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 crisis in Afghanistan has led to the exacerbation of the terrorist threat and the problem of illegal drug trafficking that has reached an unprecedented scale,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 16, 2021

About 55 Guard members are already helping fight illegal drug trafficking, manufacturing and distribution along the border in California.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2018

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