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British Mother Jailed in Mauritius Over Cannabis Smuggling Plot
British mother Natashia Artug is jailed in Mauritius' Beau Bassin Central Prison after 14kg of cannabis was found in her six-year-old son's suitcase; she and six other Britons face drug smuggling charges with potential sentences exceeding a year.
British Mother Jailed in Mauritius Over Cannabis Smuggling Plot
British mother Natashia Artug is jailed in Mauritius' Beau Bassin Central Prison after 14kg of cannabis was found in her six-year-old son's suitcase; she and six other Britons face drug smuggling charges with potential sentences exceeding a year.
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68% Bias Score
Indonesian Authorities Bust International Drug Ring, Arrest 10
Indonesian authorities, led by the National Narcotics Agency (BNN), dismantled an international drug smuggling network, arresting 10 suspects—including five Dutch nationals—and seizing almost 3 kg of crystal meth, over 1200 ecstasy pills, and other narcotics concealed in children's books and househo...
Indonesian Authorities Bust International Drug Ring, Arrest 10
Indonesian authorities, led by the National Narcotics Agency (BNN), dismantled an international drug smuggling network, arresting 10 suspects—including five Dutch nationals—and seizing almost 3 kg of crystal meth, over 1200 ecstasy pills, and other narcotics concealed in children's books and househo...
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52% Bias Score
Drone Drug Smuggling Undermines Prison Rehabilitation in England and Wales
A report by the chief inspector of prisons reveals that drones delivering drugs into prisons in England and Wales are severely undermining rehabilitation efforts, with 39% of prisoners reporting easy access to drugs and many prisons recording over 30% positive drug tests. The report highlights overc...
Drone Drug Smuggling Undermines Prison Rehabilitation in England and Wales
A report by the chief inspector of prisons reveals that drones delivering drugs into prisons in England and Wales are severely undermining rehabilitation efforts, with 39% of prisoners reporting easy access to drugs and many prisons recording over 30% positive drug tests. The report highlights overc...
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44% Bias Score
Autistic Teenager Arrested in Japan on Drug Smuggling Charges
Sean Stephenson, an 18-year-old autistic British teen, was arrested in Japan on June 21st for allegedly smuggling over a kilogram of methamphetamine; his family claims he was coerced by a British gang and that UK law enforcement agencies failed to provide adequate support.
Autistic Teenager Arrested in Japan on Drug Smuggling Charges
Sean Stephenson, an 18-year-old autistic British teen, was arrested in Japan on June 21st for allegedly smuggling over a kilogram of methamphetamine; his family claims he was coerced by a British gang and that UK law enforcement agencies failed to provide adequate support.
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52% Bias Score
Large-Scale Cannabis Smuggling Operation in South Wales
A Cardiff-based organised crime group smuggled over 300kg of cannabis, disguised as Yankee Candles, from the US to south Wales via the postal service, resulting in a seizure worth £7m-£11m and the conviction of Sean Montgomery and Steven Munroe.
Large-Scale Cannabis Smuggling Operation in South Wales
A Cardiff-based organised crime group smuggled over 300kg of cannabis, disguised as Yankee Candles, from the US to south Wales via the postal service, resulting in a seizure worth £7m-£11m and the conviction of Sean Montgomery and Steven Munroe.
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40% Bias Score
Surge in Young Dutch Drug Retrievers Arrested in Antwerp Port
During the first five months of 2024, 140 drug retrievers were arrested in Antwerp's port; half were Dutch minors, facing harsher Belgian penalties than in the Netherlands, where arrests are decreasing. Increased port security and criminal risk diversification contribute to this trend.
Surge in Young Dutch Drug Retrievers Arrested in Antwerp Port
During the first five months of 2024, 140 drug retrievers were arrested in Antwerp's port; half were Dutch minors, facing harsher Belgian penalties than in the Netherlands, where arrests are decreasing. Increased port security and criminal risk diversification contribute to this trend.
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40% Bias Score
Mother Jailed for £14.4 Million Cocaine Smuggling Plot Using Children
A 54-year-old mother, Farzana Kauser, was sentenced to 13 years for smuggling £14.4 million of cocaine into the UK using her children as couriers in five separate trips between August and November 2024, working with a corrupt insider at Cancun airport.
Mother Jailed for £14.4 Million Cocaine Smuggling Plot Using Children
A 54-year-old mother, Farzana Kauser, was sentenced to 13 years for smuggling £14.4 million of cocaine into the UK using her children as couriers in five separate trips between August and November 2024, working with a corrupt insider at Cancun airport.
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60% Bias Score
French Women Arrested in \$29 Million Meth Smuggling Plot
Two 19 and 20-year-old French women were arrested at Brisbane International Airport on July 8th for attempting to smuggle 32 kilograms of methamphetamine (street value \$29 million) from South-East Asia, leading to charges of importing a commercial quantity of a border-controlled substance.
French Women Arrested in \$29 Million Meth Smuggling Plot
Two 19 and 20-year-old French women were arrested at Brisbane International Airport on July 8th for attempting to smuggle 32 kilograms of methamphetamine (street value \$29 million) from South-East Asia, leading to charges of importing a commercial quantity of a border-controlled substance.
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60% Bias Score
Dutch Man Acquitted in Irish Cocaine Smuggling Case
A Dutch national, Ali M., was acquitted in Ireland despite being involved in a major drug smuggling operation where 840 kg of cocaine later appeared in Denmark; he was found with communication and navigation equipment but the court lacked sufficient evidence to convict him.
Dutch Man Acquitted in Irish Cocaine Smuggling Case
A Dutch national, Ali M., was acquitted in Ireland despite being involved in a major drug smuggling operation where 840 kg of cocaine later appeared in Denmark; he was found with communication and navigation equipment but the court lacked sufficient evidence to convict him.
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40% Bias Score
UK Man Sentenced for £120 Million Cocaine Smuggling Operation
Peter Lamb, 66, of Gateshead, UK, was sentenced to 17 years in prison for smuggling £120 million of cocaine hidden inside artificial grass rolls imported via two companies he secretly owned, which were dissolved after being discovered.
UK Man Sentenced for £120 Million Cocaine Smuggling Operation
Peter Lamb, 66, of Gateshead, UK, was sentenced to 17 years in prison for smuggling £120 million of cocaine hidden inside artificial grass rolls imported via two companies he secretly owned, which were dissolved after being discovered.
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48% Bias Score
Europe's Ketamine Smuggling Epidemic: Salt Swap Exposes Criminal Network
A Belgian customs seizure revealed a sophisticated ketamine smuggling operation, where 28 tonnes of the drug were swapped for salt in transit since 2023, highlighting the growing problem of ketamine trafficking across Europe and into the UK, where usage has increased 85% between 2023 and 2024.
Europe's Ketamine Smuggling Epidemic: Salt Swap Exposes Criminal Network
A Belgian customs seizure revealed a sophisticated ketamine smuggling operation, where 28 tonnes of the drug were swapped for salt in transit since 2023, highlighting the growing problem of ketamine trafficking across Europe and into the UK, where usage has increased 85% between 2023 and 2024.
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40% Bias Score
Utrecht Pride, Dutch Football, and Roparun Begin Today
Utrecht hosts Pride with a boat parade and street celebrations, while the Netherlands' football team starts World Cup qualifying against Finland tonight; the Roparun charity race begins today.
Utrecht Pride, Dutch Football, and Roparun Begin Today
Utrecht hosts Pride with a boat parade and street celebrations, while the Netherlands' football team starts World Cup qualifying against Finland tonight; the Roparun charity race begins today.
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12% Bias Score
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