Family man exposed as £200m drug kingpin
Exclusive: How a seemingly ordinary British father masterminded a vast international cocaine empire, laughing as he was finally caught by police in a major NCA sting.
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Organised Crime Exploits UK Labubu Toy Craze
Exclusive investigation reveals how sophisticated criminal networks are exploiting the viral Labubu toy frenzy, flooding Britain with dangerous counterfeits and duping thousands of collectors.
Mafia infiltration probe at Italian football club Crotone
Exclusive: Italian prosecutors investigate suspected 'Ndrangheta mafia takeover of Serie B football club FC Crotone, uncovering alleged money laundering and criminal influence in the sport.
Police dismantle £3m rural crime gang in dramatic raids
Exclusive: Wiltshire Police dismantle a sophisticated organised crime group behind a massive wave of agricultural and construction equipment thefts across the South West, making multiple arrests in a major operation.
Alleged Cocaine Kingpin's £230m Trial Begins at Old Bailey
The trial of a suspected international cocaine smuggling kingpin, accused of masterminding a network that earned over £230 million, has begun at the Old Bailey, revealing a lavish lifestyle funded by alleged crime.
Australian Plane Crash in Brazil Reveals Half-Tonne Cocaine Haul
Exclusive investigation reveals how a desperate smuggling operation, a botched landing, and 500kg of cocaine led to a fiery plane crash in Brazil, exposing a major international drug trafficking ring with Australian and UK links.
Killer Ukrainian Refugee's Crime Family Ties Exposed
Exclusive investigation uncovers how Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee granted sanctuary in Britain, was a key member of a brutal organised crime syndicate before murdering a pensioner in Leeds.
London bus driver jailed for Dubai prostitution ring
A London bus driver has been sentenced to three years in prison for masterminding a sophisticated prostitution ring, using his bus to recruit vulnerable women and organising sex work trips to Dubai.
Rapper Ali Younes Shot Dead in Targeted Sydney Ambush
Australian rapper Ali Younes, 31, was gunned down in a suspected targeted shooting outside his family's Merrylands home. Police are investigating potential links to organised crime and gangland tensions.
The Shocking Truth About Fake 'Luxury' Handbags
Exclusive investigation reveals how sophisticated fake designer handbags, flooding the UK market, are funding organised crime and duping even the savviest shoppers. Discover the red flags.
Cocaine Surfing Kingpin Jailed for 16 Years
A Devon surfer who masterminded a daring plot to smuggle £4 million worth of cocaine into the UK via the Atlantic Ocean has been jailed for 16 years. Arthur Noel, 44, used his surfing expertise to orchestrate the high-seas drug run, but was caught in a ma
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.
Scotland's Prison Corruption Crisis Exposed
A bombshell report exposes systemic corruption within Scotland's prison service, revealing how organised crime gangs are exploiting staff to smuggle drugs and contraband, creating a national security emergency behind bars.
How Ireland's Tiny Navy Fuels UK's Cocaine Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how South American cartels exploit Ireland's minimal naval presence, with just eight ships, to flood Britain with cocaine via a new 'Atlantic Route'.
Cheshire's Celebrity Burglary Crisis: Gangs Target Attwood Home
Exclusive: Sophisticated burglary gangs are terrorising Cheshire's wealthiest enclaves, targeting celebrities like Olivia Attwood and Bradley Dack. Police warn of organised crime groups using high-tech methods in worrying new trend.
40 Arrested in Major County Lines Drug Gang Crackdown
Derbyshire, West Midlands, and West Yorkshire police forces execute coordinated dawn raids, arresting 40 suspects and seizing drugs, weapons, and cash in a major blow to organised crime networks exploiting vulnerable individuals.
Gangster unrecognisable after prison transformation
Infamous gangster Daniel Kinahan is barely recognisable after a bizarre physical transformation in prison, with his eyes appearing completely black in a chilling new mugshot that has shocked the criminal underworld.
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.
Heathrow gold heist foiled: £1.3m bars seized in police raid
Metropolitan Police arrest three men at Heathrow Airport after intercepting a sophisticated plot to smuggle £1.3 million worth of gold bars from Switzerland to the UK disguised as machine parts.
US Union Membership Soars to Historic High
New government data reveals a dramatic surge in US union membership, reaching levels not seen in decades as workers across sectors mobilise for better pay and conditions.
Isle of Man Crisis: Liverpool Crime Networks Overrun Island
An exclusive investigation reveals how the Isle of Man, once a tranquil crown dependency, has become a hub for organised crime, with Liverpool-based drug traffickers and money launderers infiltrating its prisons and financial systems.
Smash-and-Grab Gangs Surge as UK Migration Soars Under Labour
Exclusive investigation reveals a surge in 'smash-and-grab' raids and organised retail crime, coinciding with record net migration figures since Labour took power. Critics point to a growing crisis as police resources are stretched to breaking point.
Werribee Horror: Masked Gang Fires Shot in Home Invasion
A quiet Werribee street became a crime scene after a brazen, targeted home invasion. Masked assailants fired shots and assaulted a resident before fleeing, leaving a community in shock. Police are investigating links to organised crime.
Bulgarian pickpocket gang arrested at Selfridges London
A sophisticated Bulgarian pickpocket gang targeting wealthy shoppers in London's iconic Selfridges store has been arrested in a major police operation, recovering stolen high-value items.
Jewish leaders: Treat neo-Nazi groups as criminal gangs
Australia's peak Jewish body urges radical new approach to combat rising far-right extremism, calling for neo-Nazi groups to be designated and prosecuted as criminal organisations.
12 arrested after violent brawl outside Liverpool court
Twelve individuals arrested following a major violent disturbance outside Liverpool Crown Court, where football-related cases were being heard. Merseyside Police condemn the 'appalling' scenes.
Couple's drug empire crumbles over coded text messages
A drug-dealing couple from Northamptonshire faced justice after their incriminating 'nudge nudge' text messages about cocaine deals were uncovered by police, leading to their arrest and sentencing.
Chainsaw Gang Jailed for £2M Sainsbury's Heist Spree
Four men sentenced to 19 years for a violent rampage using chainsaws to break into Sainsbury's stores, stealing over £2 million in a coordinated crime spree across England.
Gang leader gets 27 years for brutal machete attack
Liam Byrne, a violent gang leader from Skelmersdale, has been sentenced to 27 years for a brutal machete attack that left a man with life-changing injuries. The judge condemned the 'chilling' premeditated violence.
Thieves steal £140k worth of rare Lego in Adelaide heist
In a bizarre and audacious crime, thieves in Adelaide have made off with a colossal Lego collection valued at a staggering A$200,000 (£104,000), targeting rare and highly sought-after sets in a meticulously planned warehouse raid.
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