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Europe at 'breaking point' over organised crime, says Europol

The EU's law enforcement agency released a report on organised crime Monday highlighting the extent of the problem on the continent.

Mexico

Gunmen massacre police officers in ambush in central Mexico

A huge search was underway for those responsible for killing eight state police officers and five prosecution investigators in the rural area southwest of Mexico City.

Spain

Police seize drug 'submarine' designed to smuggle narcotics into Spain

Similar drug-smuggling vessels have in the past been discovered at sea, especially near Central and South America.

Germany

Blow for smugglers as Hamburg makes Europe's biggest cocaine seizure

The cocaine was found in more than 1,700 tin cans that had been filled with putty, Hamburg's customs office said.

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World News

Asian drug lord Tse Chi Lop arrested at Amsterdam airport

The alleged drug lord known as Asia's 'El Chapo' is suspected to run the Sam Gor international crime syndicate.

World News

45 arrested in Europe, Brazil with 'record haul' of cocaine seized

Authorities also seized luxury cars, dozens of aircraft and properties worth millions of euros.

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Mexico to pursue soldiers, federal police in abduction probe

Mexico has ordered 25 arrest warrants for those suspected to have been involved in the disappearance of 43 students six years ago including soldiers and police.

Italy

Italian police station shut amid 'torture' and 'drug-dealing' charges

"Nothing happened there was licit', the prosecutor of Piacenza said.

Netherlands

6 arrested after Dutch police find 'torture chamber' in sea containers

Inside the containers, police found pruning shears, loppers, scalpels, piers, handcuffs, tape, balaclavas and cotton bags that can be pulled over the head.

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Inside Mexico's hidden museum of drug trafficking

Mexico has a secret exhibition about drug trafficking that can only be accessed by military and intelligence agents and researchers.

Spain

Spanish officers rescued by drug traffickers after collision at sea

Once rescued, the officers arrested their four rescuers and recovered a total of 80 packages containing hashish with an approximate weight of about 3,000 kgs, the Guardia Civil said in a statement.

Colombia

Dissident FARC rebels killed in Colombia after taking up arms again

It comes after former FARC commanders Ivan Marquez and Jesus Santrich announced on YouTube that they were going to take up arms again.

Portugal

Synthetic opioid drugs like fentanyl are a 'growing concern' in Europe

New report from a European drug agency reveals one in five people seeking treatment for opioid abuse are addicted to synthetic drugs

Europe News

European agency warns about 'uberisation' of drug market

New report suggests drug entrepreneurs are creating cocaine 'call centres' which make it easier for drug users to order online

Indonesia

French national sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug-trafficking

The 35 year old was arrested with more than 2 kilograms of drugs in September of last year.

Spain

Police in Spain seize 2.7 tonnes of hashish

A three-year joint operation by Spanish and Italian police has resulted in the seizure of 2.7 tonnes of hashish in the Spanish region of Andalusia.

Mexico

Mexicans seek answers over 40,000 missing loved ones

It's estimated 40,000 people have gone missing since Mexico began its war on drugs in 2006. Families accuse the police of failing to investigate the disappearances.

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EU scientists fight against growing drug market with 'encyclopedia' of legal highs

In partnership with The European Commission

New psychoactive substances (NPS) are designed to mimic the effects of illegal narcotics such as cannabis, cocaine or heroin. Despite this, they are often not illegal and can be cheaply purchased online.

Colombia

Luxury home of Pablo Escobar is blasted into dust

The eight storey property, with vast garages for the drug lord's car collection, had become an unwelcome tourist attraction.

USA

'El Chapo' juror says panelists regularly broke judge's order

"You know how we were told we can't look at the media during the trial? Well, we did," the juror said.