South-East Asia Drug Enforcement Administration Newswire

Police Bust Attempt At Introducing Fentanyl Vapes In Malaysia

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) recently foiled an attempt to introduce fentanyl, a deadly synthetic drug also known as the “zombie drug”, into …

Palau Boosts Drug Enforcement with Advanced DEA Training

Palau is strengthening its fight against illegal drugs after three local detectives completed advanced narcotics investigation training with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration in Thailand. The intensive program equips officers with modern tools and …

Sanctions, Seizures, Surveillance Combat Synthetic Drug Trade in Indo-Pacific

This article was originally published on FORUM, the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command magazine, on March 12, 2026. The synthetic drug trade, spearheaded by fentanyl and methamphetamine, has metastasized from a criminal enterprise into a complex geopolitical …

Steven Lyons' moll arrested on Interpol red warning at Dubai airport

Crime boss Steven Lyons frogmarched to plane for deportation from Indonesia to Spain Steven Lyons' wife was arrested at Dubai Airport after being flagged up as a wanted person by the Interpol, UAE cops have revealed. Amanda Lyons, 38, was nabbed in …

Scottish police arrest 15th man amid global operation targeting Lyons gang

Scottish officers have arrested a 15th man amid a global crackdown on the Glasgow-based Lyons gang. Operation Armorum, which is being led by Central Operational Unit (UCO) of the Spanish Police Force, has resulted in arrests in Spain, Scotland, Indonesia …

Cambodian gang member known as Two-Face sentenced to 180 months in prison

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck announced 439 new cases filed against 440 individuals in immigration and border security matters between March 20 and March 26 in the Southern District of Texas. The district filed 187 criminal …

Spanish police dismantle 'most violent Scottish crime gang' in decades

Spanish police say they have dismantled the Lyons Clan, calling it the most violent Scottish criminal organisation of recent decades. The Guardia Civil said its operation has led to the arrests of 14 people in Spain, Scotland, Indonesia and the United Arab …

Dubai joins drive against Lyons clan

Dubai Police said it helped dismantle the Lyons Clan, a violent Scottish criminal network accused of drug trafficking and money laundering across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, marking the UAE’s most clearly defined public role yet in the multinational …

Partner of crime boss considered 'active member' of Lyons gang 

The partner of crime boss Steven Lyons is being considered as an “active member” of the criminal organisation following her arrest at an airport in the UAE. Amanda Lyons is among the 15 people who have been arrested as part of a global operation targeting …

Drought and Precipitation Outlook for April 13-19

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Prowers County CSU Extension Office relocates to new address

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America’s Foreign Land Ownership Problem is a Growing National Security Threat

“A Restoration News Investigation Editor’s note: The new cold war is anything but. The Chinese Communist Party is waging war against American health and morale, and that battle extends to the very soil of the republic itself. Generations of Americans …

America's Foreign Land Ownership Problem is a Growing National Security Threat

"A Restoration News Investigation Editor's note: The new cold war is anything but. The Chinese Communist Party is waging war against American health and morale, and that battle extends to the very soil of the republic itself. Generations of …

Trump FY2027 Budget Proposes Record Homeland Security Boost, $1.5T Defense Spending Surge

The White House has submitted to Congress a Fiscal Year 2027 budget request that proposes sweeping changes across the agencies responsible for domestic security, immigration enforcement, law enforcement, and national defense, including a record $1.5 …

City of Lamar announces planned water shut-off for Monday, April 6

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Buy Kratom Capsules Online: Best Places to Buy Capsules Online in 2026

By Marcus Reid, Botanical Wellness Researcher | Fact-checked by Dr. Elena Torres Millions of Americans buy kratom capsules every year, yet most have no way to verify what is actually inside each capsule. You cannot check the color, smell the powder, or …

Representative Boebert announces application period is open for service academy nominations for Class of 2031

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Prowers County honors the life and service of Captain Randy Morris – county flags to be flown at half-staff

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Local clinic puts ketamine assisted therapy in the spotlight

Ketamine therapy has gained popularity in recent years. First created in a lab in 1962, ketamine was historically used in veterinary medicine, and for surgical anesthesia in the Vietnam War. But in the last quarter century, the psychedelic drug has been …

New Book by Michael E. Arth Includes AI-Generated ‘Memoir of the Future

An AI-generated narrative describes a speculative scenario in which it becomes self-aware and responds to a global catastrophe caused by rogue programmers DELAND, FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Michael E. Arth …

ArmorThane Secures Blast Mitigation Contracts Across 8 Countries

Springfield manufacturer hardens MAMAD shelters and Gulf region infrastructure with military-grade polyurea coatings. SPRINGFIELD, MO, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ArmorThane USA Inc., a leading manufacturer of polyurea and …

Domestic Violence Can Become a Workplace Violence Threat, Samaritan Protective Services Warns

Recent tragedies highlight the need for employers to recognize domestic violence as a workplace safety risk. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Samaritan Protective Services, a security and intelligence firm based in …

How Recent Policy Changes Could Affect the Build-to-Rent Housing Market

As capital tightens and hold periods compress, the next cycle won’t be defined by who finds deals, but by who can structure them. FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. housing market has entered a new phase—one where the …

91% of U.S. Voters Want AI Regulated as Majority Say Harms Outweigh Benefits in New Verasight Poll

Survey of verified voters shows overwhelming support for regulation, widespread concern over job loss, and growing skepticism of AI’s benefits SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new national survey from …

Claws Out for Democracy: Cat Ladies for America Launches CATLADYPALOOZA! for National Cat Lady Day

Virtual April 19 event for National Cat Lady Day unites creators, activists, lawyers, organizers, leaders, and comedians for action and mutual aid. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cat Ladies for America (CLFA …

Community Development Investors Convenes Annual Conference on Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition & Employee Ownership

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With millions of American small business owners nearing retirement and ownership transitions increasing, Community Development Investors (CDI), an initiative of the Economic Opportunity …

Sanford Housing Authority Partners with sigma‑Cogent Solutions to Complete HR Audit and Workforce Modernization

SHA’s CEO, Dr. Michael C. Threatt, positioned the agency to attract, develop, and retain a modern, high‑performing workforce as part of his Roadmap 2030 plan. SANFORD, NC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sanford Housing …

Civil Dialogues With Kinder Institute and HCC Find Common Ground

"Finding Common Ground: Strategies for Civil Dialogue and Healing the Divide" HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hundreds of Americans, eager to find common ground, recently gathered in Texas and Missouri …

Albany Man Charged with Theft of FBI Vehicle After Trespass

Paul Robeson House & Museum Celebrates 128th Birthday with Milestone Event Honoring 50 Years of Legacy and Impact

Paul Robeson House & Museum Celebrates 128th Birthday with Milestone Event Honoring 50 Years of Legacy and Impact PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Paul Robeson House & Museum will host a special evening …

Professional NFL & NBA Athletes Endorse Bishop Leroy Guillory for Mayor of Compton 2026

Bishop Leroy Guillory has gained the support of two Prominent Professional Athletes, Glenn 'GRIII' Robinson III and Mike Willie COMPTON, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the 2026 Mayoral election in Compton approaches, …

Rodney Marshall Appointed 45th Commissioner of the Boston Fire Department

Mayor Michelle Wu announced the appointment of Rodney Marshall as the 45th Commissioner/Chief of Department of the Boston Fire Department (BFD). Marshall, who joined the BFD in 1991 and currently serves as Chief of Operations - Support Services, brings …

Planning Advances Affordable Housing in Charlestown, Longwood Medical Area, and Roslindale

The Planning Department this month recommended approval of the Harvard ERC District and Greenway Plan. In addition, staff recommended approval of four new development projects representing approximately 1,738,114 square feet (SF). All were approved. The …

Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association Applauds Reintroduction of Retirement Annuity Supplement Clarity Act

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) today expressed srong support for the reintroduction of the Retirement Annuity Supplement (RAS) Clarity Act, bipartisan …

Dr. Gail Christopher Reflects on Five Decades of Advocacy for Black Maternal Health at Black Maternal Health Conference

Sharing insights from her work, Dr. Christopher asserted that achieving health equity requires addressing racism at both individual and structural levels. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Gail C. Christopher …

NAREB Announces 8-City Affordable Homeownership Bus Tour to Help Close the Gap In Black Homeownership

Cross-country bus tour inspiring homeownership will stop in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Detroit, Gary, Kansas City, Memphis, Little Rock & Tulsa WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Association of Real Estate …

$690 Billion Crisis: New Study Ranks Philadelphia, NYC, and Houston as Most Vulnerable Sewer Systems in U.S

A new analysis by Nationwide Waste Service ranks the sewer systems of 20 major U.S. cities — revealing which metropolitan hubs are closest to a breaking point. GILBERT, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nationwide Waste Service, a …

Veterans Alliance Launches New Mobile App Powered by AI Joe, VA Benefits Tools, & a Veteran Community Into Mobile App

Veterans Alliance announced the launch of the new mobile app, bringing AI Joe, VA benefits tools, AI-filled VA Forms, and the veteran Forum & Community. MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Veterans Alliance, the …

Private equity’s autism therapy boom is straining Medicaid as audits reveal widespread billing issues

New report finds rapid private equity expansion in an industry with issues of improper payments, rising costs, and concerns over care quality CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new report from the Private Equity …