Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Trafficking

MP Congress chief Jitu Patwari's brother questioned for second time in drug trafficking probe

Indore police questioned Kulbhushan alias Nana Patwari for a second time this week. He is being investigated in connection with a drug trafficking case. Two arrested individuals allegedly named Patwari as a recipient of narcotics. Patwari claims he was targeted due to his brother's political position. Police continue their investigation…

The Economic Times

UK took 'unlawful' decision on migrants sent to France, High Court judge rules

As of early March, 377 people had been returned to France and 380 people had arrived in the UK under the "one in, one out" scheme, according to the Home Office.

Euronews

Mahmood’s cutting of protections for UK-France ‘one in, one out’ asylum deal ruled unlawful

Asylum seekers win ruling against home secretary’s reduction of safeguards for potential victims of trafficking

The Guardian - UK

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Key figure in flight‑crew heroin smuggling arrested

A prime suspect in a heroin trafficking network linked to the case of a Thai flight attendant detained in Australia was arrested in Phayao province on Thursday night, authorities said on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Is Belgium becoming a narco-state? Belgian politicians debate on The Ring

Brussels and Antwerp have seen rising drug-related shootings and turf wars among trafficking networks. Has Belgium lost control of the drug issue? Brussels Mayor Philippe Close and conservative opposition politician Mathias Vanden Borre (N-VA) go head-to-head in this edition.

Euronews

Portuguese rapper jailed in Germany for drug trafficking is deported to Portugal

Ivo Vieira Silva, better known as rapper 18 Karat, was deported early on Wednesday. Sentenced in Dec 2022 to six years and three months, he will remain free in Portugal, but any return to Germany would mean immediate arrest to serve the rest of his term.

Euronews

Inside details of Trump administration's biggest crackdown on H-1B visa fraud: Human trafficking in the name of fake jobs

H-1B fraud investigation: US authorities are investigating widespread fraud and human trafficking within visa programs. Labor Department Inspector General Anthony D'Esposito said this is graver than some paperwork crime. H-1B visa fraud is fueling violent crime because much of this labor is tied to cartels and gangs.

The Times of India

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Four Indians held on wildlife trafficking charges

Four Indian nationals are being held on charges of trying to smuggle protected wildlife out of Thailand after police seized 100 Indian star tortoises, a gibbon and a langur at a house in Bang Khunthian district of Bangkok.

Bangkok Post

Thai-UK effort targets cannabis smugglers

Thailand and the United Kingdom have intensified cooperation to curb illegal cannabis smuggling, introducing tougher penalties and expanding intelligence sharing following a surge in trafficking cases.

Bangkok Post

New Homeland Security Task Forces Target Immigrants Over Sex Work

The Trump administration is protecting Americans from an invasion of illicit handjobs.

Reason

Who Is "Carlitos Rugrats," the Alleged New Sinaloa Cartel Leader Targeted by the U.S.?

Carlos Alberto Páez Pereda, better known by the aliases "Carlitos" and "Carlitos Rugrats," has emerged as one of the highest-profile targets in the U.S. campaign against the Sinaloa Cartel, particularly its Los Mayos faction.

Latin Times

'Were to be paid $5,000-$10,000': Texas couple, 80 and 74, arrested after 345-pound cocaine bust at border

An elderly couple has been charged with federal drug trafficking after US authorities allegedly recovered more than 345 pounds of suspected cocaine hidden inside a trailer they were towing through an American Border Patrol checkpoint in South Texas.

The Times of India

Andrew and Tristan Tate Accused of Using 'The Lover Boy Method' to Recruit Women Into Webcam Sex Work

Romanian prosecutors have expanded charges against Andrew and Tristan Tate, accusing them of using manipulative tactics to recruit women into their webcam business, alongside allegations of trafficking and witness intimidation.

International Business Times UK

Indian-origin motel manager arrested in Los Angeles for profiting off prostitution, sex-trafficking

An Indian-origin motel manager was among the 10 people arrested and charged as several agencies targeted locations near the notorious Figueroa Corridor in Operation Broken Blade. Figueroa Corridor, an area of South LA, is known for trafficking and underage prostitution. 45-year0old Mukeshkumar Rambhai Patel, the on-site manager of the motel,…

The Times of India

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Economic Times

AI profiling of traffickers at airports, screening of students in varsities part of India's maiden drug control vision

India will deploy AI passenger profiling and drug screening in educational institutions. This national roadmap aims to combat drug trafficking over the next three years. The plan includes strengthening airport interdiction and establishing independent narcotic cells. Digital tracking of pharmaceutical drugs and regulating e-pharmacies are also key initiatives. The government…

Latin Times

El Chapo's Lawyer Says He Will Send U.S. Authorities List of 32 Mexican Officials Allegedly Linked to Drug Cartels

El Chapo's attorney, Gerardo Rincón Flores, said in an interview that his client plans to provide U.S. authorities with information related to 32 alleged officials linked to drug trafficking during the administrations of Enrique Peña Nieto and Andrés Manuel López Obrador.

Latin Times

Former Honduran President Convicted on U.S. Drug Trafficking Charges Announces Return: 'The Time to Return Home Has Come'

Juan Orlando Hernández's announcement came after a Honduran judge temporarily suspended an arrest warrant and an Interpol Red Notice against him, allowing him to voluntarily appear before a court

International Business Times UK

World Cup 2026 Sparks Fears of Rising Sex Trafficking as Demand for Prostitutes Hits 'Unprecedented' Levels

Human rights experts warn of increased sex trafficking risks during World Cup 2026 in Mexico, the US, and Canada, as demand for prostitution rises amid large influxes of fans.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Economic Times

India proposes dedicated BRICS Virtual Working Group to combat drug trafficking

In a proactive move, India has suggested establishing a dedicated virtual working group within BRICS to address the increasingly sophisticated patterns of narcotics trafficking. Director General Anurag Garg noted that modern drug trafficking has become a global crisis, with a particular emphasis on synthetic drugs and the importance of collaborative…

The Times of India

25 killed, hundreds wounded after clashes break out in Sri Lankan prison

Tragic violence at Sri Lanka's Negombo prison has claimed 19 lives and injured 72, including security personnel. Clashes between rival inmate groups, reportedly over drug trafficking, escalated after prisoners seized firearms. Authorities have deployed special forces to restore order and launched multiple investigations into the deadly unrest. Security remains on…

The Economic Times

Lanka prison clash: Death toll rises to 19

Tragic violence has erupted at Sri Lanka's Negombo prison, claiming 19 lives and injuring 72. The unrest, fueled by a clash between rival inmate groups over alleged drug trafficking, escalated when prisoners seized weapons. Authorities have deployed special forces and launched multiple investigations to restore order and understand the full…

The Economic Times

India proposes dedicated BRICS Virtual Working Group to combat narcotics trafficking

India has proposed a dedicated virtual working group for BRICS nations to combat evolving drug trafficking trends. Speaking at a Guwahati meet of anti-drug agency heads, NCB Director General Anurag Garg highlighted the global threat posed by sophisticated methods. The proposed group aims to facilitate real-time intelligence exchange, analyze shifting…

Bangkok Post

Another arrest in heroin trafficking case

One more suspect has been arrested in the heroin trafficking case linked to a Thai Airways flight attendant arrested in Australia on June 25, the Narcotics Suppression Bureau says (NSB).

The Economic Times

India to host two-day BRICS anti-drug agencies meet in Guwahati from June 6

Guwahati will host a crucial two-day BRICS meeting from June 6, bringing together anti-drug agency heads to bolster intelligence sharing and operational cooperation against narcotics trafficking. India aims to transform BRICS collaboration into action-oriented efforts, focusing on combating synthetic drugs, enhancing intelligence, and building institutional capacity to tackle evolving global…

Bangkok Post

Police launch new trafficking and scam database

The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has launched an international information-sharing platform to combat cross-border online scams and human trafficking.

1 2 3 4 5

People

Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman

289 stories

Andrés Manuel López Obrador

Juan Orlando Hernández

Juan Orlando Hernandez

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations