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Australian Pilot's Cocaine Crash Ordeal in Brazil

The family of an Australian pilot, arrested after a plane carrying 600kg of cocaine crashed in Brazil, speaks out for the first time about his shocking downfall and their desperate fight for his freedom.

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.

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.

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'.

Brits Face Death Penalty in Bali Cocaine Bust

Two British nationals have been arrested in Bali, accused of attempting to smuggle a significant quantity of cocaine into Indonesia, a country with some of the world's harshest drug laws. They now confront the grim possibility of life imprisonment or even

Brit avoids 60-year US sentence in cocaine plea deal

A British man caught smuggling £15 million worth of cocaine into America has avoided a potential 60-year prison sentence after striking a plea deal. He will be deported back to the UK after serving just two years in a US federal prison.

British Drug Mule Kim Hall Jailed in US

Kim Hall, a British mother, has been sentenced to 70 months in a US prison for attempting to smuggle cocaine. Discover the full story of her arrest and the stark warning from officials.

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.

US sinks Venezuelan 'narco-sub' in major cocaine bust

In a major counter-narcotics operation, a US Coastguard team from the USS Margaret Chase Thatcher intercepted and scuttled a semi-submersible vessel smuggling over two tonnes of cocaine from Venezuela.

Glasgow: Europe's Drug Death Capital Exposed

Shocking investigation reveals Glasgow's grim status as Europe's drug death capital, with open-air drug use and discarded needles plaguing the city centre. Exclusive footage and expert insights expose a deepening public health emergency.

US Coast Guard seizes £330m cocaine haul in Caribbean

In a major maritime operation, the US Coast Guard has intercepted a colossal shipment of cocaine worth over £330 million off the Florida coast, marking one of the largest narcotics seizures this year.

US Coast Guard seizes £330m cocaine haul in Caribbean

In a massive counter-narcotics operation, the US Coast Guard unloads 7,400kg of cocaine seized from smugglers in the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, with an estimated street value of over £330 million.

German charged over cocaine at Perth Airport

A German national has been charged by Australian Federal Police after Border Force officers allegedly discovered a significant quantity of cocaine concealed within his luggage upon arrival at Perth International Airport.

Brit Faces 15 Years in Bali Prison Over Prescription Pills

Lamar Ahchee, a British national, is fighting for his freedom in Indonesia after being arrested at Bali's airport for carrying prescription anxiety medication. His case highlights the severe and often misunderstood drug laws that can ensnare tourists.

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