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Two Men Found Guilty in Deadly San Antonio Smuggling Case

On Tuesday, two men were found guilty of human smuggling conspiracy resulting in the deaths of 53 immigrants in a sweltering tractor-trailer in San Antonio, Texas, in 2022; they face life in prison.

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Eleven Ancient Greek Artifacts Repatriated to Greece

On Tuesday, eleven ancient Greek artifacts, valued at approximately $1 million, were repatriated to Greece in New York City following their recovery by the Manhattan District Attorney's office from multiple traffickers; this is part of an ongoing investigation that has already returned thousands of ...

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German Customs Seizes €1.75 Million in Illegal Cigarettes and Vapes

German customs authorities confiscated 210,000 illegal vapes and 1.6 million cigarettes in Hesse and Saarland on January 9th, arresting two suspects and calculating a combined tax loss of approximately €1.75 million.

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Man Sentenced for Smuggling Endangered Eels into Wales

A 33-year-old man, Kevin Forbes, was sentenced to 12 months in prison, suspended for 18 months, for smuggling 37 boxes of endangered European eels from Dublin to Holyhead Port in Wales in January 2024; many eels needed to be euthanised.

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UK Fights to Block Entry of Parents of Smuggled Kurdish Children

The UK Home Office is fighting a legal battle to block the entry of two Kurdish brothers' parents into England, fearing it will encourage human smuggling, despite a court initially ordering their reunification due to human rights concerns.

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Ashdod Port Smuggling Ring Busted: 100 Million Shekels in Tax Evasion Uncovered

A four-and-a-half-year undercover operation at Ashdod Port uncovered a massive smuggling and corruption ring involving nearly 100 million Shekels in tax evasion and money laundering, leading to the arrest of hundreds of suspects and ongoing criminal proceedings.

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Sahel Jihadists Leverage Smuggling Networks, Posing Growing Threat

Jihadist groups in the Sahel exploit trans-Saharan smuggling networks for funding and logistics, posing a growing threat to North Africa and Europe, with JNIM potentially shifting to a localized insurgency model while retaining its operational capacity.

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San Clemente to Partner with CBP on Coastal Surveillance to Combat Illegal Immigration

San Clemente, California, is partnering with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to install cameras along its coastline to monitor and deter illegal maritime immigration via panga boats, following a recent increase in such activity.

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Greece Cracks Down on Smuggling, Recovers Millions in Fines and Cash

The Greek Independent Authority of Public Revenue (IAPR) significantly increased inspections in 2022, leading to the seizure of millions of euros in undeclared cash and millions more in fines for smuggling offenses related to tobacco (25.9 million euros), alcohol (5.1 million euros), and energy prod...

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Greece Intensifies Anti-Smuggling Measures, Projects €500 Million Revenue in 2025

Greece's government is intensifying its fight against fuel, tobacco, and alcohol smuggling, aiming for €500 million in revenue in 2025, tripling by 2027, using stricter penalties and technology like AI and the new DEOS unit.

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Narco-Submarine Breaks Apart Off Spanish Coast

A suspected narco-submarine attempting to enter Spain via the Camarinas-Muxia estuary broke in two while being towed; the stern sank, prompting an investigation to determine if it contained drugs.

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Piraeus Port Seizes Contraband, Reflecting Evolving Smuggling Tactics

In 2024, Greek authorities in Piraeus port seized over 82 million contraband cigarettes, 33 tons of illegal tobacco, and 695 kg of narcotics, reflecting a shift towards smaller shipments to reduce detection risk and a rise in counterfeit goods, particularly children's toys, posing health concerns.

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