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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.

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.

Labour to Scrap Rwanda Scheme, Launch New Border Security Command

Exclusive: Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party unveils a comprehensive strategy to tackle the small boats crisis, scrapping the Rwanda scheme and focusing on a new Border Security Command. Discover the details of their plan to 'smash the criminal gangs' and r

Jess Phillips: 'Grooming Gang Denial' Failing Kids

Labour MP Jess Phillips delivers a powerful speech in the Commons, accusing the government and society of being in 'denial' over the characteristics of grooming gangs, hindering efforts to stop the abuse.

IKEA driver's secret life as a gangland hitman

The extraordinary true story of a seemingly ordinary IKEA delivery driver who led a secret life as a ruthless enforcer for one of Britain's most violent crime syndicates, culminating in the murder of a child.

Gangsters' Dirty Cash Funds War on Organised Crime

In a stunning legal twist, the UK's National Crime Agency is using the ill-gotten gains of drug lords and gangsters to finance a relentless assault on the very heart of organised crime. Discover how dirty money is being turned into the ultimate weapon aga

Alan Johnson: Rwanda Plan Makes UK Less Safe

Former Home Secretary Alan Johnson delivers a scathing critique of the UK's Rwanda deportation scheme, arguing it removes key witnesses and makes prosecuting gang leaders harder, ultimately undermining public safety.

Girl, 9, hurt in Turkish gang crossfire

A nine-year-old girl became an unintended victim of a violent feud between rival Turkish gangs, the 'Hackney Bombers' and 'Tottenham Turks', battling for control of London's heroin trade.

£15k reward after girl, 9, shot in gang attack

Police are offering a £15,000 reward for information leading to the capture of a gunman who critically injured a nine-year-old girl in a Turkish gang-related shooting. The child remains in hospital with a bullet lodged in her brain.

Gangs seize Haiti capital amid political crisis

Violent gangs have taken over Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, as political instability worsens following the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. Thousands are fleeing, and the nation teeters on the brink of collapse.

Police use AI to combat grooming gangs

British law enforcement is harnessing artificial intelligence to identify and dismantle grooming gangs, targeting organised exploitation networks with cutting-edge technology.

El Salvador's gang crackdown makes it safer than UK

El Salvador's ruthless crackdown on gangs has transformed it from one of the world's most dangerous nations to a country now deemed safer than the UK. Discover how President Nayib Bukele's draconian policies, including mass arrests and mega-prisons, have

Cooper dodges questions on Channel migrant returns

Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper refuses to clarify whether Channel migrants will be returned to France under a new one-to-one deal, raising concerns over potential benefits to smuggling gangs.

Gangs use fake royalty in Facebook scams

Criminal gangs in Colombia are impersonating royalty on Facebook to deceive victims into handing over money, with authorities warning of a surge in such scams.

Starmer aide in smuggling gangs scandal

A senior aide to Labour leader Keir Starmer faces shocking allegations of involvement with smuggling gangs facilitating illegal asylum seekers into the UK. Read the full investigation.

Police crack down on mail-order drug gangs

A tough-talking police chief has launched a major operation targeting gangs receiving drugs via mail to sell on the streets. Read how law enforcement is fighting back.

Rotherham survivors allege police ignored rape claims

Five survivors of the Rotherham grooming gangs have come forward, accusing police of failing to properly investigate their rape allegations. The shocking claims highlight systemic failures in handling child sexual exploitation cases.

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