Top 5 Most-Read Stories in 2024
In 2024, we didn’t just investigate organized crime. We exposed it. An explosive video, first published by InSight Crime, showed…
The 5 Most-Read Criminal Actor Profiles in 2024
This year, several criminal actors stood out for their staying power or ability to adapt in the face of an…
Bahamas Police in Turmoil Over US Drug Trafficking Case
The Bahamas police force is engulfed in a scandal following US allegations of a police-sanctioned cocaine trafficking scheme that underscores…
After Historic International Crackdown, Are Multinational Drug Ops the Future?
A recent international anti-drug operation led by Colombia that seized 1,400 tons of drugs laid bare the size and complexity…
The Evolution of Ecuador’s Prison Crisis
Over the last five years, Ecuador has been engulfed in violence and a criminal chaos unprecedented in its modern history.…
Ecuador’s Prison Business
The moment a person enters Ecuador’s prison system, they become a resource to be exploited by organized crime and corrupt…
The Rise and Fall of El Negro Willy, Ecuador’s Prison-Guard Mafia Boss
The first sign that armed gang members had invaded a TV station in Guayaquil came when two masked youths appeared…
Chile’s Arica Port Bust Underscores Role in Bolivian Cocaine Supply Chain
The massive recent seizure of cocaine precursor at Chile’s Arica port underscores its growing role as a trafficking hotspot for…
Head of Argentina’s Monos Gang Racks up 160 Years in Sentences
The leader of Argentina’s most notorious criminal group may see another sentence of 25 years added to his tally, although…
Will Costa Rica Follow the Same Criminal Path as Ecuador?
High levels of violence indicate how once-peaceful Costa Rica is feeling the tightening grip of cocaine trafficking. But is the…