Illicit 'Beaver Bombing' Spreads Across Europe
A wave of unauthorised beaver releases, dubbed 'beaver bombing', is sweeping Europe, raising urgent questions about conservation and who decides which species belong. Read the full analysis.
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Lammy: UK will no longer be a haven for dirty money
Justice Secretary David Lammy pledges a major crackdown on illicit finance, targeting enablers and launching a £15m police unit boost. Discover the new strategy to protect the UK's financial integrity.
UK to host global summit on dirty money funding crime and war
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper pledges international crackdown on illicit finance fuelling UK crime and Russia's war in Ukraine. A major summit is set for June 2026.
Trapped by divorce costs, mother finds happiness in affairs
Susan discovered her husband's affair after giving birth to twins. Financially trapped, she stayed for her children until deciding to reclaim her life through affairs at 50. Read her story.
£1M illegal tobacco haul seized in van bust
Australian police uncover nearly £1 million in illegal cigarettes, tobacco and vapes during routine traffic stop. Major crackdown on illicit tobacco trade continues nationwide.
US Senators Demand Meta Scam Ad Investigation
US senators call for FTC and SEC investigation into Meta, alleging Facebook and Instagram earn billions from scam ads. Discover the details and potential consequences.
Prison officer admits misconduct over inmate relationship
Former HMP Dovegate officer Sarah Barnett pleads guilty to misconduct after illicit relationship with male inmate. Sentencing set for January 7. Read the full story.
Australia's smoking crackdown fuels smuggling epidemic
Australia's aggressive anti-smoking policies have triggered an unprecedented black market boom, with soaring cigarette prices fuelling a lucrative smuggling trade that's overwhelming border authorities.
Mother dies from black market weight-loss drugs
A mother-of-three died after using unregulated slimming injections purchased online, as experts warn of growing epidemic of dangerous counterfeit medications flooding the UK.
Canberra decriminalises drugs in Australian first
Canberra becomes first Australian jurisdiction to decriminalise small quantities of illicit drugs including cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine in radical shift from punishment to public health focus.
Pennsylvania police intercept massive LSD shipment from India
Law enforcement in Pennsylvania intercepts one of the largest LSD shipments in state history, with thousands of doses hidden in packages from India destined for 'Happy Valley'.
Prison officer in court over inmate relationship
A female prison officer stands accused of conducting an improper relationship with a male inmate at HMP Guys Marsh in Dorset, facing serious misconduct charges in a shocking breach of security protocols.
Gas bottle cocaine smugglers jailed for 141 years
A sophisticated criminal network that smuggled £68 million worth of cocaine into Britain concealed within commercial gas cylinders has been dismantled, with gang members receiving sentences totalling 141 years.
Prison officer guilty in illicit inmate phone scandal
A female prison officer faces sentencing after admitting to smuggling illicit phone calls to a violent inmate who severed a man's leg in a machete attack, exposing serious security breaches within the UK prison system.
Woman, 20, blinded and paralysed by party drug
A young woman's life changed forever after taking a suspected party drug at a night out, leaving her blind and paralysed in a shocking case that highlights the dangers of recreational drugs.
Russian Oligarchs' Billion-Dollar Money Laundering Exposed
A bombshell investigation reveals how Russian elites systematically funneled illicit funds into the US and Europe, exploiting legal loopholes and luxury property markets to hide their fortunes.
Family finds secret grocery store in their garage
A Canberra family made a bizarre discovery after moving into a new home: their garage had been secretly converted into a fully-operational, illicit grocery store, stocked with everything from frozen pies to confectionery.
Woman plotted to supply euthanasia drugs for humans: court
Elaine Arch-Rowe discussed supplying animal euthanasia drugs to undercover agents for human use, Northern Territory court hears in disturbing case.
Global Vape Raids: Millions of Illegal E-Cigs Seized
UK authorities launch a major crackdown on illicit vaping, seizing millions of illegal e-cigarettes in coordinated raids from Bondi to Chicago. Discover the scale of the operation and the global black market it targets.
British Men Arrested in Bali on Drug Allegations
Exclusive: Two British nationals face severe Indonesian drug charges after being arrested in a Kuta villa raid. Could this be a case of a Bali setup? Full details on their arrest and potential decade-long sentences.
NHS Doctor's Urgent Warning: Never Mix These Medications
An NHS doctor issues a critical warning against mixing two widely used over-the-counter medications, revealing a potentially fatal health risk lurking in homes across the UK.
London's THC Crisis: Synthetic Cannabinoids Found in Market
Exclusive University of Bath research reveals dangerous synthetic cannabinoids masquerading as THC in London's illicit drug market, posing severe public health risks.
Women on beta-blockers face higher death risk, study warns
Groundbreaking research from Germany uncovers a critical gender health gap, finding women on common heart drugs face a significantly higher risk of death than men. Experts call for immediate review of prescription guidelines.
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.
British Teen Caught with £420k Cannabis in Thailand
A 19-year-old British tourist's holiday in Thailand turned into a catastrophe after authorities at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport discovered a staggering 12kg of cannabis, worth over £420,000, hidden in his suitcases. The teen claims he was duped into bei
Criminal cash inflating London property prices
Exclusive investigation reveals how sophisticated networks of international criminals are exploiting the UK's property market to launder billions, driving up costs for ordinary Britons and undermining the economy.
Melbourne's Illegal Tobacco Epidemic: Major Crime Networks Exposed
Exclusive investigation uncovers how organised crime is flooding Melbourne with illegal, tax-free tobacco products, costing taxpayers millions and funding criminal enterprises.
BA attendant caught naked and high on meth in plane toilet
A British Airways flight attendant was suspended after being discovered naked and intoxicated by methamphetamine in a plane's toilet mid-flight, causing major disruption and raising serious safety concerns.
Drug Gang's Cornwall Speedboat Chase Ends in Arrests
A high-speed police chase in Cornwall culminated in a gang's desperate speedboat escape attempt, leading to multiple arrests and a major drugs bust on a popular beach.
Pensioner's 'Natural' Death Ruled a Murder
A 70-year-old man initially thought to have died of natural causes was actually murdered, a coroner has ruled, after a post-mortem uncovered a lethal level of prescription medication in his system.
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