The Latest Breaking News from Trafficking

UN renews ship inspections off Libya for smuggled migrants

The U.N. Security Council has voted unanimously to authorize for another year the inspection of vessels off the coast of Libya suspected of smuggling migrants or engaging in human trafficking from the North African nation

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2022

Crime News: CBI cracks down on drug trafficking

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has conducted a multi-phase operation to dismantle drug networks with global linkages through rapid exchange of intelligence on drug trafficking and coordinated law enforcement actions through Interpol. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 29, 2022

Ireland must step up fight against human trafficking, experts say

Council of Europe report criticises lack of convictions over trafficking for labour exploitation

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2022

Gaetz may dodge sex-trafficking charges

"Those who told lies about Rep. Matt Gaetz are going to prison," a spokesperson for the congressman says

Salon · Sep 23, 2022

US Rep. Matt Gaetz unlikely to face charges in sex-trafficking probe, report says

ORLANDO, Fla. — Citing concerns about the credibility of key witnesses against him — including Seminole County’s former tax collector, Joel Greenberg — career Justice Department prosecutors have recommended against charging U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz with sex trafficking, according to a report.

Orlando Sentinel · Sep 23, 2022

Matt Gaetz unlikely to be charged in sex trafficking probe, report says

The Florida congressman has repeatedly denied breaking any laws

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2022

The Griner Effect: 10 Countries You Should Never Bring Marijuana Into When You Visit (And A Few Others That Are OK With Weed)

This article was originally published on Cannabis.net and appears here with permission.

Benzinga · Sep 23, 2022

Editorial: The best path to justice in DeSantis’ migrant-flight scandal

It’s becoming increasingly clear that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will have to answer for the dubious legality of his cruel stunt that dropped two state-funded planeloads of migrants on the Massachusetts resort community of Martha’s Vineyard. At the very least, he appears to have violated the boundaries of the state…

Orlando Sentinel · Sep 23, 2022

Lizard in your luggage? We're using artificial intelligence to detect wildlife trafficking

Blue-tongue lizards and sulphur-crested cockatoos are among the native animals frequently smuggled overseas.

The Conversation · Sep 22, 2022

Lithuanian fugitive wanted for human trafficking and drug dealing extradited

The 34-year man has strong links to organised crime

Dublin Live · Sep 22, 2022