Legal wildlife trade has its benefits, Letters in Print News & Top Stories The Straits TimesExotic pets have often been branded as illegal and dangerous by animal rights organisations. They use emotive language and graphic images to influenc…
The Caribbean is the Leading Importer of US Goods Says US Diplomat caribbeannationalweekly.comThe Caribbean, which is described as the “third border” of the United States, is the leading importer of American goods.
Juul Labs’ stores implement strict age verification BusinessWorld OnlineJUUL Labs, Inc.’s kiosks and authorized stores are implementing strict age verification process to prevent the sale of Juul devices and pods to individuals below …
Nine women among 20 held in Sonbhadra for indulging in illicit liquor trade United News of IndiaUniindia: Sonbhadra, Sep 1 (UNI) Local police have arrested 20 people, including nine women, during a campaign against illicit liquor.
Facebook ‘fuels’ fake tobacco sale ExpressCRIMINALS are using Facebook and other social media to make millions of pounds selling cigarettes – many of them fake.
Illicit arms flow fuelling terror, poaching, conflict in the region The East AfricanCountries in eastern Africa are struggling with the proliferation and trafficking of illicit arms that are being used for other transnational crimes like ter…
States drag their feet in signing arms treaty The East AfricanAs the proliferation of small arms in the region raises concerns over their devastating effect on civilian population, governments have on the other hand been …
India’s dangerous new relationship with opioids FRANCE 24 EnglishThe opioid problem in India is one of distribution. Those who desperately need the drugs for pain relief struggle to access them even as the black market trade is …
U.S. finds new firms to sanction Korea JoongAng DailyIn its latest crackdown on illicit ship-to-ship transfers of refined petroleum goods, the U.S. Treasury Department slapped sanctions on three shipping companies …
Parents speak out on the threat of the online drug trade SBS NewsA growing number of tech-savvy Australian teenagers are turning to the shadowy world of the dark web to buy illicit drugs, using cryptocurrency.
Kim’s Laundromat New EuropeElvira Nabiullina, the governor of the Russian Central Bank, has reportedly been reforming the bank sector and cracking down on financial institutions engaged …
Japan’s Africa charm offensive leaves no doubt China is in its crosshairs The East AfricanTicad had always played second fiddle to China’s Forum on China-Africa Co-operation.
Aust sends plane for Korea surveillance NEWS.com.auAustralia is sending a maritime patrol aircraft to Japan to join an international effort to enforce United Nations Security Council imposed sanctions against North …
RAAF joins surveillance effort against North Korea The New DailyAustralia is sending a maritime patrol aircraft to Japan to join an international effort to enforce United Nations Security Council imposed sanctions against North …
Aust sends plane for Korea surveillance 9NewsAustralia is sending a surveillance aircraft to ensure UN sanctions against North Korea are enforced.
Seme: Counting cost of border closure The Nation NewspaperMiffed by the activities of unrepentant smugglers who ply their illicit trade from different border towns, including Seme,
Land grabbers’ll face full wrath of law, LASG vows The PunchAfeez Hanafi. The Lagos State Government has warned land grabbers to desist from their unlawful conduct in the state or face the full wrath of the law.
Dangerous fake medicines bought online with Google search The TimesRogue online pharmacies are putting thousands of people’s lives at risk in Britain by doling out painkillers, sleeping pills and anti-anxiety tablets without a …
Dangerous fake medicines bought online with Google search The TimesRogue online pharmacies are putting thousands of people’s lives at risk in Britain by doling out painkillers, sleeping pills and anti-anxiety tablets without a …
Caribbean is a leading importer of US goods – US diplomat Jamaica ObserverST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC) — The Caribbean which is described as the “third border” of the United States, is a leading trade partner in terms of United …
Caribbean is a leading importer of US goods – US diplomat Jamaica ObserverST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC) — The Caribbean which is described as the “third border” of the United States, is a leading trade partner in terms of United …
Caribbean is a leading importer of US goods – US diplomat Jamaica ObserverST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC) — The Caribbean which is described as the “third border” of the United States, is a leading trade partner in terms of United …
Caribbean is a leading importer of US goods – US diplomat Jamaica ObserverST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC) — The Caribbean which is described as the “third border” of the United States, is a leading trade partner in terms of United …
Caribbean is a leading importer of US goods – US diplomat Jamaica ObserverST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC) — The Caribbean which is described as the “third border” of the United States, is a leading trade partner in terms of United …
Caribbean is a leading importer of US goods – US diplomat Jamaica ObserverST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC) — The Caribbean which is described as the “third border” of the United States, is a leading trade partner in terms of United …
Local bans limit options for aspiring marijuana businesses WSBT-TVAbout 39% of Michigan communities that approved a recreational marijuana ballot measure last year have since introduced local bans that prohibit businesses …
US Diplomat Says Washington is Honoring Promises to Caribbean caribbeannationalweekly.comST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – The United States Ambassador to Barbados and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), Linda Taglialatela, …
Sudan’s ex-president Bashir charged with corruption, holding illicit foreign currency Yahoo NewsQuestioned in court for the first time, Bashir said that he had received $25 million from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as well as fund…
KRA destroys counterfeit goods worth Sh1.5 Billion – VIDEO Nairobi NewsKenya Revenue Authority (KRA) on Friday destroyed illicit products with a market value of over Sh1.5 billion. The exercise which took place at Stony Athi, …
Sudan’s ex-president Bashir charged with corruption, holding illicit foreign currency Investing.comKHARTOUM (Reuters) – A Sudanese judge formally indicted former president Omar al-Bashir on charges of possessing illicit foreign currency and …
Inclusion Of Gender-Based Violence Concerns In Arms Transfers Decisions: Case Of Arms Trade Treaty – Analysis Eurasia ReviewBy José Francisco Alvarado Cóbar and Giovanna Maletta. Article 7(4) of the Arms Trade Treaty requires that states par…
Kenya destroys contraband goods worth 15 mln USD China.org.cnNAIROBI, Aug.30 (Xinhua) — Kenyan authorities on Friday destroyed illicit excisable products worth 1.5 billion shillings (15 million U.S. dollars). The Kenya …
Myanmar’s Lucrative Drug Trade Is Increasingly Fueling The Country’s Conflict KGOUAUDIE CORNISH, HOST: An update now on fighting in Myanmar that’s been going on for decades. Several thousand people in Shan State have been displaced …
EDITORIAL: Human trafficking Eleven Myanmarby Editorial Desk ISLAMABAD (Dawn/ANN) – Eradicating human trafficking is on the list of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals for 2030.
China claims fentanyl progress in trade call, sources say CNBCU.S. and Chinese officials held a “working-level” call Thursday evening in which Beijing said it was making progress in restricting outbound fentanyl shipments, …
US trade disputes and dark money | TheHill The HillWe must hold our elected leaders accountable, especially when it comes to financial dealings.
Myanmar’s Lucrative Drug Trade Is Increasingly Fueling The Country’s Conflict WVTFAUDIE CORNISH, HOST: An update now on fighting in Myanmar that’s been going on for decades. Several thousand people in Shan State have been displaced …
Pollen ‘nerds’: U.S. government enlists scientists to track drug loads, crack cold cases Washington PostCHICAGO — In a small, obscure government laboratory here, two self-described “nerds” are doing microscopic detective work, trying to dete…
Myanmar’s Lucrative Drug Trade Is Increasingly Fueling The Country’s Conflict NPRMyanmar’s military has been fighting ethnic minorities for decades, who want greater autonomy from the government. Now the conflict is funded in part by the …
Ultra-rich illegally buying cheetahs as pets, leading to species’ extinction WTKR News 3The trend is of “epidemic proportions,” according to CCF, an organization devoted to saving cheetahs in the wild.
The ultra-rich are illegally buying cheetahs as pets and it’s leading to their extinction WITI FOX 6 MilwaukeeSOMALIA — Three tiny balls of fur huddled together for warmth inside a cardboard box. The baby cheetahs, just a few weeks old, had…
Illicit FX trader chats prompt OSC investigation Investment ExecutiveOn the heels of settlements involving foreign exchange (FX) trader misconduct at a pair of big banks, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is putting other …
Illegal Gas, Power Lines in Slums: 24 syndicates earn Tk 2.88cr a month The Daily StarIllegal gas and power lines pose serious dangers to around 1.55 lakh people living in three slums of the capital, including the biggest one, Korail Bosti i…
Illegal Gas, Power Lines in Slums: 24 syndicates earn Tk 2.88cr a month The Daily StarIllegal gas and power lines pose serious dangers to around 1.55 lakh people living in three slums of the capital, including the biggest one, Korail Bosti i…
US Uses New Sanctions to Crack Down on N. Korean Oil Imports RigzoneThe US cracked down on illicit North Korean oil imports, sanctioning a handful of Taiwan- and Hong Kong-based companies for helping Pyongyang evade …
Kenya destroys contraband goods worth 15 mln USD – Xinhua | English.news.cn XinhuaNAIROBI, Aug.30 (Xinhua) — Kenyan authorities on Friday destroyed illicit excisable products worth 1.5 billion shillings (15 million U.S. dollars). The Kenya …
FinCEN Advisory Highlights Money Laundering Risks Related to Fentanyl Trafficking JD SupraOn August 21, 2019, FinCEN issued an advisory (the “Advisory”) alerting financial institutions to various financial schemes and mechanisms employed by …
Organised Crime and Policing RUSI AnalysisThe Organised Crime and Policing group provides research, analysis, consultancy and evaluation services for governments, law enforcement agencies, …
Watch Out for the Money Machine BloombergIf you work at a financial firm, and you get an email from your boss saying that he has come up with a “self-generating money machine,” is that a good thing or a …
China can help solve Mexico’s illegal logging crisis Diálogo ChinoAction against both suppliers and buyers in markets such as China is urgently needed to protect endangered Mexican rosewood.
Man found guilty of running illegal tobacco trade from Gloucester store Gloucestershire LiveThe fake cigarettes and tobacco were hidden inside a sofa and a footstool.
Anti-counterfeit Printing Ink Market Opportunity Assessment and Forecast up to 2025 ZebvoAnti-counterfeit printing technology is utilized widely in fields wherein fake making and infringement occurs frequently. Counterfeiting has become a wo…
OFAC designates Taiwanese nationals, entities and tanker for DPRK oil exports NK NewsThe U.S. Treasury Department on Friday issued new designations against two Taiwanese nationals, three Taiwanese companies, and one oil tanker, for …
Counterfeit e-cigarette products could trigger an epidemic of deadly vaping-related lung conditions Illicit TradeWhile the jury is still out as to whether using electronic cigarettes is safe over the longer term, the vast majority of experts…
Terrorism and Conflict RUSI AnalysisThe group is unique in the British think tank community. The terrorism and conflict group draws on its diverse experience and a network of experts to deliver …
FinCEN Highlights Money Laundering and Fentanyl Trafficking The National Law ReviewOn August 21, 2019, FinCEN issued an advisory alerting financial institutions to various financial schemes and mechanisms employed by fentanyl and synthetic …
How will Russia overcome North Korean money laundering claims? Coin RivetRussian banks have been accused of not doing enough to stop North Korea money laundering funds obtained from cyberattacks on crypto exchanges.
KRA destroys contraband goods worth Sh1.5bn Capital FM KenyaNAIROBI, Kenya Aug 30 – The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has destroyed illicit excisable products with a market value of over Sh1.5 billion. The products …
Organised Crime and Policing RUSI AnalysisThe Organised Crime and Policing group provides research, analysis, consultancy and evaluation services for governments, law enforcement agencies, …
Babylon treasure: British Museum returns looted items from Iraq Metro.co.ukThe British Museum is returning a huge haul of Babylon treasure to Iraq after it was looted from the country when the US invaded in 2003. The impressive …
UK hands back largest seizure of stolen Iraqi artefacts The NationalAncient inscribed tablets date back more than 4000 years and form an impressive body of detailed records.
Africa: Mozambique Has World’s Highest Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risk AllAfrica – Top Africa NewsOf 125 countries assessed, Mozambique has the highest risk of money laundering and terrorist financing, according to a report iss…
Africa: Mozambique Has World’s Highest Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risk AllAfrica – Top Africa NewsOf 125 countries assessed, Mozambique has the highest risk of money laundering and terrorist financing, according to a report iss…
The Mustang review: Bonding of inmate and beast in humane prison drama Evening StandardThere are so many routine prison dramas, fuelled by violence and pessimism, that when offered one that feels *fresh*, authentic and with heart it should b…
Man jailed over meth hidden in clothes Newcastle StarA Hong Kong national who tried to hide three packages of methylamphetamine in his clothes as he went through Perth Airport has been sentenced to …
Man jailed over meth hidden in clothes Goulburn PostA Hong Kong national who tried to hide three packages of methylamphetamine in his clothes as he went through Perth Airport has been sentenced to …
Man jailed over meth hidden in clothes Nambucca Guardian NewsA Hong Kong national who tried to hide three packages of methylamphetamine in his clothes as he went through Perth Airport has been sentenced to …
Man jailed over meth hidden in clothes The Canberra TimesA Hong Kong national who tried to hide three packages of methylamphetamine in his clothes as he went through Perth Airport has been sentenced to …
Man jailed over meth hidden in clothes Newcastle HeraldA Hong Kong national who tried to hide three packages of methylamphetamine in his clothes as he went through Perth Airport has been sentenced to …
Man jailed over meth hidden in clothes Newcastle StarA Hong Kong national who tried to hide three packages of methylamphetamine in his clothes as he went through Perth Airport has been sentenced to …
Man jailed over meth hidden in clothes Daily LiberalA Hong Kong national who tried to hide three packages of methylamphetamine in his clothes as he went through Perth Airport has been sentenced to …
Pagcor vows fresh means to curb loan sharking in casinos GGRAsiaThe Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor), the country’s gaming regulator, vowed on Thursday to boost casino surveillance and enable information …
Inside Colombia’s ELN: How the world’s longest insurgency ditched its fight for socialism Telegraph.co.ukIn the early morning heat of the Chocó jungle in western Colombia, around 80 rebels gather for inspection in their makeshift camp.
[Editorial] In influence-peddling case, Supreme Court rebukes illicit favors exchanged by politicians and businesspeople The HankyorehThree years after the candlelit protests that toppled the administration of former president Park Geun-hye,…
[Editorial] In influence-peddling case, Supreme Court rebukes illicit favors exchanged by politicians and businesspeople The HankyorehThree years after the candlelit protests that toppled the administration of former president Park Geun-hye,…
How a torrent of fake cigarettes is costing Greece millions South China Morning PostThe proliferation of knock-off versions of well-known brands that often use inferior tobacco leaves and can cost less than US$2 per pack has made Greece the …
Criminalisation key to Cape Town’s drug wars University of Cape Town NewsResearch consistently shows that criminalisation does not deter drug use, but simply places potentially dangerous market into the hands of criminal syndicates …
Convicted rapist from Romania caught drug dealing six months after entering country GazetteA CONVICTED rapist from Romania who found employment at a car wash in Colchester was caught drug dealing within six months of arriving in the…
From pecan pralines to ‘dots’ as currency: how the prison economy works The GuardianThe long read: When economic freedoms are taken away, informal markets will always find new and ingenious ways to satisfy demand.
Convicted rapist from Romania caught drug dealing six months after entering country Halstead GazetteA CONVICTED rapist from Romania who found employment at a car wash in Colchester was caught drug dealing within six months of arriving in the…
From pecan pralines to ‘dots’ as currency: how the prison economy works The GuardianThe long read: When economic freedoms are taken away, informal markets will always find new and ingenious ways to satisfy demand.
Convicted rapist from Romania caught drug dealing six months after entering country EchoA CONVICTED rapist from Romania who found employment at a car wash in Colchester was caught drug dealing within six months of arriving in the…
US imposes sanctions on people, firms linked to illicit North Korea trade THE WEEKThe United States on Friday imposed sanctions on two people and three firms it alleges helped the North Korea evade sanctions.
Ghana: Fake-Branded Bars Slip Dirty Gold Into World Markets AllAfrica.comGold bars fraudulently stamped with the logos of major refineries are being inserted into the global market to launder smuggled or illegal gold; refining and …
UK warships to patrol dangerous West African waters BusinessGhanaBritish warships are expected to patrol the Gulf of Guinea before the end of the year, according to UK Armed Forces Mark Lancaster, who is on a…
Don’t Smoke These Fake Greek Cigarettes. You May Hurt a Pensioner BloombergJust before midnight on a hot August evening in 2017, two police officers in an unmarked car in northern Greece’s largest city, Thessaloniki, stopped a truck for …
Colombia’s FARC guerillas say they are taking up arms again South China Morning PostFormer FARC leader Ivan Marquez, centre, and other ex-commanders announced that they are taking up arms again on Thursday. Photo: EPA. Colombian …
UN Official: Crypto Makes Policing Child Trafficking ‘Exceptionally Difficult’ CoinDeskA top United Nations (UN) official said cryptocurrencies are making international efforts to combat terrorist financing, money laundering and cyber-crime …
Human trafficking DAWN.comTHIS week, a seminar in the capital city highlighted that a disproportionate number of Pakistani women and girls were trapped in the human trafficking trade.
Human trafficking DAWN.comTHIS week, a seminar in the capital city highlighted that a disproportionate number of Pakistani women and girls were trapped in the human trafficking trade.
Age does matter: JUUL Labs imposes strict age verification in kiosks and retail outlets Business MirrorAll JUUL Labs kiosks and authorized stores strictly prohibit the sale of JUUL Devices and pods to individuals below 18 years old. This was…
British Museum returns biggest ever haul of looted artefacts to Iraq The TimesThe British Museum completed the largest ever handover of looted Iraqi artefacts found in Britain in a ceremony at the residence of Iraq’s ambassador in London …
Megafauna stalemate calls for fresh thinking as CITES conference ends Daily MaverickThe triennial CITES conference has just wrapped up in Geneva with an uneasy status quo on the thorny issues of trade in ivory and rhino horn. This is a pity.
Fake bars slip dirty gold into world markets The Australian Financial ReviewFake gold bars are relatively common and often easy to detect. These counterfeits are more subtle: the gold is real and only the markings are faked.
Editorial: Blocking China’s evil fentanyl trade – Opinion The Providence JournalIn 2018, the People’s Republic of China exported more than $500 billion worth of goods to the United States. Top categories included computers and electronics …
The K Morning: the odd voyages of a suspected DPRK coal smuggler NK NewsA DPRK ship suspected of coal smuggling left North Korean waters earlier in the week, with satellite imagery of its likely port of origin showing a ship of similar …
The K Morning: the odd voyages of a suspected DPRK coal smuggler NK NewsA DPRK ship suspected of coal smuggling left North Korean waters earlier in the week, with satellite imagery of its likely port of origin showing a ship of similar …
Video of raid on Jeffrey Epstein’s Palm Beach mansion reveals home decorated in part with illicit photos Yahoo NewsIn 2005 the Palm Beach Police Department conducted a raid on the Palm Beach mansion of Jeffrey Epstein. Newly obtained footage…
Law enforcement concerned about fire threat by Illegal marijuana grows KTVLAs Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office led an illegal marijuana grow bust Wednesday there is a larger problem with the illicit trade – fire. Capt. Chris McGrew …
Law enforcement concerned about fire threat by Illegal marijuana grows KTVLAs Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office led an illegal marijuana grow bust Wednesday there is a larger problem with the illicit trade – fire. Capt. Chris McGrew …