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.
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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.
Trump pardons ex-Honduran president in drug trafficking case
Donald Trump has pardoned former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was serving 45 years for cocaine trafficking. The move comes amid a US military build-up in the Caribbean. Read the full story.
Pilot used cocaine before fatal Sea World helicopter crash
An inquest hears the pilot of a Sea World helicopter was seen using cocaine the night before a crash that killed four. Read the shocking details of the 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.
Trump to pardon ex-Honduras leader on drug charges
Donald Trump announces a full pardon for Juan Orlando Hernández, the former Honduran president serving a 45-year US sentence for drug trafficking. Explore the case details and political implications.
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.
Men jailed for smuggling 49 migrants to France
Two Romanian nationals sentenced for attempting to smuggle nearly 50 migrants out of the UK in lorries. Read the full investigation details from the National Crime Agency.
Youth coach sacked after posting cocaine menu on league chat
A youth football coach in Belfast has been permanently removed after posting an apparent cocaine price list on a league WhatsApp group. The incident has triggered safeguarding protocols.
Secret Memo Reveals True Reason for Trump Boat Strikes
Exclusive: Internal justice department memo shows Trump administration framing Caribbean boat strikes as collective self-defense, contradicting public overdose narrative. Read the full analysis.
$10.3m Meth Found Hidden in Lettuce Shipment
US border officials intercepted 1,153lbs of methamphetamine concealed within a lettuce shipment valued at $10.3m. Discover how drug cartels are evolving smuggling techniques.
Duo jailed for £20m heroin smuggling plot
A father and son were part of a crime group that attempted to import £20 million of heroin concealed in pomegranate juice bottles. Read the full story of the NCA's major bust.
Cocaine buyers funding Russia's war, NCA warns
Britons buying cocaine are inadvertently financing Russia's war in Ukraine through a billion-dollar money laundering network, the National Crime Agency reveals. Discover how your Friday night impacts global security.
FBI's $15m hunt for ex-Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding
Former Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding, accused of running a billion-dollar cocaine empire and ordering witness murders, is on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list. A $15 million reward is offered.
Bird smuggler faces prison after parakeets in pants
A man who claimed his suspicious bulge was 'all him' faces 20 years in prison after border agents found two rare sedated parakeets hidden in his trousers. Read the full bizarre smuggling story.
Drug dealer jailed after fist-bump arrest in Crawley
Jamie Gabriel, 28, has been sentenced to over five years in prison for supplying cocaine and cannabis in Crawley. The dealer was caught after officers witnessed him fist-bumping customers. Read the full story.
EU immigration crackdown fuels smuggling gangs after decade
A decade after Europe's migrant crisis began, tougher border policies are forcing migrants onto dangerous routes and empowering smuggling networks. Explore the consequences.
Marcos denies sister's cocaine addiction allegations
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr denies estranged sister's claims he's a cocaine addict amid corruption investigations. Read the latest developments.
US kills 3 in latest Pacific drug boat strike
The US military has killed three people in its 21st strike on alleged drug smuggling vessels since early September, raising legal questions from allies and human rights groups.
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