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Coyotes in Panama are capitalizing on the closure of the US border by offering return journeys for migrants, with the costs and details of these new routes highlighted.

The UN reported nearly 8,000 deaths or disappearances in dangerous migration routes in 2025, attributing the likely higher real number to reduced legal migration paths pushing people into the hands of smugglers.

In a surprising case of illegal liquor smuggling in Agra, police arrested two smugglers who used an ambulance to transport alcohol instead of patients.

In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking in Bengaluru, police arrested 15 individuals, including three foreign nationals, and seized a substantial haul of illegal drugs valued at 1.1 billion rupees.

A video game highlights the historical significance of Lithuanian book smugglers who played a vital role in preserving Lithuanian culture during Russian imperial rule.

The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has arrested four smugglers and recovered 3.70 quintals of marijuana worth approximately ₹92.50 lakhs in an operation against drug trafficking.

An airstrike has resulted in the deaths of three suspected drug smugglers in Iceland.

Assam Rifles have seized 3.51 kg of morphine worth approximately 3.5 crores in Mizoram and arrested two smugglers.

The US military confirmed the killing of two suspected drug smugglers in the eastern Pacific during a military strike, raising concerns over the legality of such actions.

Bollywood actress Zoya Afroz discusses her collaboration with Emraan Hashmi in the web series 'Smuggling: The Smugglers' and praises his versatile acting skills.

A customs officer was fatally shot by smugglers during an ambush in Ogun State while seizing ₦3.32 billion worth of smuggled goods.

The Shin Bet, under David Zini's leadership, has proposed an amendment that classifies the smuggling of civilian goods, including cigarettes, out of Israel as a security offense, with a potential seven-year imprisonment sentence.

Federal Attorney General Michelle Rowland has intervened to help two Indonesian children overturn their wrongful convictions as adult people smugglers after a significant miscarriage of justice.

The article explores the recent smuggling methods employed by Belarus using balloons and cigarettes, and discusses border security responses and legal consequences for smugglers along with the impact on Poland's economy and national security.

Lithuanian officials state that evidence related to suspected smugglers in Belarus will be shared with neighboring countries, emphasizing the need for accountability from the Belarusian side.

A police operation resulted in the arrest of five suspects connected to organized crime, with prosecutors requesting the strictest preventive measure—detention—by the Vilnius City District Court.

An inquiry revealed that the deaths of more than 30 migrants in the Channel could have been prevented if a French warship had responded to a Mayday call and due to failures related to people smugglers and HM Coastguard's response.

Minister of Shipping, Vasilis Kikilias, describes smugglers as 'enemies of the country' following a tragic accident in Chios that killed 15 people during a collision of a boat carrying irregular migrants with a Coast Guard vessel.

USKOK and police have launched a new operation against a criminal group suspected of drug trafficking and real estate fraud, causing approximately five million euros in damages.

The death toll has risen to 15 migrants after a serious incident involving a coast guard patrol boat and a smuggler's speedboat off the coast of Chios, with the latest victim being a woman who died at Chios General Hospital.

A conflict occurred between the Coast Guard and a speedboat allegedly transporting irregular migrants off Chios, leading to reports of multiple injuries.

Lithuanian authorities have initiated a preliminary investigation related to the case of Jeffrey Epstein, revealing the names of Lithuanians involved, while also conducting a major operation against smugglers in the Šalčininkai region.

A significant law enforcement operation is currently ongoing in the Šalčininkai region, focusing on combating smuggling activities, particularly involving the transportation of cigarettes by balloons.

A significant police operation targeting suspected cigarette smugglers is underway in the Šalčininkai region, with detentions and searches currently being conducted.

The US military conducted a strike on a suspected drug smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in the deaths of two men and marking the 30th naval attack on drug smugglers since September.

Three drug smugglers, including Brit Lisa Stocker, are set to be released from Bali prisons after avoiding execution for a cocaine smuggling operation worth £300,000.