UK falcon thefts fuel illegal Middle East trade
An investigation reveals hundreds of UK peregrine falcon nests are being raided to supply a lucrative illegal trade to the Middle East, threatening protected species. Read the full story.
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Brit arrested with 7kg cocaine at Denia ferry port
A 62-year-old British man is in custody in Spain after police found over seven kilos of cocaine hidden in a secret compartment in his car at Denia port. Read the full details of the latest drug smuggling arrest.
Iran's Peace Overtures Contradicted by History of Violence
A reader challenges Iran's call for US talks, citing decades of proxy attacks on American interests. Can Tehran's actions match its new diplomatic rhetoric? Read the full analysis.
US seizes Russian tanker linked to Venezuela
The US has taken custody of the sanctioned oil tanker Marinera in the North Atlantic. The vessel, linked to Venezuela and Hezbollah, was intercepted near Russian naval ships. Read the latest developments.
UK falcon thefts surge to feed illegal Middle East trade
Exclusive data reveals hundreds of UK peregrine falcon nests raided in a decade, fuelling an illegal trade to meet soaring demand from elite UAE falconers. Read the investigation.
Phone Seizure Powers for Small Boat Migrants Begin
UK Border Force officers can now seize mobile phones from migrants arriving in small boats. The new law also targets smugglers' supply chains with severe prison sentences. Read the latest on the Channel crossing crackdown.
US Navy kills two in suspected drug boat strike in Pacific
The US military has confirmed a lethal strike on a suspected narcotics vessel in the Pacific, raising the death toll to at least 107. Read the full details and analysis.
Netanyahu-Trump Talks: Three War Fronts in Focus
Israeli PM Netanyahu heads to Florida for crucial talks with President Trump. The future of Gaza, strikes on Iran, and Hezbollah in Lebanon hang in the balance. Read the latest analysis.
British drug mules escape Bali death penalty
Three Brits convicted of smuggling cocaine in Angel Delight packets avoid execution in Bali. They will be deported to the UK next month after a year in prison. Read the full story.
Mum avoids jail for £285k cannabis smuggling
A young mother who smuggled £285,000 of cannabis into Manchester Airport claimed traffickers threatened to murder her child. Read the full court details.
Israel Strikes Lebanon Ahead of Hezbollah Disarmament Deadline
Israeli airstrikes targeted Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon, violating a year-long ceasefire. Tensions rise as a deadline for Lebanese state disarmament of the group approaches. Read the latest.
New German law aims to stop migrant small boat crossings
The UK government believes a new German law criminalising migrant smuggling facilitation will disrupt gangs storing boats in Germany. Read how this cross-border cooperation aims to secure UK borders.
Lebanon's border towns devastated by Israeli strikes
Eyewitness report from southern Lebanon reveals widespread destruction, civilian casualties, and growing UN-Israel tensions despite a year-long truce. Read the full investigation.
London Men Charged Over Hezbollah Terror Camp
Two London men face terrorism charges for allegedly attending a Hezbollah training camp in Lebanon. Read the latest on the investigation and court proceedings.
Prison officer in alleged HMP Brixton drug smuggling plot
A 24-year-old prison officer and two inmates face charges over an alleged plot to smuggle cannabis and 'Spice Paper' into HMP Brixton. Read the full details of the case.
US kills eight in Pacific drug vessel strikes
The US Southern Command has conducted deadly strikes on three vessels in the Eastern Pacific, killing eight men suspected of narco-trafficking. Read the full report on the escalating campaign.
Man jailed for smuggling rare New Zealand geckos
A man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for attempting to smuggle endangered jewelled geckos out of New Zealand in an undercover sting operation. Read the full story.
Interpol 'Most Wanted' Trafficker Held in Tiger Parts Smuggling
A woman on Interpol's most wanted list has been arrested in India for smuggling tiger body parts. Read the full story on the international crackdown.
Jeremy O Harris Arrested in Japan on Drug Smuggling Suspicion
Playwright and actor Jeremy O Harris, known for 'Emily in Paris', has been held in Japan for 18 days after customs allegedly found MDMA in his bag. Learn the details and potential consequences.
Jeremy O Harris arrested in Japan for alleged drug smuggling
Tony-nominated playwright Jeremy O Harris detained at Okinawa airport after customs found MDMA in his bag. He remains in custody facing Japan's strict drug laws.
US kills four in Pacific drug boat strike
The US military has killed four men in a strike on a suspected narcotics vessel. The operation raises fresh questions over the legality of targeting drug smugglers.
Tough Migration Rules Fuel People Smuggling, Report Finds
A major study reveals strict border controls are increasing demand for smugglers and raising their prices, undermining government efforts to 'break the business model'. Read the full analysis.
Greek Trial of Aid Workers for Facilitating Migration Begins
The landmark trial of 24 aid workers accused of helping migrants enter Greece is set to begin in Lesbos. Follow the case that raises critical questions about humanitarian aid and border security.
Drug cartels use 'cocaine cows' to smuggle billions into Europe
Exclusive: Cartels exploit foul-smelling cattle ships to move £450m cocaine hauls, evading sniffer dogs and border patrols in a major security loophole. Read the full investigation.
Hunting Spain's cocaine smugglers in the Strait
Sky News joins Spanish police on a midnight chase against narco-boats in the Strait of Gibraltar, a key gateway for cocaine flooding UK streets. Witness the dangerous cat-and-mouse game.
Europe's Drug War: High-Speed Chases in Gibraltar
An exclusive report from a midnight police chase in the Strait of Gibraltar reveals the high-stakes battle against drug gangs flooding Europe with cocaine and hashish. Read the full story.
Taxi drivers paid £25 per migrant in smuggling plot
A smuggling kingpin who made £287,000 using London taxi drivers to transport migrants to Kent for illegal Channel crossings has been jailed for nearly 11 years. Read the full investigation.
Prison officer admits affair with inmate and smuggling
A 19-year-old prison officer has pleaded guilty to misconduct after having a sexual relationship with an inmate and smuggling cannabis and phones into HMP Five Wells. Both are due for sentencing in January.
Taxi driver smuggling ring boss jailed for 11 years
Madjid Belabes sentenced to nearly 11 years for running criminal network that smuggled migrants to France using taxi drivers. Read the full investigation details.
NGO Worker on Trial for People Smuggling in Lesbos
A humanitarian worker stands trial in Greece for people smuggling charges while rescuing migrants. Explore the case that questions aid work boundaries. Read the full investigation.
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