Category : Search result: smuggling history


The tragic true story behind Ferrari's famous logo

The iconic Ferrari prancing horse emblem has a poignant and heroic origin story, born from a national tragedy and a mother's enduring love. Discover the First World War tale that led to the creation of a motoring legend.

Tiny UK Seaside Village With a Secret Smugglers' Past

Nestled on the North Yorkshire coast, the enchanting village of Robin Hood's Bay is a hidden gem with a rich history of smuggling, breathtaking coastal walks, and exceptional fish and chips. Discover why this spot is a must-visit UK destination.

US Coast Guard seizes £330m cocaine haul in Caribbean

In a major maritime operation, the US Coast Guard has intercepted a colossal shipment of cocaine worth over £330 million off the Florida coast, marking one of the largest narcotics seizures this year.

US Coast Guard seizes £330m cocaine haul in Caribbean

In a massive counter-narcotics operation, the US Coast Guard unloads 7,400kg of cocaine seized from smugglers in the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, with an estimated street value of over £330 million.

Airport drug mule with £140k cannabis avoids jail

A drugs mule caught smuggling £140,000 of cannabis through Manchester Airport has been spared prison in a surprising court ruling. Read the full story of the conviction and the suspended sentence.

Albanian people smuggler jailed for Channel crossings

An Albanian people smuggler has been sentenced to three years in prison for trafficking migrants across the English Channel. The case exposes the inner workings of criminal gangs exploiting vulnerable individuals, as the UK government faces ongoing pressu

Cooks' Cottage relocation row sparks reconciliation debate

Fitzroy Gardens' iconic Cooks' Cottage faces a controversial proposal to relocate to Victoria's parliament precinct as a gesture of Aboriginal reconciliation, sparking intense debate about historical preservation versus colonial legacy.

Author Discovers He's Related to the Real Oliver Twist

A stunning genealogical discovery reveals a modern author's direct lineage to the impoverished boy who inspired Charles Dickens' iconic character, Oliver Twist, rewriting a chapter of literary history.

Michaella McCollum's Shocking Peru Prison Strip Search

Exclusive: Michaella McCollum opens up about the brutal and dehumanising reality of her incarceration in Peru for drug smuggling, revealing horrific strip searches and the psychological torment she endured.

Trump's Smithsonian Attack: A New Front in the Culture Wars

Former President Donald Trump launches a fresh attack on the Smithsonian Institution, aiming to dismantle its Black history programming in a move critics decry as an attempt to erase uncomfortable truths from the American narrative.

18,000 Illegal Weight Loss Drugs Seized at UK Border

A massive haul of illegal semaglutide injections has been intercepted at the UK border, as criminals attempt to smuggle counterfeit versions of the 'Hollywood' weight loss drug Mounjaro into the country, posing a severe health risk to the public.

Woman arrested in small boats people smuggling probe

A 49-year-old woman from Kent has been arrested by the National Crime Agency on suspicion of facilitating illegal immigration, as part of a major crackdown on small boat smuggling networks operating across the Channel.

King's fisherman jailed for £18m cocaine smuggling

Cornish fisherman David Pleasants, who once met King Charles, has been sentenced to 18 years for masterminding a major drug smuggling operation that intercepted £18 million worth of cocaine off the coast of Cornwall.

Page 1 of 4