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#drug-trafficking

Moment police unravel Britain's biggest-ever drugs ring

Britain's largest drug conspiracy has been disrupted, amounting to billions in smuggled drugs.

Men imported 4.3 million worth of cannabis from Ghana to UK in sacks

The National Crime Agency uncovered a major drug smuggling operation delivering 1.5 tonnes of cannabis disguised as Gari powder from Ghana to the UK.

Men sentenced after 1.5 tonnes of cannabis found disguised in shipping container

Four men were convicted for importing 1.5 tonnes of cannabis hidden in a shipping container, highlighting the organized nature of drug trafficking.

Two men who smuggled half a tonne of cocaine into UK jailed

Two men jailed for smuggling half a tonne of cocaine into the UK, sentenced to nearly 23 years combined.

Drug courier duped' into carrying two suitcases full of cannabis through Heathrow

Travelers from Thailand, Canada, and the US face jail for cannabis smuggling into the UK, with increased arrests signaling tougher enforcement.

Dublin woman (18) charged after 1.1m of cannabis seized in Belfast Airport

An 18-year-old Dublin teenager has been charged after being caught with over €1.1 million worth of cannabis at Belfast Airport.

Moment police unravel Britain's biggest-ever drugs ring

Britain's largest drug conspiracy has been disrupted, amounting to billions in smuggled drugs.

Men imported 4.3 million worth of cannabis from Ghana to UK in sacks

The National Crime Agency uncovered a major drug smuggling operation delivering 1.5 tonnes of cannabis disguised as Gari powder from Ghana to the UK.

Men sentenced after 1.5 tonnes of cannabis found disguised in shipping container

Four men were convicted for importing 1.5 tonnes of cannabis hidden in a shipping container, highlighting the organized nature of drug trafficking.

Two men who smuggled half a tonne of cocaine into UK jailed

Two men jailed for smuggling half a tonne of cocaine into the UK, sentenced to nearly 23 years combined.

Drug courier duped' into carrying two suitcases full of cannabis through Heathrow

Travelers from Thailand, Canada, and the US face jail for cannabis smuggling into the UK, with increased arrests signaling tougher enforcement.

Dublin woman (18) charged after 1.1m of cannabis seized in Belfast Airport

An 18-year-old Dublin teenager has been charged after being caught with over €1.1 million worth of cannabis at Belfast Airport.
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#ransomware

UK unmasks LockBit ransomware affiliate as high-ranking hacker in Russia state-backed cybercrime gang | TechCrunch

Aleksandr Ryzhenkov, linked to LockBit and Evil Corp, showcases the interconnected nature of Russian cybercrime groups and their ties to the government.

Unmasked: The Evil Corp cyber gangster who worked for LockBit | Computer Weekly

The NCA has linked LockBit affiliate Aleksandr Ryzhenkov to the Evil Corp organization, revealing extensive cybercrime connections.

LockBit ransomware gang teases February 2025 return | Computer Weekly

LockBit ransomware gang is launching LockBit 4.0 despite recent law enforcement setbacks, aiming to rebuild its brand and attract new affiliates.

UK's NCA sanctions members of the 'Evil Corp' gang

The NCA has sanctioned multiple members of Evil Corp, aiming to disrupt their cybercrime activities and links to the Russian state.

UK unmasks LockBit ransomware affiliate as high-ranking hacker in Russia state-backed cybercrime gang | TechCrunch

Aleksandr Ryzhenkov, linked to LockBit and Evil Corp, showcases the interconnected nature of Russian cybercrime groups and their ties to the government.

Unmasked: The Evil Corp cyber gangster who worked for LockBit | Computer Weekly

The NCA has linked LockBit affiliate Aleksandr Ryzhenkov to the Evil Corp organization, revealing extensive cybercrime connections.

LockBit ransomware gang teases February 2025 return | Computer Weekly

LockBit ransomware gang is launching LockBit 4.0 despite recent law enforcement setbacks, aiming to rebuild its brand and attract new affiliates.

UK's NCA sanctions members of the 'Evil Corp' gang

The NCA has sanctioned multiple members of Evil Corp, aiming to disrupt their cybercrime activities and links to the Russian state.
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#money-laundering

Luxury Hampstead properties surrendered in 12m asset investigation settlement

Luxury properties in Hampstead forfeited as proceeds of crime amid investigations into financial frauds and money laundering.

Tory donor's cash links to properties in High Court money laundering probe

Tory donor linked to property purchases using alleged criminal proceeds
Complex money laundering scheme involving shell companies and false accounting

Luxury Hampstead properties surrendered in 12m asset investigation settlement

Luxury properties in Hampstead forfeited as proceeds of crime amid investigations into financial frauds and money laundering.

Tory donor's cash links to properties in High Court money laundering probe

Tory donor linked to property purchases using alleged criminal proceeds
Complex money laundering scheme involving shell companies and false accounting
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#crime

National Crime Agency's most wanted men who might be in London

There are 20 individuals on the most wanted list, with seven possibly located in London, accused of serious crimes.

TfL cyber-attack: teenager from Walsall arrested in connection with data breach

A teenager was arrested in connection with the cyber-attack on Transport for London, highlighting the risks and consequences of such incidents.

The faces of the UK's most wanted men who might be in London - DO NOT APPROACH

The National Crime Agency has named 25 people on their most wanted list, with seven of them thought to be in London.
The crimes range from murder to rape, with one individual wanted for conspiracy to supply drugs and another for insider dealing.

National Crime Agency's most wanted men who might be in London

There are 20 individuals on the most wanted list, with seven possibly located in London, accused of serious crimes.

TfL cyber-attack: teenager from Walsall arrested in connection with data breach

A teenager was arrested in connection with the cyber-attack on Transport for London, highlighting the risks and consequences of such incidents.

The faces of the UK's most wanted men who might be in London - DO NOT APPROACH

The National Crime Agency has named 25 people on their most wanted list, with seven of them thought to be in London.
The crimes range from murder to rape, with one individual wanted for conspiracy to supply drugs and another for insider dealing.
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#drug-smuggling

British player arrested for alleged drug smuggling

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas faces serious legal charges for attempting to smuggle cannabis worth £600,000 through an airport, reflecting ongoing drug risks.
Former professional footballer caught in cannabis smuggling controversy illustrates both personal and legal ramifications in sports.

Gang jailed over 200m of cocaine in banana boxes

A gang was imprisoned after attempting to smuggle $200 million worth of cocaine hidden in a bogus shipment of bananas from Colombia.

Seventh gang member jailed after 45m of MDMA hidden in digger sent to Australia

Seven men have been sentenced for a sophisticated drug smuggling operation using an excavator to hide MDMA, revealed through NCA investigations.

Ex-Arsenal footballer denies trying to smuggle 600,000 of cannabis into UK

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas denies charges of smuggling cannabis worth 600,000 and has been remanded in custody by Chelmsford Crown Court.

Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh and Liam Byrne plead guilty in guns case

Kavanagh and associates admitted to firearms charges while attempting to secure reduced sentences through informant roles.

British player arrested for alleged drug smuggling

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas faces serious legal charges for attempting to smuggle cannabis worth £600,000 through an airport, reflecting ongoing drug risks.
Former professional footballer caught in cannabis smuggling controversy illustrates both personal and legal ramifications in sports.

Gang jailed over 200m of cocaine in banana boxes

A gang was imprisoned after attempting to smuggle $200 million worth of cocaine hidden in a bogus shipment of bananas from Colombia.

Seventh gang member jailed after 45m of MDMA hidden in digger sent to Australia

Seven men have been sentenced for a sophisticated drug smuggling operation using an excavator to hide MDMA, revealed through NCA investigations.

Ex-Arsenal footballer denies trying to smuggle 600,000 of cannabis into UK

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas denies charges of smuggling cannabis worth 600,000 and has been remanded in custody by Chelmsford Crown Court.

Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh and Liam Byrne plead guilty in guns case

Kavanagh and associates admitted to firearms charges while attempting to secure reduced sentences through informant roles.
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#human-trafficking

Top boss of cross Channel migrant smuggling gang' among five suspects arrested in London raids

Authorities have arrested five suspects linked to a people smuggling network aimed at transporting migrants from the UK to France.

Suspected people smugglers arrested in dawn raids

Five men charged in UK migrant smuggling investigation, linked to large-scale criminal networks facilitating illegal entry to France.

'Major supplier' of people-smuggling boats arrested

The arrest of a key supplier to human smugglers highlights progress in international cooperation against organized immigration crime.
Prime Minister emphasizes ongoing efforts needed beyond this arrest to effectively tackle people smuggling.

Top boss of cross Channel migrant smuggling gang' among five suspects arrested in London raids

Authorities have arrested five suspects linked to a people smuggling network aimed at transporting migrants from the UK to France.

Suspected people smugglers arrested in dawn raids

Five men charged in UK migrant smuggling investigation, linked to large-scale criminal networks facilitating illegal entry to France.

'Major supplier' of people-smuggling boats arrested

The arrest of a key supplier to human smugglers highlights progress in international cooperation against organized immigration crime.
Prime Minister emphasizes ongoing efforts needed beyond this arrest to effectively tackle people smuggling.
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#organized-crime

Four arrested as 'significant' drugs haul seized

Four men arrested after 400kg cocaine seized from a fishing boat off Kent, underscoring the ongoing battle against organized drug crime.

Four arrested in cash smuggling raids in Tottenham and Dover

Arrests made in cash smuggling probe from UK to Albania.

Four arrested as 'significant' drugs haul seized

Four men arrested after 400kg cocaine seized from a fishing boat off Kent, underscoring the ongoing battle against organized drug crime.

Four arrested in cash smuggling raids in Tottenham and Dover

Arrests made in cash smuggling probe from UK to Albania.
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#cybercrime

Russia's FSB protected Evil Corp gang that carried out Nato cyber-attacks

Evil Corp's deep connections with Russian state intelligence aided their cybercriminal activities and protection from US authorities.

British teen arrested over cyberattack on London transportation agency

A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with a cyberattack on Transport for London, highlighting increasing teenage involvement in cybercrime.

UK reveals father and son at heart of Evil Corp hackers

The UK, US, and Australia have sanctioned 16 individuals linked to the cyber crime gang Evil Corp, disrupting their operations. Its leader is Maksim Yakubets.

Europol shuts down almost 600 IP addresses in Cobalt Strike cybercrime crackdown

Europol dismantled nearly 600 IP addresses in Operation MORPHEUS targeting misuse of Cobalt Strike for cybercrime.

Russia's FSB protected Evil Corp gang that carried out Nato cyber-attacks

Evil Corp's deep connections with Russian state intelligence aided their cybercriminal activities and protection from US authorities.

British teen arrested over cyberattack on London transportation agency

A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with a cyberattack on Transport for London, highlighting increasing teenage involvement in cybercrime.

UK reveals father and son at heart of Evil Corp hackers

The UK, US, and Australia have sanctioned 16 individuals linked to the cyber crime gang Evil Corp, disrupting their operations. Its leader is Maksim Yakubets.

Europol shuts down almost 600 IP addresses in Cobalt Strike cybercrime crackdown

Europol dismantled nearly 600 IP addresses in Operation MORPHEUS targeting misuse of Cobalt Strike for cybercrime.
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#cybersecurity

European police chiefs target E2EE in latest demand for 'lawful access' | TechCrunch

The UK's National Crime Agency director general urges Meta to reconsider end-to-end encryption for better law enforcement access.

TfL staff asked to consider working from home due to cyber attack

TfL is experiencing an ongoing cyber attack, mainly affecting its headquarters, prompting staff work-from-home measures.

Everything we know about the TfL cyber attack so far

TfL is addressing an ongoing cyber attack with support from the National Crime Agency and National Cyber Security Centre, but services remain unaffected.

TfL writes to 5,000 cyber attack customers

TfL is addressing a cyber attack impacting 5,000 customers' personal information, urging caution amidst ongoing operational disruptions.

TfL cyber attack: Thousands of passengers feared to have bank details exposed as teenager arrested

TfL's recent cyber attack is more severe than previously understood, compromising significant personal data of passengers.

Teenager arrested in TfL cyber attack investigation

TfL experienced a cyber attack leading to the arrest of a teenager and potential data loss, though immediate customer impact is reported as minimal.

European police chiefs target E2EE in latest demand for 'lawful access' | TechCrunch

The UK's National Crime Agency director general urges Meta to reconsider end-to-end encryption for better law enforcement access.

TfL staff asked to consider working from home due to cyber attack

TfL is experiencing an ongoing cyber attack, mainly affecting its headquarters, prompting staff work-from-home measures.

Everything we know about the TfL cyber attack so far

TfL is addressing an ongoing cyber attack with support from the National Crime Agency and National Cyber Security Centre, but services remain unaffected.

TfL writes to 5,000 cyber attack customers

TfL is addressing a cyber attack impacting 5,000 customers' personal information, urging caution amidst ongoing operational disruptions.

TfL cyber attack: Thousands of passengers feared to have bank details exposed as teenager arrested

TfL's recent cyber attack is more severe than previously understood, compromising significant personal data of passengers.

Teenager arrested in TfL cyber attack investigation

TfL experienced a cyber attack leading to the arrest of a teenager and potential data loss, though immediate customer impact is reported as minimal.
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#jay-emmanuel-thomas

Footballer charged after 600,000 of cannabis seized at UK airport

Professional footballer Jay Emmanuel-Thomas was arrested for allegedly orchestrating the importation of significant amounts of cannabis.

Former Arsenal player arrested on suspicion with link to attempted 600,000 cannabis import

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, former Arsenal player, arrested for suspected cannabis smuggling linked to a £600,000 importation attempt into the UK.

Footballer charged after 600,000 of cannabis seized at UK airport

Professional footballer Jay Emmanuel-Thomas was arrested for allegedly orchestrating the importation of significant amounts of cannabis.

Former Arsenal player arrested on suspicion with link to attempted 600,000 cannabis import

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, former Arsenal player, arrested for suspected cannabis smuggling linked to a £600,000 importation attempt into the UK.
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#cyber-attack

Transport for London dealing with cyber-attack

Transport for London is managing a cyber-attack but has found no evidence of compromised customer data or service disruptions.

Boy, 17, arrested in connection with TfL cyberattack

A significant cyber attack on Transport for London has led to the arrest of a 17-year-old suspect, impacting 5,000 customers.

Teenager arrested over Transport for London cyber attack

A cyber attack on TfL resulted in the compromise of some customer data, leading to the arrest of a teenager in Walsall.

Transport for London dealing with cyber-attack

Transport for London is managing a cyber-attack but has found no evidence of compromised customer data or service disruptions.

Boy, 17, arrested in connection with TfL cyberattack

A significant cyber attack on Transport for London has led to the arrest of a 17-year-old suspect, impacting 5,000 customers.

Teenager arrested over Transport for London cyber attack

A cyber attack on TfL resulted in the compromise of some customer data, leading to the arrest of a teenager in Walsall.
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#cyber-security

TfL faces 'ongoing cyber security incident'

TfL is under cyber attack but no customer data has been compromised and services are unaffected.

TfL hit by major cyber attack as it issues important message to customers

TfL is dealing with a cyber security incident with no reported customer data compromise or service impact.

How could Tube passengers be affected by TFL's cyber attack?

TfL experiences a cyber security incident, but currently believes customer data has not been compromised.

TfL faces 'ongoing cyber security incident'

TfL is under cyber attack but no customer data has been compromised and services are unaffected.

TfL hit by major cyber attack as it issues important message to customers

TfL is dealing with a cyber security incident with no reported customer data compromise or service impact.

How could Tube passengers be affected by TFL's cyber attack?

TfL experiences a cyber security incident, but currently believes customer data has not been compromised.
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#people-smuggling

The man who ran a forgery factory making fake passports for people smugglers

Radouane Bouhafs operated a forgery factory, creating fake documents for people smugglers, enabling illegal activities and facilitating criminal networks.

Home secretary to recruit 100 specialists to target people-smuggling gangs

The UK Home Secretary plans to recruit 100 investigators to target people-smuggling gangs and enhance immigration enforcement strategies.

The man who ran a forgery factory making fake passports for people smugglers

Radouane Bouhafs operated a forgery factory, creating fake documents for people smugglers, enabling illegal activities and facilitating criminal networks.

Home secretary to recruit 100 specialists to target people-smuggling gangs

The UK Home Secretary plans to recruit 100 investigators to target people-smuggling gangs and enhance immigration enforcement strategies.
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#investigation

UK's National Crime Agency says it is not scared' of PPE Medpro's lawyers

The National Crime Agency is thoroughly investigating PPE Medpro for suspected procurement misconduct regarding government contracts during the Covid pandemic.

Police investigating funeral directors receive 1,500 calls from grieving families

Over 1,500 calls from affected families
35 bodies recovered from funeral home

UK's National Crime Agency says it is not scared' of PPE Medpro's lawyers

The National Crime Agency is thoroughly investigating PPE Medpro for suspected procurement misconduct regarding government contracts during the Covid pandemic.

Police investigating funeral directors receive 1,500 calls from grieving families

Over 1,500 calls from affected families
35 bodies recovered from funeral home
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Top LockBit hacker revealed to be Russian

Dmitry Khoroshev, a Russian national, was unmasked as the administrator of LockBit ransomware group, involved in high-profile cyber attacks, prompting law enforcement action.

Michelle Mone admits she lied and stands to benefit from 60m PPE contract profit

Baroness Mone admits to lying about her links to a company involved in a PPE contract and stands to benefit from 60 million in profit.
She claims she and her husband have been made scapegoats and denies any wrongdoing.

Former north London rabbi found with 1,694 'horrific' child abuse images sentenced

A former rabbi in north London has been given a suspended jail sentence after being found with hundreds of child abuse images.
The National Crime Agency discovered 1,694 indecent images of children on devices at Yuval Keren's home, with 189 of them rated as Category A, the most extreme type of abuse images.

Girl, 9, among six people shot in the space of 15 days in London

Gun violence incidents resulting in injuries occurred in London within a two-week period, highlighting a concerning trend.
The National Crime Agency stresses the need to suppress gun availability as a national priority, emphasizing the role of criminal networks in facilitating gun trafficking.
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