Wilmer Chavarriais is believed to be the leader of Los Lobos, a drug trafficking syndicate that was recently designated a terrorist organization by the U.S.

Wilmer Geovanny Chavarría Barré, known as “Pipo,” the alleged leader of drug trafficking gang Los Lobos – Ecuador’s most powerful and violent criminal organization – has been arrested in Spain, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced on Sunday.

A former CBP officer was sentenced to 15 years for allowing smugglers to transport vehicles filled with drugs into the U.S. without inspection.

One of Ecuador's most wanted drug traffickers was captured Sunday, years after he faked his death and moved to Spain. Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa said that Wilmer Chavarria, also known as “Pipo,

Tasha Hammock, 43, the former state employee, pleaded guilty to providing contraband to a prison inmate. She is accused by federal authorities of providing a form of a synthetic cannabinoid, also known as “K2,” to the inmate.

The United States' 21st strike on alleged narcotic-carrying vessel killed three in east pacific on Saturday as Trump administration eyes classifying a cartel that it says Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro operates as a foreign terrorist organisation (FTO).

State and federal agencies joined with locals. Investigations related to the busts are ongoing, authorities said.