Drugs smuggled into prison using JD Vance memoir
A man receives a decade-long sentence for smuggling narcotics into an Ohio prison hidden inside JD Vance's 'Hillbilly Elegy'. Discover the ironic details of the case.
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Major Colorado Meth Bust: 1,000+ Pounds Seized
Federal authorities in Colorado have seized over 1,000 pounds of methamphetamine and charged 15 people, disrupting a major Mexican drug trafficking organisation. Read the full details of the investigation.
Charlotte human trafficking hotspot: 106 minors exploited
Charlotte emerges as major human trafficking hub with child exploitation cases nearly doubling. Discover the alarming trends and what authorities are doing to combat this crisis.
Ecuador drug lord arrested in Spain after faking death
Wilmer 'Pipo' Chavarria, Ecuador's most wanted trafficker, captured in Malaga years after staging his death. Joint operation exposes global drug network.
Drug lord who faked death caught in Spain
Ecuadorian drug lord Wilmer 'Pipo' Chavarria, who faked his death during COVID, has been arrested in Malaga. The Los Lobos leader coordinated global drug shipments from Spain.
Ecuador drug lord faked death, captured in Spain
Wilmer 'Pipo' Chavarria, leader of Los Lobos gang, arrested in Malaga years after faking death. Ecuador's president announces major capture amid referendum vote.
Miami Man Charged with Teen Sex Trafficking on Yacht
Kutay Satiroglu, 45, faces serious charges including human trafficking after a 17-year-old girl was allegedly held captive on his boat and forced into sexual acts. Read the shocking details.
British drug mule may walk free after 12 years
Lindsay Sandiford, the British grandmother sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug trafficking, may be released directly if she returns to Britain after 12 years in Bali's Kerobokan Prison.
Pregnant drug mule jailed for £140k cocaine smuggling
A pregnant woman's desperate financial situation led her to become an international drug courier, now facing years behind bars after being caught with £140,000 of cocaine.
British gran spared firing squad flying home
Lindsay Sandiford, the British grandmother facing execution in Indonesia, has been spared the firing squad and is returning to the UK in a dramatic turn of events.
British gran's 13-year death row fight in Bali
Lindsay Sandiford, a British grandmother from Gloucestershire, continues her desperate battle against the death sentence in Indonesia 13 years after being convicted of drug trafficking.
Trump-linked vessel seized in £200M cocaine bust
US Coast Guard intercepts narco-submarine carrying £200 million worth of cocaine with historic connection to former President Donald Trump's business empire
US Coast Guard seizes £317m cocaine from narco-sub
In a dramatic high-seas operation, US authorities seized a semi-submersible vessel carrying over £300 million worth of cocaine, highlighting the evolving tactics of international drug cartels.
US Spy Jets Deployed Over Mexican Cartel Strongholds
Exclusive intelligence reveals sophisticated US surveillance aircraft conducting covert missions above key Mexican cartel territories, monitoring drug trafficking routes and criminal activities from high altitude.
American tourist faces 12-year sentence in Bali drug case
Lamar Ahchee, a 31-year-old American tourist, has been arrested in Bali for alleged cocaine possession after police raided his hotel room following a tip-off about drug activities.
British teen jailed in Bali as drug mule after pregnancy
Bella Cullens, 19, faces eight years in Indonesian prison after being caught with cocaine while pregnant. Read her shocking story of exploitation and survival.
British woman convicted in US drug smuggling case
Bella Culley, a 24-year-old from Lincolnshire, has been convicted of attempting to smuggle cocaine worth over £700,000 into the United States. The harrowing case reveals how a holiday romance turned into an international drug trafficking nightmare.
Pregnant Brit faces 12 years in Peru prison
Bella Hounsell, 23, from Gloucestershire, arrested at Lima airport with 3kg of cocaine while 12 weeks pregnant, claims she was forced into being a drug mule.
£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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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