EU Customs Investigation Brings Criminal Charges for Smuggling CFCs |
On July 25, 1997, the European Commission disclosed that an European Union customs investigation has discovered a multi-million dollar smuggling ring that imported 1,000 tons of illegal CFC products... |
Bruce Zagaris |
13 |
9 |
1997-09-01 |
Europe |
Environment, Customs, Chemicals Smuggle |
Mexican Conviction of U.S. National for Drug Trafficking Raises International Human Rights Issues |
A story in the U.S. media has raised issues about potential violations of international human rights of David Carmos, a U.S. national convicted of possessing the illegal drug methamphetamine. Just... |
Bruce Zagaris |
13 |
9 |
1997-09-01 |
United States, Mexico |
Human Rights, Drugs & Trafficking |
U.S. Customs Seize Freon From Car At Mexican Border |
On July 16, 1997, the U.S. Customs Service announced that its inspectors at the Ysleta, Texas, border with Mexico have seized 108 cans of Freon during a routine inspection of a 1982 Dodge Ram... [... |
Bruce Zagaris |
13 |
9 |
1997-09-01 |
United States |
Environment, Customs, Chemicals Smuggle |
U.S. Congress Passes and Considers International Enforcement Legislation |
During the 105th session of Congress, the U.S. Congress took several significant steps on international criminal matters, and have taken partial action on others... [more] |
Bruce Zagaris |
13 |
9 |
1997-09-01 |
United States |
Trade Enforcement, Drugs & Trafficking, War Crimes, Export Enforcement , International Criminal and Comparative Law, Asset Seizure |