Mexico Vape Ban Boosts Cartel Black Market Control
Following Mexico's comprehensive ban on electronic cigarettes, organised crime groups are consolidating their grip on the lucrative $1.5 billion vape market through intimidation and violence.
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Cocaine Bear: True Story of Black Bear's Drug Death
The horrifying true story behind the film Cocaine Bear: a 200-pound black bear died after consuming 40 kilos of pure cocaine in 1985, with its stuffed remains now displayed in Kentucky.
Drug Gang Jailed for 74 Years in £1.3m Cocaine Case
Nine men have been sentenced to a total of 74 years in prison for running sophisticated drug operations that supplied over £1.3 million worth of cocaine in just one month.
Encrypted Crime Ring Smashed: Three Men Jailed for 75 Years
Three 'extremely dangerous' drug dealers who discussed trading military-grade weapons via encrypted messages have been jailed for a total of 75 years following a National Crime Agency investigation.
Sicily's Mafia Maxi Trial: The Day Justice Struck Back
In February 1986, a historic trial saw 323 Mafia defendants jailed in Palermo. This article explores the trial's dramatic setting, key figures like Vita Rognetta and Leonardo Sciascia, and the Mafia's deep roots in Sicilian history.
Mafia Threat to 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina
Organised crime attempts to infiltrate construction contracts for Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, while anti-mafia groups push for unprecedented transparency measures.
Lottery Winner's £288m Drug Empire Uncovered
John Eric Spiby, 80, won £2.4m in 2010 but secretly ran a massive drug operation from his rural home near Wigan, now jailed for 16.5 years.
NCA Busts Migrant Smuggling Ring in Kent
National Crime Agency arrests five after stopping 23 Bangladeshis from being smuggled out of UK via Dover. Operation reveals organised crime group's tactics.
Lottery Winner Jailed for £288m Counterfeit Drugs Empire
John Eric Spiby, an 80-year-old who won £2.4m on the lottery, has been sentenced to 16 years for leading a massive counterfeit drug operation near Wigan.
Ex-Olympic Snowboarder in Court Over Drug Smuggling Charges
Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder and FBI fugitive, appears in federal court accused of running a multinational cocaine trafficking operation and orchestrating multiple killings.
Mexico Football Match Attack: 11 Killed, 12 Wounded
Gunmen opened fire at a football match in Salamanca, Mexico, killing at least 11 people and wounding 12, including a woman and a child. The mayor has appealed for federal help amid a crime wave.
Ram-Raiding Resurgence: Gangs Plague Britain with Smash-and-Grabs
Organised gangs are using stolen vehicles and heavy machinery to execute brutal ram-raids across the UK, overwhelming police forces and targeting shops, banks, and ATMs from cities to rural villages.
Olympic Snowboarder Extradited to US on Drug Charges
Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding has been extradited from Mexico to the United States, where he faces serious charges including drug trafficking, conspiracy to murder, and money laundering.
Davos WEF Sex Work Booms 4,000% with £90,000 Orgies
The World Economic Forum in Davos triggers a 4,000% surge in high-end escort bookings, with clients spending up to £90,000 on extravagant sex parties and unusual requests.
Albanian Gangs Sell Drug Phones on TikTok for £300k+
An investigation reveals Albanian drug dealers are advertising mobile phones with established customer bases on TikTok for hundreds of thousands of pounds, offering test periods and guarantees.
Olympic Snowboarder Ryan Wedding Lands in US Cuffs
Former Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding, an alleged drug kingpin on the FBI's most-wanted list, has arrived in California in handcuffs after surrendering in Mexico.
Ex-Olympian Arrested in Mexico on FBI Murder Charges
Canadian snowboarding star Ryan Wedding, a 2002 Winter Olympian, has been apprehended in Mexico after featuring on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list for orchestrating global murders linked to drug trafficking.
Ex-Wife Accused in Acid Attack Murder of Personal Trainer
Paris Wilson is on trial for allegedly helping a drug boss locate her ex-husband, Danny Cahalane, who was killed in a sulphuric acid attack at his Plymouth home.
Mother Conspired With Drugs Lord To Murder Ex-Husband
Paris Wilson, 35, allegedly helped plot the murder of her ex-husband Danny Cahalane in exchange for money and because she felt he 'deserved' to get hurt, Winchester Crown Court heard.
Ecuador Football Pitch Hit: Assassins Kill Gang Rivals
Assassins disguised as police officers stormed a football pitch in Ecuador, executing three gang rivals in a targeted attack captured on distressing footage.
Drugs Gang Leader Jailed for 16 Years in North Wales Cocaine Case
Lee Rigby, described as a 'cruel bully' by a judge, has been sentenced to over 16 years for leading a cocaine supply network in North Wales that recruited family members including his teenage son.
Amazon Gold Mining Crackdown Nets 200 Arrests
Nearly 200 individuals have been detained in a coordinated international operation targeting illegal gold mining across the Amazon region, with significant seizures of cash, gold, and toxic mercury.
Customs Seize Billions in Drugs as Smuggling Ploys Fail
Australian authorities intercepted nearly $8.5 billion worth of illicit drugs in 2025, thwarting elaborate smuggling attempts including meth hidden in tiles and cocaine in luxury buses.
Major European Drug Bust: 100+ Arrests, 9.3 Tonnes Seized
European investigators have dismantled a vast synthetic drugs network operating from Poland, seizing over 9.3 tonnes of narcotics and arresting more than 100 suspects across multiple countries.
Secret Gun Factory Found on UK's Biggest Traveller Site
Met Police uncover a clandestine firearms and explosives workshop in a static caravan at an Essex traveller site, linked to organised crime and far-right extremism. Read the full investigation.
Glasgow woman admits organised crime after cannabis smuggling
Jodie Gilmour, 31, flaunted wealth on social media while trafficking drugs. Caught smuggling cannabis from Las Vegas disguised as candles, her EncroChat messages revealed a vast Valium operation. Read the full story.
Alleged Tobacco Trade Kingpin Arrested in Iraq
Kadhim 'Kaz' Hamad, the suspected mastermind behind Australia's illicit tobacco war, has been captured in Iraq. Read the full story of his arrest and his shocking pre-capture interview.
Inside the 24-hour hit on Sam 'The Punisher' Abdulrahim
Exclusive details reveal how a professional hit team executed Sam Abdulrahim in a Melbourne car park with just hours to plan. Read the full investigation into the underworld murder.
G7 'Kill Car' Gang Heralds New Era of Livestreamed Violence
Experts warn a ruthless new contract-killing crew, using stolen 'kill cars' and live-streaming attacks, signals a dangerous shift in organised crime. Police detail arrests and links to multiple syndicates.
Rapper Wanted in Bikie Murder Spotted in Mexico
Wanted rapper Harley Johan, linked to the execution of Comanchero associate Niddal Acherkouk, has been seen in Mexico. NSW Police continue their global search.
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