Court Vacates Hernández Drug Conviction
A federal appeals court said the case against former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández is moot after a Trump pardon. The ruling sends the matter back to district court for dismissal.
Trooper Stops Trailer, Finds $3.4M in Meth
A routine traffic stop in Live Oak County turned into a major drug bust. Texas DPS found nearly 2,000 pounds of meth hidden under a trailer floor. The driver faces first degree charges and the investigation continues.
US Strike Sinks Drug Vessel; Three Dead
U.S. Southern Command says a Joint Task Force strike in the Eastern Pacific destroyed a smuggling boat, killing three alleged traffickers and prompting fresh questions about oversight and effectiveness.
US Strike Sinks Caribbean Ship, Three Dead
The U.S. military says it struck a vessel in the Caribbean on Feb. 13, killing three people it describes as involved in drug trafficking. Officials place the action inside Operation Southern Spear, but independent details are limited.