Four Cartels Wage Deadly War for Ecuador's Criminal Crown
Ecuador descends into chaos as rival cartels including Los Choneros and Los Lobos battle for dominance in a violent power struggle following a major gang leader's prison transfer.
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US spy plane circles Mexican drug smuggling hotspot
A sophisticated US Air Force surveillance aircraft has been detected conducting covert operations over notorious Mexican drug trafficking routes, signalling intensified cross-border security measures.
Drug lord's luxury lifestyle exposed in court case
The lavish double life of a drug lord who posed as a legitimate businessman while running a multi-million pound cocaine empire has been revealed in court.
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.
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.
Sydney crime syndicate smashed in £1.2M police raid
Organised crime network dismantled in dramatic Sydney police operation, with millions in cash, drugs and high-end vehicles confiscated in Revesby property raid.
Drug lord who livestreamed killings assassinated
Notorious cartel thug Érick Valencia Salazar, who brazenly livestreamed his brutal killings, has been assassinated in a dramatic shootout with Mexican security forces after his online boasting led authorities directly to his hideout.
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.
Sinaloa Cartel exploited US border chaos under Trump
Exclusive: Damning court documents reveal how Sinaloa Cartel leader Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas manipulated US immigration policies, flooding America with fentanyl while border security faltered.
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.
Narco 'Torture Mastermind' Captured After Live-Streamed Murder
Mexican authorities capture notorious cartel leader known as 'The Torture Master' who orchestrated live-streamed executions and brutal interrogations, dealing major blow to organised crime network.
NCA dismantles drug smuggling ring at Heathrow Airport
A sophisticated criminal network smuggling cocaine from South America into the UK via European airports has been dismantled by the National Crime Agency following a major operation at Heathrow.
Colombian drug gang smuggled cocaine into UK on small boats
A sophisticated Colombian drug trafficking ring used small boats to smuggle millions of pounds worth of cocaine into the UK, with gang members now facing lengthy prison sentences following a major NCA investigation.
Albanian dealer sold cocaine via Facebook and TikTok sting
An Albanian drug dealer's audacious social media operation on Facebook and TikTok was dismantled in a major undercover police sting. Discover how officers posed as buyers to bring him to justice.
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.
Inside The Oceanic Narco-Subs Smuggling Cocaine
An exclusive look into the clandestine world of drug-running submarines, the engineering ingenuity behind them, and the global hunt to stop these underwater narcotics pipelines.
The Real-Life 'Candy Man' Doctor Who Hooked a Generation
The shocking true story of Dr. Robert Weitzel, the Utah paediatrician who prescribed millions of pills to teenagers in the 1970s, earning him the infamous nickname and sparking a national drug crisis.
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
Family man exposed as £200m drug kingpin
Exclusive: How a seemingly ordinary British father masterminded a vast international cocaine empire, laughing as he was finally caught by police in a major NCA sting.
Alleged Cocaine Kingpin's £230m Trial Begins at Old Bailey
The trial of a suspected international cocaine smuggling kingpin, accused of masterminding a network that earned over £230 million, has begun at the Old Bailey, revealing a lavish lifestyle funded by alleged crime.
Australian Plane Crash in Brazil Reveals Half-Tonne Cocaine Haul
Exclusive investigation reveals how a desperate smuggling operation, a botched landing, and 500kg of cocaine led to a fiery plane crash in Brazil, exposing a major international drug trafficking ring with Australian and UK links.
Dad's Agony: Common Drug Destroyed My Son's Life
A grieving father's stark warning about a prescription drug's devastating effects as his son battles addiction. Exclusive investigation into the UK's growing dependency crisis.
School Bus Driver Fails Drug Test Before Child Pickup
A school bus driver in the UK was apprehended for speeding and subsequently failed a roadside drug test while en route to collect children. The incident has sparked major concerns over pupil safety and vetting procedures.
Cocaine Surfing Kingpin Jailed for 16 Years
A Devon surfer who masterminded a daring plot to smuggle £4 million worth of cocaine into the UK via the Atlantic Ocean has been jailed for 16 years. Arthur Noel, 44, used his surfing expertise to orchestrate the high-seas drug run, but was caught in a ma
How Ireland's Tiny Navy Fuels UK's Cocaine Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how South American cartels exploit Ireland's minimal naval presence, with just eight ships, to flood Britain with cocaine via a new 'Atlantic Route'.
SNP accused of 'abject failure' over Scotland's drug death crisis
The Scottish Government stands accused of 'abject failure' as drug-related deaths soar to devastating new heights, with experts branding the crisis a national emergency that demands immediate action.
40 Arrested in Major County Lines Drug Gang Crackdown
Derbyshire, West Midlands, and West Yorkshire police forces execute coordinated dawn raids, arresting 40 suspects and seizing drugs, weapons, and cash in a major blow to organised crime networks exploiting vulnerable individuals.
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.
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