Illicit Trade

Irish border riddle still confounds the Brexit experts  Washington PostWith Brexit due on Oct. 31 and a costly withdrawal without a deal a possibility, experts still do not appear to know or are not saying exactly what checks are likely …

Irish border riddle still confounds the Brexit experts  The Seattle TimesBRUSSELS (AP) — In announcing Monday that he hopes to break the Brexit deadlock by next month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is seeking to solve in a …

China can help solve Mexico’s illegal logging crisis  chinadialogueAction against suppliers and buyers in markets such as China is urgently needed to protect endangered Mexican rosewood.

A Humane World  HSUS NewsAn HSUS undercover investigation has ​unearthed a thriving market for elephant ivory products in Massachusetts, as lawmakers there consider a bill that would …

Organised crime and poor policy behind Africa’s looming drugs crisis  defenceWebAfrica faces a substantial increase in illegal drug use fuelled by organised crime and ineffective policy. In the next 30 years, sub-Saharan Africa will see the ….

Galleon’s Raj Rajaratnam Is Released From Prison Two Years Early  adaderana.lkBloomberg – Raj Rajaratnam, the mastermind of what prosecutors said was one of the largest hedge-fund insider-trading rings in U.S. history, is out of prison …

Nearly half of Scots support legalisation of cannabis | Christian News on Christian Today  ChristianTodayNearly half of Scots support a change in the law to legalise cannabis, The Times has found in a survey.

Nearly half of Scots support legalisation of cannabis | Christian News on Christian Today  ChristianTodayNearly half of Scots support a change in the law to legalise cannabis, The Times has found in a survey.

Dubai News | News Centre  Dubai Media OfficeDubai Customs has received 1,375 intelligence calls through Rafed channels since the launch of the *service* in 2015 until the end of the first half of 2019.

Dubai News | News Centre  Dubai Media OfficeDubai Customs has received 1,375 intelligence calls through Rafed channels since the launch of the *service* in 2015 until the end of the first half of 2019.

BAT finds itself in a lose-lose situation  The Edge Markets MYBRITISH American Tobacco (M) Bhd started this year with high expectations but managing director Erik Stoel says the group has now found itself in a lose-lose …

BAT finds itself in a lose-lose situation  The Edge Markets MYBRITISH American Tobacco (M) Bhd started this year with high expectations but managing director Erik Stoel says the group has now found itself in a lose-lose …

Call for UK Government to tackle drug dealing on social media  ITV NewsRead the latest Wales stories, Call for UK Government to tackle drug dealing on social media on ITV News, videos, stories and all the latest Wales news.

New customs chief counts on automation to weed out fraud at KRA  The Star, KenyaDepartment collected Sh500bn in the financial year ended June 30.

CM blames outsiders for drug trade in Himachal Pradesh  Times of IndiaConceding that drug addiction prevailed in Himachal Pradesh like other states, state chief minister Jai Ram Thakur said all-out efforts are being made.

Irish border riddle still confounds the Brexit experts  The Daily ProgressBRUSSELS (AP) — In announcing Monday that he hopes to break the Brexit deadlock by next month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is seeking to solve in a …

Irish border riddle still confounds the Brexit experts  CityNews CalgaryBRUSSELS — In announcing Monday that he hopes to break the Brexit deadlock by next month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is seeking to solve in a matter of …

(2nd LD) Moon appoints Cho Kuk as justice minister despite huge political opposition  Yonhap NewsATTN: UPDATES throughout with Moon’s statement; ADDS photo, byline)By Lee Chi-dong …

War on drugs failing  Trinidad NewsDr Agatha Carrington, Secretary, Division of Health, Wellness and Family Development, has called for greater collaboration among all sectors in tackling the …

Four killed in separate Bannu incidents  The Express TribuneBANNU: At least three people were killed and three others seriously wounded when two groups clashed over a property dispute in Bannu on Sunday.

A Short History of the ASEAN Digital Future  Modern DiplomacyThis month, Malaysia celebrates its 62nd anniversary of Independence, led by 94-year old but digitally savvy Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.

Angel tax needs sanitising  BusinessLineLinking exemption for start-ups to end-use of funds is restrictive.

AfTCA can’t ignore continent’s security issues  The HeraldThe new African free trade zone came into effect at the end of May 2019. All of the African Union’s member states are now legally bound to allow African goods …

Galleon’s Rajaratnam gets early release from prison  The Business TimesManhattan. RAJ Rajaratnam, the mastermind of what prosecutors said was one of the largest hedge-fund insider-trading rings in US history, is out of prison …

US Treasury warns shipping industry against doing business with Iran and ‘oil-for-terror’ networks  CNBCThe Treasury is warning those in the maritime industry to be wary of involvement with regimes or entities that have been deemed terror spo…

Survey finds 23 pct of Malaysian use illicit streaming devices | Borneo Post Online  The Borneo PostKUALA LUMPUR: A new study of the *content* viewing behavior of Malaysian consumers, revealed that 23 per cent of consumers use a TV box which …

Palace defends De Lima witness transfer  Philippine StarThere is nothing irregular in the transfer of high-profile convicts who testified against Sen. Leila de Lima to the Philippine Marines headquarters, Malacañang …

Crypto, Cash and Drugs: Crypto Use Grows as Drug Trade Digitalizes  CointelegraphThe online drug trade is on the rise. Learn about Bitcoin’s involvement and whether it is able to completely replace cash in the drug trade in the near future.

‘The Deuce’ Jumps Ahead to the ’80s and Sees the Future  The New York TimesIn the seedy shadow world of HBO’s “The Deuce,” home to the flophouses, brothels, nightclubs and peep shows that once littered 42nd Street in Manhattan, …

Technology instrumental in the fight against crime and drugs, says Regional Commissioner  Kenya News AgencyPolice in Central Kenya will intensify the use of drones to help in the fight against drugs and crime, the Regional Commissioner (CC), …

Kenya plans to move ahead with medicines track & trace plans  SecuringIndustry.comKenya’s drugs regulator says it is working on a track and trace system for medical products and health technologies.

Arkansan creates livestock app  Arkansas OnlineFarmers irritated by repeated trips to “Facebook jail” for trying to buy or sell livestock on the social media platform have been searching for online options to post …

UN body creates database to crack down on illicit N. Korea trade  The Mainichi

Carreras records increased revenue, decreased profit | Business  Jamaica GleanerManaging Director at listed cigarette distribution company Carreras, Marcus Steele, is again warning of further growth in the illicit sale of tobacco products if …

Not so!  Jamaica ObserverThe Jamaica Coalition for Tobacco Control (JCTC) notes with interest recent statements by board members of Jamaica’s main tobacco company who assert that …

Vietnam Tops List for World’s Illicit Financial Flows  OZYTrade misinvoicing may sound like a harmless clerical error, but it’s a huge problem.

One in four youngsters exposed to illegal drug ads on social media  Sky NewsSocial media platforms are increasingly being used as a market place for illicit drugs, according to the first definitive study of the practice. The report …

One in four youngsters exposed to illegal drug ads on social media  Sky NewsSocial media platforms are increasingly being used as a market place for illicit drugs, according to the first definitive study of the practice. The report …

Diplomat: China has banned fentanyl to help U.S. with epidemic  The Union LeaderChina is doing everything it can to stop the illegal exportation of synthetic fentanyl, the deadly drug blamed for thousands of overdose deaths in New Hampshire …

Magistrate arrested over missing Sh30m seized heroin  nation.co.keWhen Mombasa Principal Magistrate Edgar Kagoni condemned Tanzanian drug trafficker Hussein Masoud to a 30-year jail term and fined him Sh90 million, …

Inside a smuggler’s mind: Waterbury chief gets a look at the drug war south of the border  Waterbury Republican AmericanWATERBURY – The drugs killing people in Waterbury, a city like many plagued with an ever-rising number of overdose deaths,…

Australia is finally set to ban the ivory trade but more must be done to save the elephant  ABC NewsAustralia is finally set to ban its domestic ivory trade but with 35000 elephants killed for their tusks every year, much more needs to be don…

Australia has finally banned the ivory trade but more must be done to save the elephant  ABC NewsAustralia has finally banned its domestic ivory trade but with 35000 elephants killed for their tusks every year, much more needs to be done, wri…

Magistrate arrested over missing Sh30m seized heroin  Daily NationWhen Mombasa Principal Magistrate Edgar Kagoni condemned Tanzanian drug trafficker Hussein Masoud to a 30-year jail term and fined him Sh90 million, …

Galleon’s Raj Rajaratnam Is Released From Prison Two Years Early  Yahoo Finance(Bloomberg) — Raj Rajaratnam, the mastermind of what prosecutors said was one of the largest hedge-fund insider-trading rings in U.S. history, is out of prison …

Iran seizes Philippine ship for fuel smuggling  Tehran TimesTEHRAN – Iranian forces have seized a Philippine tanker in the Persian Gulf and taken its crew into custody on charges of smuggling fuel.

Jamaican Police Seize Millions in Counterfeit Goods  NYCaribNewsJamaica police say they have seized several counterfeit goods as students prepare to return to school early next month.

Colombia Now Exports Medical Marijuana To Canada, UK  NPRThe country wants to shake its image as an illicit narco nation. Now it’s already home to more than two dozen legit cannabis companies, with exports to Canada …

UN body creates database to crack down on illicit N. Korea trade  Kyodo News PlusThe International Maritime Organization has started creating a searchable database that will show ships subject to U.N. sanctions, as part of efforts to crack do…

Caribbean Is A Leading Importer Of US Goods  NYCaribNewsThe Caribbean which is described as the “third border” of the United States, is a leading trade partner in terms of United States exports.

Fake medicine giving ASEAN a headache  The ASEAN PostASEAN’s reputation as a hub for fake medicine is nothing to sneeze at. Increasing amounts of falsified medicines are being produced in ASEAN, in part as a …

Implementation of the recommendations contained in the report of the Secretary-General on the causes of conflict and the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa (A/73/L.97/Rev.1) – World  ReliefWebEnglish UN Document …

Silencing the guns by 2020 not likely, extend the deadline  The New TimesIn July the African Union declared the month of September the Africa Amnesty Month to “silence the guns” by 2020. Dedicating the month is meant to promote …

Police seize guns, arrest 30 in Cambridge drug crackdown  Waterloo ChronicleCAMBRIDGE — Waterloo Regional Police arrested 30 people and seized guns, weapons and drugs as part of an investigation into violence and the illegal drug …

In lead-up to Colombian elections, woman mayoral candidate is latest assassination victim  PRISince the FARC rebels announced they would be willing to take up arms again against the government, violence against political hopefuls is on the rise.

In lead-up to Colombian elections, woman mayoral candidate is latest assassination victim  PRISince the FARC rebels announced they would be willing to take up arms again against the government, violence against political hopefuls is on the rise.

Dodging venomous vipers and plant poachers to study how climate change impacts insects  CBC.caQuirks & Quarks is devoting its first episode of the season to the challenges and adventures of scientists working in the field. Understanding the i…

Marijuana Stocks Rally Despite CannTrust Illicit-Market Cannabis Report; CannTrust Stock Up  Investor’s Business DailyCannTrust stock rallied after a report said the company grew plants that high-level staff brought in from the illicit market…

From persecution to legalisation: what is the ethical way to end the war on drugs?  The GuardianAntony Loewenstein visited six countries to find out who really profits from the illegal drug trade and the campaigns against it.

Violent crime and drug investigation in Cambridge nets 30 arrests: Police  CBC.ca30 people face 115 charges following a four-month investigation into violent crime and drugs in Cambridge.

Inside the Ring: Future China Trade Deal Uncertain  Washington Free BeaconThe Trump administration is holding fast in its confrontation with China over Beijing’s illicit trade practices and other nefarious activities. A U.S. official tells In…

30 arrests in massive drug and weapons sweep in Cambridge and Kitchener  Cambridge TimesA four-month investigation by three Waterloo Region police units, dubbed “Project Piece,” yielded a massive cache of weapons and street drugs that resulte…

Africa expected to see biggest surge in illicit drug users-Research  Journalducameroun.com – EnglishPublished on 06.09.2019 at 17h21 by APA News. Share. Sub-Saharan Africa will see the world’s biggest surge in illicit drug users, with its sha…

Innovation in Countering Illicit Finance: Exploring and Addressing Policy Tensions  RUSI Analysis

$140000 worth of drugs seized, 30 arrested as part of ‘Project Piece’  KitchenerToday.comDuring the four month investigation police also seized four firearms, imitation firearms and other weapons.

Galleon’s Raj Rajaratnam Is Released From Prison Two Years Early  BloombergRaj Rajaratnam, the mastermind of what prosecutors said was one of the largest hedge-fund insider-trading rings in U.S. history, is out of prison — almost two …

Gid-ding the job done: what US FinCEN’s new enforcement unit means for international financial institutions  LexologyOn August 28, 2019, the US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced that it has l…

[ Press Release  Fitch RatingsFitch Ratings-London-06 September 2019: A ‘no-deal’ Brexit remains a significant risk due to UK political volatility, despite manoeuvres in parliament to try to …

Spanish police arrest major dark web cannabis dealer in Malaga  Illicit TradeDetectives from Spain’s national police force have arrested a man described as a major dark web cannabis dealer. Officers detained the man in Malaga on …

Galleon’s Raj Rajaratnam free from prison after almost eight years  Gulf NewsNew York. Raj Rajaratnam, the mastermind of what prosecutors said was one of the largest hedge-fund insider-trading rings in US history, is out of prison …

Carreras still recovering from duty increases  Jamaica ObserverCarreras is reporting that it has still not fully recovered from the 20…

Illegal cigarettes trade growing in Jamaica  Jamaica ObserverThe illicit trade in cigarettes is growing much faster than originally …

Illegal cigarettes trade growing in Jamaica  Jamaica ObserverThe illicit trade in cigarettes is growing much faster than originally …

Galleon’s Rajaratnam, convicted for insider-trading, released from prison 3 years early  ThePrintManhattan: Raj Rajaratnam, the mastermind of what prosecutors said was one of the largest hedge-fund insider-trading rings in U.S. history, is ou…

Investing Africa’s money for Africa’s development  The Patriotic VanguardAfrica can achieve its development objectives if the continent’s vast resources are effectively channeled for the benefit of all citizens. This, (…)

Opinion: Trump wants China to rein in fentanyl producers. Good luck with that  Los Angeles TimesPresident Trump recently amplified his already sharp criticism of China, blaming the country for the U.S. fentanyl crisis and escalating the trade…

News View :: The World On Arirang  The World On ArirangNorth Korea is carrying out cyber attacks and illicit trade to make money despite the strict international sanctions regime. In a report released Thursday, the UN …

News View :: The World On Arirang  Arirang NewsNorth Korea is carrying out cyber attacks and illicit trade to make money despite the strict international sanctions regime. In a report released Thursday, the UN …

Why experts say drug testing welfare recipients ‘doesn’t work’  The AgeThe Morrison Government’s plan to drug test welfare recipients is counterproductive, futile and immoral, says Antony Loewenstein, who has spent the past five …

Illegal cigarettes trade growing in Jamaica  Jamaica Observer

Illegal cigarettes trade growing in Jamaica  Jamaica Observer

Illegal cigarettes trade growing in Jamaica  Jamaica ObserverThe illicit trade in cigarettes is growing much faster than originally …

Illegal cigarettes trade growing in Jamaica  Jamaica ObserverThe illicit trade in cigarettes is growing much faster than originally …

Galleon’s Rajaratnam Free From Prison After Almost Eight Years  BloombergRaj Rajaratnam, the mastermind of what prosecutors said was one of the largest hedge-fund insider-trading rings in U.S. history, is out of prison — almost two …

23% of Malaysian consumers use illicit streaming devices  FutureIoTA new survey revealed that almost a quarter or 23% of Malaysian consumers are using a TV box to stream pirated television and video *content*. These TV boxes …

More Than 60,000 Hits of Harm Off The Streets  Triple MKalgoorlie Detectives have continuing operations around Kalgoorlie Boulder and the Goldfields targeting people in the sale and distribution of illicit drugs.

Man charged after LSD tablets and 6kg of meth seized at Kalgoorlie Airport  PerthNowA 30-year-old man faced court yesterday after he allegedly tried to smuggle LSD tablets and more than 6kg of meth through Kalgoorlie Airport.

Man charged after LSD tablets and 6kg of meth seized at Kalgoorlie Airport  The West AustralianA 30-year-old man faced court yesterday after he allegedly tried to smuggle LSD tablets and more than 6kg of meth through Kalgoorlie Airport.

Man charged after LSD tablets and 6kg of meth seized at Kalgoorlie Airport  The West AustralianA 30-year-old man faced court yesterday after he allegedly tried to smuggle LSD tablets and more than 6kg of meth through Kalgoorlie Airport.

Murang’a security team to use drone in war on illicit brew, drugs  The Star, KenyaDrone be used for surveillance in suspected brewers and drug peddlers’ dens.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (RBGLY)  Yahoo FinancePomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (“Reckitt” or th…

North Korea breaching shipping, trade and financial sanctions: PoE report  NK NewsNorth Korea continued to circumvent UN sanctions on shipping and trade, according to a new mid-term report from the UN Panel of Experts (PoE) published on …

Senator’s white paper suggests distributed ledger to stop trade-based money laundering  FreightWavesA white paper released Sept. 4 by Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., raises concern with the ability of the federal government to combat trade-based mo…

Record $148 Million Heroin Bust Made At UK Port  Yahoo FinanceDoes container shipping have a drug problem? After a string of busts in the U.S. in recent months, attention has now switched to the U.K., where authorities have …

Record $148 million heroin bust made at UK port  FreightWavesDoes container shipping have a drug problem? After a string of busts in the U.S. in recent months, attention has now switched to the U.K., where authorities have …

Counterfeit currency experts gather in France for Interpol conference on fake banknotes  Illicit TradeInterpol is holding a conference on counterfeit currency at its global headquarters in France. The three-day event, which kicked off in Lyon…

News: Organized crime, poor policy fueling Africa’s looming drugs crisis  addisstandard.comNew research warns that African consumption of illegal drugs is projected to become a public health emergency. Addis Abeba, September 05/2019 – Africa …

Weedmaps won’t offer timeline for ending promotion of illegal marijuana shops  Daily DemocratThough Weedmaps promised two weeks ago that it would stop advertising illicit marijuana businesses through its online directory, the Irvine-based com…

Brewer AB InBev says New Delhi ban to adversely hurt its business in the city  EuronewsBy Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Anheuser-Busch InBev will face a “substantial adverse impact” on its business in New Delhi and is already.

Nigeria, Other African Nations’ Looming Drugs Crisis Fuelled By Organised Crime -Report  SaharaReporters.comIt is anticipated that by 2050 there will be an additional 14 million Africans using illegal drugs, with a total of 23 million users i…