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Gang lieutenant whined police ruined his £1m crime empire

A high-ranking gang member, part of a massive £1 million drug network, has been jailed after complaining his criminal empire was destroyed by a major police operation. Read the full story of the audacious crime and downfall.

Hackney Shooting: Thug Executed in Broad Daylight

A man has been gunned down in a targeted execution on a busy Hackney street. Police are hunting the shooter after the victim, with a 'heart of gold', was shot multiple times in a brazen afternoon attack.

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.

Gang jailed for honeytrap machete kidnapping of football barber

A ruthless gang who lured a Premier League footballer's barber into a honeytrap before holding him hostage and torturing him with a machete has been jailed for over 40 years. The shocking blackmail plot was orchestrated by a female member of the group.

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.

Gang leader gets 27 years for brutal machete attack

Liam Byrne, a violent gang leader from Skelmersdale, has been sentenced to 27 years for a brutal machete attack that left a man with life-changing injuries. The judge condemned the 'chilling' premeditated violence.

Kenyan Police Deployment to Haiti Delayed After PM's Exit

The planned deployment of 1,000 Kenyan police officers to Haiti has been postponed following the sudden resignation of Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry, throwing the international security mission into disarray.

New Crime Family Emerges as Kinahan Cartel Empire Crumbles

EXCLUSIVE: The notorious Kinahan Cartel is facing an unprecedented threat as its empire fractures. Intelligence sources warn a new, even more violent criminal organisation is rising from the shadows, sparking fears of a bloody turf war on the streets of B

London gang's plot to shoot rapper foiled by police

Exclusive: A violent London gang's plot to shoot a rapper is foiled. Members flaunt their crimes with boastful prison photos, exposing the audacity of organised crime networks in the capital.

Nine hostages freed in Haiti kidnapping ordeal

Nine individuals, including a young child, have been released after being held captive in Haiti. The rescue marks a rare success amid the nation's escalating gang violence crisis.

Kenyan Police Arrive in Haiti to Combat Gang Violence

The first contingent of a UN-backed Kenyan police force has landed in Haiti, marking a pivotal moment in the international mission to wrest control from powerful gangs that have plunged the capital into chaos.

Cannabis addict kills girlfriend, drives with corpse

A cannabis-addicted man from Bradford has been convicted of murdering his girlfriend in a violent, drug-induced attack before driving her body around for two hours. The harrowing case reveals a relationship destroyed by substance abuse and extreme violenc

Teen admits Wembley murder conspiracy in gang feud

A 17-year-old boy has pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to conspiring to murder a rival in a brutal Wembley attack, exposing the violent reality of London's gang conflicts. The Metropolitan Police investigation continues.

Peruvian Woman Jailed 12 Years in Bali for Cocaine

A Peruvian national, Anggie Francisca Bautista Gil, has been sentenced to 12 years in a Bali prison and fined £65,000 for attempting to smuggle 3.4kg of cocaine into Indonesia. The shocking case highlights the country's severe anti-drug laws.

Chicago Pastor Urges Obama to Halt Centre Over Violence

Pastor Corey Brooks issues an emotional public appeal to Barack Obama, urging him to pause construction on his $830 million presidential centre amidst a surge in deadly gang violence on Chicago's South Side.

Girl, 9, hurt in Turkish gang crossfire

A nine-year-old girl became an unintended victim of a violent feud between rival Turkish gangs, the 'Hackney Bombers' and 'Tottenham Turks', battling for control of London's heroin trade.

Bikie gang member shot dead in forest lodge

A member of an outlaw motorcycle gang was fatally shot at a remote forest lodge, sparking a major police investigation. Authorities are urging witnesses to come forward.

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