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Crackdown on Southern California meth ring ends in arrests

June 10, 2021 GMT

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A dozen people were arrested Wednesday in a crackdown on a Southern California ring that smuggled large quantities of methamphetamine from Mexico, authorities said.

The 12 were among 21 people named in federal grand jury indictments charging them with drug-related crimes, including conspiracy and possession with the intent to distribute.

Dramatic drop in Saudi executions after laws changed in 2020

By AYA BATRAWYJanuary 18, 2021 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia, for years one of the world's most prolific executioners, dramatically reduced the number of people put to death last year, following changes halting executions for non-violent drug-related crimes, according to the government’s tally and independent observers...

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