A Massachusetts man has been charged with selling drugs and machine guns through the Telegram app, highlighting ongoing concerns about the use of encrypted messaging for illegal activities. In a related case, an East Texas police chief was sentenced to 15 years in prison for drug trafficking, underscoring the severity of drug-related crimes in the region. Additionally, a Phoenix drug trafficker received a 10-year prison sentence after being found in possession of fentanyl and other illegal narcotics two years ago. These cases reflect a broader crackdown on drug trafficking and corruption, including a former corrections officer in Texas who pleaded guilty to accepting bribes at a state facility. The recent enforcement actions come amid international police efforts to dismantle organized crime networks that utilize encrypted communications to evade law enforcement.