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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 23, 2012

U.S. Gives $12M To Mexico To Combat Meth

Mexico's federal police will receive $12 million from the U.S. government to enhance enforcement of methamphetamine production by drug cartels, the Drug Enforcement Administration announced Thursday.

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Articlesby Clint ThompsonAugust 23, 2012

Police Product Test: Benchmade Interdiction Kits

The Benchmade Interdiction Kit is one outstanding tool in the fight to stem the flow of drugs in the United States. By using the included aluminum probes, interdiction officers can safely inspect suspicious packages, stacked cargo, seat upholstery, and suspicious areas within vehicles and structures.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 22, 2012

Turf Battle Splinters Mexico's Zetas Cartel

Reports in the Mexican media indicate that the Zetas may have split into two rival factions that are battling for control of the central states of Zacatecas and San Luis Potosi, as well as for parts of Yucatan peninsula.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 31, 2012

Man Arrested Trying To Smuggle Meth Candy Bars Through LAX

A Long Beach, Calif., man was arrested for attempting to smuggle methamphetamine disguised as Snickers bars from Los Angeles to Japan.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 31, 2012

Video: FBI Enhances Video In Evidence-Planting Claim

The FBI agreed Monday to enhance patrol-car video footage from a 2009 arrest involving a man who accused two El Paso (Texas) Police officers of planting cocaine on him.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonJuly 27, 2012

Synthetic Drugs: In-Custody Deaths May Spike

A face-chewing attack in Miami and several other bizarre assaults have opened law enforcement's eyes to a new wave of designer synthetic drugs that turn its users into monsters.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 25, 2012

L.A. Bans Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

In the latest attempt to regulate what many say is an out-of-control proliferation of medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles, the City Council voted 14-0 Tuesday to ban pot shops.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 24, 2012

Feds: Miami Sergeant Planted Drugs, Stole Cash

A former Miami Police Department sergeant has been indicted by federal authorities, who claim the narcotics supervisor planted cocaine on a subject, stole drug money, and obstructed justice.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 12, 2012

Traffic Stop Uncovers Ariz. Border Tunnel

Federal and local authorities uncovered a sophisticated underground tunnel at the California-Arizona-Mexico border with lighting, ventilation, and reinforced beams possibly linked to the Sinaloa drug cartel.

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Inside the Badge by Richard ValdemarJuly 11, 2012

Mexico's Deal With the Devil

The Mexican press estimates that 19.5% of the official ballot boxes were installed in areas controlled by the drug cartels. Many voters avoided the poles altogether in fear of intimidation and violence.

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