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IKEA driver's secret life as a gangland hitman

The extraordinary true story of a seemingly ordinary IKEA delivery driver who led a secret life as a ruthless enforcer for one of Britain's most violent crime syndicates, culminating in the murder of a child.

Claire's Avoids Collapse in Last-Ditch Buyout Deal

The iconic accessories chain Claire's has been saved from administration after a dramatic restructuring deal with new owners. Discover which UK stores will close and what this means for the future of the brand.

Gangsters' Dirty Cash Funds War on Organised Crime

In a stunning legal twist, the UK's National Crime Agency is using the ill-gotten gains of drug lords and gangsters to finance a relentless assault on the very heart of organised crime. Discover how dirty money is being turned into the ultimate weapon aga

Facial Recognition Flags 10,000 Weekly in UK Retail Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals facial recognition cameras in UK retail stores are identifying a staggering 10,000 potential offenders each week, highlighting the escalating shoplifting epidemic crippling British retailers.

Gang enforcer ordered acid attacks via EncroChat

Leaked EncroChat messages reveal a brutal gang enforcer who hired a Liverpool hitman to blind rivals with acid. The chilling texts expose the dark underworld of organised crime.

Gangland execution outside Melbourne kindergarten

A brazen daylight shooting in Wollert, Melbourne, has left residents reeling as a man was gunned down in a suspected gangland hit outside a kindergarten. Authorities confirm the attack was 'deliberate and targeted'.

Gangs exploit £70m stolen phone market

Organised crime groups are stealing high-end phones to fuel a booming black market, with victims often left vulnerable and unaware. Discover how these gangs operate and what's being done to stop them.

UK drug lord pays £1m of £12m fortune

A high-ranking member of the Kinahan Cartel's UK arm has been ordered to surrender £1 million of his £12 million criminal empire in a major legal blow to organised crime.

Female drug lords dominating UK's underworld

Meet the matriarchs running Britain's drug empires—powerful women who've turned organised crime into a family business. Discover their shocking rise to dominance.

Venice's child pickpocket gangs target tourists

Organised crime gangs in Venice are recruiting children as young as six to pickpocket unsuspecting tourists in the city's crowded streets. Authorities warn of a surge in thefts as young thieves blend into crowds.

Notorious gun-runner dies in UK prison

A high-profile criminal involved in supplying weapons, drugs, and explosives to organised crime groups has died behind bars. The underworld figure was serving time for his role in a sprawling illegal arms network.

EncroChat: How UK Police Crushed a Crime Network

Discover how EncroChat, an encrypted messaging system, became the backbone of organised crime in the UK, enabling drug lords and gangs to operate undetected until a massive police crackdown.

Police seize BMW in Hartlepool linked to London crime

Cleveland Police have impounded a high-performance BMW in Hartlepool, believed to be connected to organised crime operations in London. The vehicle was seized as part of an ongoing investigation into cross-regional criminal activity.

Gangster Granny jailed for £80m drug empire

A 72-year-old grandmother, the mastermind behind a multi-million-pound drug empire, has been sentenced to prison. Discover how she led a family-run criminal network.

Fuel stations lose £10k to drive-off gangs

UK fuel stations face a surge in drive-off thefts, with organised crime gangs exploiting police inaction. One owner reveals losses of £10,000 as motorists flee without paying.

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