Scots gangster jailed for encrypted app drug and gun sales
Allan Hughes, 30, from Clydebank, is sentenced to six years and nine months for using encrypted apps to facilitate heroin and firearm sales. Read the full investigation details.
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Dutch Cartel Murders Expose Organised Crime Underworld
A shocking series of gangland killings in the Netherlands revealed the brutal reality of organised crime operating behind the country's liberal facade. Explore the podcast deep dive.
Father jailed for 30 years in Dutch honour killing
Khaled al Najjar sentenced for murdering his daughter Ryan. His two sons also convicted. The case shocked the Netherlands with details of a strict family's violent reaction to her Western lifestyle.
Dutch New Year's chaos: Two dead, church destroyed in violence
A wave of unprecedented violence hit Dutch cities over New Year's 2026, leaving two dead, emergency services overwhelmed, and a 19th-century church gutted by fire. Read the full report.
Netherlands New Year violence leaves two dead, church ablaze
A wave of unprecedented violence and deadly fireworks marred New Year's in the Netherlands, killing two and destroying a historic church. Emergency services were stretched to breaking point. Read the full report.
Car theft crisis: 76% of UK cases unsolved
Shocking figures reveal over 92,000 car thefts went unsolved last year. The Liberal Democrats demand a new national police unit to tackle organised crime. #Crime #UK
76% of UK car thefts unsolved, Met Police worst at 88%
Shocking data reveals 76% of UK car thefts went unsolved last year, with the Metropolitan Police failing to solve 88%. Read the full story and the political response.
Dutch Honour Killing: Brothers on Trial for Sister's Murder
Two brothers stand trial in the Netherlands for the honour killing of their 18-year-old sister, Ryan Al Najjar, who was drowned in a swamp. Their father, who fled to Syria, is accused of ordering the murder.
'Criminal Barbie' Arrested in Brazil Burglary Plot
Dubbed 'Criminal Barbie', Paola Co Carita Gobel was detained in Brazil for an alleged plot to steal from wealthy neighbours. Discover the details of the elaborate scam.
Gang jailed for £2m keyless car theft spree across south
A criminal gang stole 107 luxury cars worth over £2 million using Amazon-bought gadgets to amplify key fob signals. Police urge keyless car owners to use Faraday pouches for protection.
Costa del Sol becomes epicentre of global organised crime
The Costa del Sol, a favourite UK holiday destination, is facing a violent wave of organised crime, with murders and drug trafficking happening in plain sight. Discover the darker side of the sunny coast.
Melbourne tobacco war: alleged kill squad leader in court
Exclusive: The shadowy underworld of Melbourne's tobacco wars explodes into public view as alleged hit squad commander Athan Boursinos faces justice over brutal execution-style murder.
Police Chief Demands Tougher Shoplifting Sentences
Britain's top police leader calls for urgent sentencing reform as shoplifting cases skyrocket, putting retailers and staff at risk amid growing organised retail crime.
Mini-marts exposed as fronts for illegal immigration network
An explosive investigation reveals how organised crime groups are using legitimate-looking convenience stores as fronts for illegal immigration, money laundering and benefit fraud across the UK.
Scotland's child attempted murder charges surge 900%
Shocking new figures reveal a dramatic surge in Scottish children facing attempted murder charges, with experts warning organised crime gangs are systematically exploiting vulnerable youngsters across the nation.
Woman Crime Boss Jailed for Beating Corrie Star's Cousin
A violent female gang leader who orchestrated a horrific attack on Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach's cousin has been sentenced to prison in a case that reveals the dark underworld of organised crime.
Al Murray's Arnhem pilgrimage to grandfather's WWII legacy
Join comedian Al Murray on an emotional journey to Arnhem as he retraces his grandfather's footsteps during Operation Market Garden, exploring the Dutch city's profound WWII history and remembrance culture.
Sisters jailed after drug dealing TikTok boasts
Two sisters from Manchester face prison after running a county lines drug network, with their downfall coming when they flaunted their criminal lifestyle on social media.
Wilders' PVV wins Dutch election in historic upset
In a political earthquake shaking Europe, Geert Wilders' Freedom Party (PVV) has won the Netherlands parliamentary election, setting the stage for a dramatic shift in Dutch politics and European relations.
Organised Waste Crime Costs UK £1 Billion Annually
Exclusive investigation reveals how sophisticated criminal networks are exploiting Britain's waste disposal system, costing taxpayers millions and creating environmental havoc across the UK.
Organised Crime Behind UK Fly-Tipping Epidemic
Exclusive investigation reveals how sophisticated criminal networks are turning illegal waste dumping into a multi-million pound enterprise, overwhelming British countryside and communities.
Real-Life Peaky Blinders: Modern Gangs' Brutal Reign
Exclusive investigation reveals how modern gangsters are adopting brutal tactics from Birmingham's most infamous crime family, with extortion rackets and violence sweeping the nation.
Peru deploys military against violent crime wave
Peruvian armed forces join police patrols in Lima and Callao as government declares 60-day state of emergency to combat soaring homicide rates and organised crime.
London's Luxury Watch Crime Wave: Police Reveal Shocking Figures
Exclusive Metropolitan Police figures expose alarming rise in luxury watch thefts across London, with organised gangs targeting high-value timepieces in sophisticated operations.
32 arrested in UK's biggest shoplifting operation
Major police operation targets organised crime networks behind stolen goods sales across the UK, with 32 suspects arrested and luxury items worth millions recovered.
Ohio duo arrested in 450kg beef theft attempt
Police in Ohio apprehend two men after a failed attempt to steal nearly half a tonne of beef from a local business, in what authorities are calling an unusual organised theft operation.
Elderly woman beaten unconscious in Amsterdam metro attack
Shocking CCTV footage captures the moment an 82-year-old grandmother is violently assaulted after challenging a fare dodger at Amsterdam metro station. The elderly victim remains hospitalised with serious injuries.
NCA raids in Dartford dismantle organised crime network
The National Crime Agency uncovers sophisticated criminal network in Dartford, Kent, with arrests and significant evidence seized in coordinated dawn raids.
German police embed with PSNI in crime fight
In an unprecedented move, German federal police are embedding with the Police Service of Northern Ireland to combat sophisticated organised crime networks operating across European borders.
Merseyside gangsters jailed for 100+ years
Twelve members of a violent organised crime group from Merseyside have been sentenced to more than 100 years combined after police uncovered their brutal reign of terror involving chainsaws and firearms.
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