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A police operation in Ecuador led to the seizure of 6,300 dried seahorses, highlighting the illegal wildlife trade and its implications for vulnerable species.

The SRI in Ecuador has seized $130,000 worth of used cell phones, clothing, and shoes in efforts to combat illegal trading and tax evasion.

127 rescued cheetahs are now safe in a sanctuary in Somaliland, survivors of the illegal wildlife trade that threatens their survival.

Approximately 60% of cigarette consumption in Paraná is illegal, significantly exceeding the national average of 31%.

Seventy House Republicans are pushing the Trump administration to prioritize the crackdown on illegal Chinese-made e-cigarettes, citing health concerns and potential political gains.

A man in Itinga do Maranhão, previously arrested for drug trafficking, has been apprehended again shortly after being released for continuing his illegal activities.

China has intensified its efforts to combat the illegal fentanyl trade by arresting seven individuals and closing over 200 associated websites.

The article reports on the increasing illegal trade of exotic ants, highlighted by a recent arrest in Kenya involving a Chinese national and a local accomplice.

The Civil Police in Santa Catarina launched an operation targeting 72 individuals involved in drug trafficking, illegal arms trade, and gambling activities.

Brazil's Federal Police and Military Police have executed multiple search and arrest warrants targeting drug trafficking and illegal arms trade across several states.

Two men in Kenya were arrested for illegally trafficking living insects, supposedly to meet the demands of ant collectors in Asia and Europe.

A 20-year-old man known for displaying a luxurious lifestyle on social media has been arrested in Divinópolis on charges of smuggling, drug trafficking, and illegal commerce.

A man was shot twice in the arm at a cafe in Altona North, Melbourne, in an incident linked to the illegal tobacco trade, prompting a police hunt for the offenders.

SEOP and IVISA-Rio have shut down an illegal barbecue skewer factory in Andaraí due to unsanitary conditions and lack of proper registration.

A Chinese national and a Kenyan have been charged in a Nairobi court for allegedly engaging in the illegal trade of live ants, violating wildlife conservation laws.

Icelandic authorities have seized five vehicles as part of an investigation into potential customs law violations.

The Vilnius police seized goods worth 3 million euros linked to illegal electronic cigarette trade during an operation that resulted in three arrests.

The police in Vilnius have uncovered a large illegal trade in excise goods and detained three suspects connected to the operation.

The Polícia Militar Ambiental in Piracicaba, Brazil, has apprehended 45 animals from illegal captivity and issued over R$ 21,000 in fines across several municipalities.

Ethiopia's government is urging citizens to conserve fuel as prices soar due to conflicts in the Middle East.

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.

Donald Trump asserts his authority to impose new tariffs following a Supreme Court ruling that deemed several of his previous tariffs illegal.

The ration distribution department conducted a significant operation in Mumbai's Worli area against a gang involved in the black marketing of domestic and commercial gas cylinders, seizing a substantial number of cylinders.

A 48-year-old driver was arrested in Pirapozinho, Brazil, for transporting nearly R$ 300,000 worth of goods without an invoice.

The article discusses how cars are being illegally exported to Russia, misleading customs officials in the process.

A Chinese man was arrested at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for attempting to smuggle over two thousand live ants, suggesting a link to an international wildlife trafficking network.

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.

Federal Police in Brazil seized a large number of electronic cigarettes during an operation aimed at combating illegal trade in Santa Fé do Sul and Paranaíba.

The Civil Police seized approximately R$ 58,000 in cash and various firearms during an operation targeting illegal arms trade in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil.

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

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced plans to prepare a system for refunding illegal tariffs deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court within 45 days, affecting approximately 26 trillion yen collected.

A US judge is engaged in discussions about returning customs duties deemed illegal, totaling 166 billion USD.

The Brazilian Federal Police launched Operation Sanitas targeting the illegal sale of an unregistered weight loss drug, resulting in the arrest of two suspects in the Vale do Aço region.

24 Democratic states in the US are filing a lawsuit against President Trump's new global tariffs, claiming they are unconstitutional.

The US International Trade Court has ruled that tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are illegal, ordering refunds to companies affected by these tariffs.

Brazil's Federal Police have launched an operation against the international smuggling of fossils and have seized 56 fossils and semi-precious stones in the states of Juazeiro do Norte and Nova Olinda.

A US judge has mandated refunds for billions of dollars in tariffs deemed illegal by the Supreme Court, affecting numerous importers.

A US judge has ordered the government to pay billions in refunds to importers who paid tariffs deemed illegal by the Supreme Court.

A court ruling has mandated the US government to refund tariffs deemed illegal.

Carlos Ricart warns that without controlling illegal arms trafficking from the U.S., it will be impossible to prevent new leaders, like the one potentially following ‘El Mencho’, from emerging in Mexico's drug trade.

The Federal Police conducted an operation against the illegal sale of electronic cigarettes in Campo Grande, confiscating vapes and uncovering a clandestine manufacturing site.

Iceland joins 29 other countries in a concerted effort to combat illegal drug trafficking.

Environmental authorities in Brazil seized over 500 bags of illegal charcoal in Itacoatiara, enforcing significant fines and regulations.

Four Czech tourists were arrested at São Paulo's Guarulhos International Airport for attempting to smuggle over a hundred cacti and nearly two thousand illegally obtained seeds from Brazil.

Adilsinho, a notorious figure in organized crime in Rio de Janeiro, has been arrested and is linked to various illicit activities, including gambling, illegal cigarette trade, and suspected murders.

A 35-year-old man in Stockholm was recently convicted of serious wildlife protection crimes for trading rare stuffed animals, including a lion and a puma.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruling that many of Donald Trump's import tariffs are illegal impacts several countries and their trade agreements with the U.S.

New 10% tariffs on most non-exempt imports in the U.S. went into effect following a Supreme Court ruling that deemed many of Trump's previously imposed tariffs illegal.

A new American tariff on goods from around the world has taken effect following a Supreme Court ruling stating that previous increased tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump were illegal.

A man in Sweden has been sentenced for wildlife crime after attempting to sell a stuffed lion and other protected species without legal provenance.