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Police: Sentencing Reforms Driving Crime Surge

Senior police leaders warn that government changes to prison sentencing are directly contributing to a surge in violent crime, shoplifting, and anti-social behaviour as offenders avoid custody.

Brothers ran £1.5M drug empire from neighbouring mansions

Two brothers who lived in adjacent mansions have been jailed for running a sophisticated cannabis operation worth over £1.5 million, with police discovering a professional setup complete with ventilation systems and electricity bypasses.

UK Drug Death Map Reveals Shocking Postcode Lottery

Exclusive analysis reveals stark regional disparities in drug-related fatalities across England and Wales, with northern cities bearing the heaviest burden of this growing public health emergency.

Nitazenes: UK's deadly new drug crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals alarming rise in drug-related fatalities linked to potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes, with deaths spreading across England and Wales.

Judge spares drug dealer over 'slavery trauma' claim

A controversial judge has ignited fury after citing the 'historical trauma of slavery' as reason to avoid sentencing a convicted drug dealer to prison, in a ruling that's raising serious questions about judicial impartiality.

Father attacks son's killer in courtroom drama

A Connecticut courtroom descended into chaos as a bereaved father launched a violent attack on his son's convicted murderer during an emotional sentencing hearing. The shocking incident occurred just moments after the killer was sentenced for the brutal s

British drug mule, 23, faces Bali firing squad

Bella Culley from Lincolnshire faces execution in Indonesia after being caught with 3kg of cocaine at Denpasar Airport. The 23-year-old's harrowing story reveals how she was allegedly coerced into becoming a drug mule.

Police raid uncovers alleged drug lab in Melbourne suburb

Exclusive: Victorian authorities have dismantled a sophisticated alleged drug manufacturing operation in a quiet Melbourne suburb, with police making multiple arrests and seizing substantial quantities of chemicals and equipment.

Diddy's courtroom scream during sentencing shocks trial

Music mogul Diddy erupted in a furious courtroom scream as a judge delivered his sentence in a dramatic trial that has captivated the entertainment world. The emotional outburst stunned observers during the high-profile proceedings.

Trump's Caribbean drug cartel crackdown begins

The Trump administration unveils aggressive new strategy targeting Caribbean narcotics networks amid soaring US overdose crisis, deploying military assets and sanctions.

School Bus Driver Fails Drug Test Before Child Pickup

A school bus driver in the UK was apprehended for speeding and subsequently failed a roadside drug test while en route to collect children. The incident has sparked major concerns over pupil safety and vetting procedures.

Brit student jailed in Dubai over one line of cocaine

A British law student's life is shattered after receiving a nine-month prison sentence in Dubai for possessing a single line of cocaine. Discover the full story of the arrest and its devastating consequences.

Drug driver jailed after high-speed police chase crash

A dangerous drug driver has been sentenced to prison after a terrifying high-speed police pursuit through residential streets ended in a catastrophic crash. Read the full details of this shocking case.

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