Record crackdown on smuggling gangs sees 33% surge
Official data shows a 33% surge in arrests and seizures against smuggling networks following the PM's pledge. Read the full report on the UK's border security offensive.
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'Criminal Barbie' Arrested in Brazil Burglary Plot
Dubbed 'Criminal Barbie', Paola Co Carita Gobel was detained in Brazil for an alleged plot to steal from wealthy neighbours. Discover the details of the elaborate scam.
SNP under fire for grooming gangs inquiry refusal
SNP government faces mounting criticism for resisting independent inquiry into grooming gangs despite victims' harrowing testimonies. Calls grow for justice as existing child abuse probe could investigate.
Grooming Gang Survivor Demands Urgent Action in Scotland
A woman reveals horrific abuse by Asian grooming gang in Edinburgh care homes and demands government action to protect vulnerable young women from sexual exploitation.
Starmer vows grooming gang inquiry will probe London
PM Keir Starmer pledges the national grooming gangs inquiry will investigate London, directly challenging Mayor Sadiq Khan's previous stance on the scandal. Read the full story on the political clash.
Gang jailed for £2m keyless car theft spree across south
A criminal gang stole 107 luxury cars worth over £2 million using Amazon-bought gadgets to amplify key fob signals. Police urge keyless car owners to use Faraday pouches for protection.
Gangs expand across Brazilian Amazon, driving violence
Criminal gangs have expanded their presence to nearly half of Brazilian Amazon municipalities, driving violence and threatening the rainforest. Read the full report findings.
500ft Fly-Tip in Oxfordshire Threatens River
A 500ft-long illegal waste dump, potentially orchestrated by a crime gang, threatens the River Cherwell in Oxfordshire. Removal costs may exceed the council's annual budget. Urgent action demanded.
Costa del Sol becomes epicentre of global organised crime
The Costa del Sol, a favourite UK holiday destination, is facing a violent wave of organised crime, with murders and drug trafficking happening in plain sight. Discover the darker side of the sunny coast.
Melbourne tobacco war: alleged kill squad leader in court
Exclusive: The shadowy underworld of Melbourne's tobacco wars explodes into public view as alleged hit squad commander Athan Boursinos faces justice over brutal execution-style murder.
Venezuelan prison gang infiltrates US cities
Aurora Councilwoman Danielle Jurinsky warns of dangerous Venezuelan prison gang establishing operations across US cities, with ICE confirming multiple arrests of members.
Police Chief Demands Tougher Shoplifting Sentences
Britain's top police leader calls for urgent sentencing reform as shoplifting cases skyrocket, putting retailers and staff at risk amid growing organised retail crime.
UK Government Launches Major Grooming Gangs Inquiry
The Home Office has initiated a comprehensive review of grooming gang operations across Britain, focusing on cultural barriers and institutional failures that hampered previous investigations.
Mini-marts exposed as fronts for illegal immigration network
An explosive investigation reveals how organised crime groups are using legitimate-looking convenience stores as fronts for illegal immigration, money laundering and benefit fraud across the UK.
Migrant children in Norway armed with grenades by gangs
Shocking investigation reveals how Norway's failed integration policies have left migrant children vulnerable to criminal gangs, with teenagers carrying contract hits and even grenades in Oslo's underworld.
Scotland's child attempted murder charges surge 900%
Shocking new figures reveal a dramatic surge in Scottish children facing attempted murder charges, with experts warning organised crime gangs are systematically exploiting vulnerable youngsters across the nation.
The Detectives: Channel 4's Groundbreaking Crime Series Returns
Channel 4's groundbreaking documentary series 'The Detectives' returns with unprecedented access to Greater Manchester Police's fight against county lines drug gangs, featuring real-time operations and raw emotional testimony.
Woman Crime Boss Jailed for Beating Corrie Star's Cousin
A violent female gang leader who orchestrated a horrific attack on Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach's cousin has been sentenced to prison in a case that reveals the dark underworld of organised crime.
Teen girl gang's smiling selfies after murder shock court
Shocking court case reveals how teenage girl gangsters laughed and sang while beating a man to death, then posed for smiling selfies in aftermath of violent attack.
Sisters jailed after drug dealing TikTok boasts
Two sisters from Manchester face prison after running a county lines drug network, with their downfall coming when they flaunted their criminal lifestyle on social media.
Organised Waste Crime Costs UK £1 Billion Annually
Exclusive investigation reveals how sophisticated criminal networks are exploiting Britain's waste disposal system, costing taxpayers millions and creating environmental havoc across the UK.
Farage: London's Grooming Scandal Cover-Up Exposed
Explosive investigation reveals systematic grooming gangs operating across London boroughs as political correctness prevents action. Farage demands immediate government intervention.
Organised Crime Behind UK Fly-Tipping Epidemic
Exclusive investigation reveals how sophisticated criminal networks are turning illegal waste dumping into a multi-million pound enterprise, overwhelming British countryside and communities.
Mother confronts Sadiq Khan over grooming gang claims
An emotional mother whose daughter fell victim to exploitation challenges London Mayor's claim that Asian men don't target young girls, as investigation reveals shocking scale of abuse.
Real-Life Peaky Blinders: Modern Gangs' Brutal Reign
Exclusive investigation reveals how modern gangsters are adopting brutal tactics from Birmingham's most infamous crime family, with extortion rackets and violence sweeping the nation.
Police dismantle people smuggling ring in Epping Forest
UK authorities uncover sophisticated people smuggling network operating from Epping Forest, with direct links to criminal gangs in France.
Grooming gangs inquiry: 'Hugely wasted opportunity'
The long-awaited grooming gangs inquiry exposes how political correctness and institutional failures allowed exploitation to continue unchecked across multiple UK towns and cities.
Peru deploys military against violent crime wave
Peruvian armed forces join police patrols in Lima and Callao as government declares 60-day state of emergency to combat soaring homicide rates and organised crime.
Grooming Gangs Inquiry Adviser Quits Over Trust Crisis
Baroness Louise Casey resigns from landmark inquiry, warning that victims' lack of faith in the process threatens its credibility and ability to deliver justice.
London's Luxury Watch Crime Wave: Police Reveal Shocking Figures
Exclusive Metropolitan Police figures expose alarming rise in luxury watch thefts across London, with organised gangs targeting high-value timepieces in sophisticated operations.
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