Cocaine

Delay in $85-Million Cocaine Case as Attorney’s Absence Postpones Trial

by

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – The trial of Sheena Headley, who was arrested in June 2022 after $85 million worth of cocaine was allegedly found at her home, has been postponed until April 12. The delay comes as her lawyer was absent from the St. James Parish Court yesterday. Headley faces charges of possession, dealing, and attempting to export 25 pounds of cocaine. Her bail has been extended following her recent appearance before presiding parish judge Sasha-Marie Ashley. During the court session, it was revealed that Headley’s attorney, Peter Champagnie, was unable to attend due to … Read more

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez Found Guilty of Cocaine Trafficking in Landmark Verdict

by

Former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernandez has been found guilty of trafficking hundreds of tonnes of cocaine into the United States. The 55-year-old Hernandez appeared shocked as the jury delivered guilty verdicts for three counts: conspiracy to import cocaine, illegally using and carrying machine guns, and possessing machine guns as part of a “cocaine-importation conspiracy.” The jury reached its unanimous decision on the second day of deliberations. Hernandez now faces a possible life sentence. Sentencing is scheduled for June 26. During his presidency from 2014 to 2022, Hernandez is accused of turning Honduras into a … Read more

Northern California Syndicate Members Convicted for Multi-Million Dollar Drug Operation, Including Fentanyl and Cocaine Seizures

by

SAN FRANCISCO, California – Three members of syndicates in Northern California have been convicted of multiple narcotics offenses after an eight-day trial, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The trial presented evidence from intercepted calls between April 2018 and February 2019 as part of a federal wiretap investigation into two drug suppliers in the East Bay. The intercepted calls revealed that the suppliers obtained drugs from sources in Mexico. Federal prosecutors showcased several significant drug seizures as evidence, including 8.8 pounds of fentanyl and heroin valued at up to $1.1 million, 18 pounds of methamphetamine, … Read more

82 Individuals Indicted in an Eastern Panhandle Drug-Trafficking Operation: Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, and Cocaine Seized

by

Ranson, West Virginia – A major drug-trafficking operation that distributed fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine has been dismantled in the Eastern Panhandle, with 82 individuals indicted by a federal grand jury. The case, which spanned multiple states, involved a network that supplied large quantities of fentanyl to the area. Assistant U.S. Attorney Lara Omps-Botteicher confirmed the charges during a press conference at the Ranson Police Department, where she highlighted the significance of the indictment. The investigation resulted in the seizure of 10 kilograms of fentanyl, as well as cocaine, methamphetamine, firearms, and substantial assets. Acting Special … Read more