U.S. Court Revokes Citizenship of Mexican Drug Dealer Who Hid Criminal Past
A federal district court in Northern Florida has revoked the U.S. citizenship of Melchor Munoz, a Mexican native who became a citizen in 2009. The court found that Munoz concealed his criminal record during his naturalization process. He pled guilty in 2012 to conspiracy to distribute large quantities of cocaine (five kilograms or more) and marijuana (100 kilograms or more). This ruling affects Munoz directly, while also sending a clear warning to others who might try to obtain citizenship through fraudulent means. It underlines the Justice Department’s commitment to targeting individuals involved in serious drug trafficking who try to exploit... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Mar 2026 21:30
US Court Revokes Citizenship of Mexican Drug Dealer Who Hid Criminal Past
Melchor Munoz, a Mexican native who became a U.S. citizen in 2009, had his citizenship revoked by a U.S. District Court in Florida after it was proven he lied about his criminal history during his naturalization process. The court found that Munoz failed to disclose his 2012 guilty plea for conspiracy to distribute large quantities of cocaine and marijuana. Munoz’s involvement included trafficking over five kilograms of cocaine and more than 100 kilograms of marijuana, marking him as a significant figure in drug distribution. The revocation sends a message that the U.S. government is intensifying measures against individuals who obtain... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Mar 2026 20:57
US Border Agents Seize 139.5 Kilos of Cocaine, Fentanyl, and Meth at Texas Port
On February 28, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials at the Paso del Norte Port of Entry in El Paso, Texas, seized a total of 139.5 kilograms of narcotics concealed within a 2016 Dodge Ram pickup truck. The driver, a male Mexican national, was attempting to cross into the United States when officers detected suspicious anomalies using nonintrusive inspection technology. A trained canine further confirmed the presence of illicit substances. The search revealed 122 bundles of drugs: 107 bundles of cocaine weighing approximately 122.84 kilograms, 13 bundles of fentanyl totaling 14.86 kilograms, and 2 bundles of methamphetamine weighing 1.84... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Mar 2026 19:42
Ecuador deploys over 75,000 police and military personnel to combat drug-related violence in four provinces
The Ecuadorian government has escalated its efforts to combat drug-related violence by deploying over 75,000 police officers and military personnel across four provinces that have been significantly affected by criminal activity. The deployment, which includes the imposition of a curfew in these regions, represents a "new phase" in President Daniel Noboa's administration's strategy against criminal gangs described as part of an ongoing "war" on drugs. Interior Minister John Reimberg emphasized the government's resolve, stating to the residents of the provinces, “We're at war.” This latest move comes as part of a broader initiative to tackle the rising problem of drug... [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong police seize HK$20 million worth of cocaine in Sha Tin drug operation, arresting a 28-year-old man
Hong Kong police have executed a substantial drug operation, seizing approximately HK$20 million (US$2.55 million) worth of suspected cocaine in a village house located in Sha Tin. A 28-year-old jobless man was arrested during the operation, which authorities believe disrupted a significant drug trafficking scheme. The anti-drug trafficking raid took place on Saturday, following intelligence that indicated the property was being utilized for the storage of illegal substances. Details of the operation emerged from Senior Inspector Conrad Chan Yuen-fun, who heads the narcotics bureau’s operation division. In an official announcement made on Sunday, Chan reported that the police had been... [Continue Reading]
