Colombia rejects bid to seize drug traffickers assets
Congress narrowly defeated a measure to allow state seizure of hundreds of millions in assets of drug cartel leaders including the Cali cartel. The Senate had passed it last month. a joint committee will seek salvage options. Deputies faced bribes and death threats amid the debate.
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Wei Jingsheng in Poor Health in Jail Amid Prize Honor
Wei Jingsheng, a leading Chinese dissident, is reported by his sister Wei Ling to be in poor health in jail. He has spent most of the last 17 years incarcerated and has not written to family for six months. His sister notes heart disease and hypertension. Another sister accepted the Sah karov Prize on his behalf after European Parliament named him the prize recipient.
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RCMP Dismantle Quebec Smuggling Ring
RCMP broke up a multi million dollar operation selling liquor and cigarettes across Quebec and laundering profits. Fifteen people were arrested. over 30 homes and businesses were searched. Warrants were issued for five U S citizens. The ring moved about 900 to 1000 cases weekly at peak.
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Quebec
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