Sarah Williams, a former prison officer at HMP Altcourse in Liverpool, has been sentenced to two years and eight months for a brazen plot to smuggle contraband, including cannabis and mobile phones, to inmates.
The organiser of a pro-migrant flag campaign on the White Cliffs of Dover has been sentenced to three years for his role in a foiled people smuggling operation across the English Channel.
Exclusive investigation reveals a dramatic shift in Channel crossings, with a 100% surge in Chinese and Indian nationals. The Home Office faces a new migration crisis as it grapples with sophisticated smuggling networks and international asylum claims.
Groundbreaking research from Germany uncovers a critical gender health gap, finding women on common heart drugs face a significantly higher risk of death than men. Experts call for immediate review of prescription guidelines.
Home Office data reveals a dramatic surge in successful operations against criminal networks orchestrating illegal Channel crossings, with a 73% increase in disruptions.
A university student from Salford has been sentenced to two years in prison after being caught attempting to smuggle £50,000 in cash out of the UK to Dubai in a Nando's takeaway bag at Manchester Airport.
A dedicated prison officer at HMP Frankland was brutally murdered by a dangerous inmate after discovering his illicit contraband network. The shocking incident has raised serious questions about staff safety in UK prisons.
The Australian government's new 7% tobacco tax increase, aimed at improving public health, is fuelling a rampant black market for cigarettes, raising concerns about lost tax revenue and organised crime.
A 19-year-old British tourist's holiday in Thailand turned into a catastrophe after authorities at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport discovered a staggering 12kg of cannabis, worth over £420,000, hidden in his suitcases. The teen claims he was duped into bei
Nestled on the North Yorkshire coast, the enchanting village of Robin Hood's Bay is a hidden gem with a rich history of smuggling, breathtaking coastal walks, and exceptional fish and chips. Discover why this spot is a must-visit UK destination.
Turkish police have conducted a major raid on Istanbul's historic Grand Bazaar, arresting 30 suspects and confiscating diamonds, gold, and luxury watches worth millions in a crackdown on alleged smuggling and fraud.
In a major interdiction operation, the US Coast Guard has offloaded a staggering 5.7 tonnes of cocaine seized from smuggling vessels in the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean.
In a major counter-narcotics operation, the US Coast Guard unloads a staggering 7,400kg of cocaine seized from smuggling vessels in the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean.
In a major maritime operation, the US Coast Guard has intercepted a colossal shipment of cocaine worth over £330 million off the Florida coast, marking one of the largest narcotics seizures this year.
In a massive counter-narcotics operation, the US Coast Guard unloads 7,400kg of cocaine seized from smugglers in the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, with an estimated street value of over £330 million.
A drugs mule caught smuggling £140,000 of cannabis through Manchester Airport has been spared prison in a surprising court ruling. Read the full story of the conviction and the suspended sentence.
Two Ukrainian nationals face serious charges after UK authorities intercept a yacht suspected of smuggling migrants into Britain. The case highlights ongoing challenges in border security.
A woman was dramatically apprehended at Manchester Airport after Border Force officers discovered a stowaway hidden inside her hand luggage in a brazen security breach.
Shocking new footage reveals migrants, including young children, braving treacherous cold sea crossings from France to England, as the small boats crisis intensifies.
An Albanian people smuggler has been sentenced to three years in prison for trafficking migrants across the English Channel. The case exposes the inner workings of criminal gangs exploiting vulnerable individuals, as the UK government faces ongoing pressu
Exclusive: Michaella McCollum opens up about the brutal and dehumanising reality of her incarceration in Peru for drug smuggling, revealing horrific strip searches and the psychological torment she endured.
A British Airways flight attendant, Haden Pentecost, has been sentenced to prison after being caught attempting to smuggle £700,000 worth of cocaine through Heathrow Airport.
A massive haul of illegal semaglutide injections has been intercepted at the UK border, as criminals attempt to smuggle counterfeit versions of the 'Hollywood' weight loss drug Mounjaro into the country, posing a severe health risk to the public.
Exclusive investigation uncovers how organised crime is flooding Melbourne with illegal, tax-free tobacco products, costing taxpayers millions and funding criminal enterprises.
A British Airways flight attendant was suspended after being discovered naked and intoxicated by methamphetamine in a plane's toilet mid-flight, causing major disruption and raising serious safety concerns.
A female prison officer at HMP Guys Marsh has been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison for a brazen plot to smuggle drugs and a mobile phone to an inmate with whom she was having a clandestine affair.
US authorities have intercepted a major illegal shipment of over 1,600 live ants from Canada, uncovering a sophisticated smuggling operation allegedly funded by cryptocurrency.
A 49-year-old woman from Kent has been arrested by the National Crime Agency on suspicion of facilitating illegal immigration, as part of a major crackdown on small boat smuggling networks operating across the Channel.
Cornish fisherman David Pleasants, who once met King Charles, has been sentenced to 18 years for masterminding a major drug smuggling operation that intercepted £18 million worth of cocaine off the coast of Cornwall.
Watch the moment UK police outsmart a drug mule who built a sophisticated hidden compartment into his motorbike to smuggle cocaine, but was caught by one simple mistake.