First Mexican customs agents finish U.S. training
Twenty four Mexican customs agents completed a U S training course in North Charleston becoming the first foreign graduates. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano called it a milestone in U S Mexico cooperation against transnational crime. Officials noted cartel profits and cross border threats fueling joint efforts and more agents will train in South Carolina.
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Italian man tied to ex-SC treasurer drug case arrested
Italian citizen Pasquale Pellicoro, once a wine expert near Charleston, was arrested in Belfort France on a drug conspiracy case linked to former South Carolina state Treasurer Thomas Ravenel. Pellicoro, 56, had been a fugitive since 2007. prosecutors say Ravenel’s information helped indict him. Ravenel resigned as treasurer in 2007 after pleading guilty to buying cocaine and sharing it with friends.
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