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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Navy intercepts illegally refined petroleum products, arrests eight suspects

The Nigerian Navy intercepted 44,000 litres of potentially illegally refined petroleum and arrested eight suspects in Rivers during an operation under Operation DELTA SENTINEL.

Mar 23 • 07:05 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Navy Intercepts Illegal Product, Apprehend Eight Suspects in Rivers

The Nigerian Navy has intercepted approximately 44,000 liters of suspected illegally refined petroleum products and arrested eight suspects in Rivers State during a recent operation.

Mar 23 • 06:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

17-year-old boy sold over a hundred vodka bottles from his car trunk to teenagers in Rauma

A 17-year-old boy in Rauma sold over a hundred bottles of vodka, tobacco products, and e-cigarettes to underage buyers over a 14-month period.

Mar 19 • 18:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Paris Court Dismissed the Request to Suspend the Online Retail Giant Shein

A Paris court rejected the French government's request to temporarily shut down part of Shein's online platform after it was found to be selling illegal goods, though a previous ban on adult products without age verification remains in force.

Mar 19 • 15:16 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

N.S. RCMP issues more cannabis tickets as crackdown on First Nations stores continues

Nova Scotia RCMP are intensifying their crackdown on illegal cannabis storefronts in First Nations communities, recently issuing tickets and seizing cannabis products during inspections.

Mar 17 • 18:01 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Illegal tobacco retailer's $1.5m fine 'excessive', court finds

A court in Australia has reduced a significant fine against Tobacco Shed Pty Ltd for selling illegal tobacco and vape products, ruling that the original penalty was excessive.

Mar 13 • 02:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple arrested transporting R$ 26.5 thousand in weight loss drugs and illegal products in Presidente Epitácio

A couple was arrested while transporting R$ 26.5 thousand worth of weight loss medications and illegal items on a highway in Brazil.

Mar 12 • 21:11 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Oyo task force arrests illegal fuel merchants

The Oyo State authorities have conducted an operation that resulted in the arrest of illegal fuel merchants along a major expressway.

Mar 11 • 15:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mega-operation arrests at least three people suspected of selling weight loss pens in Bahia

A major operation in Bahia resulted in the arrest of 12 individuals involved in the illegal sale of weight loss pens, following the execution of search and arrest warrants across several cities.

Mar 11 • 09:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Men caught selling counterfeit products in downtown Petrópolis

Four men were apprehended for selling counterfeit goods in the historic center of Petrópolis during a municipal operation against illegal trade.

Mar 7 • 20:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Merchant arrested suspected of selling weight loss products and delivering them in a women's clothing store

A merchant was arrested in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, suspected of selling illegal weight loss products and anabolic steroids out of her women's clothing store.

Mar 5 • 20:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than R$ 774 thousand in irregular products seized during Federal Revenue operation in Bahia

Over R$ 770 million worth of goods were seized during a Federal Revenue operation aimed at combating the illegal importation of products in Bahia, Brazil.

Mar 3 • 13:34 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Belarus profits from stolen Ukrainian grain

Belarus is illegally exporting agricultural products from occupied Ukrainian territories, profiting from stolen grain and bypassing international sanctions.

Mar 3 • 10:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tizerpatida, smartwatches, perfumes and other products seized by the Federal Revenue in Aracaju

The Federal Revenue service seized around 100 illegally imported goods in Aracaju, Brazil, during an operation aimed at combating contraband.

Mar 2 • 20:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man arrested selling weight loss pens 'from Paraguay' in college parking lot

A 19-year-old man was arrested in Olinda for selling banned weight loss pens at a college parking lot.

Mar 2 • 20:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Illegal products are sold in stores: "There should be none"

Certain stores are selling nicotine pouches that exceed the legal nicotine limit in Finland, drawing attention from regulatory authorities.

Mar 1 • 16:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lunar New Year: Despite Safety Certification Revocations, Meat Products Still Sold…Illegal Businesses Detected in Incheon

Several companies in Incheon were found to be selling meat products despite revocations of their safety certifications and violations regarding expired products.

Feb 23 • 01:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Scotty T's bank balance revealed as he relies on mum to top up OnlyFans earnings

Reality TV star Scotty T has admitted to illegal promotion of financial products on Instagram and is reportedly relying on his mother to support his OnlyFans earnings.

Feb 21 • 10:09 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

What are the tariffs already imposed by Donald Trump on the European Union and the rest of the world?

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on international products are illegal.

Feb 20 • 15:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piauí intensifies inspections and seizes illegal pesticides in the North of the State

The government of Piauí has intensified its inspections on pesticide commerce and usage in the northern region, seizing illegal products during a recent operation.

Feb 19 • 17:59 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Court told 'The King' behind illegal tobacco store disguised as lolly shop

Two employees of a disguised illegal tobacco store in Albany have been fined for selling tobacco products without a license, while their employers remain unidentified.

Feb 19 • 08:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BBC Morning Live’s Gethin Jones shares ‘important update’ minutes into show

Gethin Jones of BBC Morning Live delivers an urgent update regarding illegal products promoting skin lightening.

Feb 18 • 10:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

UK shoppers warned over spread of harmful and illegal skin lightening kits

The UK is experiencing a surge in the sale of illegal and harmful skin lightening products, particularly in shops catering to diverse communities, as warned by trading standards officers.

Feb 18 • 00:01 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
World

EU investigates Shein over sale of child-like sex dolls and weapons

The European Union is formally investigating Shein for potentially failing to restrict the sale of illegal products and protect users under the Digital Services Act.

Feb 17 • 20:26 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The European Union will investigate Shein for illegal products and addictive design

The European Union has launched a formal investigation into Shein, a Chinese online retailer, over illegal product sales and concerns about addictive site design.

Feb 17 • 19:24 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

After the scandal over sex dolls, the European Union threatens to ban the Chinese platform Shein

The European Union has launched an investigation into China's Shein, potentially leading to its prohibition in Europe due to concerns over illegal products and addictive service designs.

Feb 17 • 18:16 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Another illegal vessel secured near Islas Marías

Mexican marines intercepted a second illegal fishing vessel in the Islas Marías Biosphere Reserve, seizing over 240 kilograms of marine products and illegal fishing gear.

Feb 17 • 17:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Brussels investigates Shein for addictive design and allowing the sale of sex dolls and weapons in the EU

The European Commission is formally investigating the Chinese platform Shein for its addictive design and the online sale of illegal products in the EU, including child-like sex dolls and weapons.

Feb 17 • 15:45 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

EU investigates Shein after sale of child-sized sex dolls

The EU has launched an investigation into Shein regarding the sale of illegal products, including child-sized sex dolls, after receiving significant criticism.

Feb 17 • 14:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

EU investigates Shein for selling illegal products and addictive design

The European Union has launched a formal investigation into the Chinese online retailer Shein for selling illegal products and concerns over potentially addictive design.

Feb 17 • 13:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Shein under investigation over alleged illegal products and addictive design

Shein is being investigated by EU regulators for not sufficiently preventing the sale of illegal products and for its potentially addictive online shopping design.

Feb 17 • 12:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Is Shein Addicting Users and Selling Illegal Products? EU Investigation Begins

The EU has launched an official investigation into the Chinese e-commerce platform Shein, focusing on its alleged sale of illegal products and concerns about its potentially addictive design.

Feb 17 • 12:59 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Official investigation by the Commission against Shein

The European Commission has initiated a formal investigation into Shein regarding addictive design practices, lack of transparency, and the sale of illegal products including child-like sex dolls.

Feb 17 • 12:26 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

EU investigates Shein for selling child-like sex dolls

The EU Commission is investigating the Chinese e-commerce platform Shein for the sale of child-like sex dolls, following concerns about illegal products in online marketplaces.

Feb 17 • 11:26 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Child Sex Dolls: EU Commission Targets Chinese Online Retailer Shein

The EU Commission has launched a formal procedure against Shein for allegedly failing to prevent the sale of illegal products, including child-like sex dolls.

Feb 17 • 11:19 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Child-like Sex Dolls: EU Commission Targets Chinese Online Retailer Shein

The EU Commission has initiated a formal procedure against the Chinese online retailer Shein for allegedly failing to regulate the sale of illegal products, including child-like sex dolls.

Feb 17 • 11:19 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Pedopornographic dolls, addictive design... Brussels opens an investigation against Shein

Brussels has launched an investigation into Shein under the Digital Services Act regarding the platform's measures to limit the sale of illegal products in the EU.

Feb 17 • 11:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The EU opens an investigation against Shein for selling weapons and child-like sex dolls

The European Union has launched an investigation into Shein over the sale of illegal products, including weapons and sex dolls resembling children.

Feb 17 • 11:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Brussels investigates Shein for selling "sex dolls with a child-like appearance" in the EU

The European Commission has launched an investigation into the Chinese e-commerce platform Shein for selling products considered illegal, including child-like sex dolls.

Feb 17 • 11:07 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

EU Investigates Shein for Sale of Child-Like Sex Dolls

The EU has launched an investigation into the online platform Shein for allegedly selling child-like sex dolls, as part of a broader examination of its compliance with regulations regarding illegal products.

Feb 17 • 11:06 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Digital Services Act: EU Commission investigates online retailer Shein

The EU Commission is investigating the online retailer Shein over allegations of marketing illegal products, including child-like sex dolls.

Feb 17 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Men buying illegal erectile dysfunction pills 'risking their health'

The MHRA warns that purchasing illegal erectile dysfunction pills can pose serious health risks, especially as many products lack active ingredients or contain harmful substances.

Feb 13 • 09:27 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

$3.2m worth of illegal tobacco seized in Tasmania as new laws announced

The Tasmanian government is proposing stricter laws to combat illegal tobacco sales, amid a significant seizure of illegal products valued at $3.2 million.

Feb 8 • 04:22 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

The illegal backroom of Entrevías: five arrested for selling fake brands and uncontrolled pharmaceuticals

Five individuals have been arrested in Madrid for operating three clandestine sales points selling counterfeit products and unregulated pharmaceuticals in the Puente de Vallecas district.

Feb 6 • 13:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

New tax reignites debate about the relationship between taxes and the illegal cigarette market

The National Congress is set to define the rates of the Selective Tax for products like cigarettes and alcoholic beverages by 2027, reigniting discussions on the link between high taxes and the growth of illegal markets.

Feb 5 • 15:41 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

LIVE: The tax and customs police inform about the rapidly increasing trend of drug consumption among young people

The Latvian tax and customs police have reported a concerning rise in the purchase of illegal narcotic and psychotropic substances among youth, often disguised as harmless or legal products.

Feb 5 • 08:59 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Report: 122 sites illegally sell pharmaceuticals

A report from the Medical Products Agency reveals that 122 websites are selling pharmaceuticals illegally to Swedish consumers, with a focus on weight loss drugs, potency enhancers, and controlled substances.

Feb 3 • 10:46 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Fourteen months of processing the Triple A case marked by delays, failed hearings, attorney substitutions, and judge changes...

The Triple A case has been ongoing for nearly fourteen months, with sixteen individuals and six companies due to stand trial in January 2026 for illegal activities related to petroleum products.

Feb 1 • 14:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Shein at the European Parliament for the sale of illegal and unsafe products

Shein representatives attended the European Parliament to discuss their compliance with EU regulations concerning the sale of illegal and unsafe products.

Jan 14 • 14:56 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Heated Tobacco and E-Cigarettes: The Tobacco Industry Invests Billions and Risks Failing in Politics

The tobacco industry faces significant political opposition, jeopardizing billions in investments for alternative products amidst issues of organized crime linked to illegal cigarettes.

Jan 14 • 10:20 UTC

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