Five Mexican Nationals Indicted Over Clandestine Meth Lab in California
A federal grand jury charged five Mexican nationals residing illegally in the United States with operating a clandestine methamphetamine manufacturing and distribution lab in Calaveras County, California. The indictment includes 10 counts covering conspiracy, drug trafficking, and firearms offenses, targeting a criminal operation that allegedly manufactured thousands of pounds of methamphetamine. This operation is linked to significant public health dangers, as methamphetamine poisonings strain local law enforcement and medical resources. The arrested individuals arrived in the U.S. at various times, with some previously removed and others issued notices to appear, underscoring ongoing challenges in immigration enforcement. Authorities emphasize the dismantling... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Mar 2026 20:27
US Customs Seize 46 Pounds of Illegal Drugs from Shipment Labeled as Mini Fridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville, Kentucky, intercepted a shipment from France that was falsely declared as containing a mini fridge. Upon inspection triggered by a CBP canine alert, officers found 12 boxes inside the shipment. Seven of those boxes contained a total of 23 pounds of Ethylpentedrone Hydrochloride, a potent and illegal stimulant with no recognized medical use, and known for causing severe health risks such as cardiac arrest and paranoia. The other five boxes held 23 pounds of Ketamine, a drug with legitimate medical applications but also a known substance of abuse. The seizure is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Mar 2026 15:15
