Not surprising, the cartels have access to things they shouldn’t. But this is truly scary. By Dane Schiller Houston Chronicle HOUSTON — Mexico’s Gulf Cartel may have 40 bullet-proof vests emblazoned with “FBI” and “DEA” to trick their drug-trafficking rivals, according to a new law enforcement advisory. Baseball caps and T-shirts with the agencies’ names…
Here’s an interesting development. The Obama Administration has made it clear that it would no longer bust legal medical marijuana dispensaries. Was that too broad of a policy statement or have some people just not gotten the memo? By Rachel Gordon San Francisco Chronicle SAN FRANCISCO — Federal agents raided a medical marijuana dispensary in…
Here’s just another sign of Mexico’s long reach into the U.S. drug trade. The Associated Press DENVER-A suspected drug smuggler from Mexico whose brother was convicted of killing a U.S. drug agent has pleaded not guilty to racketeering and marijuana charges. Miguel Angel Caro-Quintero entered his plea Thursday in a heavily guarded federal courtroom in…
This trial in the sunny state of Florida isn’t looking so sunny. In fact, it’s getting darn right messy. A DEA informant admitted tape recording the defense attorney. The U.S. Attorney admits it failed to follow policy, but is opposed to a mistrial or dismissal of the case. The defense says the recordings may have…
Weapons seized in operation/DEA photo More and more media outlets in recent months were reporting on Mexican drug violence that was spilling into the U.S. Authorities hope this will address some of the problem, but obviously it will take more than this to make it go away. By Josh Meyer Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON —…
Going undercover is always dangerous work. Going undercover to penetrate a Colombian drug cartel is really really dangerous. A DEA informant says she put her life on the line and the DEA didn’t do enough to protect her. Does she have a legit beef? Jurors may decide. By LESLEY CLARK Miami Herald MIAMI — In…
Chicago Tribune Stanley M. “Mike” Grobe, age 65, of Kankakee, IL, U.S. Army Veteran, Special Agent for the DEA, retired after an illustrious career of 31 years. Son of the late Stanley Myers Grobe and MinnieGertrude Chapman; husband of Christine K., nee Miller; father of Alexa Miller Grobe, Christian Miller Grobe, Janna (David) Viverito and…
The show “DEA” on Spike TV has been a public relations bonanza for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. But privately some agents — and former agents — have been highly critical of the show. Reporter Allan Lengel examines the issues.
