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Cartel drones disrupt El Paso airport—CNN

Drones linked to a Mexican drug cartel entered U.S. airspace near El Paso International Airport in Texas, triggering a brief shutdown of all flights in the area, an unnamed U.S. official told CNN on Feb. 11.

11 February, 10:00 PM

EU fines automakers $494 million for recycling scheme

The European Commission (EC) slapped a €458 million ($494 million) penalty on a slew of top automakers and the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) for orchestrating a cartel that manipulated vehicle recycling practices for over 15 years, according to EC’s press release dated April 1.

2 April 2025, 12:07 PM

DOJ axes task force targeting Russian oligarchs, shifts to cartels

The U.S. Department of Justice under new Attorney General Pam Bondi is disbanding the effort known as Task Force KleptoCapture, which focused on enforcing sanctions, seizing assets and prosecuting Kremlin-linked Russian oligarchs, The Guardian reported on Feb. 6.

7 February 2025, 08:55 AM

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