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Podcast producer faces trial over alleged murder plot

Ryan Naumenko, producer of popular 'Teacher's Pet' podcast, stands accused of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot in Melbourne's tobacco underworld. The shocking case reveals dark connections between media and organised crime.

Ohio duo arrested in 450kg beef theft attempt

Police in Ohio apprehend two men after a failed attempt to steal nearly half a tonne of beef from a local business, in what authorities are calling an unusual organised theft operation.

EU Considering Total Ban on Cigarettes

Brussels officials are exploring radical proposals to phase out cigarette sales across member states, potentially creating Europe's first smoke-free generation in decades.

German police embed with PSNI in crime fight

In an unprecedented move, German federal police are embedding with the Police Service of Northern Ireland to combat sophisticated organised crime networks operating across European borders.

Merseyside gangsters jailed for 100+ years

Twelve members of a violent organised crime group from Merseyside have been sentenced to more than 100 years combined after police uncovered their brutal reign of terror involving chainsaws and firearms.

Ramsay's Boston bar targeted by mobsters - mugshots revealed

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay finds himself entangled with organised crime as his Boston establishment becomes the target of alleged mobsters. Exclusive mugshots and court documents reveal the dramatic story behind Savin Bar & Kitchen's security crisis.

Chilling 'Kill Squad' note found in Revesby home

Shocking discovery in Sydney's Revesby as police uncover handwritten 'kill list' naming multiple targets during routine search operation. Exclusive details emerge about the investigation.

Imperial Brands shares plunge after Germany exit

Tobacco giant Imperial Brands faces shareholder backlash as it confirms plans to withdraw from the German market, triggering a significant stock price drop and raising questions about strategic direction.

Lime Bike Gangs Steal Parcel Shelves in London Crime Spree

Organised criminal gangs on rental e-bikes are targeting affluent London neighbourhoods, smashing car windows to steal a specific and unusual part – the parcel shelf – in a bizarre new crimewave confounding police and luxury vehicle owners.

Yacht race cocaine smugglers jailed for 111 years

A sophisticated criminal gang who attempted to smuggle £50 million worth of cocaine into the UK hidden on a yacht competing in a major transatlantic race has been jailed for a total of 111 years. The elaborate plot was uncovered by the National Crime Agen

Smoking kills 8 million people a year, report reveals

A landmark global health report exposes the devastating toll of smoking, with 8 million deaths per year and a profound impact on both smokers and those exposed to second-hand smoke. Experts are calling for urgent government action.

Killer Ukrainian Refugee's Crime Family Ties Exposed

Exclusive investigation uncovers how Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee granted sanctuary in Britain, was a key member of a brutal organised crime syndicate before murdering a pensioner in Leeds.

UK Declares War on Tobacco & Alcohol Giants

Ministers are preparing a major crackdown on tobacco and alcohol industries, with stricter regulations, plain packaging, and advertising bans to tackle the UK's preventable disease crisis.

Gangster unrecognisable after prison transformation

Infamous gangster Daniel Kinahan is barely recognisable after a bizarre physical transformation in prison, with his eyes appearing completely black in a chilling new mugshot that has shocked the criminal underworld.

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.

Isle of Man Crisis: Liverpool Crime Networks Overrun Island

An exclusive investigation reveals how the Isle of Man, once a tranquil crown dependency, has become a hub for organised crime, with Liverpool-based drug traffickers and money launderers infiltrating its prisons and financial systems.

Smash-and-Grab Gangs Surge as UK Migration Soars Under Labour

Exclusive investigation reveals a surge in 'smash-and-grab' raids and organised retail crime, coinciding with record net migration figures since Labour took power. Critics point to a growing crisis as police resources are stretched to breaking point.

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