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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 305 min read
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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 222 min read
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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 212 min read
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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 83 min read
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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 32 min read
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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 72 min read
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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 162 min read
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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 93 min read
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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 82 min read
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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 262 min read
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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 252 min read
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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 192 min read
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