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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Small rooms, colorful lights... three girls and two boys inside!

A major sex racket was uncovered in Varanasi, India, operating under the guise of a spa center, leading to police raids and the recovery of illicit items.

Mar 23 • 06:22 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NDLEA seizes drugs hidden in carton walls, creams at Lagos airport

Operatives of the NDLEA intercepted illicit drugs hidden in various items at Lagos airport, thwarting international drug trafficking attempts.

Mar 23 • 01:14 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

At least fifteen organized crime groups operate on the border with Colombia: they are dedicated to drug trafficking, illegal mining, arms trafficking, and more

A report reveals that fifteen organized crime groups, including Los Lobos and Los Choneros, operate along the Ecuador-Colombia border, engaging in various illicit activities.

Mar 22 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A drug traffickers' chat and a map of the alleged largest corruption network of the Diputación de Almería

An investigation into a corruption network in the Diputación de Almería reveals illicit activities including fraudulent contracts and bribes linked to a drug trafficking case.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

$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.

Mar 18 • 11:33 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Fight in Congress: the ruling party seeks to lift the immunity of a Kirchnerist deputy accused of trafficking and illicit association

A clash erupted in the Argentine Congress as the ruling party moved to lift the immunity of a deputy accused of human trafficking and organized crime.

Mar 12 • 15:56 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Dangerous Liaisons with the DZ Mafia: When the Scent of Suspicion Hangs over the Lawyers of Incarcerated Kingpins

Several lawyers are suspected of assisting their incarcerated drug trafficking clients in continuing illicit activities from prison.

Mar 11 • 20:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Group investigated for using coded language for drug trafficking is targeted in operation in Sinop (MT)

A criminal group involved in drug trafficking in Sinop, Brazil, was targeted in an operation due to their use of coded language for illicit activities.

Mar 11 • 11:44 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

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.

Mar 9 • 15:51 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

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.

Mar 9 • 01:06 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Ecuadorian Army seized a 'narco-submarine': it measures more than 35 meters and was ready to set sail

The Ecuadorian Army has seized a 35-meter 'narco-submarine' that was prepared for illicit activities, along with significant amounts of fuel and equipment.

Mar 6 • 19:50 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Five-year port drug seizures hit N3tn – Report

Over 2.5 million kilograms of illicit drugs valued at over N3 trillion were seized at Nigerian seaports from 2021 to 2025, according to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.

Mar 5 • 01:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NDLEA arrests 19 suspects, seizes illicit substances in Kano

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Nigeria arrested 19 suspects in Kano during an operation targeting drug-related activities.

Feb 26 • 14:25 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Manitoba launches drug-trafficking task force as province has ‘had enough’

The Manitoba government is establishing a drug enforcement task force to combat the increasing prevalence of illicit drugs in the province.

Feb 25 • 21:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Military Police Seizes Drugs in Apartment Used for Trafficking in Barra Mansa

The Military Police seized drugs from an apartment used for drug trafficking in Barra Mansa, Brazil, following a tip-off about illicit activities.

Feb 24 • 11:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'Drug trafficking is transnational and groups do not distinguish borders,' says Gloria Miranda, director of the Illicit Crop Substitution Program in Colombia

Gloria Miranda discusses the importance of cooperation between Colombia and Ecuador in combating illicit crop cultivation and how Colombia's strategies can offer lessons for Ecuador.

Feb 23 • 14:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

600 suspected drug offenders arrested in Bayelsa – NDLEA

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Bayelsa State has arrested 600 suspected drug offenders and seized over 621 kilograms of illicit drugs in 2025.

Feb 19 • 00:03 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

600 arrested, 621kg of drugs seized in Bayelsa 2025 crackdown – NDLEA

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Bayelsa State reported the arrest of 600 suspected drug offenders and the seizure of over 621 kg of illicit drugs in a year-long crackdown.

Feb 18 • 15:16 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Döring expands complaint for 'fiscal huachicol'; requests Julio Scherer's appearance before the FGR

Federico Döring from the PAN has expanded his complaint regarding public officials' negligence in dealing with illicit hydrocarbon trafficking and has called for Julio Scherer to testify.

Feb 15 • 20:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

US forces board second Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Indian Ocean

US forces boarded a second oil tanker linked to Venezuela in the Indian Ocean, amid ongoing sanctions and efforts to target illicit oil trafficking.

Feb 15 • 16:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Epstein's Arms in Africa: Influence, Sex, and Suspect Deals

Recent revelations about Jeffrey Epstein's operations in Africa detail a web of influence and illicit activities involving local politicians and businesspeople.

Feb 14 • 16:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Tire Carried by Imported Car Cut Open – A Shocking Surprise Inside

Swedish customs seized a significant drug shipment hidden inside a vehicle imported from abroad.

Feb 13 • 09:03 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Police arrest 23, recover drugs in A'Ibom criminal hideout raid

The Akwa Ibom State Police have arrested 23 suspects and recovered large quantities of suspected illicit drugs during a raid in Ibaka.

Feb 8 • 14:04 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

Francisco de Borbón denies any links to illicit activities

Francisco de Borbón, recently detained in connection with a drug trafficking and money laundering investigation, has denied any involvement in illegal activities.

Feb 6 • 13:18 UTC

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