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Giant 4.3m crocodile 'Big John' killed in suspected poaching

A massive 4.3-metre crocodile named 'Big John' has been discovered dead near Cairns, with authorities suspecting illegal poaching. The protected species was found with gunshot wounds, sparking outrage and a police investigation.

ATM thieves steal £700k in UK-wide crime wave

A ruthless gang has stolen over £700,000 in a series of audacious ATM thefts, using stolen diggers to rip machines from walls. Police are hunting the culprits behind this nationwide crime spree.

Hellbanianz Gang Leaves Barking for New Stronghold

The infamous 'Hellbanianz' gang, known for trafficking cocaine across Britain and flaunting military-style vehicles, is reportedly relocating its operations from Barking to a new undisclosed location.

Police use AI to combat grooming gangs

British law enforcement is harnessing artificial intelligence to identify and dismantle grooming gangs, targeting organised exploitation networks with cutting-edge technology.

Gangland execution outside Melbourne kindergarten

A brazen daylight shooting in Wollert, Melbourne, has left residents reeling as a man was gunned down in a suspected gangland hit outside a kindergarten. Authorities confirm the attack was 'deliberate and targeted'.

Gangs exploit £70m stolen phone market

Organised crime groups are stealing high-end phones to fuel a booming black market, with victims often left vulnerable and unaware. Discover how these gangs operate and what's being done to stop them.

Florida warns against Mexico travel over crime and gators

Florida officials have issued a travel advisory for Mexico, citing dangers from organised crime and even alligators in a detention centre dubbed 'Alcatraz'. Learn why tourists and residents are being urged to reconsider travel.

UK drug lord pays £1m of £12m fortune

A high-ranking member of the Kinahan Cartel's UK arm has been ordered to surrender £1 million of his £12 million criminal empire in a major legal blow to organised crime.

Female drug lords dominating UK's underworld

Meet the matriarchs running Britain's drug empires—powerful women who've turned organised crime into a family business. Discover their shocking rise to dominance.

Venice's child pickpocket gangs target tourists

Organised crime gangs in Venice are recruiting children as young as six to pickpocket unsuspecting tourists in the city's crowded streets. Authorities warn of a surge in thefts as young thieves blend into crowds.

Notorious gun-runner dies in UK prison

A high-profile criminal involved in supplying weapons, drugs, and explosives to organised crime groups has died behind bars. The underworld figure was serving time for his role in a sprawling illegal arms network.

EncroChat: How UK Police Crushed a Crime Network

Discover how EncroChat, an encrypted messaging system, became the backbone of organised crime in the UK, enabling drug lords and gangs to operate undetected until a massive police crackdown.

Police seize BMW in Hartlepool linked to London crime

Cleveland Police have impounded a high-performance BMW in Hartlepool, believed to be connected to organised crime operations in London. The vehicle was seized as part of an ongoing investigation into cross-regional criminal activity.

Gangster Granny jailed for £80m drug empire

A 72-year-old grandmother, the mastermind behind a multi-million-pound drug empire, has been sentenced to prison. Discover how she led a family-run criminal network.

Fuel stations lose £10k to drive-off gangs

UK fuel stations face a surge in drive-off thefts, with organised crime gangs exploiting police inaction. One owner reveals losses of £10,000 as motorists flee without paying.

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