Record number of people smuggling gangs disrupted
Home Office data reveals a dramatic surge in successful operations against criminal networks orchestrating illegal Channel crossings, with a 73% increase in disruptions.
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Student jailed for smuggling £50k in Nando's bag
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.
Prison Officer Murdered After Discovering Inmate's Secret
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.
Australia's cig price hike fuels black market boom
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.
Tiny UK Seaside Village With a Secret Smugglers' Past
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.
Police raid Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, seize millions in diamonds
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.
US Coast Guard seizes £330m cocaine haul in Caribbean
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.
US Coast Guard seizes £330m cocaine haul in Caribbean
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.
US Coast Guard seizes £330m cocaine haul in Caribbean
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.
US Coast Guard seizes £330m cocaine haul in Caribbean
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.
Airport drug mule with £140k cannabis avoids jail
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.
Ukrainians charged in UK yacht migrant smuggling case
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.
Manchester Airport: Woman caught smuggling person in hand luggage
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.
Govt Pressure Mounts for UK Disposable Vape Ban
Ministers are under intense pressure to outlaw single-use e-cigarettes, with new data revealing a staggering 500% surge in youth vaping and a devastating environmental toll of 5 million devices discarded weekly.
Migrants Wade Neck-Deep in Calais Carrying Children to UK Boats
Shocking new footage reveals migrants, including young children, braving treacherous cold sea crossings from France to England, as the small boats crisis intensifies.
Albanian people smuggler jailed for Channel crossings
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
Michaella McCollum's Shocking Peru Prison Strip Search
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.
BA cabin crew jailed for smuggling cocaine on flight
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.
18,000 Illegal Weight Loss Drugs Seized at UK Border
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.
Melbourne's Illegal Tobacco Epidemic: Major Crime Networks Exposed
Exclusive investigation uncovers how organised crime is flooding Melbourne with illegal, tax-free tobacco products, costing taxpayers millions and funding criminal enterprises.
Female prison officer jailed for smuggling drugs to inmate
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.
Major Ant Smuggling Ring Busted by US Authorities
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.
Woman arrested in small boats people smuggling probe
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.
King's fisherman jailed for £18m cocaine smuggling
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.
Police bust drug mule using hidden motorbike compartment
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.
German charged over cocaine at Perth Airport
A German national has been charged by Australian Federal Police after Border Force officers allegedly discovered a significant quantity of cocaine concealed within his luggage upon arrival at Perth International Airport.
Brit Faces 15 Years in Bali Prison Over Prescription Pills
Lamar Ahchee, a British national, is fighting for his freedom in Indonesia after being arrested at Bali's airport for carrying prescription anxiety medication. His case highlights the severe and often misunderstood drug laws that can ensnare tourists.
Peruvian Woman Jailed 12 Years in Bali for Cocaine
A Peruvian national, Anggie Francisca Bautista Gil, has been sentenced to 12 years in a Bali prison and fined £65,000 for attempting to smuggle 3.4kg of cocaine into Indonesia. The shocking case highlights the country's severe anti-drug laws.
Peruvian Woman Faces Death Penalty in Bali Cocaine Bust
A Peruvian national has been arrested at Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport for attempting to smuggle over 3kg of cocaine, a crime punishable by death in Indonesia. The 23-year-old was apprehended after a flight from Peru via Singapore.
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