Federal, Regional Agencies Bust Large Prison-Run Meth, Drug Rings in Oklahoma, Philippines, Kuwait

Law enforcement agencies across different regions have recently dismantled significant drug trafficking operations. In Lanao del Sur, Philippines, four individuals running a drug den were arrested in an operation that seized P95,200 worth of shabu, with suspects now facing charges under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act. Meanwhile, in Oklahoma, a federal investigation led to the conviction and sentencing of 27 individuals involved in a methamphetamine trafficking organization managed from inside prisons using contraband cell phones; one leader, Zachary Clark, received a life sentence. This operation saw the seizure of 90 kilograms of meth, 22 firearms, and nearly $350,000 in proceeds, with officials emphasizing the safety benefits for local communities. Additionally, Kuwait’s Interior Ministry announced the bust of the country’s largest network smuggling Lyrica, with nearly 800,000 capsules and powder confiscated, revealing that the ring was run by a prisoner coordinating shipments from abroad. These cases underscore ongoing global efforts to combat drug trafficking both within and outside prison systems.