Scottish drug deaths surge by nearly a fifth in a year
Suspected drug deaths in Scotland have risen by 19% year-on-year, with critics blaming SNP policies. New figures deal a blow to the government's 'national mission' on addiction.
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Record crackdown on smuggling gangs sees 33% surge
Official data shows a 33% surge in arrests and seizures against smuggling networks following the PM's pledge. Read the full report on the UK's border security offensive.
Police panel grants anonymity to criminal in PC leak case
A police misconduct panel refused to name a convicted criminal who received confidential information from his PC girlfriend, claiming it would 'affect his welfare'. Discover the full story behind this controversial decision.
Police Helicopter Chase Captures Suspected Drug Dealer
Dramatic police helicopter footage shows moment officers arrest suspected drug dealer after high-speed chase through residential streets. Watch the incredible aerial pursuit.
Cop banned for life after leaking to drug dealer
Trainee officer Maryam Ilyas has been barred from policing for life after accessing police systems to warn her drug dealer boyfriend about a covert operation. Discover the full story of this breach of trust.
Drug lord who faked death caught in Spain
Ecuadorian drug lord Wilmer 'Pipo' Chavarria, who faked his death during COVID, has been arrested in Malaga. The Los Lobos leader coordinated global drug shipments from Spain.
Ecuador drug lord faked death, captured in Spain
Wilmer 'Pipo' Chavarria, leader of Los Lobos gang, arrested in Malaga years after faking death. Ecuador's president announces major capture amid referendum vote.
Trump's Drug Boat Policy Clashes with Record Seizures
President Trump defends military strikes on suspected drug boats, calling interdiction a failure, despite the US Coast Guard reporting record cocaine seizures. Explore the policy shift and its consequences.
Over 15,000 dogs seized by UK police forces
Exclusive data reveals UK police seized over 15,000 dogs in two years. Discover the top areas for seizures and why campaigners demand a law rethink. Check your local stats now.
American tourist faces 12-year sentence in Bali drug case
Lamar Ahchee, a 31-year-old American tourist, has been arrested in Bali for alleged cocaine possession after police raided his hotel room following a tip-off about drug activities.
£14M cannabis seized at Birmingham Airport
Border Force officers at Birmingham Airport have seized cannabis worth approximately £14 million in one of the region's largest drug interceptions this year, leading to criminal charges.
Belgium's narco-state crisis: Cartels wage street wars
Shocking investigation reveals how Belgian cities have become battlegrounds for drug cartels, with children as young as 11 caught in crossfire and authorities struggling to contain the crisis.
Narco-submarines targeting Australia's Pacific coast
Exclusive intelligence reveals sophisticated South American drug cartels are targeting Australia's coastline with narco-submarines, creating unprecedented challenges for border security forces.
Pennsylvania police intercept massive LSD shipment from India
Law enforcement in Pennsylvania intercepts one of the largest LSD shipments in state history, with thousands of doses hidden in packages from India destined for 'Happy Valley'.
Met Police sack officers in Panorama scandal
Exclusive: Metropolitan Police dismisses multiple officers following damning BBC Panorama investigation into serious misconduct and corruption allegations within the force.
BBC exposé reveals toxic culture in Metropolitan Police
A devastating BBC investigation uncovers disturbing evidence of bullying, misogyny, racism and discrimination within London's Metropolitan Police, raising serious questions about leadership and accountability.
Met Police sacks officers after Panorama corruption probe
The Metropolitan Police has dismissed three officers today following a damning BBC Panorama investigation into corruption and misconduct within the force, marking the first disciplinary actions from the documentary's revelations.
Brothers ran £1.5M drug empire from neighbouring mansions
Two brothers who lived in adjacent mansions have been jailed for running a sophisticated cannabis operation worth over £1.5 million, with police discovering a professional setup complete with ventilation systems and electricity bypasses.
UK Drug Death Map Reveals Shocking Postcode Lottery
Exclusive analysis reveals stark regional disparities in drug-related fatalities across England and Wales, with northern cities bearing the heaviest burden of this growing public health emergency.
Nitazenes: UK's deadly new drug crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals alarming rise in drug-related fatalities linked to potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes, with deaths spreading across England and Wales.
South Korea seizes £2.6m ketamine in major Jeju Island bust
South Korean authorities intercept 4kg of ketamine worth £2.6 million on Jeju Island, exposing sophisticated drug smuggling operations and growing addiction concerns in East Asia.
British drug mule, 23, faces Bali firing squad
Bella Culley from Lincolnshire faces execution in Indonesia after being caught with 3kg of cocaine at Denpasar Airport. The 23-year-old's harrowing story reveals how she was allegedly coerced into becoming a drug mule.
London narco mansion used by Albanian drug lords exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how Albanian crime syndicates transformed a £3 million London mansion into a sophisticated drug operations centre, complete with panic rooms and secret compartments.
County Lines Gangs Exploit Thousands of UK Children
Exclusive Home Office data reveals how criminal networks are systematically grooming vulnerable children for county lines operations across the UK, with police struggling to contain the escalating crisis.
Police raid uncovers alleged drug lab in Melbourne suburb
Exclusive: Victorian authorities have dismantled a sophisticated alleged drug manufacturing operation in a quiet Melbourne suburb, with police making multiple arrests and seizing substantial quantities of chemicals and equipment.
Selfie sparks police raid leading to drug convictions
A topless photograph shared on social media triggered a sophisticated police investigation that uncovered a dangerous drug operation in South Wales, leading to multiple arrests and convictions.
Trump's Caribbean drug cartel crackdown begins
The Trump administration unveils aggressive new strategy targeting Caribbean narcotics networks amid soaring US overdose crisis, deploying military assets and sanctions.
Met Police Racism and Violence Scandal Exposed
A bombshell BBC Panorama investigation reveals disturbing racism, misogyny and violent behaviour among officers at Charing Cross police station, raising serious questions about Metropolitan Police culture.
British teen faces 15 years in Bali prison over drugs
Nelson James, a 19-year-old from Essex, confronts devastating drug charges in Bali after police discover cannabis and magic mushrooms in his villa. The shocking case serves as a stark warning to British travellers about Indonesia's severe narcotics laws.
Exclusive Footage: Inside a Colombian Narco-Submarine
Exclusive video evidence reveals the sophisticated, cramped, and perilous world of narco-submarines used by Colombian cartels to transport tonnes of cocaine across the ocean to global markets.
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