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Crime gang headed by ‘gangster granny’ jailed for dealing drugs worth £80m

Deborah Mason and seven other members of the gang were sentenced to a total of 106 and a half years at Woolwich Crown Court on Friday.

Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2025

Ringleader ‘gangster granny’ jailed for dealing drugs worth £80m

Deborah Mason and seven other members of the gang were sentenced to a total of 106.5 years

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025

Real-life ‘Gangster Granny’ at helm of £80m cocaine empire is jailed for 20 years

Deborah Mason, 65, known as ‘Queen Bee’, used her own children to smuggle drugs across London and the UK

Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2025

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Almost 3,000lbs of cocaine discovered on ship headed for Spain

Almost 3,000lbs (1,300kg) of cocaine was seized on a container ship bound for Málaga, Spanish officials have said.

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

Record drug seizure in French Polynesia as overseas minister makes official visit

French customs officials have seized a record 900 kilogrammes of cocaine and 180 kilogrammes of methamphetamine aboard a sailing yacht off the Marquesas Islands – one of five archipelagos that make up French Polynesia. France's Overseas Minister Manuel Valls, on an official visit to the region, has said the "fight…

Radio France Internationale · Jul 16, 2025

Drug dealer congratulates police after 120 mph chase and huge cocaine seizure

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The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025

Drug dealer congratulates police after officers chase down vehicle with £1 million of cocaine in boot

A drug dealer who was stashing £1 million of cocaine in his car boot congratulated police after they caught him following a high chase pursuit.

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025

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Man jailed in £1m cocaine bust after 120mph police chase

Police footage shows an officer finding the drugs in two Sports Direct bags after the high-speed pursuit

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025

Cocaine courier jailed after road crime officers seize £1m haul from car boot

Police footage shows an officer finding the drugs in two Sports Direct bags after pursuing David Sherratt’s car at speeds of up to 120mph.

Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2025

Couple sentenced for child neglect after baby daughter died following cocaine and prosecco party

Jerri Elizabeth Balzanelli and Christopher Green admitted child neglect

Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2025

Colombia Is At The Heart Of a Record-Breaking Global Cocaine Boom

The Latin Times spoke to drug and security experts in Colombia to find out what lies behind the country's cocaine boom and what it means for a nation already struggling with internal security issues.

Latin Times · Jul 12, 2025

Met officers cleared over death of homeless man who swallowed cocaine at Croydon police station

Mikias Tekeste, 30, deliberately concealed his actions that led to tragedy, gross misconduct panel finds

Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2025

Colombia identifies new threat in drug war: the autonomous narco drone sub

Country’s navy announced seizure of uncrewed narco sub, first capture of such a vessel in Colombian waters

The Guardian - US · Jul 11, 2025

‘Rolex’ drugs kingpin who ran huge £82 million cocaine empire on Encrochat jailed

Redon Bushi, 32, was unaware his encrypted messages were being read by police

Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2025

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The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025

Listen to drug smuggler’s voicemail before trying to flee police with cocaine-laden boat

Listen to a voicemail that a drug smuggler left right before trying to flee from police in a boat filled with cocaine.

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025

Drug smugglers set fire to own yacht to destroy cocaine haul

Drug smugglers set fire to their own yacht to destroy cocaine, dramatic footage released by Spanish authorities shows.

AAP · Jul 7, 2025

'Astronomical' cocaine use and debt lands man in jail

A man who was consuming an 'astronomical' amount of cocaine each week went to criminal lengths to clear his pricey drug bill.

Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2025

Dramatic footage of Ireland’s largest drugs seizure released

Dramatic footage of the daring operation which led to the seizure of Ireland’s largest drugs haul onboard a container ship has been released.

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Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2025

Eight men jailed for involvement in Ireland’s largest drugs haul

They received sentences varying in length from 13 and a half years to 20 years on Friday.

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025

Gang caught smuggling cocaine-infused leather from Latin America to Europe

The gang had set up a laboratory in Athens to extract the cocaine from the leather

Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2025

Decriminalise cocaine possession after cannabis in London, says Sir Sadiq Khan report expert

Dr Geoff Gallop claims people are dying because UK is behind rest of the world when it comes to drug policy

Latin Times · Jul 3, 2025

Narco Sub Owned By The Gulf Clan And Equipped With Starlink Antenna Seized Off Caribbean Coast

A "narco sub" equipped with a Starlink antenna and capable of transporting some 1.5 tons of cocaine was seized off the coast of Colombia

The Conversation · Jul 3, 2025

Speedballing – the deadly mix of stimulants and opioids – requires a new approach to prevention and treatment

Speedballing – the practice of combining a stimulant like cocaine or methamphetamine with an opioid such as heroin or fentanyl – has evolved from a niche subculture to a widespread public health crisis. The practice stems from the early 1900s when World War I soldiers were often treated with a…

AAP · Jul 2, 2025

Man jailed for 'terrifying' trade in military rifles

A man kept in his home a large amount of cannabis, almost 1.6 kilograms of cocaine and four semi-automatic rifles on behalf of a drug ring, a judge has heard.

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025

Mysterious packages featuring a picture of Yosemite Sam — and containing cocaine — washed ashore along a Florida beach

A beachgoer discovered about 70 pounds of cocaine inside bizarre, Looney Tunes branded bags, on a Florida beach, authorities said.

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