Craving for caviar is driving the Danube River’s sturgeon to extinction Los Angeles TimesWhatever had gotten caught in Ivan Ivanov’s net, he knew it wasn’t an ordinary fish. The sheer strength with which it was pushing against the Danube Riv…
The Gulf’s war on smugglers Daily TimesRecent busts have included cash, cannabis and Captagon Tech-savvy criminals play cat-and mouse with tech-savvy criminals. 0. Shares. Agencies. August 22 …
Ex-MLB players implicated in major drug trafficking organization, Dominican officials say WPMT FOX 43The Dominican attorney general implicated a former Major League Baseball all-star and a journeyman pitcher on Wednesday in a drug traffickin…
Nearly 2,000 tigers poached in last 19 years, India tops with 626: Report Times of IndiaIndia News: At the rate of 104 a year, 1977 tigers were killed for their body parts between 2000 and 2018 across 32 countries and global territories. Ano…
Nearly 2,000 tigers poached in last 19 years, India tops with 626: Report Times of IndiaIndia News: NAGPUR: At the rate of 104 a year, 1977 tigers were killed for their body parts between 2000 and 2018 across 32 countries and global territor…
Fentanyl Trade Is Spreading, Feds Warn Washington Free BeaconThe market for fentanyl, the deadly synthetic opioid, is growing in rapid and disturbing ways, a series of advisories indicate.
Cryptocurrencies Used to Buy Illicit Drugs, Says White House Investing.comOn Aug. 21, the White House issued two advisories regarding illicit drug purchases in the United States that contain references to the specific cryptocurrencies …
Discovery of a metallic-blue tarantula bolsters case for trade protection Mongabay.comA shiny, metallic-blue tarantula is Sri Lanka’s latest addition to the Indian Ocean island’s list of spiders, a new study reveals. The discovery comes as a…
UN warns of severe aid cuts in Yemen without new funds soon MENAFN.COM(MENAFN – The Arabian Post). DUBAI: Bulk cash couriers, narcotics mules, counterfeit goods, wildlife trafficking — spotting smugglers is all part of a day’s work …
Japan and EU ivory markets off hook as CITES holds back from calling for swift shutdown The Japan TimesA panel of an international convention on endangered species decided Wednesday not to adopt a resolution calling for an early shutdown of …
As Africa’s infrastructure develops, so too does its drug supply to Australia SBS NewsGlobalization, the dark net and a squeeze on other supply routes is changing the way drugs are trafficked to Australia.
As Africa’s infrastructure develops, so too does its drug supply to Australia SBSGlobalization, the dark net and a squeeze on other supply routes is changing the way drugs are trafficked to Australia.
White House announces initiative to crack down on international fentanyl trafficking WMUR ManchesterThe administration says advisories to private sector businesses give more information on cartel operations.
Crypto Addresses Blacklisted In OFAC Fentanyl Sanctions Law360Law360 (August 21, 2019, 9:37 PM EDT) — Three Chinese nationals alleged to have violated drug smuggling and money laundering laws were sanctioned by …
Weedmaps says it will stop promoting unlicensed marijuana businesses by end of year Press-EnterpriseFacing growing pressure from state regulators and legal vendors, the popular online cannabis shop directory Weedmaps said Wednesday, Aug. 21,…
U.S. charges Kansas researcher over ties to Chinese university Reuters AfricaA researcher at the University of Kansas was indicted on federal fraud charges on Wednesday for allegedly concealing ties to a Chinese university while doing …
How To Steal $10 Billion From Europe – International Law – United States Mondaq News AlertsEurope has come up with a nifty plan to help Iran buy and sell stuff outside the reach of U.S. sanctions. The problem is that the plan is a fraud magn…
Former Royal among ex-MLB players implicated in major drug trafficking organization WDAF FOX4 Kansas CityDOMINICAN REPUBLIC — The Dominican attorney general implicated a former Major League Baseball all-star and a journeyman pitcher on Wedne…
Panel forgoes call for early closure of domestic ivory markets The MainichiGENEVA (Kyodo) — A panel of an international convention on endangered species on Wednesday decided not to adopt a resolution calling for an early shu.
House OKs bill imposing excise tax on alcohol, vape on final reading Panay NewsThe House of Representatives approved House Bill (HB) No. 1026 on Tuesday which seeks to increase excise tax rates products on alcohol, heated tobacco …
House OKs bill imposing excise tax on alcohol, vape on final reading Panay NewsThe House of Representatives approved House Bill (HB) No. 1026 on Tuesday which seeks to increase excise tax rates products on alcohol, heated tobacco …
House eyes holding marathon 2020 budget hearings – UNTV News | UNTV News UNTV NewsThe House of Representatives is eyeing to hold marathon sessions for the immediate passage of the P4.1-trillion proposed national budget for 2020, House …
House begins 2020 budget hearings – UNTV News | UNTV News UNTV NewsThe House Committee on Appropriations begins its deliberations on the proposed 4.1-Trillion national budget for 2020. | House of Representatives Facebook …
Fentanyl presence growing as opioid deaths decline slightly GazetteNETBOSTON — While opioid overdose deaths in Massachusetts declined for the second year in a row, prevalence of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl has …
The Gulf’s war on smugglers ArabnewsDUBAI: Bulk cash couriers, narcotics mules, counterfeit goods, wildlife trafficking — spotting smugglers is all part of a day’s work for customs officials and law …
The Gulf’s war on smugglers Arab NewsDUBAI: Bulk cash couriers, narcotics mules, counterfeit goods, wildlife trafficking — spotting smugglers is all part of a day’s work for customs officials and law …
The Gulf’s war on smugglers Arab NewsDUBAI: Bulk cash couriers, narcotics mules, counterfeit goods, wildlife trafficking — spotting smugglers is all part of a day’s work for customs officials and law …
The Gulf’s war on smugglers Arab NewsDUBAI: Bulk cash couriers, narcotics mules, counterfeit goods, wildlife trafficking — spotting smugglers is all part of a day’s work for customs officials and law …
Ex-MLB players implicated in major drug trafficking organization, Dominican officials say CNNThe Dominican attorney general implicated a former Major League Baseball all-star and a journeyman pitcher on Wednesday in a drug trafficking and ri…
Fentanyl presence growing as opioid deaths decline slightly WCVB BostonWhile opioid overdose deaths in Massachusetts declined for the second year in a row, prevalence of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl has continued to …
Fentanyl presence growing as opioid deaths decline slightly Sentinel & EnterpriseBOSTON – While opioid overdose deaths in Massachusetts declined for the second year in a row, prevalence of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl has …
Fentanyl presence growing as opioid deaths decline slightly Sentinel & EnterpriseBOSTON – While opioid overdose deaths in Massachusetts declined for the second year in a row, prevalence of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl has …
Fentanyl presence growing as opioid deaths decline slightly Sentinel & EnterpriseBOSTON – While opioid overdose deaths in Massachusetts declined for the second year in a row, prevalence of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl has …
Feds warn of ‘fourth wave’ in opioid crisis The SentinelFederal drug enforcement agents are alarmed that the opioid epidemic is fueling a spike in methamphetamine use.
Argentina’s Evolving Role in the Global Arms Trade Citizen TruthA recent weapons seizure by Argentine authorities of about 1,000 guns and hundreds of explosives is the nation’s largest in history, according to officials.
Panel forgoes call for early closure of domestic ivory markets Kyodo News PlusA panel of an international convention on endangered species forgoes a resolution calling for an early shutdown of domestic ivory markets.
U.S. Puts Sanctions on Chinese Nationals Over Fentanyl Trafficking The New York TimesWASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Wednesday imposed sanctions on three Chinese nationals accused of trafficking synthetic opioids, stepping up …
What game is De La Rue playing in Morocco? QriusMadras Security Systems, a Chennai-based company specialized in security printing, is in the running to secure a big tender to provide tax stamps in Morocco, …
White House steps up fight against foreign-made fentanyl, synthetic opioids UPI NewsThe White House announced new steps Wednesday to fight the arrival of synthetic opioids on U.S. soil, identifying several Chinese nationals as “significant …
White House to business: Help stop fentanyl trafficking Pittsburgh Post-GazetteThe White House Wednesday sought to enlist the private sector in its effort to thwart the trafficking of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids, which have become t…
Thai woman hires hitmen to kill mum POST-COURIERBANGKOK: Would you kill someone for 10 million baht (K1.1m)? What if that person was your mother? For Kanchana Srisang, the answer would be ‘yes’ on both …
Customs officers in Guinea provided with training on how to use Interpol border security tools Illicit TradeAs part of its ongoing efforts to bolster the abilities of law enforcement agencies in West Africa, Interpol has led a border securit…
U.S. imposes sanctions on three Chinese accused of fentanyl trafficking ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury on Wednesday imposed sanctions on three Chinese men accused of illegally trafficking fentanyl, acting three …
U.S. imposes sanctions on three Chinese accused of fentanyl trafficking ReutersThe U.S. Treasury on Wednesday imposed sanctions on three Chinese men accused of illegally trafficking fentanyl, acting three weeks after President Donald …
$1.4 Billion in Counterfeits Were Seized in the US in 2018, and Apparel, Accessories & Footwear Among the Most — The Fashion Law The Fashion LawOn the heels of a string of recent busts that saw U.S. Customs agents commandeer $3.4 million wor…
National | CBA National – The Power of Perspectives CBA NationalThe premiere magazine of the CBA, CBA National helps you make sense of trends and developments affecting the legal profession. Accessible online and it’s …
Pharmacists Are Integral to Combating Drug Abuse Pharmacy TimesAlthough the opioid crisis continues, pharmacists can tap PMP programs to help in the nation’s fight.
Tax stamps under the spotlight at international industry event SecuringIndustry.comTax stamps will be on the agenda at an international forum that will highlight the devastating impact of the fraudulent trade in tobacco, alcohol and other pr…
448 boxes of smuggled medicine seized by customs at Garoua Boulaï border with Central Africa Business in CameroonDuring a routine check in Garoua Boulaï, an Eastern Cameroonian region sharing a border with the Central African Republic, Camer…
There’s a Thriving Market for Human Body Parts on Instagram WIREDUsers quietly buy and sell human skulls, decorated and sold by macabre enthusiasts. Is the underground marketplace just a microcosm of our colonial past?
Odell Beckham Jr. and Cleveland are an unlikely fit but might be exactly what each other needs The Washington PostThe superstar wide receiver was spectacular but dramatic in New York. After this offseason’s blockbuster trade, he appears righ…
Odell Beckham Jr. and Cleveland are an unlikely fit but might be exactly what each other needs The Washington PostThe superstar wide receiver was spectacular but dramatic in New York. After this offseason’s blockbuster trade, he appears righ…
Drug cartels still favour fruit shipments for their illicit cargo FreshPlaza.comFreshPlaza, portal for the *fresh* produce industry, offering the latest news, job advertisements, pricewatching, and photo reports.
Analysis | The One Job in Banking the Robots Can’t Take Washington PostWhen HSBC Holdings Plc thwarted a $500 million central-bank heist, sophisticated computer software didn’t raise the alarm. The funds flowed undetected from …
House OKs tax hike on alcohol, vape products on third reading Yahoo Philippines NewsThe House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading the bill which seeks to increase taxes on alcohol and vape products. Based on House Bill…
Africa: To Trade or Not to Trade? The Ivory Question AllAfrica – Top Africa NewsAnalysis – Is a world without the illicit wildlife trade possible? One where no species faces imminent extinction at the hands of humans? Perhaps – with new …
Africa: To Trade or Not to Trade? The Ivory Question AllAfrica – Top Africa NewsAnalysis – Is a world without the illicit wildlife trade possible? One where no species faces imminent extinction at the hands of humans? Perhaps – with new …
NIS staff among security officers moved The Star, KenyaScores sent to DCI headquarters for *fresh* training on narcotics.
Police struggle to stamp out online cannabis shops The Globe and MailThere are no data on how many online retailers are selling illicit cannabis across the country, with many offering free shipping on a wide variety of edibles and …
War on drugs: Well-trained law enforcement officers vital New Straits TimesKUDOS to the police, especially Bukit Aman’s Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) and the Customs Department’s narcotics branch (KDRM), …
30th Cabinet meeting decisions matrix The HeraldReport on the Third Session of the Inter-Governmental Commission of Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation between Zimbabwe and Russia: 5 to 7 …
How to Steal $10 Billion from Europe | Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP JD SupraEurope has come up with a nifty plan to help Iran buy and sell stuff outside the reach of U.S. sanctions. The problem is that the plan is a fraud magnet. Ho…
SYLVAIN CHARLEBOIS: Compensation payments to farmers don’t help consumers at the cash register TheChronicleHerald.caThe Liberals basically took the same approach Harper intended to take back in 2015 when trade deals were signed and almost th…
SYLVAIN CHARLEBOIS: Compensation payments to farmers don’t help consumers at the cash register TheChronicleHerald.caThe Liberals basically took the same approach Harper intended to take back in 2015 when trade deals were signed and almost th…
Zim, Russia conclude billion-dollar deals The HeraldZimbabwe and Russia have concluded multi-billion dollar deals in various sectors of the economy ranging from energy, mining, tourism, health, agriculture and …
Zim, Russia conclude billion-dollar deals The HeraldZimbabwe and Russia have concluded multi-billion dollar deals in various sectors of the economy ranging from energy, mining, tourism, health, agriculture and …
Myanmar’s illicit drug problem requires a regional response The StrategistFor well over a century, Myanmar’s remote mountains and valleys have played a central role in the regional supply chains for illicit drugs. Initially, opium poppies …
Egypt- Philip Morris, ECA join forces to train customs employees on combating illicit trade MENAFN.COM(MENAFN – Daily News Egypt) Philip Morris, an international tobacco company, and the Egyptian Customs Authority (ECA) joined forces to laun…
28 charged in sex trade investigation at Chantilly Lace and Exclusive Lingerie Boutique Rockford Register StarROCKFORD — An investigation into the illegal sex trade at two lingerie shops has resulted in criminal charges against more than two…
EA Cables banks on Kenya Power’s Sh5.2bn orders Business DailyEast African Cables is servicing Sh5.2 billion orders received from Kenya Power’s last-mile connectivity.
Charges announced in sex trafficking investigation linked to Chantilly Lace, Exclusive Lingerie WREX-TVROCKFORD (WREX) — Winnebago County authorities announce the arrest of more than two dozen people and 80 charges in an investigation in to …
USTR requests comments for 2019 Notorious Markets List FreightWavesThe Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is requesting written comments identifying online and physical markets to be considered for inclusion in.
Q&A: Digital browser identities and the new illicit trade (Includes interview) Digital JournalIntSights has released the company’s research brief “Digital Browser Identities: The Hottest New Black Market Good” which provides an overview of t…
The Smoking Gun: SARS goes after illicit cigarette trade Daily MaverickAs gangsters continue to fight for a piece of South Africa’s lucrative illicit cigarette trade, a new independent study has revealed just how big that market has …
How the U.S. Should Follow Up Its Unsigning of the Arms Trade Treaty Heritage.orgPresident Trump’s decision to notify the United Nations that the U.S. does not intend to become a party to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), and thereby to unsign th…
Government Chemist and IGFS visit Ghana GOV.UKSelvarani Elahi, Deputy Government Chemist and Professor Chris Elliott, founder of the Institute for Global Food Security at Queen’s University, Belfast were …
7 Events That Enraged Colonists and Led to the American Revolution HistoryColonists didn’t just take up arms against the British out of the blue. A series of events escalated tensions that culminated in America’s war for independence.
Illinois AG wants gun dealers’ suit tossed Alton TelegraphSPRINGFIELD — Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul on Monday said a lawsuit challenging the Illinois Gun Dealer License Certification Act is “not ripe for …
The ‘fourth wave’ of the opioid crisis: Feds warn of a rise in meth use Tri-City HeraldFederal drug enforcement agents are alarmed that the opioid epidemic is fueling a spike in methamphetamine use.
The ‘fourth wave’ of the opioid crisis: Feds warn of a rise in meth use McClatchy Washington BureauFederal drug enforcement agents are alarmed that the opioid epidemic is fueling a spike in methamphetamine use.
Feds warn of rising meth use as drug cartels move into the Carolinas Myrtle Beach Sun NewsFederal drug enforcement agents are alarmed that the opioid epidemic is fueling a spike in methamphetamine use.
Dark Web vendor forfeits ‘millions of dollars’ in cryptocurrencies; sentenced to 70 months in prison Yahoo FinanceA San Diego man has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for conspiring to sell drugs through the Dark Web, according to a pre…
To trade or not to trade? The ivory question Daily MaverickAs the Cites conference starts, can African states overcome their bitter divisions and put elephants first?
In Myanmar, Better Oversight of Forests a Vital Step in Transition to Rule of Law Modern DiplomacyFor the first time, the Myanmar Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (MEITI) has opened the books to share information with the public.
INSTEX: Fraud and a Way for Iran outside of US Sanctions The National Law ReviewEurope has come up with a nifty plan to help Iran buy and sell stuff outside the reach of U.S. sanctions. The problem is that the plan is a fraud magnet. How do …
2020 Democrats’ struggle to win over rural voters PoliticoUSDA shuffles nutrition leaders; undersecretary still MIA — Dairy demands a deal with Japan.
Why drug trafficking cartels favour smuggling their illicit cargo in consignments of fruit Illicit TradeOne of the biggest issues South American drug cartels must constantly grapple with is the difficulty of getting their product safely into…
Heineken takes portfolio approach to drive earnings The Sun DailyPETALING JAYA: Heineken Malaysia Bhd, which posted a 14.32% jump in its earnings for six months ended June 30, 2019 (1H19), will bank on its strong …
BIG Blockchain Intelligence Group Inc. Integrates BitRank into its Recently Acquired Netcoins Platform to Provide End To End Compliance And Risk-Scoring Solution Yahoo FinanceVancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – August 20, 2019) – …
New Filipino wildlife traffickers, traders emerge in FB hubs INQUIRER.net(Second of three parts). MANILA, Philippines — In a convenience store near an LRT 1 station in Tondo, Manila, a man carrying two boxes usually reserved for …
Security ties at risk in Seoul-Tokyo trade row MENAFN.COM(MENAFN – Asia Times) With Japan and South Korea locked in a bitter dispute over export controls, the collateral damage may extend beyond the econo.
Security ties at risk in Seoul-Tokyo trade row MENAFN.COM(MENAFN – Asia Times) With Japan and South Korea locked in a bitter dispute over export controls, the collateral damage may extend beyond the econo.
Southern African Development Community Loses Billions in Illicit Outflows Inter Press ServiceThe Southern African Development Community (SADC), which comprise 16 member states, loses about 8.8 billion dollars in trade-related illicit outflow…
Over 230 kg of heroin seized by Turkey on Iran border Daily SabahTurkish customs officials confiscated over 230 kilograms (507 pounds) of heroin at the country’s eastern border gate, according to the Trade Ministry on…
How Iran Is Taking Ancient F-14 Tomcats and Making Them Better Yahoo NewsFive decades in, Iran’s F-14s are only getting better and better. And more and more important to the Persian state’s defense.On April 9, 1972, Iraq and the Soviet …
Security ties at risk in Seoul-Tokyo trade row | Article Asia TimesSouth Korea’s axing of pact would deprive it of Japanese satellite and anti-sub intel.
To trade or not to trade? The ivory question Institute for Security StudiesTools like these help to determine the degree of protection required for a particular species, as stipulated by CITES. CITES Appendix I lists species threatened …
Dark Web Drug Dealer to Forfeit Millions of Dollars in Illicit Crypto Earnings CoinDeskA man has been sentenced in San Diego, California, for conspiring to sell drugs over dark web markets for cryptocurrencies. Thirty-nine-year-old Sky Justi…
Dark Web Drug Dealer to Forfeit Millions in Illicit Crypto Earnings Yahoo FinanceA man has been sentenced in San Diego, California, for conspiring to sell opioids and other drugs over dark web markets for cryptocurrencies.
Broken Ghost by Niall Griffiths review – a bleak vision of modern Britain The GuardianSet in west Wales, Niall Griffiths’s new novel begins on a mountainside in the aftermath of an open-air rave, as three troubled strangers witness the myste…