Russia Emerges as Alternative Route for Cocaine Headed to Europe
Another major cocaine seizure on Russian territory suggests that the country may be becoming a transit point for cocaine to…
Cocaine Brokers: The Flexible Backbone of the ’Ndrangheta Trafficking Empire
Rocco Morabito could see beachfront bars from his hotel room in João Pessoa, in the Brazilian state of Paraíba. He…
The ‘Ndrangheta Connection to Colombia’s Paramilitaries
Salvatore Mancuso, one of the most powerful paramilitary commanders in Colombia, and Giorgio Sale, a well-connected Italian businessman, helped each…
Ecuador Prison Quietly Released Top Albanian Cocaine Kingpin
News has emerged that Ecuadorean prison authorities quietly released one of Europe’s most notorious cocaine traffickers last year, in a…
Wildlife Trafficking Preys on the Amazon Basin
The Amazon rainforest is one of the world’s most biodiverse regions. Bolivia is considered a “megadiverse country.” Over 48,000 animal…