chavez orders Venezuelan ambassador back to Colombia, easing tensions over rebel weapons, USCARACAS, Venezuela —President Hugo Chavez announced he is sending his ambassador back to Colombia, signaling a willingness to ease a diplomatic impasse while not backing down from opposing Colombia’s plan to open its military bases to a bigger U.S. presence. Reputed Colombian cocaine kingpin Diego Montoya to plead guilty next weekMIAMI — Diego “Don Diego” Montoya, reputed boss of Colombia’s notorious North Valley cocaine cartel who was once on the FBI’s most wanted list, is set to plead guilty next week to U.S. drug charges. Pregnant British woman sentenced to life imprisonment for drugs returns to UK
Pregnant Briton jailed on drug charges in Laos flown home to serve remainder of sentenceVIENTIANE, Laos — A pregnant Briton sentenced to life imprisonment in Laos for trafficking heroin flew home Thursday to serve the remainder of her sentence, just weeks before she was due to give birth. Pregnant Briton jailed on drug charges in Laos handed over to British authoritiesVIENTIANE, Laos — A pregnant Briton sentenced to life imprisonment in Laos for trafficking heroin has been transferred to British custody and will be sent home to serve her sentence there, a diplomat said Thursday. Pregnant Briton jailed on drug charges in Laos to fly homeVIENTIANE, Laos — A pregnant British woman jailed in Laos for trafficking heroin is being flown home to serve her sentence in Britain. |
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LONDON — A pregnant Briton sentenced to life imprisonment in Laos for trafficking heroin has arrived back in Britain to serve the remainder of her sentence. Twenty-year-old Samantha Orobator was met by a prison van as she got off the flight from Laos at London’s Heathrow Airport on Friday morning.
