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Man caught smuggling 850 turtles in trousers
A man was arrested in a shocking attempt to smuggle 850 live turtles in his trousers. The bizarre wildlife crime highlights the dark side of illegal animal trade.
Woman jailed for smuggling cocaine in cheese
A woman who attempted to smuggle cocaine into the UK concealed inside a wheel of cheese has been sentenced to prison. Read the full story of her audacious drug trafficking plot.
Hope Reese's 'The Women Not Fine': A Feminist Masterpiece
Explore Hope Reese's compelling new book, 'The Women Not Fine,' which uncovers the untold stories of women who defied societal norms. A must-read for history enthusiasts.
My Unlikely Adventure Smuggling a Budgie
A humorous recount of an unexpected encounter with bird smuggling, proving life’s strangest moments often come unplanned.
Churchill’s bizarre wartime request: a personal platypus
Uncover the strange yet true story of Winston Churchill’s eccentric wartime demand for a platypus, revealing a lighter side of Britain’s wartime leader.
Tom Wills: AFL's Controversial Founding Father
Explore the fascinating journey of Tom Wills, a pivotal figure in Australian football history, as experts delve into his controversial legacy and influence on the AFL.
Inside the Minds of WWII Kamikaze Pilots
A gripping documentary sheds light on the brutal reality of Japan's kamikaze pilots during WWII, revealing the psychological toll and historical impact of these suicide missions.
Haunted Port Isaac: Cornwall’s Smuggling Ghost Town
Explore the eerie charm of Port Isaac, a picturesque Cornish harbour town with a history steeped in smuggling and ghostly legends. Perfect for history buffs and adventure seekers!
Four face hard labour for K-pop smuggling in North Korea
Two men and two women have been sentenced to hard labour in North Korea after allegedly smuggling and distributing K-pop content, defying the country's strict anti-Western laws.
UK mum jailed in Mauritius over son's cannabis suitcase
A UK mother faces prison in Mauritius after her son allegedly carried cannabis in his luggage without her knowledge. Shocking details emerge as she fights for justice.
Brit faces 20 years in Georgia for drug smuggling
Bella May Culley, a 23-year-old from Hampshire, is on trial in Georgia for attempting to smuggle 62g of heroin. Her family claims she was coerced.
Brits arrested for smuggling Jolie-Pitt’s stolen wine
A British couple faces serious charges after allegedly smuggling stolen wine belonging to Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt from their French vineyard. Discover the full story behind this audacious crime.
UK teen's tearful drug smuggling plea in Georgia court
Bella Culley, a 19-year-old British woman detained in Georgia on drug smuggling charges, tearfully pleaded with the court while her distraught mother declared her love. The emotional courtroom scene unfolded as the teen faces serious allegations.
Ex-Arsenal player jailed for £600k drug smuggling
Former Arsenal footballer sentenced to prison after being caught in a £600k drug smuggling operation. Discover the dramatic fall from grace of this once-promising athlete.
Ex-footballer jailed for Cyprus drug smuggling
Former Arsenal and QPR star Jay Emmanuel-Thomas sentenced to four years in a Cyprus prison for attempting to smuggle cannabis. Shocking details revealed in court.
Mother makes son, 6, carry cannabis in suitcase
A British mother has been arrested in Mauritius after allegedly coercing her six-year-old son into carrying a suitcase filled with cannabis. The shocking incident has sparked outrage and legal action.
Rebecca Loos Speaks Out on Peru Two Drug Scandal
Rebecca Loos opens up about her involvement in the infamous Peru Two drug smuggling case, revealing never-before-heard details about the scandal that rocked the UK.
Albanian smuggler jailed for Channel yacht crossing
A 44-year-old Albanian national has been sentenced to seven years in prison for smuggling 21 migrants across the English Channel on a luxury yacht.
Siblings jailed for £1.6M cocaine smuggling plot
Two brothers caught attempting to smuggle £1.6 million worth of cocaine into the UK via a lorry. Read how Border Force uncovered their elaborate scheme.
Gangster Granny jailed for £80m drug empire
An 80-year-old grandmother, dubbed the 'Gangster Granny', has been sentenced to prison for masterminding a massive £80m drug operation—with her cat allegedly involved in the illicit trade.
Mother jailed for smuggling cocaine in children's luggage
A mother has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for attempting to smuggle £1.4 million worth of cocaine into the UK using her children's luggage in a brazen drug trafficking scheme.
Starmer hails German deal to crush Channel smuggling gangs
Labour leader Keir Starmer announces a landmark agreement with Germany to tackle cross-Channel people-smuggling operations, following high-level talks with Chancellor Merz at No10.
UK-Germany Deal to Combat Small Boats Crisis
The UK and Germany have signed a landmark treaty aimed at curbing illegal migration via small boats. The agreement focuses on intelligence sharing and joint operations to dismantle smuggling networks.
UK-Germany treaty targets smugglers, boosts defence
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German opposition leader Friedrich Merz sign a landmark treaty targeting smuggling gangs and enhancing UK-Germany defence cooperation.
Iran seizes foreign fuel tanker in anti-smuggling op
Iranian forces have intercepted a foreign fuel tanker accused of smuggling in the Persian Gulf, escalating tensions in the region.
Drone footage reveals Wandsworth Prison smuggling attempt
Exclusive drone footage reveals a brazen attempt to smuggle contraband into Wandsworth Prison, raising serious security concerns.
Iran seizes tanker for fuel smuggling
Iran's Revolutionary Guard intercepts a tanker carrying 1.5 million litres of smuggled fuel in the Gulf, escalating tensions in the region.
Brit drug mule jailed in Peru for cocaine smuggling
A British woman, Lisa Stocker, has been sentenced to six years and eight months in a Peruvian prison after being caught smuggling cocaine. The 54-year-old was arrested at Lima Airport with 3kg of the drug hidden in her luggage.
Tarantulas Found Hidden in Chocolate Cake at German Airport
German customs officials made a shocking discovery when they found dozens of live tarantulas concealed inside a chocolate sponge cake at Leipzig/Halle Airport.
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