The Latest Breaking News from Trafficking

US announces sanctions against Assad cousins over drug trade

US Treasury officials say that the Assad government has used drug trafficking as a source of illicit revenue.

Al Jazeera · Mar 28, 2023

What is xylazine? A medical toxicologist explains how it increases overdose risk, and why Narcan can still save a life

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration issued a warning on Mar. 21, 2023, about an increase in trafficking of fentanyl adulterated with xylazine, which can increase the risk of overdosing on an already deadly drug. Xylazine is increasingly appearing within the U.S. supply of illicit opioids like fentanyl and heroin. The…

The Conversation · Mar 28, 2023

NGOs, MPs and academics call for withdrawal of UK’s illegal migration bill

More than 60 signatories write to PM before Tuesday’s debate, warning bill will ‘cost lives’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2023

UAE pardons Israeli jailed on drugs charges, Israel says

The United Arab Emirates has pardoned and released an Israeli woman who was jailed for drug trafficking last year and had initially faced execution, Israeli President Isaac Herzog said on Saturday.

Reuters · Mar 25, 2023

Modern slavery victim ‘worked 105 hours a week for £3.80 per hour’ while waiting for government help

Modern slavery victims say the referral system is failing to protect them from being forced back into exploitation

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2023

Sex trafficking plea deal unending 'nightmare' for Texas mom

Irma Reyes feels like she can’t wake up from nightmare

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023

Caribbean nations support Mexico as it targets US-based gun manufacturers with lawsuit

The Bahamas and several other Caribbean nations, including Jamaica, have banded together to support the government of Mexico in a lawsuit against gun manufacturers in the United States.

Miami Herald · Mar 23, 2023

Mo Farah's trafficking hell - torn from home and forced into slavery by imposter 'mum'

Sir Mo Farah bravely shared his traumatic past last year, telling how he was ripped from his own family and forced to work as servant for his trafficker's children

Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2023

Nigerian politician guilty of organ-harvesting plot in landmark UK case

A wealthy Nigerian senator, his wife and a doctor have been convicted of organ trafficking under the UK Modern Slavery Act, in a landmark case.

The Week · Mar 23, 2023

‘There is a level of complacency’: trial exposes UK’s vulnerability to organ harvesting

Conviction of a Nigerian politician, his wife and a doctor for organ trafficking highlights need for robust vetting by hospitals

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2023