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Organized Crime May 3, 2016

Cousin of drug lord faces sentence; tried to distribute more than 1,000 kilograms of cocaine

A cousin of one of the world's most notorious drug lords is scheduled to be sentenced for his role in trying to expand the violent cartel's reach into Europe and the United States.

Organized Crime May 3, 2016

Oakland airport baggage handlers charged with smuggling marijuana through screening areas

Federal authorities say three baggage handlers at Oakland International Airport are among 14 people charged as part of a marijuana smuggling ring.

Organized Crime May 3, 2016

Texas authorities warned in memo of escalating violence between rival Texas motorcycle gangs

A meeting of motorcycle clubs ended in a deadly shootout after two rival gangs faced off at a Waco restaurant, an explosion of what Texas authorities had warned earlier in the month was growing animosity between the groups.

Organized Crime May 3, 2016

Waco on guard after shootout at restaurant among rival biker gangs leaves 9 dead, 18 injured

Authorities are on guard in Waco after a shootout among rival motorcycle gangs at a restaurant left nine bikers dead and raised the specter of further violence.

Organized Crime May 3, 2016

The Latest on Waco gang shootings: 192 bikers face organized crime charges; restaurant closed

7:45 a.m. (CDT) More than 190 people have been arrested and a restaurant has been closed after a shootout between rival motorcycle gangs left nine bikers dead.

Organized Crime May 3, 2016

Jurisdiction question stalls US sentencing for cocaine conspirator linked to violent cartel

Lawyers for a man convicted of working for one of the world's most notorious drug cartels say the U.S. had no jurisdiction to bring the case because the drugs weren't intended for distribution in or through there.

Organized Crime May 3, 2016

Last of 3 men sentenced in tossing 3 pounds of meth from luxury Honolulu high-rise in 2012

When federal agents with a warrant arrived at a luxury Honolulu apartment in 2012, agents watching from the ground saw men throwing crystal meth over the 15th-floor balcony.

RELIGION May 3, 2016

Suspended Catholic priest seeks leniency in sentencing on guilty plea to distributing meth

A suspended Roman Catholic priest who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess and distribute methamphetamine and bought a sex shop to possibly launder his drug money is asking a federal judge for leniency at his sentencing Thursday in Connecticut.

Organized Crime May 3, 2016

Feds want to block release of couple accused of laundering drug cartel money at Kansas bank

Federal prosecutors are seeking to block a Texas magistrate judge's order allowing the release of a couple accused of laundering cartel drug money at a small southwest Kansas bank.

Organized Crime May 3, 2016

Feds charge ex-bank president, others with laundering money for drug cartels in Kansas

A former bank president and two of his customers allegedly conspired to launder drug money in Kansas for Mexican cartels, while two former employees of the small southwest Kansas bank failed to report the suspicious financial transactions, according to charges unsealed Tuesday.

Organized Crime May 3, 2016

2 National Guardsmen charged with selling guns to agent posing as Mexican drug cartel member

Two members of the National Guard in San Diego County were arrested Wednesday and charged with illegally selling guns, ammunition and body armor to an undercover federal agent posing as a member of a Mexican drug cartel.