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Cruise ship stuck after 18 containers fall into Solent

The P&O Cruises ship Iona is delayed in Southampton after 18 shipping containers, carrying bananas, fell from a cargo vessel into the Solent. Authorities are working to locate and recover the containers. Read the latest updates.

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.

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.

US strikes another suspected drug boat in Latin America

The US military has conducted its second maritime strike against a suspected drug-smuggling vessel in Latin American waters within a week, signalling a significant escalation in Washington's counter-narcotics operations in the region.

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.

Three dead in US military strike on Caribbean drug vessel

A US military operation targeting a suspected narcotics smuggling vessel in the Caribbean has resulted in three fatalities, raising questions about the expanding role of American forces in regional drug interdiction efforts.

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.

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.

Orca attack sinks yacht, family of five rescued

A British family's holiday turned to terror when orcas attacked and sank their yacht, leading to a dramatic sea rescue of three children and their parents in Portuguese waters.

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.

Inside The Oceanic Narco-Subs Smuggling Cocaine

An exclusive look into the clandestine world of drug-running submarines, the engineering ingenuity behind them, and the global hunt to stop these underwater narcotics pipelines.

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.

Dozens of shipping containers adrift in Alaska waters

The US Coast Guard is investigating a significant maritime incident after over two dozen shipping containers were discovered adrift in the perilous waters of Alaska's Prince William Sound, sparking a major pollution and navigation hazard alert.

Greta Thunberg's Gaza flotilla fails hours after departure

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was seen laughing as the controversial 'Gaza Freedom Flotilla' was compelled to abandon its voyage from Spain just hours after departure, following a mysterious technical failure and potential diplomatic pressure.

19th-Century Shipwreck Emerges From Lake Michigan

A remarkable piece of maritime history has been revealed on the shores of Wisconsin as a 150-year-old shipwreck, the 'George L. Newman', emerges from Lake Michigan's depths following a powerful storm, offering a rare glimpse into the region's nautical pas

19th-Century Shipwreck Uncovered in Lake Michigan

A remarkable piece of maritime history has been revealed on the shores of Rowleys Bay, Wisconsin, as receding lake waters expose a well-preserved shipwreck from the 1800s, captivating historians and locals alike.

Greta Thunberg's Gaza flotilla forced to turn back

Climate activist Greta Thunberg's pro-Palestinian aid flotilla from Spain to Gaza was dramatically forced to turn back just hours into its journey, in a major setback for the high-profile mission.

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