US plane disguised as civilian in Venezuela drug strike
Exclusive: A US military plane used to strike a drug boat off Venezuela was painted as a civilian aircraft, raising legal concerns. Read the full investigation into the covert operation.
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US Strikes Drug Boats, Killing 3 in Escalating Campaign
The US military has struck three more alleged drug-smuggling vessels, killing three people. The latest attacks bring the total to 33 boat strikes since September. Read the full report on the escalating campaign.
New Year's Eve Strikes at Westminster and DLR
Security staff at the Palace of Westminster and DLR cleaners will strike on 31 December 2025 in separate pay disputes, capping a year of industrial action. Read the full story.
Mum spared prison over £285k drug smuggling after threats
Poppie Kudiersky, 22, was given a suspended sentence after claiming traffickers threatened to kill her 5-year-old son if she didn't smuggle cannabis from Thailand. Read the full story.
Mother spared jail over £285k cannabis smuggling
A young mother avoided prison after smuggling cannabis from Thailand, claiming traffickers threatened to murder her child. Read the full court details and the surge in UK drug mule arrests.
Welsh locals foil £7m drug smuggling plot in 1983
A Pembrokeshire farming family helped uncover an audacious plot to smuggle three tonnes of cannabis via a secret beach bunker. Discover the full story of Operation Seal Bay.
Brits arrested in Mauritius with £3m cannabis haul
A British mother and her accomplice are in custody after a failed attempt to smuggle £3 million of cannabis into Mauritius. Read the full details of the airport interception and subsequent arrests.
US Navy kills 5 in Pacific drug boat strikes
The US military has conducted two new strikes on suspected drug smuggling vessels in the eastern Pacific, killing five people. The campaign has now seen 28 strikes and over 100 fatalities. Read the full report.
Australian gets 12 years for Bali cocaine smuggling
An Australian man has been sentenced to 12 years in an Indonesian prison for smuggling 1.7kg of cocaine into Bali. Read the full details of the court's harsh verdict.
Four dead in US military strike on suspected drug boat
The US military has attacked another vessel accused of drug smuggling, resulting in four fatalities. The strike coincides with a congressional vote on presidential powers. Read the full report.
21 arrested in Lithuania over balloon cigarette smuggling
Lithuanian authorities have detained 21 suspects in a major crackdown on a criminal network using weather balloons to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus, an operation that caused airport closures. Read the full investigation details.
Five-day NHS doctor strike begins across England
Up to half of England's medical workforce begins a five-day strike over pay. Search our interactive map to see if your hospital is affected and what to do if you need care.
21 arrested in Lithuania over balloon cigarette smuggling
Lithuanian authorities have detained 21 suspects in a major crackdown on a criminal network using weather balloons to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus, an operation that forced repeated airport shutdowns. Read the full investigation details.
Admiral: All 11 on drug boat were approved targets
A US admiral told lawmakers all 11 people killed in a controversial 'double-tap' strike were on a pre-approved target list. Read the latest on the investigation into the incident.
Admiral Defends Strike Killing 11 on Suspected Drug Boat
Admiral Frank 'Mitch' Bradley testifies that a US strike killing 11 people on a suspected smuggling boat was legal, as all were on a military target list. Read the full investigation.
Hegseth won't commit to releasing drug boat strike video
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth refuses to commit to releasing footage of a lethal second strike on a drug boat, as controversy over the operation and his Signal use grows. Read the latest developments.
US Admiral: Survivors on 'Narco Boat' Had No Comms
A US Navy admiral reportedly told lawmakers the two survivors of a first strike had no communication equipment, raising legal questions. Read the full report on the controversial 'double-tap' incident.
Jeremy O. Harris Detained in Japan Over Drug Find
Tony-nominated playwright Jeremy O. Harris faces potential charges in Japan after customs allegedly found MDMA in his bag. Read the latest on the ongoing investigation.
Playwright Jeremy O Harris arrested in Japan on drug charges
American playwright Jeremy O Harris detained in Okinawa after customs allegedly found MDMA in his bag. Learn about Japan's strict drug laws and the case details.
US Strike on Alleged Drug Boat Kills Four, Fuels Controversy
A US military strike on an alleged drug boat has killed four, raising total fatalities to 86. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth defends the action as 'lawful' amid fierce criticism. Read the full report.
US lawmakers demand inquiry into Caribbean strike on survivors
A Democratic congressman describes footage of a US military strike killing survivors as 'deeply troubling'. Calls grow for a full investigation and release of the video. Read the latest developments.
Lawmakers Troubled by 'Double Tap' Strike Briefing
A top US Navy admiral briefed lawmakers on the controversial 'double tap' missile strike on a suspected drug boat. Footage showed survivors in 'clear distress' before the second hit. Read the full report.
Navy Admiral Grilled by Lawmakers Over Lethal Strike
A US Navy admiral who ordered an attack killing survivors of a drug boat strike faces a classified congressional briefing. Lawmakers demand accountability over the controversial operation's legality. Read the full investigation.
War Crime Allegations Follow Pentagon's Drug Boat Strike
New details emerge on the controversial Pentagon strike that has embroiled Pete Hegseth in war crime allegations. Admiral Bradley set to testify. Read the latest.
US 'Second Tap' Strike on Drug Boat Sparks Legal Outcry
A US military strike killing survivors of an anti-drug operation faces scrutiny for potential war crimes, challenging the legal basis of Trump's Caribbean campaign. Read the full analysis.
Admiral grilled by Congress over Venezuela boat strike
US Admiral Frank 'Mitch' Bradley faces a classified congressional briefing over a lethal 'double tap' strike on a Venezuelan drug boat. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is under mounting pressure.
1983 Welsh beach bunker drug smuggling plot exposed
The incredible true story of a secret beach bunker in Wales that led to an international drug smuggling bust. A new BBC documentary reveals how locals helped foil the plot. Watch Cannabis Cove: Operation Seal Bay tonight.
Trump denies knowledge of second strike on Venezuelan boat
Former President Donald Trump states he and Pete Hegseth were unaware of a second military strike on a suspected Venezuelan drug vessel. Dive into the details and implications of this revelation.
Hegseth defends controversial follow-up strike in Caribbean
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth invoked the 'fog of war' to defend a second military strike on a burning vessel. Lawmakers launch a review. Read the full story.
Indonesia Agrees to Repatriate Two Dutch Drug Convicts
Indonesia and the Netherlands reach a landmark prisoner transfer deal, repatriating two Dutch nationals convicted on drug charges. Read the full details of the agreement.
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