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UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Teen accused of killing Airbnb host and fleeing to Dubai hours after arriving in UK

A teenager allegedly murdered a woman in the UK shortly after arriving and renting a room via Airbnb.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Man who fled to Pakistan over fatal Thornton Heath stabbing convicted after two-year hunt

After Michael's violent murder, Basit immediately left the country and travelled to Dubai via Venice then Egypt, eventually arriving in Pakistan where he remained for months.
London politics
#drink-spiking
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

One million UK adults had drink spiked last year, new study suggests

Almost one million UK adults were victims of drink spiking last year, with many not reporting incidents due to disbelief in police action.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
Public health

Survivors open up about scary' times they were spiked

Drink spiking is a significant issue in the UK, affecting more than 10% of the population.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

One million UK adults had drink spiked last year, new study suggests

Almost one million UK adults were victims of drink spiking last year, with many not reporting incidents due to disbelief in police action.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

How a high-speed ocean chase led to an 18m cocaine seizure in Cornwall

The operation revealed a tactic known as at-sea drop-offs (Asdos), where cocaine bales fitted with GPS trackers are discarded at sea for small boats to retrieve.
US politics
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UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Gangster granny' leader of family crime gang jailed for dealing drugs worth 80m

A family-run organized crime group, led by a 65-year-old woman, was sentenced for dealing drugs worth £80 million across the UK.
fromeuronews
10 months ago

UK's oldest cold case solved: 92-year-old jailed for rape and murder

Justice Derek Sweeting emphasized the severity of Ryland Headley's actions, labeling them as 'a pitiless and cruel act by a depraved man' during the sentencing.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Drug kingpins face jail for cocaine smuggling and murder plot after EncroChat investigation

The prosecution presented compelling evidence from EncroChat, detailing how Harding and Kharouti plotted to murder a rival, showcasing their deep involvement in the drug trade.
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UK news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
11 months ago

London dealer jailed after sending drug marketing messages to users in Kent

A drug dealer received a lengthy jail sentence for marketing and supplying multiple drugs in Kent using WhatsApp.
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