illegal drug

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Maduro has long denied US allegations that he oversees an illegal drug operation, and in court in New York on Monday he entered a plea of not guilty.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

The Netherlands controls multiple Caribbean islands, making it a vital international partner for intercepting illegal drug shipments in the region.

From Washington Times • Sep. 17, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, citing almost three decades of research, said such programs are safe, effective and don’t increase illegal drug use or crime.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2022

CEOs were asked repeatedly about vaccine information, election-related misinformation, illegal drug sales and the regulation of the Internet.

From Washington Post • Mar. 25, 2021

Democratic civilian rule was established in 1982, but leaders have faced difficult problems of deep-seated poverty, social unrest, and illegal drug production.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency