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Saba Yemen
4 days ago
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Hajjah hosts awareness about World Counterdrug Day
Hajjah - Saba: The Department of Narcotics Control in the security of the Hajjah Governorate organized an awareness event on the International Day of Narcotics Control under the slogan "Drug Trade destroying the health, security and morals of society." In the event, the Director of the Governorate Security, Brigadier Hassan Al Qasimi, pointed to the great efforts made by the security services in combating drugs that target the West, the peoples and the nation of Muhammad, may God bless him and his family and peace. He stated that the forces of polytheism and delusion went in the midst of the battle between faith and polytheism to fight the Arab and Islamic peoples in general and Yemenis in particular, a war of another kind of drugs after their military failure. Brigadier Al Qasimi stressed the need to enhance awareness among society and introduce the dangers of the drug that causes the nation to deviate from its beliefs, religion, prophet and principles, noting the importance of involvement in society in fighting drugs. In the event, which was attended by the Assistant Director of Security Colonel Qasim Qawara, Colonel Hizam Badr, and the leaders of the units and security areas, the Director of the Drug Enforcement Administration at the Governorate Security, Lt. Col. Muhammad Al -Ahumoumi, stressed the importance of reviving the International Day for Narcotics Control to raise awareness of its dangers and negative effects on the individual and society and enhance efforts to combat it. He referred to the enemy's attempts to spoil society with the soft war in the moral side or spread the drugs from which other crimes branch and negatively affect society. And that the increasing amounts of seized drugs confirm the systematic targeting of the enemy to the people of faith in ideological, mentally and morally and destabilizing security and stability. He explained that the quantities of the drug seized during the past year are 212 kilograms of hashish, 55 thousand and 631 pills, and 14 grams of Shabu during 31 operations, 57 accused were seized. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Nikkei Asia
5 days ago
- Nikkei Asia
Nagoya suspected as underground fentanyl hub connecting China, Mexico, US
Nikkei staff writers A Chinese organization is suspected of establishing a base in Japan to illegally export chemicals to make the synthetic drug fentanyl into the U.S. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in the U.S. is on the hunt for the group's leader, placing Japan in the center of mounting tensions between Washington and Beijing. This Nikkei investigation analyzed a trove of open-source data to piece together a timeline of this case.
Global News
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Global News
FBI director again blames Vancouver for fentanyl crisis, but U.S. data says otherwise
Canadian law enforcement continues to dispute claims from the U.S. administration about how much fentanyl is being smuggled across the border. It follows the latest allegation by the head of the FBI who specifically mentions Vancouver as the source of the problem. In a recent appearance with podcaster Joe Rogan, FBI Director Kash Patel once again blamed Vancouver for its role in the fentanyl crisis. 'They're flying it into Vancouver, they're taking the precursors to Canada, manufacturing up there, and doing their global distribution routes up there because we've been so effective down south,' Patel told Rogan. He also said that stricter enforcement at the Mexican border has resulted in cartels increasingly using Canada as a northern entry point for fentanyl. However, David Teboul, Assistant Commander of the RCMP, Pacific region, said the assertion that Canada is exporting fentanyl in 'significant quantities into the U.S. is not accurate.' Story continues below advertisement 'It is certainly not reflected by Canadian law enforcement agencies' data, nor is it corroborated either by U. S. agencies, from the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration), to the CBP (Customs and Border Protection), to all the partner agencies that we have very good relationships with,' Teboul said. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'They also don't corroborate that. It's been stated many times.' He did agree that most precursors are coming from China into Canada, but did not agree with the rest of Patel's statement. 2:10 Trump's FBI head criticizes Canadian drug enforcement Data from the U.S. provided to Global News also showed that in the 2024 fiscal year, more than 18,000 pounds of fentanyl were seized at the U.S.-Mexico border. At the Canada-U.S. border, just over 10 pounds of fentanyl was seized in 2024. Story continues below advertisement So far this year, more than seven pounds of fentanyl from Mexico was confiscated and just over one pound from Canada. However, one organized crime expert said it is critical not to be distracted by the data. 'The drugs themselves don't move by themselves, don't get produced by themselves,' Calvin Chrustie, a senior partner and critical risk consultant with the Critical Risk Team said. 'So let's have the serious conversation about who are the threat actors, i.e., the criminal organizations. What type of support and enabling do they get from foreign states?' Chrustie said that B.C. has long been a convergence zone for organized crime groups and Vancouver is a popular choice due to its marine access. 'I don't think we should be listening to, and I never have, you know, in my career, post my career, to what the political assessment was, because I found it, you know, whether it was south of the border, north of the border, not the most informed historically, this whole issue got politicized,' he added. 'I don't think you know in terms of calculating the threat and calculating the severity of the problem, how much goes across a border.' Teboul said B.C. has a coordinated approach to drug trafficking and has had many successes getting drugs off the streets. Story continues below advertisement 'British Columbia is also in a particular predicament, of course, with our very vast, beautiful ocean, but it's permeable, of course, into the coast of British Columbia, and we need to dedicate some resources and investments at all three levels of government to secure our ports as well,' he added.
Hindustan Times
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Father's Day 2025: Stream binge-worthy action films featuring muscular dads on OTT
The world of cinema offers different genres to cinephiles and brings a myriad of inspirational tales about family, love and emotions. From action to romance and comedy-drama, there are various movies that have proved their excellence over time. This Father's Day, let's explore some action-packed stories of strong dads who perfectly balance fatherhood with style, charisma, and power. Notably, these high-octane actioners are also available on OTTplay Premium. From bare-knuckle fights to the high-stakes rescue, these reel dads do fatherhood with hardcore action. Watch other Father's Day special binge-list like Jersey, Daveed, Waqt: The Race Against Time only on OTTplay Premium Gary Fleder and Sylvester Stallone's power duo served as the director and writer for this action thriller. The plot revolves around a former Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent, who lives with his daughter Maddy. However, things take a turn when the father-daughter duo gets entangled in a messy bullying incident with a ruthless crime boss. It features Jason Statham as the muscular dad alongside James Franco, Winona Ryder, and Kate Bosworth in pivotal roles. Liam Neeson headlines this action thriller film as he plays a doting father who unwittingly gets tangled in the mind games of an unknown assailant. While driving his kids to school, a man gets threatened to follow the twisted instructions of a blackmailer. Explore this gripping survival thriller that runs high on action and emotional drama as a father grapples for lives. The CommuterStarring Liam Neeson, Vera Farmiga, and Patrick Wilson in the lead, this high-octane actioner revolves around an insurance agent who is entangled in a conspiracy and embarks on a thrilling chase to unravel the true identity of a mysterious stranger on his train journey. Jonathan Banks, Florence Pugh, and Sam Neill also appear in significant roles. This apocalyptic survival thriller features Gerard Butler in the lead. The plot revolves around a doting father and estranged husband who struggles to protect his family and save the Earth from its doom before the deadly comet threatens to ruin everything. The star-studded ensemble also features Morena Baccarin, Roger Dale Floyd, Scott Glenn, David Denman, and Hope Davis in pivotal roles. Featuring Jackie Chan as a skilled detective, this action-comedy film will keep you hooked to the plot. The plot revolves around a detective who teams up with a gambler to track down a notorious crime boss after the daughter of Bennie's (Jackie Chan) deceased partner-in-crime gets abducted and he turns into the perfect father figure to rescue her against the odds. Arnold Schwarzenegger headlines this horror drama film in the lead as he plays a doting and protective father. Set against the backdrop of a post-apocalyptic town, the story centers around a zombie outbreak that infects the eponymous daughter. However, despite warnings, her father embarks on a thrilling chase to seek her against the odds. Abigail Breslin and Joely Richardson appear in significant roles.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Yahoo
Man accused of biting, kicking ICE, DEA officers during arrest in Marlborough
A man arrested in Marlborough is accused of biting, kicking and hitting federal law enforcement officers when he was taken into custody, United States Attorney Leah B. Foley said in a Thursday statement. Guido Andres Cuellar Batres, 24, a Guatemalan national, overstayed his non-immigrant visa by more than four years, leading to an outstanding immigration warrant for his arrest, the statement said. On May 4, three Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and a Drug Enforcement Administration agent conducting surveillance in a Marlborough parking lot spotted Cuellar in the front passenger seat of a car. The officers, wearing law enforcement garments, approached the car and ordered Cuellar to get out of the vehicle, in Spanish and English, according to Foley's statement. He refused and, despite instructions to keep his hands visible, he reached down in the front passenger seat, which led officers to break the rear passenger side window and unlock the front passenger door, according to the statement. The officers removed Cuellar from the vehicle, but he did not cooperate when they tried to handcuff him. According to Foley's statement, Cuellar bit one officer in the hand and another in the leg, hit an officer in the head multiple times, and spat in an officer's face, Foley's statement read. Once he was handcuffed and placed in leg restraints, Cuellar continued to kick at officers, the statement reads. Cuellar is charged with one count of forcibly assaulting, resisting, opposing, impeding, intimidating or interfering with federal officers engaged in the performance of official duties. He is being held in ICE custody and will appear in federal court in Boston at a date to be determined. 'The charge of forcibly assaulting, resisting, opposing, impeding, intimidating, or interfering with federal officers engaged in the performance of official duties provides for a sentence of up to eight years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000,' the statement reads. Man died in Webster house fire, reports say Man killed in fire at multi-family home in Revere, fire officials say Fatal Cape Cod house fire caused by smoldering cigarettes, fire officials say Read the original article on MassLive.
