Ketamine disguised as tea washes up on Jeju Island
Over 28kg of ketamine, falsely labelled as oolong tea, has been found on South Korean beaches. Authorities suspect organised smuggling. Discover the full story.
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Drugs boss jailed 14 years after Thailand luxury life
Vejay Samuels controlled Nottingham drug network from Thailand while living lavishly. Eleven gang members receive combined 84 years in prison. Read the full investigation details.
US Coast Guard seizes £317m cocaine from narco-sub
In a dramatic high-seas operation, US authorities seized a semi-submersible vessel carrying over £300 million worth of cocaine, highlighting the evolving tactics of international drug cartels.
American tourist faces 12-year sentence in Bali drug case
Lamar Ahchee, a 31-year-old American tourist, has been arrested in Bali for alleged cocaine possession after police raided his hotel room following a tip-off about drug activities.
Belgium's narco-state crisis: Cartels wage street wars
Shocking investigation reveals how Belgian cities have become battlegrounds for drug cartels, with children as young as 11 caught in crossfire and authorities struggling to contain the crisis.
£2m cocaine seized at Birmingham Airport in NCA raid
National Crime Agency investigation leads to massive cocaine seizure and multiple arrests across Manchester and Bolton in sophisticated drug smuggling bust.
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.
Drug Lord 'Fat Santiago' Captured in Florida Hideaway
Notorious drug lord Martín 'Santiago' Cairo, known as 'Fat Santiago', has been arrested in Boca Raton following an intensive international investigation spanning multiple continents and criminal networks.
Kinahan Cartel's Chinese criminal paradise exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how the Kinahan Cartel has established operations in China, exploiting legal loopholes and building connections while evading international justice.
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.
Brothers ran £1.5M drug empire from neighbouring mansions
Two brothers who lived in adjacent mansions have been jailed for running a sophisticated cannabis operation worth over £1.5 million, with police discovering a professional setup complete with ventilation systems and electricity bypasses.
Inside the Secret World of UK Drug Mules
An exclusive investigation reveals the terrifying truth behind Britain's booming cocaine industry and the desperate lives caught in its web.
UK Drug Death Map Reveals Shocking Postcode Lottery
Exclusive analysis reveals stark regional disparities in drug-related fatalities across England and Wales, with northern cities bearing the heaviest burden of this growing public health emergency.
Nitazenes: UK's deadly new drug crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals alarming rise in drug-related fatalities linked to potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes, with deaths spreading across England and Wales.
South Korea seizes £2.6m ketamine in major Jeju Island bust
South Korean authorities intercept 4kg of ketamine worth £2.6 million on Jeju Island, exposing sophisticated drug smuggling operations and growing addiction concerns in East Asia.
Four Cartels Wage Deadly War for Ecuador's Criminal Crown
Ecuador descends into chaos as rival cartels including Los Choneros and Los Lobos battle for dominance in a violent power struggle following a major gang leader's prison transfer.
US spy plane circles Mexican drug smuggling hotspot
A sophisticated US Air Force surveillance aircraft has been detected conducting covert operations over notorious Mexican drug trafficking routes, signalling intensified cross-border security measures.
Drug lord's luxury lifestyle exposed in court case
The lavish double life of a drug lord who posed as a legitimate businessman while running a multi-million pound cocaine empire has been revealed in court.
Merseyside gangsters jailed for 100+ years
Twelve members of a violent organised crime group from Merseyside have been sentenced to more than 100 years combined after police uncovered their brutal reign of terror involving chainsaws and firearms.
British drug mule, 23, faces Bali firing squad
Bella Culley from Lincolnshire faces execution in Indonesia after being caught with 3kg of cocaine at Denpasar Airport. The 23-year-old's harrowing story reveals how she was allegedly coerced into becoming a drug mule.
London narco mansion used by Albanian drug lords exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how Albanian crime syndicates transformed a £3 million London mansion into a sophisticated drug operations centre, complete with panic rooms and secret compartments.
Sydney crime syndicate smashed in £1.2M police raid
Organised crime network dismantled in dramatic Sydney police operation, with millions in cash, drugs and high-end vehicles confiscated in Revesby property raid.
Drug lord who livestreamed killings assassinated
Notorious cartel thug Érick Valencia Salazar, who brazenly livestreamed his brutal killings, has been assassinated in a dramatic shootout with Mexican security forces after his online boasting led authorities directly to his hideout.
Police raid uncovers alleged drug lab in Melbourne suburb
Exclusive: Victorian authorities have dismantled a sophisticated alleged drug manufacturing operation in a quiet Melbourne suburb, with police making multiple arrests and seizing substantial quantities of chemicals and equipment.
Sinaloa Cartel exploited US border chaos under Trump
Exclusive: Damning court documents reveal how Sinaloa Cartel leader Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas manipulated US immigration policies, flooding America with fentanyl while border security faltered.
Trump's Caribbean drug cartel crackdown begins
The Trump administration unveils aggressive new strategy targeting Caribbean narcotics networks amid soaring US overdose crisis, deploying military assets and sanctions.
Narco 'Torture Mastermind' Captured After Live-Streamed Murder
Mexican authorities capture notorious cartel leader known as 'The Torture Master' who orchestrated live-streamed executions and brutal interrogations, dealing major blow to organised crime network.
NCA dismantles drug smuggling ring at Heathrow Airport
A sophisticated criminal network smuggling cocaine from South America into the UK via European airports has been dismantled by the National Crime Agency following a major operation at Heathrow.
Colombian drug gang smuggled cocaine into UK on small boats
A sophisticated Colombian drug trafficking ring used small boats to smuggle millions of pounds worth of cocaine into the UK, with gang members now facing lengthy prison sentences following a major NCA investigation.
Albanian dealer sold cocaine via Facebook and TikTok sting
An Albanian drug dealer's audacious social media operation on Facebook and TikTok was dismantled in a major undercover police sting. Discover how officers posed as buyers to bring him to justice.
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