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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.

Mutant 'Zombie Deer' With Flesh Bubbles Spread Across US

EXCLUSIVE: A horrific mutated strain of Chronic Wasting Disease is causing deer to sprout grotesque flesh bubbles and lesions. Scientists warn of a potential 'ecological disaster' as the always-fatal prion illness spreads rapidly across North America, wit

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.

Aussie's DIY Meth Smuggle: Household Item Stash in Thailand

A 34-year-old Australian national faces the death penalty after Thai customs officials discovered 4kg of crystal methamphetamine ingeniously concealed inside a common household appliance. The shocking find was made at a Bangkok mail centre.

Facial Recognition Flags 10,000 Weekly in UK Retail Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals facial recognition cameras in UK retail stores are identifying a staggering 10,000 potential offenders each week, highlighting the escalating shoplifting epidemic crippling British retailers.

Sinaloa Cartel drug ring busted in Brooklyn

US authorities have dismantled a suspected Sinaloa Cartel-linked drug operation in Brooklyn, arresting multiple individuals allegedly tied to the notorious Mexican cartel.

Student admits drug plot to fund education

A university student from a disadvantaged background has pleaded guilty to conspiring to sell drugs in a desperate bid to pay for his studies, revealing the harsh realities of student poverty.

Drug gangster Jamie Rothwell jailed for 21 years

Notorious gangster Jamie Rothwell has been sentenced to 21 years behind bars for running a multi-million-pound cocaine empire across Greater Manchester. Discover how police dismantled his operation.

Australian Faces Bali Drug Trial Over Cocaine

An Australian national has been arrested in Bali and is set to stand trial for alleged cocaine possession, facing severe penalties under Indonesia's strict drug laws.

Woman jailed for smuggling cocaine in cheese

A woman who attempted to smuggle cocaine into the UK concealed inside a wheel of cheese has been sentenced to prison. Read the full story of her audacious drug trafficking plot.

El Chapo remains caged in US supermax prison

Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzmán, the infamous Mexican drug lord, remains locked in a US supermax prison despite multiple escape attempts. Discover the latest on his high-security confinement.

Sydney's Loneliness Crisis Hits Gen Z Hardest

A shocking study reveals how loneliness is accelerating vascular ageing in Sydney, with young travellers and expats bearing the brunt. Discover the hidden health crisis sweeping Australia's biggest city.

Ibiza drug boss jailed for 13 years

Jack Kays, dubbed the 'Final Boss' of Ibiza's drug scene, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for running a £1.5 million narcotics operation. The 30-year-old was caught after a major police crackdown.

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