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Narco-Terrorism: The Convergence of Cartel Violence & Global Security Threats
The term narco-terrorism, once an academic and counter-terrorism buzzword, has entered the mainstream of United States criminal justice and political discourse. Its resurgence is not coincidental. On 13 May 2025, the Department of Justice (DoJ) unsealed a sweeping indictment against multiple leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel , charging them with narco-terrorism, material support of terrorism, and drug trafficking. This landmark case marks the first time such charges have been app

Elizabeth Travis
Oct 30, 20255 min read


New York Man Sentenced to Nine Years for Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIS
A New York man has been sentenced to 108 months in prison and 15 years of supervised release for attempting to provide material support...

OpusDatum
Sep 22, 20252 min read


Senior CJNG Cartel Member Indicted for Massive Timeshare Fraud, Money Laundering, and Terrorism Offences
A senior member of the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG) has been indicted in the United States on charges of wire fraud, money...

OpusDatum
Sep 21, 20252 min read


North Korea Sanctions Breached in Major US Export Control Violation
A significant breach of US national security and global arms control regulations has been uncovered, with a Chinese citizen admitting to...

OpusDatum
Jun 8, 20253 min read


Michigan Man Convicted of Supporting ISIS & Building Explosives in Domestic Terrorism Plot
In a major counterterrorism breakthrough, a Michigan man has been convicted by a federal jury for attempting to provide material support...

OpusDatum
Jun 3, 20252 min read


Virginia Man Sentenced to Over 30 Years for Crypto-Funded Terror Support to ISIS
Springfield resident sent more than $185,000 in cryptocurrency to fund ISIS operations and prison escapes A 35-year-old man from...

OpusDatum
May 7, 20252 min read


Afghan National Pleads Guilty to ISIS-Inspired Election Day Terrorism Plot
An Afghan national and lawful permanent resident of the United States has pleaded guilty to firearms-related terrorism charges in...

OpusDatum
Apr 16, 20252 min read


US Citizens Charged with Terrorism Following Armed Coup Attempt in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Four Americans face terrorism, weapons and conspiracy charges in connection with a violent plot to overthrow the DRC government. In a...

OpusDatum
Apr 9, 20253 min read


Brooklyn Woman Sentenced to 19+ Years for Persistent Terrorism Support & Attempt to Flee Justice
In a pivotal victory for US counterterrorism efforts, Sinmyah Amera Ceasar, a 30-year-old Brooklyn native and US citizen, has been...

OpusDatum
Apr 8, 20252 min read


US Targets $47 Million in Iranian Oil Proceeds in Sanctions & Terrorism Financing Case
The United States has initiated a civil forfeiture complaint targeting $47 million in proceeds derived from the clandestine sale of...

OpusDatum
Mar 26, 20252 min read


Justice Department to Distribute $2 Billion to Terrorism Victims by 2026
The United States Department of Justice has announced plans to distribute at least $2 billion to victims of state sponsored terrorism in...

OpusDatum
Mar 25, 20252 min read


High-Ranking MS-13 Leader Arraigned for Terrorism Crimes
MS-13 leader Francisco Roman-Bardales arraigned in Long Island on terrorism and racketeering charges after arrest and extradition from Mexic

OpusDatum
Mar 19, 20252 min read
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