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Founder of Punjabi Devils MC Sentenced to Over 5 Years for Firearms Offenses

Jashanpreet Singh, 27, of Lodi, the founder of the Punjabi Devils Motorcycle Club, was sentenced to five years and four months in federal prison for unlawfully dealing in firearms and possessing a machine gun. The case, built on an undercover operation and a foiled escape to India, highlights the federal crackdown on outlaw motorcycle gangs and illegal weapons trafficking.

By Shadab Chow Jun 07, 2026
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Tren de Aragua Leader Extradited to Houston on Terrorism Charges

A top alleged leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua has been extradited to Houston to face federal charges of material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization and international cocaine trafficking. Jose Enrique Martinez Flores, 24, was arrested in Colombia and is scheduled for an initial court appearance. The case involves multi-agency task forces and significant international cooperation.

By Shadab Chow Jun 07, 2026
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Mexican National Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Drug Trafficking Case

A Mexican national was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison without parole for his role in a cocaine distribution conspiracy, according to the FBI. The case stemmed from a 2019 investigation into a drug trafficking organization operating in the Kansas City area.

By Shadab Chow Jun 07, 2026 Updated Jun 07, 2026
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Dominican National Indicted for Drug Trafficking Enterprise in Boston

Dominican national Frank Maiky Baez Guerrero was extradited to the U.S. and indicted in Boston for leading a drug trafficking enterprise that moved fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine across state lines, and for money laundering. The case stems from a Homeland Security Task Force investigation.

By Shadab Chow Jun 07, 2026
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Suspected Drug Trafficker Extradited from Dominican Republic to Face Cocaine and Money Laundering Charges in Puerto Rico

Esteffani José Vasquez-Amarante was extradited from the Dominican Republic to Puerto Rico to face federal cocaine trafficking and money laundering charges, including allegations involving millions of dollars converted to cryptocurrency. The case, prosecuted in the District of Puerto Rico, highlights international cooperation and the evolving methods used by transnational criminal organizations.

By Shadab Chow Jun 07, 2026
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