Huseyin Baybasin release decision imminent
Huseyin Baybasin, dubbed Europe's Escobar, could be freed. His gang was linked to a girl's shooting and over a dozen UK murders. Read the latest.
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Woman charged over $13m 'tea' labelled meth at Sydney Airport
A woman faces life in prison after Australian Border Force found 15kg of methamphetamine labelled as 'tea' in her luggage. Read the stark warning from federal police.
Essex drug kingpin jailed after Thailand boxing identity ruse
Ben Ransome, 29, who fled to Thailand to reinvent himself as a boxer, is jailed for 14 years for masterminding a multi-million pound cocaine and ketamine network across southeast England. Read the full investigation details.
Two men arrested in Scotland in major organised crime op
Two men, aged 30, have been charged following a large-scale police operation in Cambuslang targeting serious organised crime and drug supply. They are due in court Wednesday.
Two arrested after £10m drugs seized in Glasgow
Police in Glasgow have made one of Scotland's largest ever drug seizures, recovering cocaine and heroin worth £10 million. Two men are due in court. Report any drug concerns via 101.
Scottish drug deaths surge by nearly a fifth in a year
Suspected drug deaths in Scotland have risen by 19% year-on-year, with critics blaming SNP policies. New figures deal a blow to the government's 'national mission' on addiction.
Thailand Cyber Scam Crackdown: 1,200 Arrested
Thai authorities spearhead a major international operation against cyber scam syndicates, arresting over 1,200. Discover the details of the crackdown and its global impact.
Six Arrested as NSW Police Seize $12m in Assets
NSW Police have arrested six people and seized luxury cars worth millions, including a Rolls-Royce, in a major crackdown on an alleged organised crime network in Sydney. Read the full details.
Huyton Firm brother jailed for 18 years after Dutch arrest
Francis Coggins, one of the brothers behind Liverpool's notorious Huyton Firm, has been sentenced to 18 years after his alcohol-fuelled bender in the Netherlands ended his five-year run from authorities. Read the full story.
525kg of Cocaine Seized in Failed Australian Smuggle
Australian police foil major drug smuggling operation, seizing half a tonne of cocaine worth over $170 million. Four men charged, including a ship's officer. Read the full investigation details.
Duple evade prison in £20m heroin juice smuggling case
A father and son from Birmingham avoided jail after being caught importing £20m of heroin hidden in pomegranate juice cartons. Read the full story of the NCA investigation.
Duode avoid jail for £20m heroin smuggling
A father and son have received suspended sentences for their role in a crime group that smuggled £20m of heroin into the UK hidden in pomegranate juice cartons from Afghanistan. Read the full story.
Gang jailed after £800k cannabis farm found in bunkers
Police uncovered a sophisticated underground cannabis farm in Lincolnshire, with a street value of £800,000, mirroring the plot of Guy Ritchie's 'The Gentlemen'. Read the full story.
Drug smugglers jailed and hit with NCA boat ban
Three criminals have been jailed and banned from using boats for their part in an £18 million cocaine smuggling plot. Discover how the NCA is using new legal powers to disrupt serious crime.
Ecuador drug lord arrested in Spain after faking death
Wilmer 'Pipo' Chavarria, Ecuador's most wanted trafficker, captured in Malaga years after staging his death. Joint operation exposes global drug network.
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.
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.
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