£14M cannabis seized at Birmingham Airport
Border Force officers at Birmingham Airport have seized cannabis worth approximately £14 million in one of the region's largest drug interceptions this year, leading to criminal charges.
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Rio's deadliest police raid sparks mass favela protests
Thousands of residents take to the streets of Rio de Janeiro after the most lethal police operation in the city's history leaves communities in mourning and demanding justice.
Belgium's narco-state crisis: Cartels wage street wars
Shocking investigation reveals how Belgian cities have become battlegrounds for drug cartels, with children as young as 11 caught in crossfire and authorities struggling to contain the crisis.
Rio police helicopter shooting sparks human rights outcry
Brazilian authorities face mounting criticism after police helicopter opens fire in Rio de Janeiro favela, killing suspected drug traffickers and raising serious human rights concerns.
US warships destroy drug smuggling boats in Pacific
In a dramatic escalation of the drug war, American naval forces have targeted and destroyed multiple smuggling vessels in the Pacific, sparking controversy over international law and maritime sovereignty.
Police raid Rio schools in major anti-drug operation
Heavily armed officers raid eight educational institutions in Rio's Complexo da Maré favela, arresting 30 suspects and seizing weapons in dramatic crackdown on school drug trafficking.
Rio's deadliest police raid leaves 46 dead in favela
A brutal police operation in Rio's Complexo da Serrinha has become Brazil's most lethal raid, leaving 46 dead and exposing deep tensions in the city's security strategy.
Deadly Rio police raid in favela sparks outrage
A violent police operation in Rio de Janeiro's Complexo da Penha favela has left multiple residents dead, raising serious human rights concerns and drawing condemnation from officials.
Lula deploys military to combat gang violence in Rio schools
Brazil's President launches dramatic military intervention in Rio de Janeiro schools to combat drug gang influence and restore safety for students and teachers.
Brazil's deadliest police raid leaves dozens dead in Rio
Brazilian security forces unleash unprecedented violence in Rio de Janeiro favelas, leaving dozens dead in what's being called the deadliest police operation in the nation's history.
Pennsylvania police intercept massive LSD shipment from India
Law enforcement in Pennsylvania intercepts one of the largest LSD shipments in state history, with thousands of doses hidden in packages from India destined for 'Happy Valley'.
64 dead in Rio police raids as 2,500 officers target gangs
Brazilian authorities have launched one of the largest police operations in Rio de Janeiro's history, leaving 64 suspected gang members dead after coordinated raids across the city's most dangerous favelas.
British drug mule Bella Culley's 11-year Peru prison ordeal
Bella Culley, 24, from County Durham, reveals her harrowing experience as a cocaine mule in Peru after being manipulated by a holiday romance. Now serving 11 years in prison, she shares her cautionary tale.
Rio's Urban Warfare: Police Assault on Favelas Escalates
Rio de Janeiro has descended into urban warfare as military police launch massive raids against drug gangs, leaving residents trapped in crossfire and raising urgent human rights concerns.
Drug Lord 'Fat Santiago' Captured in Florida Hideaway
Notorious drug lord Martín 'Santiago' Cairo, known as 'Fat Santiago', has been arrested in Boca Raton following an intensive international investigation spanning multiple continents and criminal networks.
Influencer's drug trafficking nightmare confession
Instagram star Melissa 'Mel' reveals how her glamorous lifestyle crumbled after being caught smuggling cocaine in her luggage during dream holiday to paradise island.
Teacher charged with sex trafficking of student
A 34-year-old educator stands accused of human trafficking after allegedly paying a student for sexual acts, sending shockwaves through the local community.
England 2-2 Brazil: Gordon stars in Wembley thriller
Relive the electric atmosphere at Wembley as England and Brazil played out a captivating 2-2 draw in their international friendly. Palmer's penalty and Gordon's debut goal weren't enough as Brazil fought back twice in a classic encounter.
Brazilian boy, 13, begs freedom after child knife attack
A 13-year-old Brazilian gangster has tearfully apologised and pleaded for release after being detained for a vicious knife attack on another child, revealing the shocking youth crime epidemic gripping the nation.
Trump deploys supercarrier in Caribbean drug war escalation
In an unprecedented military move, Donald Trump has dispatched the USS George Washington to lead a massive counter-narcotics operation across Caribbean waters, marking the most significant escalation in his administration's war on drugs.
Pakistan Navy seizes multi-million drug haul in Arabian Sea
In a dramatic high-seas operation, Pakistan Navy warship PNS Yarmook intercepts suspicious vessel carrying narcotics with estimated street value of £25 million in international waters.
Chinese narco kingpin 'Mr HaHa' captured in Cuba
Notorious Chinese drug lord Shen Changyuan, known as 'Mr HaHa', has been captured in Cuba months after his audacious tunnel escape from prison. The fugitive mastermind stands accused of supplying deadly fentanyl to cartels that flooded Western markets.
Cuba arrests Chinese fentanyl kingpin in major bust
In a landmark international operation, Cuban authorities have arrested alleged Chinese narcotics lord Zhi Dong Zhang, accused of running a global fentanyl trafficking network that flooded Western markets with deadly synthetic opioids.
Brothers ran £1.5M drug empire from neighbouring mansions
Two brothers who lived in adjacent mansions have been jailed for running a sophisticated cannabis operation worth over £1.5 million, with police discovering a professional setup complete with ventilation systems and electricity bypasses.
British woman repatriated from Bali execution
Lindsay Sandiford, the British grandmother facing execution in Bali for drug smuggling, has been repatriated to the UK after years on death row. Discover the full story behind this controversial case.
Inside the Secret World of UK Drug Mules
An exclusive investigation reveals the terrifying truth behind Britain's booming cocaine industry and the desperate lives caught in its web.
Starmer courts Brazilian President for climate alliance
Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts Brazil's President Lula da Silva at Downing Street, forging a strategic alliance on climate action and positioning the UK as a key player in global environmental leadership ahead of the crucial Amazon summit.
Australian businessman faces drug charges in Vietnam
Exclusive: Australian businessman Daniel Badger's glamorous life unravels as he faces serious drug trafficking allegations in Vietnam, exposing a dangerous double life that spanned continents.
Brazil bus crash kills 15 in Pernambuco
A devastating bus crash in Brazil's Pernambuco state has left 15 people dead and multiple others injured after the vehicle plunged from a bridge, marking one of the region's worst road tragedies in recent years.
UK Drug Death Map Reveals Shocking Postcode Lottery
Exclusive analysis reveals stark regional disparities in drug-related fatalities across England and Wales, with northern cities bearing the heaviest burden of this growing public health emergency.
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