Volunteers Sought to Protect Endangered Turtle Nests in NSW
Beachgoers in NSW are urged to become citizen scientists to monitor and protect threatened turtle nests from the Tweed to Batemans Bay. Every reported nest will be safeguarded.
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Ex-Marine Arrested Over Foiled New Orleans Attack Plan
Federal authorities thwarted a planned attack in New Orleans after arresting a former marine with ties to an extremist anti-government group. Discover the details of the foiled plot and its chilling connections.
21 arrested in Lithuania over balloon cigarette smuggling
Lithuanian authorities have detained 21 suspects in a major crackdown on a criminal network using weather balloons to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus, an operation that caused airport closures. Read the full investigation details.
Ex-Marine Arrested in US Terror Plot Linked to LA Attack
A fifth suspect, a former US Marine and police officer, is charged in a terror plot targeting Los Angeles on New Year's Eve. Read the latest on the alleged Turtle Island Liberation Front cell.
21 arrested in Lithuania over balloon cigarette smuggling
Lithuanian authorities have detained 21 suspects in a major crackdown on a criminal network using weather balloons to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus, an operation that forced repeated airport shutdowns. Read the full investigation details.
Four arrested in foiled California terror plot
US federal officials have charged four suspects for allegedly planning to bomb multiple sites in Southern California on New Year's Eve. Read the full details of the disrupted plot.
FBI thwarts alleged New Year's Eve terror plot in California
The FBI claims to have disrupted a major terror plot targeting Los Angeles on New Year's Eve. Four alleged members of a far-left group have been arrested. Read the full details.
FBI thwarts LA terror plot, arrests four
The FBI has disrupted a planned series of bombings across Los Angeles and Orange County, arresting four alleged members of the Turtle Island Liberation Front. Read the full details.
1983 Welsh beach bunker drug smuggling plot exposed
The incredible true story of a secret beach bunker in Wales that led to an international drug smuggling bust. A new BBC documentary reveals how locals helped foil the plot. Watch Cannabis Cove: Operation Seal Bay tonight.
Carpenter and Franklin Publisher Condemn Trump Admin Use
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter and the publisher of Franklin the Turtle have publicly disavowed the Trump administration's use of their work to promote immigration and defence policies. Read the full story.
Hegseth's Franklin the Turtle meme draws publisher's ire
Canadian publisher Kids Can Press condemns US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth for using its beloved Franklin the Turtle character to justify lethal airstrikes. The incident follows allegations of potential war crimes in the Caribbean.
Romanian lorry drivers jailed for smuggling 49 migrants
Two Romanian lorry drivers sentenced for attempting to smuggle 49 migrants from UK to France. National Crime Agency warns of sophisticated people smuggling operations targeting HGV drivers.
Sean Sherman's Indigenous Food Revolution in Cookbook
Discover how Sean Sherman's groundbreaking Turtle Island cookbook is reclaiming Indigenous culinary traditions and transforming modern cuisine. Explore this food revolution today.
Giant Amazon Turtle Hatchlings Released in Brazil
Environmental agents in Brazil have released hatchlings of the giant Amazon river turtle into the Abufari Biological Reserve, a crucial step for the species' survival. See the conservation in action.
Preston people smuggler jailed for 17 years
Amanj Hasan Zada ran a multi-million pound migrant smuggling operation from his Preston terraced house using social media. Discover how NCA investigators brought him down.
British woman in Georgia prison drug smuggling scandal
Bella Culley, a British woman from Hertfordshire, faces serious charges after allegedly smuggling drugs into a Georgian prison during what she thought was a romantic holiday. Exclusive details reveal her shocking ordeal.
Balloon cigarette smuggling forces Vilnius Airport closure
Vilnius Airport faces unprecedented closure as criminal gangs deploy hundreds of balloons carrying contraband cigarettes across the border from Belarus, creating major security concerns.
Kerala Temple's Gold Treasure Sparks Smuggling Crisis
Kerala's Sabarimala Temple faces security crisis as gold reserves hit record value, triggering smuggling concerns and urgent protection measures.
UK border officers sent to Balkans to fight people smuggling
British border security experts are being sent to the Balkans to disrupt sophisticated people smuggling operations targeting the UK, as the government launches a new offensive against cross-channel migration routes.
Brit dies swallowing cocaine packets on Dubai flight
A British national has died in a suspected drug smuggling tragedy after swallowing multiple packets of cocaine during a flight to Dubai. The incident has sparked international warnings about the extreme dangers of body packing.
Miracle Turtle Rescue: Freed After 2 Years in Plastic Prison
In an incredible wildlife rescue, a rare sea turtle trapped for two years by plastic pollution on a British beach is finally freed. The heartwarming operation highlights the devastating impact of marine debris.
SpaceX Texas Expansion Sparks Wildlife Clash
Elon Musk's SpaceX faces a major environmental battle in Texas as its Starbase expansion plans threaten the fragile habitat of endangered species, including the Kemp's ridley sea turtle, pitting technological progress against vital conservation efforts.
Venezuelan Gang's Florida Smuggling Plot Foiled
US authorities intercept a major human smuggling operation off the Florida coast, linking the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua to a failed boat strike. The incident raises alarms over the cartel's expanding international reach and evolving tactics.
Pensioner on mobility scooter jailed for cocaine smuggling
A 63-year-old man from Kent, using a mobility scooter, has been sentenced to eight years for attempting to smuggle £1 million worth of cocaine from the Netherlands. Discover the shocking details of this sophisticated drug operation.
Pensioner caught smuggling live snakes in trousers at Gatwick
A 71-year-old British man has been convicted after a brazen attempt to smuggle three live snakes and three chameleons through Gatwick Airport, concealed in his trousers. The shocking discovery was made during a routine security check.
Prison Officer Murdered After Discovering Inmate's Secret
A dedicated prison officer at HMP Frankland was brutally murdered by a dangerous inmate after discovering his illicit contraband network. The shocking incident has raised serious questions about staff safety in UK prisons.
Australia's cig price hike fuels black market boom
The Australian government's new 7% tobacco tax increase, aimed at improving public health, is fuelling a rampant black market for cigarettes, raising concerns about lost tax revenue and organised crime.
Tiny UK Seaside Village With a Secret Smugglers' Past
Nestled on the North Yorkshire coast, the enchanting village of Robin Hood's Bay is a hidden gem with a rich history of smuggling, breathtaking coastal walks, and exceptional fish and chips. Discover why this spot is a must-visit UK destination.
Police raid Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, seize millions in diamonds
Turkish police have conducted a major raid on Istanbul's historic Grand Bazaar, arresting 30 suspects and confiscating diamonds, gold, and luxury watches worth millions in a crackdown on alleged smuggling and fraud.
US Coast Guard seizes £330m cocaine haul in Caribbean
In a major interdiction operation, the US Coast Guard has offloaded a staggering 5.7 tonnes of cocaine seized from smuggling vessels in the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean.
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