February 26, 2026 US officials indict high-ranking Sinaloa Cartel narco-terrorists, offer up to $10M reward for their arrests Sinaloa Cartel brothers accused of trafficking fentanyl, a "Weapon of mass destruction," are facing terrorism charges in a new federal indictment.
February 26, 2026 Sinaloa Cartel leaders indicted on narcoterrorism charges, reward posted Sinaloa Cartel Tijuana Plaza leader Rene "La Rana" Arzate-Garcia, and his brother, Alfonso "Aquiles" Arzate-Garcia, have been indicted for trafficking drugs into the U.S.
February 26, 2026 ‘Family Mob’ gang members, associates charged in major Minneapolis fentanyl trafficking case: DOJ Five alleged members of the “Family Mob" street gang face federal drug trafficking charges in Minneapolis, prosecutors announced.
February 26, 2026 Five arrested, federally charged in major Minneapolis fentanyl trafficking case Law enforcement officials said at a press briefing that the “Family Mob” street gang used violence to control territory while trafficking narcotics.
February 25, 2026 Trump administration blocks Venezuela from paying Maduro's legal bills amid federal charges The Trump administration blocked Venezuela from paying Nicolas Maduro's legal fees, according to Maduro's attorney, sparking Sixth Amendment concerns in federal drug trafficking case.
February 25, 2026 Mexican president considers legal action against Elon Musk over drug cartel accusation Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum considers legal action against Elon Musk after he accused her of having cartel ties without providing evidence.
February 24, 2026 Rescue team heading to Mexico to free American tourists trapped amid cartel violence Veteran-led rescue group is mobilizing a "war-zone level" operation as Americans face danger from Jalisco cartel unrest after "El Mencho's" reported death.
February 24, 2026 Narcotics expert reveals slain drug kingpin 'El Mencho's' deadly impact on Americans Death of cartel boss "El Mencho" could impact America's ongoing fentanyl crisis as his organization allegedly caused hundreds of thousands of overdoses.
February 23, 2026 Sinaloa Cartel leader faces life in prison for massive fentanyl trafficking operation Alleged Sinaloa Cartel leader Fidel Felix-Ochoa faces life in prison after appearing in federal court on charges of funneling fentanyl into the U.S.
February 23, 2026 'El Mencho' tracked to secret rendezvous with romantic partner before deadly raid Mexico's most-wanted fentanyl kingpin "El Mencho" reportedly killed after military forces tracked his romantic partner to secret meeting location.