Drugs
ChatGPT Gave Me Advice on How To Join a Cartel and Smuggle Cocaine Into Europe
Here's what happened when VICE's Global Drugs Editor spent 12 hours speaking to OpenAI's chatbot about drugs.
How the Mexican Army Tracked and Killed a CJNG Cartel Commander
A massive trove of leaked files reveals Mexico's military spying on one cartel while seemingly turning a blind eye toward rival groups.
Drug-Testing Company Used in Child Custody Cases Investigated for Fraud
The DOJ investigated Averhealth, emails reviewed by VICE News show, after the company’s ex-lab director testified up to 30 percent of its results in Michigan were wrong.
There’s a Wild Scramble for Control of the Dark Web Taking Place in Russia
The closure of the world's biggest single darknet market triggered a battle for succession, involving cyber attacks, PR stunts and even the war in Ukraine. The winner stands to claim a prize worth up to $1.37 billion.
How a Cartel Tricked Mexico’s Government to Steal 20 Tons of Cocaine
The trial of former top official Genaro García Luna has featured wild tales of cartel corruption in Mexico but nothing to implicate former presidents—yet.
Colombia’s Most Wanted Drug Lord ‘Otoniel’ Just Pleaded Guilty in US Court
“Tons of cocaine were moved at my direction through Panama, Costa Rica, and Mexico for ultimate importation to the United States,” he testified.
How the Sinaloa Cartel Corrupts Mexican Cops and Operates With Impunity
Testimony in the Brooklyn trial of a top-ranking Mexican law enforcement official painted a vivid picture of how vast amounts of drug money buys protection.
‘Infuriating’: Super Cartel Drug Lords Freed After Just 2 Months
A police official told VICE World News that Dutch and US authorities would be despairing after two accused cartel bosses were released from custody in Dubai.
Inside El Chapo’s Son’s House After a Deadly Gunfight
An early morning raid by the Mexican military led to the capture of El Chapo’s son Ovidio Guzmán before he could make it to his escape tunnel.
How to Go on an Ayahuasca Retreat
The definitive VICE guide to finding a retreat, preparing for a ceremony and, most importantly, tripping on ayahuasca.
Chapo 2.0: Expect Bombshells From the Next Big Cartel Trial in the US
The trial of Genaro García Luna, the former top law enforcement official in Mexico accused of accepting millions from cartels, could result in major revelations about politicians and the DEA.