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Florida Couple Charged with Possession of Grenades, Pipe Bombs

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Tampa, FL – United States Attorney A. Lee Bentley, III announces the filing of indictments against Venice residents Steven M. Pace (24) and Katie Smith (24) for possessing destructive devices. Pace also was charged with possessing with the intent to distribute a Schedule I controlled substance (AB-fubinaca, a.k.a “Spice”) and possessing a firearm in furtherance of that drug trafficking crime.

If convicted, each faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison for the destructive device charge. Pace also faces up to 20 years in federal prison for the drug charge and a mandatory minimum penalty of 5 years on the firearm offense. The indictments also notify Pace and Smith that the United States intends to forfeit any firearms and ammunition that are traceable to proceeds of the offenses.

According to court documents, in February 2016, Pace and Smith each possessed four destructive devices, specifically, two improvised pipe bombs and two improvised grenades that had not been registered to them in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record as required by law.

Pace is also charged with possessing with intent to distribute approximately 280 grams or more of “Spice” and possessing a Glock and ammunition in furtherance of that crime.

(Photo source: thescoopradioshow.com)

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LAPD: 2 Killed In Drug Deal Gone Wrong

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Los Angeles — The Los Angeles Police Department, Valley Bureau Homicide Detectives are asking for the public’s help in providing any information that would lead to the arrest of the suspects who killed two people in the Topanga area.

On June 2, 2016, around 4:00 p.m., Topanga Area patrol officers responded to the 6100 block of Corbin Avenue for an ambulance shooting radio call. Officers found two males suffering from gunshot wounds inside a black vehicle.

Paramedics responded to the area and pronounced one victim dead at the scene. Paramedics transported the passenger to a local area hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

Detectives from Valley Bureau Homicide responded to the location. The preliminary investigation revealed that both victims appeared to have met with the suspects to conduct a narcotics transaction in the area of Oso Avenue and Tiara Street in Woodland Hills. During the meeting, there was a dispute where money was taken and suspect one fired several times against the victims as they fled the location.

The victims continued to drive and the suspects chased them. The suspects caught up with the victims and a second shooting occurred where the driver suffered several gunshot wounds.

The suspects were described as male Hispanics in their 20’s; there is no suspect or vehicle description.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Los Angeles Police Department, Valley Bureau Homicide Detectives, Detective John Doerbecker, at (818) 374-1941. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7(877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on “webtips” and follow the prompts.

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Staten Island’s Finest Arrest Man In Possession Of Tech 9

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Cops in Staten Island arrested a man in possession of a Tech 9 after they observed him smoking marijuana Tuesday.

The Field Intelligence Officers along with the Anti-Crime team in the 120 Precinct were patrolling on Jersey Street due to a recent shooting in the area.

The officers observed a group men walking, when one of the men walked away from the others. At this time, the officers observed the man smoking marijuana and stopped him.

After being placed under arrest he was found to be in possession of the Tech 9.

The 27-year-old man was charged with criminal possession of a weapon and unlawful possession of marijuana.

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Border Officers Seize Backseat Bologna Stash

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EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations Agriculture Specialists working at the El Paso area port of entry seized 14 rolls of Mexican bologna on Thursday. Bologna is a prohibited product because it is made from pork and has the potential for introducing foreign animal diseases to the U.S. pork industry.

The seizure was made at approximately 9:00 a.m. at the Bridge of the Americas international crossing after a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado with New Mexico license plates entered the port from Mexico. The driver initially made a negative declaration for any agriculture products however, during a secondary exam, the driver amended his declaration and told CBP agriculture specialists that he had multiple rolls of bologna under the rear seat of his vehicle. CBP agriculture specialist discovered and seized the contraband meat, and then destroyed the product. The driver was released.

“Travelers should understand that they can avoid civil penalties by declaring all agricultural items they are importing from Mexico. If the item they declare is prohibited it can be abandoned at the port without consequence,” said CBP El Paso Port Director Beverly Good. “Had the driver not declared the product he would have faced an administrative penalty as high as $1,000.”

CBP has been entrusted with enforcing hundreds of laws for 40 other government agencies, such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These agencies require that unsafe items are not allowed to enter the United States. CBP officers are always at ports of entry and assume the responsibility of protecting America from all threats.

While anti-terrorism is the primary mission of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the inspection process at the ports of entry associated with this mission results in impressive numbers of enforcement actions in all categories.

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Cache of Weapons Recovered By NYPD In Queens

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Pursuant to an active investigation, the PSA 9 Field Intelligence Officers, Sergeant William Larkin and Detective Raymond Hill developed information that resulted in them obtaining a search warrant for 65-16 Parsons Boulevard in the Pomonok Housing Development. After conducting the search warrant, a small arsenal of weapons was recovered along with illegal narcotics.

Recovered:
1- Loaded Smith and Wesson .32 caliber revolver
1- Loaded Kurz .380 semi-automatic handgun
1- Mosberg shotgun
1- Taser
1- Box of .38 caliber ammunition, 1- Box of .357 caliber ammunition, Assorted .25 caliber bullets
81- Xanax pills
1- Razor with cocaine
2- Digital scales with marijuana/ cocaine residue
Narcotics packaging/paraphernalia
8- Cell phones
$506.00 cash

Arrested:
Ince, Malik
Queens, NY

Ince, Marquis
Queens, NY

Frazer, Alexcia
Queens, NY

All Three Suspects Charged With:
Criminal Possession of a Weapon- Firearm
Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance
Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia

(NYPD NEWS)

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New Yorkers Turn In 61 Weapons at ‘Cash For Guns’ Event

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In partnership with Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance, the NYPD held a Gun Buy Back event Saturday, June 18, in Harlem. Sixty-one weapons were turned in by the public in return for cash gift cards.

Weapons Turned In:

Revolvers: 32
Semi-Automatic Handguns: 11
Assault Weapons: 1
Rifles: 3
Shotguns: 1
Other Air/Co2: 13

Total: 61

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Significant Seizure Caught at Border Patrol Checkpoint

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LAREDO, Texas – On June 16, 2016, Border Patrol agents from the Laredo Sector Border Patrol thwarted an attempt to smuggle drugs at the Interstate Highway 35 Checkpoint.

Border Patrol agents assigned to the Border Patrol Checkpoint on Interstate Highway 35 encountered a Kenworth tractor towing a cargo tank at the primary inspection lane. The driver was questioned regarding his immigration status, when a service canine alerted to possible narcotics, or humans concealed within the vehicle. The driver was subsequently referred by agents to secondary for further inspection of the vehicle.

While at secondary, the agents performed an x-ray scan of the trailer, using the Vehicle and Cargo Inspection System (VACIS), where several anomalies were discovered within the cargo tank area.

A total of 216 bundles were removed from the tank with a total weight of 5,734.3 pounds and a street value of $4,578,440.00 USD.

The bundles tested positive for marijuana. The driver, narcotics and subject were turned over to Drug Enforcement Administration.

“I commend our Border Patrol agents for their continued dedication, vigilance and hard work they perform daily to protect our borders,” said Chief Patrol Agent Mario Martinez.

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19-Year-Old Charged with 2014 Murder

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NASHVILLE, TENN — North Precinct detectives have charged 19-year-old Timothy Robinson with criminal homicide and especially aggravated robbery for the November 9, 2014 fatal shooting of Nathaniel Kelly in the 1800 block of 14th Avenue North.

Robinson, who is currently in the Metro Jail on unrelated adult charges, is facing the murder count in Juvenile Court because he was age 17 at the time. The District Attorney’s Office is expected to seek to transfer the case to adult court.

Robinson, of Phipps Drive, is now a co-defendant of Damion Perrin, 21, who was charged with Kelly’s murder in June 2015.

The investigation, led by Detective Andrew Davis, alleges that Robinson and Perrin plotted to rob and shoot Kelly, 31, who was involved in the drug trade. Multiple shots were fired at Kelly just after he drove up to an address on 14th Avenue North at 11 a.m. on November 9, 2014. Officers found Kelly deceased in the driver’s seat. Cash and a bag of marijuana were recovered from the car.

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Border Agents Nab Illegal Alien Wanted For Rape

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CALEXICO, Calif. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Calexico East port of entry on Wednesday arrested an illegal alien after discovering 119 pounds of methamphetamine concealed inside the tires of the pickup truck he was driving. The man was also a fugitive with an outstanding warrant for rape.

Shortly before midnight on June 15, a CBP officer conducting inspections of vehicles and travelers encountered the 41-year-old El Salvadorian male after he entered the port of entry driving a red 2008 Ford F-150 pickup truck. The driver presented a U.S. birth certificate and driver’s license to the officer. The officer noticed the driver was nervous and referred both driver and vehicle for a more in-depth examination.

CBP officers used the port’s imaging system, which revealed anomalies in the tires. They also used a narcotics detector dog that alerted to the vehicle. CBP officers searched the vehicle and discovered 24 packages of methamphetamine concealed inside specially built canisters that were welded to the rims of all four tires. The estimated street value of the narcotics is $892,500.

CBP officers conducted a ten-print query on the driver utilizing the Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS) and discovered that the man had no legal status to reside in the United States and was not the legal owner of the birth certificate he presented to the officer. The query also revealed that the man was wanted for rape out of Pasco, Washington.

The driver was turned over to the custody of Homeland Security Investigation agents for further processing of all violations. He was later booked into the Imperial County Jail where he currently awaits arraignment and extradition.

CBP placed an immigration hold on the driver to initiate removal from the United States at the conclusion of his criminal proceedings. CBP seized the vehicle and narcotics.

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A kidnapping in rural South Carolina shows the reach of Mexican drug trafficking

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SOUTH CAROLINA — (FBI) — The crimes and violence associated with Mexican drug trafficking organizations can reach almost anywhere in the United States, as evidenced by a 2014 kidnapping in rural South Carolina that resulted in the convictions of three cartel-connected men—one of whom was recently sentenced to more than five decades in prison.

On the morning of July 9, 2014, in the small town of St. Matthews, South Carolina, 23-year-old Cory Still left home for his job as a roofer, but he never made it to work. His fiancée found his abandoned truck on the side of the road a few hours later with the keys still in it, and her family filed a missing person report with the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office. When the woman’s cell phone rang that night, the caller informed her that Still was alive, that instructions would come in 24 hours, and that Still’s father had better be there to answer the next call.

Still—who would later be charged and plead guilty to conspiracy to distribute marijuana—had been kidnapped because of his father’s $200,000 debt to the cartel over a missing drug shipment. The FBI was contacted the next morning, and what followed was an intense, six-day law enforcement effort that involved several FBI offices and hundreds of Bureau personnel from around the country, including crisis negotiators, linguists, SWAT, and the Hostage Rescue Team.

“We worked around the clock interviewing Still’s family and associates to develop and run to ground every possible lead,” said Special Agent Luke Davis, who is assigned to the FBI’s Columbia Field Office. “Thanks to a crucial error made by one of the kidnappers, within a few hours, we were able to identify a cell phone and track them to rural eastern North Carolina.”

The first ransom call to Still’s fiancée showed a number that originated from Mexico. Investigation revealed that minutes prior to that call, the caller had dialed a number with a 910 area code, which is in North Carolina.

Agents worked quickly to obtain a court order to monitor those phone numbers, which would eventually lead to Still and the arrest of three subjects. But during much of the time he was held hostage, the victim was blindfolded, threatened at gunpoint, bound with zip ties and rusty chains and padlocks, and made to lie on the floor for days.

At times during more than a dozen ransom calls, the kidnappers told Still’s father he was going to find his son with his eyes cut out, Davis said. Other calls implied that if the money wasn’t paid, “they were going to close the case,” meaning Still would be killed. “There is no doubt in my mind that if we didn’t find him, he would not be alive today,” Davis added.

Based on the phone monitoring and subsequent physical surveillance, it was determined that the kidnappers might be holding Still in North Carolina. In the early morning hours of July 15, 2014, six days after Still’s abduction, operators with the FBI’s Hostage Rescue Team executed a search warrant in Garland, North Carolina. One of the kidnappers, Juan Fuentes-Morales, was arrested. Agents recovered the cell phone they had been monitoring and a pistol used during the abduction—but Still was nowhere to be found.

A short time later, the FBI’s Charlotte and Richmond SWAT teams executed another search warrant near Roseboro, North Carolina, where they found Still blindfolded and chained to a workout bench on the floor. The other two kidnappers, Ruben Ceja-Rangel and Luis Castro-Villeda, were arrested at the scene.

In 2015, Castro-Villeda pled guilty to kidnapping and other charges and was sentenced to 30 years in prison. Last month, a federal judge sentenced Ceja-Rangel to a prison term of 56 years. Fuentes-Morales has yet to be sentenced.

Davis credits his dedicated FBI colleagues and local law enforcement personnel for Still’s safe return and for taking three violent criminals off the streets. Did it surprise him that Mexican drug cartels had made it to small-town South Carolina? “Not at all,” he said. “The traffickers are everywhere.”

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2 Men Arrested After Delivering a Dozen Pounds of Meth, Apples To Police

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SEATTLE — SPD Narcotics detectives and the Snohomish County Regional Drug Task Force arrested two men at the Everett Mall earlier this month after they tried to deliver a box full of meth and apples to police.

The two suspects pulled into the mall parking lot in a white van and unloaded the box before they were arrested by police. Detectives seized the box, which contained more than 12 pounds of methamphetamine, along with with $3,895 cash, and booked both men into the Snohomish County Jail.

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Several Hospitalized After Reportedly Overdosing at Houston’s Hermann Park

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HOUSTON, TEXAS — Fire officials say around a dozen people at Houston’s Hermann park were taken to a hospital Thursday after possibly overdosing on synthetic marijuana.

Responders arrived on the scene to treat the victims and noticed several empty packages of the synthetic weed labeled ‘kush’.

According to KTRK, ‘officials don’t know if it’s just a coincidence or if there was some sort of party.’

No further details were available.

Hermann Park is one of Houston’s most-visited public parks. Situated between Fannin Street and Cambridge Street, it is within walking distance from the Texas Medical Center.

Photo source: KTRK

Photo source: KTRK

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Woman Wanted By U.S. Marshals Arrested After Ecstasy Pills Rain Down on Freeway

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BLAINE, Wash. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations at the Peace Arch Port of Entry took receipt of a 58-year-old woman courtesy of Canada Border Services Agency, when authorities discovered she was wanted for “failure to appear” on dangerous drug charges.

The woman, a resident of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, was driving on Interstate 5 in 2007, when the modified roof compartment of her car flew open and ecstasy pills rained down like hail over the freeway.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police escorted the woman to the Blaine Port of Entry. An Immigration Detainer document, had been pre-approved and was waiting for the United States Marshals Service when they arrived. The detainer allows officials to parole a non U.S. Citizen into the United States; in this case to face charges filed in federal court.

“Law enforcement agencies across both countries take drug charges very seriously,” said area Port Director Kenneth L. Williams. “It doesn’t matter what color uniform you wear, our goals are to take criminals off the street.”

The U.S. Marshals arrived and took custody of the woman for the incident that occurred more than nine years earlier.

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CBP Officers Seize Heroin from 14-Year-Old Body Carrier

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​TUCSON, Ariz. – Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a 14-year-old male from Nogales, Arizona, for an alleged attempt to smuggle nearly 2 pounds of heroin, worth an estimated $34,000, through the Port of Nogales on June 27.

Officers at the Morley pedestrian crossing referred the teen for further inspection as he was attempting to re-enter the United States. Officers conducting the search, aided by a CBP narcotics-detection canine, found a single package of heroin taped around the teen’s thigh.

Officers turned the suspect over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations after seizing the drugs.

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Letter From Jail Leads Police to House Full of Stolen Goods

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SEATTLE — A stolen car and an abandoned letter from the King County Jail led police to a South Seattle home on Wednesday, where officers seized hundreds of items believed to have been taken in burglaries and thefts.

Earlier this month, police recovered a stolen car near Othello Park and returned it to its rightful owner. The owner later contacted police and said they had found a letter in the car, written by someone staying at the King County Jail to a woman living in the 7100 block of 44th Avenue South—the same block where the victim’s stolen car had been found.

When police went to the home Wednesday, they saw the woman—who is well-known to police—peeking out a window. A man answered the door at the home and allowed officers inside, where they quickly noticed piles of apparently stolen items, including expensive purses and a laptop marked with the name of a recent burglary victim.

Officers arrested the 37-year-old woman and the 41-year-old man man at the home and also learned the house was supposed to be vacant and was scheduled to be put up for sale.

Police pulled an estimated 300 items from the home, and are now working to return them to their rightful owners.

South Precinct Burglary Unit is investigating and have advised the Major Crimes Taskforce about the case.

Jonah Spangenthal-Lee / SPD

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$5 MILLION in meth found in trucks hauling jalapenos, cucumbers to Texas border

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PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility seized alleged methamphetamine valued at nearly $5 million on the same day in two separate, unrelated incidents.

“These two seizures, are evidence of the specialized training and skills of our CBP officers and exemplify the officers’ hard work and dedication to CBP’s border security mission by helping keep narcotics out of our country,” said Port Director Efrain Solis Jr., Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzaludas Port of Entry.

The first incident occurred on June 30 when CBP officers assigned to the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility encountered a tractor/trailer hauling a commercial shipment of jalapeños. After the conveyance was referred for a non-intrusive imaging inspection (NII) and with the help of a canine team, officers discovered a total of 240 packages containing approximately 132 pounds of alleged methamphetamine concealed within the jalapeño shipment. The alleged narcotics carry an estimated street value of $2,647,725.

The second interception occurred later the same day also at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility when CBP officers encountered a tractor/trailer hauling a commercial shipment of cucumbers. After referring the shipment for a non-intrusive imaging inspection, officers discovered a total of 194 packages containing approximately 107 pounds of alleged methamphetamine concealed within the cucumber shipment. The alleged narcotics carry an estimated street value of $2,138,462.

CBP OFO seized the drugs. Both cases remain under investigation by Homeland Security Investigations special agents.

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Man Arrested on Animal Cruelty Charges After Dog Tests Positive For Meth

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Fontana, CA – On July 5th, 2016 the owner of the Chihuahua named Jack Sparrow, brought the dog to the Inland Valley Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center in Upland for erratic behavior. The owner told doctors he believed the dog may have ingested the drug methamphetamine. Doctors tested Jack and found he indeed had tested positive for the drug. Once this was told to the owner, he left the care center, taking Jack with him. Doctors observed Jack suffering from convulsions and seizures and felt Jack’s life was in jeopardy. Doctors called the Fontana Animal Services Team and provided all of the information they had.

Animal Service Officers responded to the owner’s residence in the 10400 block of Hemlock Ave. in the City of Fontana, which was given to doctors at the time of check in. At the residence, animal service officers observed Jack still suffering from the effects of the drug and other signs of general neglect, seized him from the owner. Jack was taken by the animal service officers back to emergency center where he continues to recover today.

The case was immediately submitted to the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office, Animal Cruelty Task Force unit for review, and an arrest warrant for felony animal cruelty was issued for the owner. Fontana Police Officers were able to locate the owner near Foothill and Vineyard in the City of Rancho Cucamonga late Friday afternoon. The owner was arrested and booked into the West Valley Detention Center on the warrant.

Jack continues to rehabilitate at the Inland Valley Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center in Upland for the time being. Once he is well enough he will be transferred to a temporary foster home where he can continue to recover. Currently, Jack is hyper sensitive to noise, and sudden movement, but he is expected to recover in time.

The owner of the dog was identified as 21 yr. old Isaiah Nathaniel Sais from Fontana.

 

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Virginia Beach Coast Guard Crew Returns Home With $373M In Cocaine

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – (USCG) – The crew of the Virginia Beach – based Coast Guard Cutter Vigorous returned from a 55-day deployment in the Eastern Pacific Ocean in support of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Western Hemisphere Strategy Monday.

During the patrol, Vigorous transited more than 10,000 nautical miles in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

Within a few days of leaving Virginia Beach, Vigorous interdicted a sailing vessel in the Atlantic Ocean, seizing more than 1,200 pounds of cocaine and detaining the three individuals on board. Vigorous embarked an MH-65 helicopter, trained in aviation and shipboard use of force, then transited through the Panama Canal.

Additionally, Vigorous’ crew conducted seven additional at-sea boardings, detaining nine suspected drug smugglers, preventing 26 metric tons of cocaine, with a wholesale value of more than $373 million, from reaching the United States. Vigorous also rescued three survivors who were found adrift in their vessel more than 200 nautical miles from the nearest point of land.

“Our crew performed magnificently throughout our highly-successful, 55-day Joint Inter-Agency Task Force – South patrol. With the help of our international, and inter-agency partners, we interdicted drug laden suspect vessels in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and prevented over 26 metric tons of cocaine from reaching our shores,” said Cmdr. Arthur Ray, commanding officer of the Vigorous. “In short, while standing the watch, we did our part in ensuring the maritime domain in the Western Hemisphere was safe and secure.”

Vigorous is a 210-foot medium endurance cutter with a crew of approximately 80 that conducts maritime safety, security and stewardship operations.

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Arizona CBP Officers Stop Rifles, Ammo Headed for Mexico

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TUCSON, Ariz. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested two Nogales, Arizona residents recently for attempting to smuggle tactical rifles with magazines and ammunition into Mexico through the Port of Nogales.

When officers selected a southbound Dodge sedan, driven by a 22-year-old local woman, for a secondary inspection on July 4 at the Nogales West Mariposa crossing, they found 10,000 rounds of tactical ammunition in the vehicle’s trunk.

Five days earlier (June 29), officers conducting southbound inspections at the Dennis DeConcini crossing referred a 24-year-old Nogales man for a secondary inspection of a Volkswagen sports wagon. When searching the back of the vehicle, they discovered a number of items beneath clothing. The items included two AR-15 tactical rifles, seven magazines and more than 2,000 rounds of ammunition.

Officers seized the vehicles and contraband, and referred both subjects to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations.

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NY Gov. Announces Aggressive New Enforcement Actions to Combat Illegal Sale of K2

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NEW YORK — (News release) — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a new series of aggressive enforcement actions to combat the illegal sale of K2 and other synthetic drugs. The Governor announced the State Department of Health’s Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement, in partnership with the New York State Police, will step up enforcement efforts in communities across the state to crack down on the illegal sale of K2. Additionally, the Governor will require that the State Liquor Authority and New York State Gaming Commission increase their oversight and enforcement efforts to revoke a store owner’s liquor and lottery licenses if they are found to be illegally peddling K2.

“The evolution of synthetic drugs is an alarming public health risk – but we are on the front lines of the battle,” Governor Cuomo said. “The state will continue to identify emerging compounds that put users in danger and aggressively chase down sellers of these toxic substances.”

Beginning this week, the state will step up enforcement efforts and increase state police presence to ensure that businesses fully comply with all applicable New York State laws, including the 2015 emergency regulations banning the manufacture, sale, and distribution of synthetic drugs. New York will vigorously pursue all available civil, criminal, and administrative remedies against any business or business owner found to be manufacturing, possessing for sale or selling illegal synthetic drugs.

In 2012, Governor Cuomo expanded the list of prohibited drugs and chemicals to include dozens more substances that are now used to make synthetic drugs, to ensure that distributors can no longer skirt the law by simply modifying the drug’s ingredients. In addition, the regulations allowed for the first time an owner of an establishment and/or an employee selling synthetic drugs to be charged with possession of an illicit substance.

In 2015, the Governor built on this progress by adding two additional classes of compounds to the banned substances list, which potentially included hundreds of different hazardous chemicals. They were unanimously approved by the Public Health and Health Planning Council. Last year Governor Cuomo also announced two new public service announcements to educate and inform New Yorkers about the dangers of synthetic drugs.

Under current law, an owner of an establishment, as well as any other person possessing, distributing, selling or offering prohibited synthetic drugs for sale, will face a fine up to $500 and/or up to 15 days in jail. Civil penalties include a fine up to $2,000 per violation.

Synthetic cannabinoids are marketed as legal and typically consist of plant material coated by chemicals, which are supposed to mimic THC, the active chemical compound in marijuana. The drugs are marketed as incense, herbal mixtures, or potpourri in order to mask their true purpose. Street names for substances include Spice, K2, Green Giant, Smacked, Wicked X, AK-47, Geeked Up, Ninja, Caution, Red Giant, and Keisha Kole.

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