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President Trump has extended federal law enforcement efforts in Washington, D.C., and Memphis amid ongoing debates over crime policies. The moves include deploying the National Guard and federal agencies, with mixed reactions from local officials. Data shows crime was already decreasing before these interventions, raising questions about their necessity and impact.
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Washington D.C. ends cooperation with ICE after federal intervention, amid ongoing immigration enforcement and declining crime rates. Local officials emphasize that immigration enforcement is not part of the city's police duties, while the federal government claims its actions have improved safety. The debate continues as tensions rise.
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The deployment of National Guard troops by the Trump administration in Memphis is ongoing, with troops patrolling at a Bass Pro Shops. Courts have temporarily blocked similar deployments in Chicago and Portland, citing constitutional violations and lack of evidence of rebellion. Memphis remains under federal support, but legal challenges persist.
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Nigeria's NDLEA, with US DEA and UK NCA, recovered over a ton of cocaine at Lagos port last weekend. Valued at $235 million, it is Nigeria's largest seizure. The investigation aims to identify and apprehend the global cartel behind the shipment.
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The US has officially designated the so-called Cartel de los Soles, linked to Venezuela's military and accused of drug trafficking, as a foreign terrorist organization. The move escalates US pressure on Maduro amid military buildups and potential talks, though Venezuela denies the allegations. The designation could enable further sanctions and military options.
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Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder turned drug trafficker, is accused of orchestrating a violent international drug operation and ordering the murder of a witness in Colombia. Authorities have arrested multiple suspects linked to his network, but Wedding remains at large in Mexico with a $15 million reward for his capture.