Belgium's narco-state crisis: Cartels wage street wars
Shocking investigation reveals how Belgian cities have become battlegrounds for drug cartels, with children as young as 11 caught in crossfire and authorities struggling to contain the crisis.
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US warships destroy drug smuggling boats in Pacific
In a dramatic escalation of the drug war, American naval forces have targeted and destroyed multiple smuggling vessels in the Pacific, sparking controversy over international law and maritime sovereignty.
Trump Proposes Military Action Against Drug Boats in Pacific
Former President Donald Trump suggests aggressive military action against drug smuggling vessels in Pacific waters during controversial interview with Fox News.
Narco-submarines targeting Australia's Pacific coast
Exclusive intelligence reveals sophisticated South American drug cartels are targeting Australia's coastline with narco-submarines, creating unprecedented challenges for border security forces.
British drug mule Bella Culley's 11-year Peru prison ordeal
Bella Culley, 24, from County Durham, reveals her harrowing experience as a cocaine mule in Peru after being manipulated by a holiday romance. Now serving 11 years in prison, she shares her cautionary tale.
Pregnant British teen may give birth in Georgian prison
A 19-year-old British woman, heavily pregnant and detained in Georgia on drug charges, may be forced to give birth behind bars after accepting a plea bargain that could see her imprisoned for up to eight years.
Pregnant UK drug mule gives birth in Georgian prison
A pregnant British woman has given birth while incarcerated in Georgia after accepting a two-year prison sentence for drug smuggling, despite her family paying a staggering £140,000 fine in hopes of securing her release.
Drug Lord 'Fat Santiago' Captured in Florida Hideaway
Notorious drug lord Martín 'Santiago' Cairo, known as 'Fat Santiago', has been arrested in Boca Raton following an intensive international investigation spanning multiple continents and criminal networks.
Influencer's drug trafficking nightmare confession
Instagram star Melissa 'Mel' reveals how her glamorous lifestyle crumbled after being caught smuggling cocaine in her luggage during dream holiday to paradise island.
Brit tourist faces Thai jail after £68k cocaine hotel bust
A 25-year-old British tourist is facing severe prison time in Thailand after authorities discovered 1kg of high-purity cocaine worth over £68,000 in his luxury Bangkok hotel room during a dramatic police raid.
Cuba arrests Chinese fentanyl kingpin in major bust
In a landmark international operation, Cuban authorities have arrested alleged Chinese narcotics lord Zhi Dong Zhang, accused of running a global fentanyl trafficking network that flooded Western markets with deadly synthetic opioids.
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.
Balloon cigarette smuggling forces Vilnius Airport closure
Vilnius Airport faces unprecedented closure as criminal gangs deploy hundreds of balloons carrying contraband cigarettes across the border from Belarus, creating major security concerns.
British woman repatriated from Bali execution
Lindsay Sandiford, the British grandmother facing execution in Bali for drug smuggling, has been repatriated to the UK after years on death row. Discover the full story behind this controversial case.
Kerala Temple's Gold Treasure Sparks Smuggling Crisis
Kerala's Sabarimala Temple faces security crisis as gold reserves hit record value, triggering smuggling concerns and urgent protection measures.
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.
British tourist faces 12 years in Bali prison for drugs
A British holidaymaker's dream trip to Bali turned into a nightmare after customs officials discovered illegal substances in his luggage at Denpasar Airport. The 36-year-old now faces severe Indonesian drug charges that could see him imprisoned for over a
South Korea seizes £2.6m ketamine in major Jeju Island bust
South Korean authorities intercept 4kg of ketamine worth £2.6 million on Jeju Island, exposing sophisticated drug smuggling operations and growing addiction concerns in East Asia.
UK border officers sent to Balkans to fight people smuggling
British border security experts are being sent to the Balkans to disrupt sophisticated people smuggling operations targeting the UK, as the government launches a new offensive against cross-channel migration routes.
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.
London narco mansion used by Albanian drug lords exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how Albanian crime syndicates transformed a £3 million London mansion into a sophisticated drug operations centre, complete with panic rooms and secret compartments.
Brit dies swallowing cocaine packets on Dubai flight
A British national has died in a suspected drug smuggling tragedy after swallowing multiple packets of cocaine during a flight to Dubai. The incident has sparked international warnings about the extreme dangers of body packing.
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.
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.
British grandad jailed 12 years in US over cannabis
George Wilson, a 76-year-old British grandfather, faces deportation from the US after serving 12 years for unknowingly carrying cannabis in his luggage during a family holiday.
Trump: Shoot drug smugglers 'out of the water'
Former President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by suggesting military forces should open fire on drug smuggling vessels, drawing comparisons to historical piracy laws during a fiery campaign speech.
Australian pilot's cocaine crash in Brazil reveals drug network
Exclusive investigation uncovers the shocking truth behind an Australian pilot's fatal plane crash in Brazil, revealing connections to international drug smuggling networks and a pauper's burial 13,000km from home.
Brit faces death penalty over 24kg meth bust in Thailand
Shocking footage reveals moment UK tourist, 23, is arrested at Thai airport with nearly 24kg of crystal meth in his suitcase - now facing possible execution under the country's strict drug laws.
Camino pilgrims exposed in narco-sub plot
Spanish authorities have dismantled an alleged drug smuggling operation after arresting four men posing as Camino de Santiago pilgrims who were reportedly involved in preparing a narco-submarine for Atlantic cocaine shipments.
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