How big is Europe’s cocaine problem – and what is the human cost? Consumption of the drug has rapidly increased across the continent in recent years, leaving a trail of devastation The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2024
Beyond gangland shootouts and drug trafficking, Italy's mafia is a threat to democracy The popular image of the Italian mob has been made famous by movies like “The Godfather” but the reality of organized crime in Italy today is far more nuanced and eats away at the heart of its democracy: local governance The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2024
Canadian drug advocacy group founders charged with trafficking Vancouver’s volunteer-led ‘compassion club’ offered users pure drugs like heroin and cocaine to prevent overdose deaths The Guardian - US · Jun 10, 2024
These are the three types of immigrants that are unaffected by Biden's new border action Minors and victims of human trafficking are among those spared by the executive order Latin Times · Jun 10, 2024
Latin American smugglers are increasingly using commercial flights for their operations Alerts for crime and corruption in Latin American airports surged by 147% between 2021 and 2023 Latin Times · Jun 9, 2024
Migrant workers ‘fear for their safety’ after deaths on Diego Garcia Workers for US defence contractor KBR concerned after colleagues die on island with no hospital-grade health facility The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2024
Trial involving former French mayor exposes drug dealers' hold on small towns A small-town French mayor and her deputy are to face trial for complicity in drug trafficking in a case that shows the extent to which drug barons hold sway over some rural communities. Radio France Internationale · Jun 8, 2024
Florida divers find trove of suspected cocaine packages in Atlantic Ocean State is considered a high-intensity trafficking spot where ‘cocaine sharks’ may be consuming the drugs underwater The Guardian - US · Jun 6, 2024
Former President Trump Discusses Addiction And Legal Issues Former President Trump addresses Hunter Biden trial, addiction, drug trafficking, and border security, emphasizing prevention and stricter measures. Top News · Jun 6, 2024
Small-town French mayor and deputy go on trial for complicity in drug trafficking The trial on Monday of a small-town mayor and her deputy for complicity in drug trafficking appears to illustrate the scale of France's drug dealing problem, highlighting how drug barons have encroached upon some rural French communities and even held sway over their elected representatives. France 24 · Jun 5, 2024
‘They’re a mystery’: inside the deadly world of serial killer truckers A shocking new book sheds light on the many long-hauler killers in the US who operate close to many Americans yet remain dangerously undetected The Guardian - US · Jun 3, 2024
Indonesia is to deport a fugitive to Thailand who is wanted on murder and drug trafficking charges One of Thailand’s most wanted fugitives will be escorted home on a Thai air force plane after being arrested on Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali following months on the run in connection with several killings and drug trafficking charges in his homeland The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2024
UK care agencies accused of exploiting foreign workers caught in debt traps Exclusive: Experts raise alarm over ‘national scandal’ that has hallmarks of trafficking and modern slavery The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2024
Tricked or forced out of Australia: the vulnerable women at the centre of a hidden domestic violence crisis Migration advocates say women are being threatened with visa cancellation along with sexual, financial, physical and emotional abuse The Guardian - AU · Jun 1, 2024
Latin Times · Jun 1, 2024 Venezuelan accused in Louisiana sex trafficking case linked to "Tren de Aragua" gang Albert Herrera Machado is accused of being part of a human smuggling and sex trafficking operation spanning several states
Dynamite News · May 31, 2024 ED arrests Uttarakhand resident in major crypto-drug trafficking case, uncovers over 8,000 bitcoins in illicit proceeds The Enforcement Directorate has arrested one Uttarakhand resident on charges of operating an international drug trafficking group to sell drugs in the US, the UK, and other European countries and receiving at least 8,088 Bitcoins as proceeds of crime. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Independent UK · May 30, 2024 Andrew Tate loses appeal to relax judicial restrictions as he awaits human trafficking, rape trial Andrew Tate, the divisive social media influencer who is awaiting trial in Romania on charges of human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women, lost an appeal on Thursday to relax geographical restrictions that prevent him from traveling outside the Eastern European country
Top News · May 28, 2024 Record Meth Production In Golden Triangle Raises Concerns Learn about the unprecedented surge in methamphetamine production and trafficking in East and Southeast Asia, originating from the Golden Triangle. Myanmar...
Dynamite News · May 28, 2024 Gurugram: Social media influencer Bobby Kataria arrested on human trafficking charges Social media influencer Bobby Kataria has been arrested by the Gurugram Police on charges of human trafficking, the police said on Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Conversation · May 27, 2024 We found over 300 million young people had experienced online sexual abuse and exploitation over the course of our meta-study It takes a lot to shock Kelvin Lay. My friend and colleague was responsible for setting up Africa’s first dedicated child exploitation and human trafficking units, and for many years he was a senior investigating officer for the Child Exploitation Online Protection Centre at the UK’s National Crime Agency, specialising…
Top News · May 25, 2024 Sinaloa Cartel Security Boss 'El Nini' Extradited To US Extradition of 'El Nini' from Sinaloa Cartel to the US showcases joint efforts against organized crime and drug trafficking.
The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2024 Daniel Duggan loses fight against extradition to US over allegedly training Chinese pilots, magistrate rules Australian former US marine pilot faces potential prison sentence of up to 60 years on charges of arms trafficking and money laundering
International Business Times · May 22, 2024 White House Pinpoints Fentanyl Trafficking To Urge Republicans To Pass Border Security Bill The White House is highlighting fentanyl trafficking in the hopes of urging congressional Republicans to pass the border security bill.
Fortune · May 21, 2024 Cyberattacks are soaring—and more lucrative for criminals than drugs. It's time to treat them as an 'act of war', health care exec warns Cybercrime profits now surpass “all of the illegal drug trafficking in the world combined,” Verily CEO Stephen Gillett said at Fortune’s Brainstorm Health conference.
Latin Times · May 20, 2024 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill requiring strippers to be at least 21 years old —Industry implications The measure is part of an effort to fight against human trafficking