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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.
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.
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.
The Wiggles' TikTok to Ecstasy Song Sparks Backlash
The Wiggles' viral TikTok video set to the song 'Ecstasy' has ignited a fierce debate online. Discover the band's response and why parents are divided.
The Wiggles condemn TikTok 'Ecstasy' song video
The Wiggles issue statement after unauthorised TikTok video featuring a song about drug use causes concern. Read their full response and the history of their controversies.
The Wiggles condemn TikTok video with 'Ecstasy' song
The Wiggles have issued a statement distancing themselves from a viral TikTok video featuring their members dancing to a song about drug use. The children's band confirmed the video was not approved by them.
Blue Wiggle Apologises Over Controversial Ecstasy Video
The Wiggles issue apology after Anthony Field appears in a deceptively edited video seeming to endorse ecstasy. Read the full story on the scandal.
Romanian lorry drivers jailed for smuggling 49 migrants
Two Romanian lorry drivers sentenced for attempting to smuggle 49 migrants from UK to France. National Crime Agency warns of sophisticated people smuggling operations targeting HGV drivers.
Leah Betts' dad Paul dies after motor neurone disease fight
Paul Betts, father of ecstasy victim Leah Betts, has died 'broken-hearted' after a brave battle with motor neurone disease. Read the full story of his anti-drugs crusade.
Preston people smuggler jailed for 17 years
Amanj Hasan Zada ran a multi-million pound migrant smuggling operation from his Preston terraced house using social media. Discover how NCA investigators brought him down.
British woman in Georgia prison drug smuggling scandal
Bella Culley, a British woman from Hertfordshire, faces serious charges after allegedly smuggling drugs into a Georgian prison during what she thought was a romantic holiday. Exclusive details reveal her shocking ordeal.
Teen dies after 'double dropping' ecstasy and ketamine
A teenage girl died after taking a dangerous combination of ecstasy pills and ketamine at a rave, with coroner warning about the lethal risks of 'double dropping'.
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.
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 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.
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.
Driver high on ecstasy kills friend in Halloween crash
A driver high on ecstasy crashed his Mini into a tree on the way home from a Halloween party, killing his best friend. Lewis Williams, 22, was more than twice the drug drive limit. Read the tragic details from the inquest.
Venezuelan Gang's Florida Smuggling Plot Foiled
US authorities intercept a major human smuggling operation off the Florida coast, linking the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua to a failed boat strike. The incident raises alarms over the cartel's expanding international reach and evolving tactics.
Pensioner on mobility scooter jailed for cocaine smuggling
A 63-year-old man from Kent, using a mobility scooter, has been sentenced to eight years for attempting to smuggle £1 million worth of cocaine from the Netherlands. Discover the shocking details of this sophisticated drug operation.
Pensioner caught smuggling live snakes in trousers at Gatwick
A 71-year-old British man has been convicted after a brazen attempt to smuggle three live snakes and three chameleons through Gatwick Airport, concealed in his trousers. The shocking discovery was made during a routine security check.
Prison Officer Jailed for Smuggling Drugs into HMP Altcourse
Sarah Williams, a former prison officer at HMP Altcourse in Liverpool, has been sentenced to two years and eight months for a brazen plot to smuggle contraband, including cannabis and mobile phones, to inmates.
Pro-migrant flag organiser jailed for smuggling plot
The organiser of a pro-migrant flag campaign on the White Cliffs of Dover has been sentenced to three years for his role in a foiled people smuggling operation across the English Channel.
Chinese & Indian Channel Crossings Surge 100%
Exclusive investigation reveals a dramatic shift in Channel crossings, with a 100% surge in Chinese and Indian nationals. The Home Office faces a new migration crisis as it grapples with sophisticated smuggling networks and international asylum claims.
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.
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.
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