Illicit Trade

Feds warn of rising meth use as drug cartels move into the Carolinas  The StateFederal drug enforcement agents are alarmed that the opioid epidemic is fueling a spike in methamphetamine use. Across the country, meth overdose deaths …

Africa: China Is Proving Key to Reducing Africa’s Wildlife Trafficking  AllAfrica – Top Africa NewsAnalysis – China’s proactive stance against illicit wildlife trafficking in Africa in recent years has helped shift trends in this crime. Where…

Africa: China Is Proving Key to Reducing Africa’s Wildlife Trafficking  AllAfrica – Top Africa NewsAnalysis – China’s proactive stance against illicit wildlife trafficking in Africa in recent years has helped shift trends in this crime. Where…

Car fire linked to ‘drug debt’ bikie feud  9NewsPolice have confirmed the torching of a car in Adelaide is linked to an ongoing feud between rival bikie ga…

Tobacco wars turn deadly  Moneyweb.co.zaWith the attempted assassination of Zimbabwean cigarette baron Simon Rudland in Johannesburg last week.

Coast police boss transferred as war on drugs continues  The Star, KenyaCoast regional police commander Marcus Ocholla has been moved to Rift Valley region. The reshuffle comes on the backdrop of ongoing war on drug trafficking …

Coast police boss transferred as war on drugs continues  The Star, KenyaCoast regional police commander Marcus Ocholla has been moved to Rift Valley region. The reshuffle comes on the backdrop of ongoing war on drug trafficking …

LAX border officials seize fake luxury goods worth $3.5 million smuggled into US from Hong Kong  Illicit TradeCustoms officers working at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) have confiscated thousands of luxury items that would have had a…

LAX border officials seize fake luxury goods worth $3.5 million smuggled into US from Hong Kong  Illicit TradeCustoms officers working at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) have confiscated thousands of luxury items that would have had a…

Five counterfeit hotspots you must be aware of in Colombia  World Trademark ReviewOur series highlighting markets that reportedly engage in the trade of counterfeit goods continues with Colombia. We look at why the Latin American nation is a …

Why NOT to Use Self-Correcting Quills: An Update on Cheating and Consequences  Wizards Unite HubNiantic is here to let you know that using any spells or charms to make your in-game avatar Apparate half-way across the world is strictly forbidd…

Tehran is exploiting US-EU rift in tanker dispute  The NationalIranian regime leaders are making mockery of attempts to curb their illegal activity.

Synthetic Drugs Will Change the Global Drug Trade Forever  VICEDrug traffickers thrive on their ability to penetrate national borders, but a new era of toxic, man-made highs could dissolve those boundaries and transform the …

China is proving key to reducing Africa’s wildlife trafficking  Daily MaverickFile Photo: A pile of elephant tusks is set ablaze by Kenya’s President Mwai Kibaki at Tsavo West National Park in Kenya, 20 July 2011. Kenya Wildlife *Service* …

‘Corrupt NPA’ let Malema off the hook over tender millions: Solly Mapalia  SowetanLIVE Sunday WorldEFF leader Julius Malema was let off the hook by “corrupt” elements in the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). This is according to South Afr…

Venezuela and the Geo-Ecopolitics of Gold  Venezuelanalysis.comVenezuelan political ecologist Emiliano Teran examines some of the problems associated with the government’s latest push to increase gold mining in the …

Beware the privacy risks that come with a crypto venture  American BankerThe Financial Action Task Force’s recent guidance on data privacy regulations should serve as a warning to companies planning to test virtual currencies.

Reuters World News Summary  Yahoo NewsSudan’s ousted president Omar Hassan al-Bashir on Monday arrived amid heavy security at the courthouse in the capital Khartoum where he is facing …

New campaign seeks to stub out illicit tobacco sales  Convenience StoreWith summer holiday season in full swing, a new campaign is seeking to crack down on the sale of cheap untaxed tobacco, brought back into the UK and …

ISS: China is proving key to reducing Africa’s wildlife trafficking  defenceWebChina’s proactive stance against illicit wildlife trafficking in Africa in recent years has helped shift trends in this crime. Where cooperation has occurred with …

ISS: China is proving key to reducing Africa’s wildlife trafficking  defenceWebChina’s proactive stance against illicit wildlife trafficking in Africa in recent years has helped shift trends in this crime. Where cooperation has occurred with …

Police worry about budget cuts at social agencies as crime rate increases  CBC.caCalgary police say they’re worried provincial budget cuts affecting social agencies will diminish broader efforts to handle an ongoing drug and addictions crisis…

CannTrust says Ontario Cannabis Store to return C$2.9 million of its weed  MarketWatchTroubled Canadian cannabis company CannTrust Holdings Inc. said Monday it has received notice from the Ontario Cannabis Store, the Crown corporation in…

Dairy farmers won’t be saved by welfare program  Troy MediaDairy farmers shouldn’t just receive compensation, they also deserve a continuing supply management strategy focusing on farm and processing …

Letters: Chicago casino plan comes up snake eyes  Chicago TribuneYou would think that the research Union Gaming Analytics did, which determined the tax structure of the new gambling law (for a Chicago casino) to be …

SADC governments spending over R320 billion a year on debt repayments  The South AfricanActSA has warned wealthy nations they could be accused of neo-colonialism unless they address issues with illegitimate debt owed by SADC countries.

China is proving key to reducing Africa’s wildlife trafficking  Institute for Security StudiesOther Chinese nationals have also been arrested in international law enforcement operations. In July 2018, the Lusaka Agreement Task Force (LATF) di…

Human smugglers face a dry spell with Mexico’s crackdown on Central American migration  The Spokesman-ReviewA crackdown by Mexican authorities – acting at the insistence of President Donald Trump – has dramatically reduced the flow of Central…

Kenya: Police Unmask Top Suspects in Coast Drug Syndicate  AllAfrica.comDuring a fundraiser for Lamu fire victims in Nairobi in September 2009, Mr Ali Punjani was among those who came forth to give their contributions.

Special hotline for public complaints on illicit liquor  adaderana.lkThe Excise Department will launch a special four-digit hotline 1913 from today (19) to receive public complaints on illegal Liquor, the Ministry of Finance said …

Big talk but little action on illicit financial flows  Business DayNew report highlights huge cost of illegal transfer pricing, but the problems are global and systemic, says the UN.

Gulf tensions: Iranian tanker sought by US heads to unknown destination  News NationAn Iranian super tanker that the US suspects to be tied to a sanctioned organization hauling US dollar 130 million worth of light crude oil has lifted its anc…

Gulf tensions: Iranian tanker sought by US heads to unknown destination  News NationAn Iranian super tanker that the US suspects to be tied to a sanctioned organization hauling US dollar 130 million worth of light crude oil has lifted its anc…

Crack cocaine makes a Paris neighbourhood ‘Hell’ for users and residents  SBS NewsFive squalid acres at the edge of the city are home to France’s largest open-air crack market — an “apocalyptic situation,” the local police chief says.

CBK: Deadline for return of old notes is fixed  The StandardNjoroge said after September 30, the old generation Sh1,000 bank notes will be rendered valueless.

FREE TO READ: Get this week’s M&G  Mail and GuardianErrors in email addresses contributed to the row between the protector, the bank and the president. The PP must now pay Vrede costs. The high court says the …

With Recent Terror Attacks, IS Expands Presence in Mozambique  Sierra Leone TimesLast week, militants affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) terror group stormed into a Christian village in northern Mozambique, burning houses and forcing …

With Recent Terror Attacks, IS Expands Presence in Mozambique  VOA NewsLast week, militants affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) terror group stormed into a Christian village in northern Mozambique, burning houses and forcing …

Letters to the editor | August 19, 2019  Tasmania ExaminerYour say on GM moratorium, Newstart, car warnings and the tobacco industry.

Thailand animal trafficking cases difficult to prosecute  Washington TimesOne animal welfare group compared the capture of suspected animal trafficking kingpin Boonchai Bach last year to “catching one of the Corleones.” And, just …

Thailand animal trafficking cases difficult to prosecute  Washington TimesWhen Thailand arrested suspected animal trafficking kingpin Boonchai Bach last year, it was hailed by animal rights groups as a watershed day and a chance to …

Wildlife summit mulls trade rules to counter ‘unprecedented’ species declines  ARY NEWSConservationists warned of “unprecedented” species declines Saturday as countries met in Geneva to tighten rules on trade in elephant ivory and products fr…

Dairy Welfare  RealAgricultureThe Liberals basically took the same approach Harper intended to take back in 2015 when trade deals were signed and almost the same amount. We now know …

Police uncover monkey skulls  NW Evening MailA POLICE operation into the trading of endangered species has seized 30 MONKEY skulls.

Israeli Illegal Arms Trade in South Sudan Was Disguised as “Agriculture”  The Real News NetworkInvestigative journalist Sam Mednik revealed that the agricultural company Green Horizons was a front for former Israeli general Israel Ziv’s secur…

The Hidden Law That Could Stop The Reckless Oversupply of Opioids to American Families  The National Interest OnlineThe massive scale of prescription opioid shipments as the ongoing overdose epidemic unfolded has started to come into focus. D…

Riders kill suspect over theft of a motor cycle  Standard DigitalBoda boda operators descended on Patrick Ng’ang’a after he was named as an accomplice in the illicit trade.

Wildlife summit mulls trade rules to counter ‘unprecedented’ species declines  Phys.OrgConservationists warned of “unprecedented” species declines Saturday as countries met in Geneva to tighten rules on trade in elephant ivory and products fr…

Drug Trafficking Feeds the Ayatollah’s Power  American ThinkerGlobal drug trafficking generates at least $426 billion to $652 billion per year, making it one of the most lucrative illicit markets in the world. So of course, those …

How alcohol firms endanger drinkers in multi-billion bootlegging scandal  Daily NationKenya levies heavy tax on ethanol, making it a lucrative product to smuggle.

Iran’s Police confiscate 57 kg illicit drugs in Naein  Mehr News Agency – English VersionTEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – The police forces of Naein in Isfahan Province, Iran have seized 57 Kilogram of opium during an operation.

Police unmask top suspects in Coast drug syndicate  Daily NationPolice unmask suspected kingpins of the narcotics trade in the coastal counties of Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu and Kwale.

Police unmask top suspects in Coast drug syndicate  Daily NationPolice unmask suspected kingpins of the narcotics trade in the coastal counties of Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu and Kwale.

Trade rules debated to halt ‘unprecedented’ species declines  CTV NewsConservationists warned of ‘unprecedented’ species declines Saturday as countries met in Geneva to tighten rules on trade in elephant ivory and products from …

Wildlife Meet Mulls Trade Rules to Counter ‘Unprecedented’ Species Declines  Courthouse News ServiceGENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) – Amid growing alarm over accelerating extinctions, a major international conference opened in Geneva Saturday aimin…

Key wildlife meet eyes to toughen trade rules  The Daily StarAmid growing alarm over accelerating extinctions, a major international conference opened in Geneva yesterday aiming to tighten rules on trade in elephant …

US moves to seize Iranian oil tanker stuck at Gibraltar  Taipei TimesWashington has issued a warrant to seize the supertanker Grace 1, which was detained last month on suspicion of hauling Iranian oil to Syria in contravention of …

US moves to seize Iranian oil tanker stuck at Gibraltar  Taipei TimesWashington has issued a warrant to seize the supertanker Grace 1, which was detained last month on suspicion of hauling Iranian oil to Syria in contravention of …

Tightening US-Philippines relations | Philstar.com  Philippine StarThe recent signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the United States and the Philippines to establish a state-of-the art Regional …

Summary of the outcome of the Third Review Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects – World  ReliefWebIntroduction. This document highlights the main outcomes of the United Nations conference held in …

Meet the Journalist Who Exposed the Jeffrey Epsteins of Victorian London  The National Interest OnlineW.T. Stead’s series of articles detailing a sordid sex ring rocked London.

Wildlife meet mulls trade rules to counter ‘unprecedented’ species declines  Saudi GazetteGENEVA – Amid growing alarm over accelerating extinctions, a major international conference opened in Geneva Saturday aiming to tighten rules on trade i…

Japan-South Korea spat underscores importance of export controls  Nikkei Asian ReviewTOKYO — Backlash in South Korea continues unabated against moves by the Japanese government to tighten controls on exports to the country.But a.

During secret Venezuela talks, Maduro offered new elections. Is it a real breakthrough or a stall?  The Philadelphia InquirerSkepticism around the talks in Oslo remains high among opposition leaders and U.S. officials, some of whom say Maduro…

EU Regulatory Expert to Keynote AIM Summit 2019  IT News OnlinePittsburgh, PA, August 17, 2019 –(PR.com)– AIM, the trusted worldwide industry association for the automatic identification industry, providing unbiased …

House probe sought on cigarette smuggling, fake stamps that deprive govt of billions in revenues  Manila BulletinBillions of pesos in revenues are lost annually to smugglers and local syndicates involved in the production of fake cigarette re…

Swiss expert warns over lucrative illegal wildlife trade  SWI swissinfo.ch in EnglishThe illegal trade in wildlife has become a massively lucrative, low-risk activity controlled by criminal groups, warns Swiss expert Mathias Lörtscher.

Ethiopia: Int’l Price Cut, Illicit Trade Cripple Coffee Exports  AllAfrica.comThis year’s collapsing global coffee prices, which are nearly a third of prices in 2011 and the lowest in 13 years, have left Ethiopia’s 5.3 million coffee farmers …

During secret Venezuela talks, Maduro offered new elections. Is it a real breakthrough or a stall?  The Washington PostSkepticism around the talks in Oslo remains high among opposition leaders and U.S. officials, some of whom say Maduro may b…

SADC losing $30 billion annually in illicit outflows, debt payments – Actsa report  Nyasa TimesNew research by Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) finds that the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region loses US$8.8 billion in …

25 years in jail as drug lord Baktash Akasha gives up most rights in deal  Standard DigitalThe jail term now deals immortal blow to the Akasha narcotics empire and Baktash will also pay a fine of Sh10 million.

25 years in jail as drug lord Baktash Akasha gives up most rights in deal  Standard DigitalThe jail term now deals immortal blow to the Akasha narcotics empire and Baktash will also pay a fine of Sh10 million.

Shop loses licence over illegal cigarettes and Viagra-like pills  expressandstar.comA shop in Wolverhampton has lost its licence after Trading Standards bosses seized almost £10000 illegal cigarettes and unregulated Viagra-like …

Shop loses licence over ‘Viagra-like’ drugs and illegal cigarettes  Birmingham LiveAn off-licence in Wolverhampton has lost its licence after Trading Standards bosses seized a large haul of illegal cigarettes and unregulated Viagra-like …

Shop loses licence over ‘Viagra-like’ drugs and illegal cigarettes  Birmingham LiveAnonymous tip-offs were made before the shop was raided.

Sales of smuggled cigarettes in Blackpool “too lucrative to give up”  Blackpool GazetteA warning has been sent to stores in Blackpool selling illegal cigarettes after town hall bosses stripped a trader of his alcohol licence.

Kenyan drug lord Baktash Akasha sentenced to 25 years  The Star, KenyaHis brother Ibrahim will be sentenced by the same court in November.

Organised crime police in Australia seize 1.5 tonnes of smuggled tobacco worth A$1.5 million  Illicit TradePolice in Australia discovered a 1.5-tonne consignment of illicit tobacco estimated to be worth A$1.5 million ($1.01 million) in Sydney…

The fight to protect the world’s most trafficked wild commodity  National GeographicChinese demand for rosewood—trafficked more than ivory, rhino horn, and pangolin scales—is fueling a crisis in Guatemala’s forests.

The fight to protect the world’s most trafficked wild commodity  National GeographicChinese demand for rosewood—trafficked more than ivory, rhino horn, and pangolin scales—is fueling a crisis in Guatemala’s forests.

Hard times for migrant smugglers amid crackdown  Los Angeles TimesIt’s tough going for people smugglers, known as coyotes, as Mexico’s crackdown on Central American migration puts a crimp on business. One Guatemalan …

Zimbabwe: Zim Loses U.S.$34m Through Illicit Financial Flows – Report  AllAfrica – Top Africa NewsSouthern Africa is prejudiced of a staggering US$30 billion annually as a result of illicit financial flows, with Zimbabwe losing US$34 million …

Zimbabwe: Zim Loses U.S.$34m Through Illicit Financial Flows – Report  AllAfrica – Top Africa NewsSouthern Africa is prejudiced of a staggering US$30 billion annually as a result of illicit financial flows, with Zimbabwe losing US$34 million …

SA Police target bikie gang violence by raiding almost 30 properties across Adelaide  ABC LocalPolice have raided nearly 30 properties across Adelaide today in a bid to disrupt the unlawful behaviour of Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) members f…

Amber alert  Kyiv PostUkraine is a target-rich nation when it comes to deciding who could be prosecuted for corruption. But no one ever goes to jail because the legal system — the …

Save the vaquita porpoise, new report urges  Government EuropaA new report calls for sanctions against Mexico to save the vaquita porpoise, which is critically endangered due to extensive poaching.

KRA’s march against counterfeits  The Star, KenyaTeam on overdrive to ensure an economy that is free of counterfeits.

Singapore firm charged with supplying alcohol to North Korea  CoconutsA Singaporean firm was charged yesterday with supplying large amounts of alcohol to North Korea in violation of UN sanctions, the latest case of illicit trade …

Global meet to mull trade rules to protect endangered species  Yahoo NewsSpecialists will meet in Geneva from Saturday to try to tighten rules on trade in elephant ivory, rhino horns and other endangered animal and plant species amid …

Vegas Lost: Visas could be given to victims of sex trafficking  News3LVHundreds of people are forced to come to Nevada every year. They are trafficked here. Many are forced into the sex trade. Some of them have been trafficked …

Vegas Lost: Visas could be given to victims of sex trafficking  News3LVHundreds of people are forced to come to Nevada every year. They are trafficked here. Many are forced into the sex trade. Some of them have been trafficked …

Ice not as pure and more expensive in Tasmania  NT NewsTASMANIA recorded the biggest jump in ice arrests last financial year but like other states, police here nabbed more users than suppliers.

Singapore firm charged with supplying alcohol to North Korea  The Business TimesTHE BUSINESS TIMES Government & Economy – [SINGAPORE] A Singaporean firm was charged Thursday with supplying large amounts of alcohol to North …

Brazen assassination attempt as SA tobacco war gets deadlier  Daily MaverickThe assassination attempt on Simon Rudland, co-owner of Gold Leaf Tobacco Company in Johannesburg on 14 August 2019, highlights the ongoing high …

SADC Summit must challenge rich countries on massive financial outflows from the region  Daily MaverickSouthern African governments cannot afford to ignore $30bn losses from trade-related illicit outflows and external government debt payments.

Ethiopia moves to regulate trade in pluses, cotton  Journalducameroun.com – EnglishPublished on 15.08.2019 at 23h21 by APA News. Share. The government of Ethiopia has decided that trading of all pluses and other commodities should be …

Doing the ‘tramadol dance’: What this latest craze says about pill addiction  Mail and GuardianThe illicit trade in this prescription painkiller has become the stuff of ballads and dance halls but its abuse is threatening to condemn those in …

More protection for endangered mammals? UN panel to decide  Hindustan TimesThe 18th edition of the Conference of the Parties (COP18) to the United Nations’ Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and …

By the numbers: Illegal wildlife trade threatens species  Aljazeera.comVietnamese wildlife trafficking networks drive global trade in elephant, pangolin, tiger and rhino parts, report finds. Graphic *Content*. 6 hours ago. whatsapp.

Niantic is cracking down on Pokémon GO cheaters  MSPoweruserIn a recent blog post, Niantic outlined its plans for maintaining a fun and fair environment in its games, including banning cheaters and pulling support for …