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UK's biggest phone theft gang smashed in police raid

Exclusive investigation reveals how a sophisticated Bulgarian crime network orchestrated Britain's largest mobile phone theft operation, with connections tracing back to a Hong Kong skyscraper filled with stolen handsets.

Phone Theft Kingpins Exported 40,000 Mobiles to China

Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated criminal network behind half of UK's stolen smartphones, with dramatic police raids uncovering multi-million pound export operation shipping devices to China.

Home Office blunder risks extradition of British hitmen

A catastrophic Home Office error could see three British citizens extradited to Albania after they were allegedly hired as hitmen in a violent £80,000 dispute, with officials accidentally revealing their protected identities.

Broncos star's business links to crime clan exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals how a Brisbane Broncos grand final hero is promoting business ties with one of Australia's most dangerous criminal organisations, raising serious questions about sports integrity.

British man kidnapped after Paris sex party invitation

A British man was violently kidnapped after attending a high-end sex party in Paris, sparking a major investigation into a sophisticated criminal network targeting wealthy foreigners in the French capital.

Chilean 'Tourist' Gang Targets UK Affluent Homes

An organised Chilean crime ring is targeting wealthy UK homes, posing as tourists. Police warn of sophisticated tactics after raids across Surrey, Oxfordshire, and Hertfordshire.

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.

Lime Bike Gangs Steal Parcel Shelves in London Crime Spree

Organised criminal gangs on rental e-bikes are targeting affluent London neighbourhoods, smashing car windows to steal a specific and unusual part – the parcel shelf – in a bizarre new crimewave confounding police and luxury vehicle owners.

Four Arrested After Melbourne Drive-By Shooting

Four men have been arrested following a targeted drive-by shooting in Melbourne's Cobblebank, as police investigate links to an escalating gang conflict. Dramatic details of the attack emerge.

Yacht race cocaine smugglers jailed for 111 years

A sophisticated criminal gang who attempted to smuggle £50 million worth of cocaine into the UK hidden on a yacht competing in a major transatlantic race has been jailed for a total of 111 years. The elaborate plot was uncovered by the National Crime Agen

Father killed in Chicago Louis Vuitton robbery

A tragic armed robbery outside a Chicago Louis Vuitton store claims the life of a father. The incident, captured on video, highlights a surge in organised 'smash-and-grab' crimes targeting luxury retailers.

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.

Smoking kills 8 million people a year, report reveals

A landmark global health report exposes the devastating toll of smoking, with 8 million deaths per year and a profound impact on both smokers and those exposed to second-hand smoke. Experts are calling for urgent government action.

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.

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.

UK Declares War on Tobacco & Alcohol Giants

Ministers are preparing a major crackdown on tobacco and alcohol industries, with stricter regulations, plain packaging, and advertising bans to tackle the UK's preventable disease crisis.

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