Three Andalusian prisons lead the statistics of phones intercepted from inmates: Málaga, Almería, and Albolote
Three prisons in Andalusia are the leaders in the interception of mobile phones from inmates, highlighting significant security issues and the illicit trade within these facilities.
$250 for an ant: Why has the 'African harvester' become a treasure for smugglers?
The Kenyan authorities recently thwarted an attempt to smuggle over 2,000 'African harvester' ants, highlighting the illicit trade surrounding this species.
SEOP and IVISA-Rio shut down illegal barbecue skewer factory in Andaraí
SEOP and IVISA-Rio have shut down an illegal barbecue skewer factory in Andaraí due to unsanitary conditions and lack of proper registration.
Tracing the lost reserves of the Central Bank of Venezuela: gold in exchange for spaghetti
The article investigates the significant decrease in Venezuela's gold reserves and the role of illicit trades in this downfall, including key figures involved in the export of gold for food.
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.
Scheme for manufacturing and selling counterfeit hand-rolled cigarettes is the target of operation in MG
A large operation against the production and sale of counterfeit hand-rolled cigarettes was conducted across several cities in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Customs seize 248,500 tramadol tablets worth N273m in Yobe
The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted a significant shipment of tramadol valued at N273 million in Yobe State, targeting the illicit drug trade.
Sudan: STPT - Drugs - an Illicit Economy Fuelling Sudan War
The production of synthetic drugs, particularly crystal meth, has surged in Sudan, coinciding with the collapse of Syria's Captagon industry, as conflict conditions enable the illicit drug trade to thrive.
Six dead in attack on alleged drug boat
Six men have been killed in a U.S. attack on a boat accused of being involved in drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Murders, slot machines, animal game, illegal cigarettes, and slave labor: the crimes attributed to Adilsinho, according to the police
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.
Tunnels, drones, and illegal factories: how the illegal tobacco market operates in Lithuania and Europe
The article discusses the operations of the illegal tobacco market in Lithuania and across Europe, highlighting methods used for smuggling and the efforts of law enforcement.
Kenya: Traders Warn Tobacco Bill May Fuel Illicit Trade
Traders in Kenya are urging the Senate to reconsider proposed amendments to the Tobacco Control Act, warning that it could exacerbate the illicit tobacco trade.
Hidden Secret Cellar for Alcohol Found on the Roof of a Car in Bihar
Police in Bihar discovered a hidden secret cellar containing 1008 bottles of alcohol concealed on the roof of a car in Nawada district.
US boards Venezuela-linked shadow fleet vessel in Indian Ocean
The U.S. military has boarded the Aquila II oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, highlighting its ongoing efforts to combat illicit Venezuelan oil trade amidst international sanctions against it.
The numbers behind the cigarette smuggling ring: loading thousands of packs, earning one million euros from each truck
A large cigarette smuggling operation in Greece was disrupted, revealing that each truck could generate around one million euros for the crime organization involved.