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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.

A joint operation by the Federal Police and Military Police targeting drug trafficking and illegal arms sales led to multiple search and arrest warrants in Brazil's Piracicaba region.

An operation by the Civil Police of Minas Gerais has uncovered an illegal charcoal extraction and sales scheme, resulting in the freezing of over R$ 55 million in assets and the suspension of the involved companies' activities.

The environmental police seized 66 illegally kept wild birds in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, revealing the cruelty in their treatment and the illegal online trade.

Three individuals were arrested during an operation against illegal animal sales at a fair in Duque de Caxias, Brazil, where an iguana died due to the conditions of sale.

Dentist Gustavo Gesteira was released from custody after an initial court hearing following his arrest during an operation targeting illegal sales of weight loss pens in Salvador, Bahia.

A 19-year-old Finnish man has been sentenced to one year of conditional imprisonment for illegal alcohol and tobacco sales to minors.

Gyeonggi Province's special judicial police have uncovered 13 cases of illegal sales of imported foods in an effort to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF).

Gyeonggi Province is conducting a large-scale investigation into illegal activities related to fake oil sales due to rising international oil prices influencing local economies.

A court in Ecuador has formally initiated the trial proceedings against Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, and 21 others involved in the Triple A case related to illegal fuel sales.

A criminal court has ordered preventive detention for Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, amid ongoing investigations into illegal fuel sales as part of the Triple A case.

The prosecution is seeking to revise the precautionary measures for Guayaquil Mayor Aquiles Alvarez in the ongoing Triple A case concerning illegal fuel sales.

An increase in the illegal sale of weight loss pens online has prompted the Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro to initiate investigations into the scheme due to the associated health risks.

A 35-year-old man from Stockholm has been sentenced for serious wildlife protection offenses after selling stuffed animals, including lions, tigers, and cougars, from his apartment.

A researcher highlights a sharp decline in legal tobacco sales in the Northern Territory, attributing it to an increase in illegal tobacco sales rather than a decrease in smoking rates.

The Federal Police of Brazil is investigating a woman accused of illegally selling the medication Tirzepatide in Amapá.

Nova Scotia has proposed legislation to enhance enforcement and penalties against illegal cannabis dispensaries as part of a broader efforts to ensure safe cannabis usage.

A businessman from Gauting was sentenced to five years and ten months in prison for tax evasion and possession of illegal firearms in connection with false sales of FFP2 masks during the pandemic.

A British Columbia judge expresses surprise at the prosecution of drug laws amidst rampant illegal drug sales that often go unpunished.

Two merchants in Cuiabá were arrested and approximately 500 kg of fish were seized due to illegal sales of protected species.

Two suspects have been arrested in an operation targeting illegal fuel sales for mining in Brazil's Sararé Indigenous Land.

The Malawi Ministry of Lands has initiated a comprehensive land ownership audit to address disputes, illegal sales, and improve public revenue.

A police officer associated with Nigeria's Western Security Network, Amotekun, has been arrested in Oyo State for illegal arms sales and forgery.

The article covers various topics including the recent Carnaval results in Rio, illegal sales of weight loss pens, and political updates.

Compounding pharmacies in Brazil are reportedly offering illegal weight loss injection sales to doctors, along with profit-sharing proposals.

The European Commission is set to take legal action against Shein for alleged sales of illegal merchandise.

Illegal sales of the weight-loss drug Ozempic are rampant on over 120 websites connected to Sweden, driven by local criminal gangs.

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

Western Australia's crackdown on illegal tobacco sales has resulted in under $89,000 in fines for 2025, prompting the government to consider increased penalties and enforcement measures.

The Zamfara State Government has initiated a multi-agency strategy to combat the illegal sale of medicines, which poses significant health risks.

A man named Courage, also known as "Dogo," was killed in a dispute over illegal park ticket sales in Benin, Edo State, prompting an investigation by state security officials.

Eight individuals were taken to the Consumer Police Station for illegally selling tickets to the Rio Open, a tennis tournament that began on Saturday.

The 28th Independent Company of Military Police dismantled a drug sales point in Juruti, Pará, following intelligence reports of illegal drug sales at a specific location.

Police in São Paulo closed an illegal drug lab and arrested two women in a drug trafficking operation during the carnival season.

Thomas McKenna, a 60-year-old lorry driver, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for using TikTok to plan a race war against Muslims and immigrants while engaging in illegal arms sales.

Illegal sales of weight-loss pens over social media platforms in Ceará have raised health concerns due to unregulated distribution.

The SNAI has warned that electronic monitoring devices cannot be removed by users, following the removal of such a device by Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, amidst an investigation into illegal fuel sales.

A man has been reported to the police for illegally selling eggs in the greater Copenhagen area.

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

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.

A joint operation seized 21 slimming pens based on Tirzepatide, known as 'Mounjaro', which were being sold illegally on social media in Manaus.

There has been a surge in illegal sales of unauthorized diet drugs impersonating Korean Lilly, particularly through social media, amidst growing interest in obesity treatments.

Cofepris has alerted the public about the illegal online sale of the anticancer drug Tafinlar, stating it poses a serious health risk.

A federal area of 143,900 hectares in the Amazon used by banker Daniel Vorcaro's family for a billion-dollar carbon stock project also served as a base for unauthorized sales of environmental credits.

A medical student is under investigation by the Federal Police for allegedly illegally advertising and selling 'weight loss pens' online and on social media, following a search warrant executed in the Curitiba metropolitan area.

The Brussels Enterprise Court has issued a mixed but largely favorable ruling for Ryanair regarding its online booking practices, initiated by a consumer organization alleging illegal activities.

The City Hall of Volta Redonda has closed an illegal kennel being operated as a pet sales point after receiving numerous complaints from residents.

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.

Illegal sales of street vendor credentials for the 2026 Carnival in Belo Horizonte are being conducted on social media, with prices ranging from R$300 to R$799.

From 2019 to 2025, regions collected over nine million euros by sanctioning illegal subletting, prohibited sales, and misuse of public housing.