Secret Role Of US Drug-Fighters -- The AustralianTHE US Drug Enforcement Administration has grown into a global intelligence and diplomatic body.
And its reach extends far beyond narcotics, leaked cables reveal
The DEA's operations have become so expansive that the agency has had to fend off struggling foreign leaders who want to use it against their enemies.
One cable from August last year reported that Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli sent an urgent message to the US ambassador asking the DEA to go after his political rivals. "I need help with tapping phones," the President said, according to The New York Times yesterday.
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More News On The Growing Intelligence Role Of The DEA
Cables Portray Expanded Reach of Drug Agency -- New York Times
US cables show global drug, political links -- The Age
DEA reach goes global, beyond drugs: report -- AFP
Panama leader wanted to wire-tap rivals: WikiLeaks -- ABC News Online (Australia)
Wikileaks reveals pressure on US drug wiretapping -- BBC
Panama president denies alleged phone tap request -- AP
Panama president wanted to wiretap rivals: WikiLeaks -- Reuters
WikiLeaks details US drug agency's relations with allies: Report -- Sify News
Not Just Drugs Anymore: DEA Now a Vast, Global Spy -- Newser
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