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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Severe Criticism of Joint Investigation Team Over 'Pre-determined Investigation' by Deputy Chief Baek Hae-ryong

The Joint Investigation Team of the Seoul Eastern District Prosecutor's Office has denied allegations of involvement in drug smuggling by customs officials, leading to strong criticism of Deputy Chief Baek Hae-ryong.

Feb 26 • 10:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] Investigation into ‘Customs Drug Smuggling’ Fails to Resolve Fundamental Doubts

An investigation into drug smuggling at customs has concluded with no charges against implicated officials, raising concerns over transparency and accountability.

Feb 26 • 09:44 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Discovered drug factory in the Kretinga forests: impregnated cotton with drugs, transported to the USA

A criminal investigation has revealed an organized group producing and distributing synthetic drugs in Lithuania by impregnating cotton-based paper with psychotropic substances meant for smuggling to the United States.

Feb 26 • 09:24 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Claimed to be a victim in ketamine case

A man is claiming to be a victim in a significant drug smuggling case involving a large quantity of ketamine and MDMA in Iceland.

Feb 26 • 06:46 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

They Were Sorting the Drugs from the Bag When the Police Attacked

A major drug smuggling case, involving the largest seizure of ketamine in Iceland's history, is under trial in Reykjaness District Court.

Feb 26 • 06:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

There was no pressure from the presidential office... Special investigation team concludes no charges in 'customs drug investigation pressure' case

The Seoul Eastern District Prosecutor's Special Investigation Team has concluded its investigation into allegations of external pressure in a customs drug-related case, finding no evidence against most suspects.

Feb 26 • 02:06 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Was supposed to get a little money for historic smuggling

A woman faces severe penalties for smuggling drugs into Iceland as part of a major ketamine and MDMA trafficking case.

Feb 25 • 13:02 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
Crime & Justice

Significant smuggling of ketamine and MDMA has reached the district court

The case of large-scale smuggling of ketamine and MDMA is now in the district court in Iceland.

Feb 25 • 10:29 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Frankfurt Airport: Sniffer Dog Finds Cocaine Worth 5.7 Million Euros

A customs dog at Frankfurt Airport uncovered 83 kilograms of cocaine hidden in three suitcases, with a street value of 5.7 million euros.

Feb 25 • 10:09 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police arrest two, recover 197 Tramadol sachets in Adamawa

The Adamawa State Police arrested two suspects involved in drug smuggling and seized 197 sachets of Tramadol during a border operation.

Feb 25 • 10:02 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
Crime & Justice

Attempting to smuggle a kilo of cocaine in a table

An individual was caught trying to smuggle a kilogram of cocaine hidden inside a table.

Feb 24 • 10:29 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

USA: The army 'neutralized' yet another drug transportation vessel in the Caribbean

The U.S. military reported that it neutralized another drug trafficking vessel in the Caribbean, killing three men, amid ongoing efforts to combat drug smuggling in the region.

Feb 23 • 21:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

US military strike on boat allegedly smuggling drugs kills three men

A US military strike in the Caribbean targeting a drug smuggling boat resulted in the deaths of three men, raising questions about the legality of such actions.

Feb 23 • 20:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Medicines and anabolic steroids are seized by the police in MS

The police in Ponta Porã, Brazil, seized unregistered medicines, anabolic steroids, and perfumes during inspections on the MS-164 highway.

Feb 23 • 14:31 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: NDLEA Dismantles Drug Syndicate, Arrests Real Estate CEO, Grandma, Ivorian Mule

The NDLEA has arrested several individuals, including a real estate CEO and a grandma, who were involved in drug trafficking schemes using deceptive methods to smuggle opioids and cocaine.

Feb 23 • 05:27 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

Three people killed in U.S. military strike on suspected drug smuggling vessel

A U.S. military strike on a vessel suspected of drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific resulted in the deaths of three individuals, amidst ongoing operations to curb international drug trafficking.

Feb 21 • 06:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

US military strike kills three in second alleged drug boat attack this week

The US military conducted a strike on a suspected drug smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, marking the second such strike within the week.

Feb 21 • 02:05 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Three killed in American attacks on vessels

The U.S. military reported that three men were killed in an attack on a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, amid ongoing operations against alleged drug smuggling activities.

Feb 21 • 00:45 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Ontario man accused in Ryan Wedding case denied bail

An Ontario man, Rolan Sokolovski, has been denied bail while facing extradition to the U.S. for alleged money laundering linked to a drug smuggling ring led by Ryan Wedding.

Feb 20 • 17:18 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Federal, state police target 'black flights', drug imports in remote north

Federal and state authorities in Australia are uniting to combat illicit drug importation and organized crime in Far North Queensland through a new taskforce.

Feb 19 • 20:46 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The case of drug smuggling into Lithuania from the United Kingdom has been transferred to the court

A court case involving a man's attempt to smuggle drugs from the UK to Lithuania has been initiated following an investigation by Lithuanian authorities.

Feb 19 • 07:15 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

In the Port City, a Minor Caught Suspected of Drug Smuggling

A minor has been accused of drug smuggling in Klaipėda, Lithuania, following the delivery of a suspicious package containing illegal substances.

Feb 19 • 06:57 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Three men convicted of serious drug smuggling

Three men have been sentenced to prison for serious drug smuggling into Norway, with one convicted of bringing in large quantities of illegal narcotics.

Feb 18 • 06:47 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

Customs officers find 382 packets of smuggled cigarettes in a passenger's luggage from Sharm El Sheikh

Latvian customs officials discovered 382 packets of smuggled cigarettes from Egypt in a passenger's luggage.

Feb 18 • 05:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

US says 11 people killed in latest strikes on alleged drug boats

US military strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats led to 11 fatalities, marking a significant escalation in the Trump administration's anti-drug campaign.

Feb 17 • 21:54 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

They tried to enter the USA with a shipment of roses, but CBP discovered over US$6 million in smuggling in Texas

U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Texas uncovered over $6 million in drug smuggling hidden within a shipment of roses for Valentine's Day.

Feb 17 • 21:48 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

VIDEO: The US strikes against drug smuggling ships result in several fatalities

The US military has reported that airstrikes against drug smuggling ships in the Eastern Pacific and the Caribbean killed 11 people, with ongoing operations resulting in significant casualties.

Feb 17 • 18:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
World

11 dead after US forces strike alleged drug boats

US forces have killed 11 people in strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats in the Pacific and Caribbean.

Feb 17 • 17:53 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

USA: Eleven Dead After US Attack on Three Alleged Drug Boats

The US military has conducted attacks on three boats suspected of drug smuggling, resulting in eleven deaths in the Pacific and Caribbean.

Feb 17 • 17:47 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

USA kills 11 in attack on alleged smuggling boats

The U.S. military conducted an attack on three boats in the Pacific and Caribbean, resulting in the deaths of 11 men described as 'narco-terrorists'.

Feb 17 • 17:40 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
World

US military says 11 killed in strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats

The US military conducted strikes on three vessels in the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean, resulting in the death of 11 individuals reportedly involved in drug trafficking operations.

Feb 17 • 16:58 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
World

US military kills 11 men on three suspected smuggler boats

The US military killed 11 men aboard three ships involved in drug smuggling operations in the eastern Pacific and the Caribbean.

Feb 17 • 16:51 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Accused drug smuggler kept in custody over fears for safety on release

A New South Wales man has been denied bail due to safety concerns after allegations of drug smuggling using a fishing trawler.

Feb 17 • 09:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Gang jailed after cocaine found hidden in books

A UK gang has been sentenced to a total of 12 years for exporting cocaine concealed in books to Australia.

Feb 16 • 19:36 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Two local residents arrested in Vilkaviškis district with high-value cigarette shipment, likely thrown from a train

Two residents in Vilkaviškis district were arrested after border guards discovered a large shipment of cigarettes, probably discarded from a cargo train.

Feb 16 • 08:41 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

UP STF arrests four cannabis traffickers

The UP STF has arrested four cannabis traffickers while disrupting a major smuggling network.

Feb 16 • 05:36 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The Customs Miss Drug Containers - When New Technology Delays

Swedish Customs is facing a significant challenge in combatting drug smuggling, with only a few mobile scanners available to inspect millions of containers arriving in the country amid a surge in cocaine trafficking.

Feb 16 • 04:57 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Three Norwegians Charged in Major Cocaine Smuggling Case in Sweden

Three Norwegians have been charged in a significant drug smuggling case in Sweden involving 1.5 tons of cocaine.

Feb 15 • 17:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Moment US military blows 'drug-smuggling' boat out of the water - three dead in strike

A US military airstrike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean resulted in three deaths, part of a broader anti-drug operation under the Trump administration.

Feb 15 • 16:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Drug Smuggling: French Navy Seizes 2.4 Tons of Cocaine in the South Pacific

The French Navy, in cooperation with U.S. authorities, has seized 2.4 tons of cocaine off the coast of French Polynesia, destroying the drugs at sea while allowing the ship and its crew to continue their journey.

Feb 15 • 03:48 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

U.S. Military Attacks 'Drug Smuggling Ship' in the Caribbean, 3 Dead, 4th Incident This Year

The U.S. military attacked a vessel in the Caribbean allegedly involved in drug smuggling, resulting in three fatalities, marking a continued series of operations since last year.

Feb 14 • 07:15 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Three suspected drug smugglers killed in airstrike

An airstrike has resulted in the deaths of three suspected drug smugglers in Iceland.

Feb 14 • 03:30 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
World

USA: Three dead in attack on drug boat

The US military has killed three individuals in a Caribbean attack on a boat suspected of drug smuggling, raising concerns over the lack of concrete evidence linking the vessels to drug trafficking.

Feb 14 • 03:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

US strikes second alleged drug boat in a week, bringing death toll to 133

The US military conducted its second strike against a drug smuggling vessel within a week, killing three individuals in the Caribbean.

Feb 14 • 02:40 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

USA: Three dead in attack on drug boat

The US military has reported the killing of three individuals in an attack on a boat in the Caribbean, accused of drug smuggling.

Feb 14 • 01:18 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Thessaloniki: Prison employee accused of drug trafficking and illegal imports into prison

A prison employee in Thessaloniki has been charged with drug trafficking and smuggling illegal items into a prison.

Feb 12 • 16:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Prison Officer Smuggling Drugs and Phones in Jail

A prison officer and three civilians were arrested in Greece for drug possession and trafficking, as part of a broader investigation into illegal activities involving the introduction of mobile phones into the prison system.

Feb 12 • 15:53 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Banana container in Helsingborg port contained cocaine worth 1.4 billion kronor

A banana container that disappeared from the port of Helsingborg in May was found to contain 1.5 tons of cocaine valued at 1.4 billion kronor, leading to the prosecution of six men for extensive cocaine smuggling.

Feb 12 • 11:58 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Owner of boat allegedly purchased for drug smuggling faces court

A man is in custody after being accused of buying a boat to facilitate drug smuggling in Mackay, Australia.

Feb 12 • 05:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Many Faces of Francisco de Borbón, the Aristocrat Charged with Money Laundering for Drug Trafficking

Francisco de Borbón, a Spanish aristocrat, has been implicated in a major drug trafficking case involving a network laundering proceeds from cocaine smuggling.

Feb 12 • 04:30 UTC

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