Responsible Reporting on The Overdose Crisis Is Crucial For Canadian Voters CANADALANDWith the Canadian federal election coming, journalism about candidates’ policies on issues like housing, immigration, and public health is immensely import…
The Internet’s underworld: a look at the illicit products and services on the dark web The Calgary JournalThere are 2 days, 1 hour, 17 min. left. JOIN or LEAVE, the message reads. Behind the text, two welding tanks and what looks like an ope…
Inquiry against woman excise inspector for role in illicit liquor trade Times of IndiaAGRA: District magistrate NG Ravi Kumar has ordered an inquiry against a woman inspector of the excise department for her alleged involvement in illicit li…
Weak and poorly enforced border control policies are costing migrants their lives Illicit TradeAuthorities in Belgium this week revealed they had pulled the dead body of an Iraqi migrant out of the ocean after the man launched a doomed attem…
Violence Against Indigenous Hondurans Shows Us What Fuels Migration Common DreamsA little more than a week ago, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi led a three-day Congressional delegation to Central America. | By Jovanna Garcia Soto.
Customers defend ‘honest’ Wisbech shop owner who could lose alcohol licence | March and Chatteris News Cambs TimesA popular Wisbech shop owner accused of selling illicit tobacco has seen staff and friends rally to defend him saying they are.
Ghana: Fight Against Proliferation of Small Arms Must Intensify AllAfrica.comTODAY, the Ghanaian Times returns to the subject of proliferation of small arms which is becoming a security nightmare for the country.
Dissecting BioStar2’s Vulnerabilities: Biometric Databases as the New Target Modern DiplomacyThe significant breach and vulnerabilities recently discovered by vpn Mentor researchers within Suprema’s BioStar 2 database are enough to scare any…
The ultra-rich are illegally buying cheetahs as pets and it’s leading to their extinction ABC Action NewsThree tiny balls of fur huddle together for warmth inside a cardboard box. The baby cheetahs are just a few weeks old, but they’ve had a…
Free Film Screening In Westport On Illicit Ivory Market Patch.comFree Film Screening In Westport On Illicit Ivory – Westport, CT – The documentary is presented by the Westport Country Playhouse and Westport Library on Sept.
Walk-through of a Counterintelligence Targeting Suggestion Modern DiplomacyThere are 5 Processes involved in the Counterintelligence process. From 34-60 it states it is a cyclic. The details include.
Ultra-rich are illegally buying cheetahs as pets leading to their extinction 9NewsYoung cheetahs are being trafficked out of Africa in a trend of “epidemic” proportions.
Haryana IPS officer made mines department DG Times of IndiaThe Haryana government on Tuesday gave the additional charge of director general, mines and geology, to 1997-batch IPS officer Amitabh Singh Dhillon.
Dirty gold is infiltrating world markets under faked brands Aljazeera.comForging branded gold bars has become increasingly sophisticated, so thousands may go undetected each year.
General Statement by HE Ambassador Li Song at the Fifth Conference of State Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty MFA China(Geneva, 26 August 2019). Mr President, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen,. At the outset, on behalf of the Chi…
Exclusive: Fake-branded bars slip dirty gold into world markets Metro USExclusive: Fake-branded bars slip dirty gold into world markets.
HRW accuses Nigerian government of unlawfully detaining trafficking survivors in ‘abhorrent conditions’ Illicit TradeA new report published by Human Rights Watch (HRW) had revealed that the Nigerian government is failing survivors of human t…
Fake-branded gold bars slip into global markets BusinessLineThe counterfeits are a relatively new way to flout global measures to purge illicit trade and prevent money-laundering.
News Briefs | Lead Stories Jamaica GleanerPolice seize $20m worth of counterfeit shoes KINGSTON, Jamaica (CMC): The police have seized several counterfeit goods as in operations as business places …
Binance: Futures Trading Platform to Launch in September CointelegraphChangpeng Zhao, CEO of top crypto exchange Binance, announced that the platform will launch futures trading in September. Zhao voiced this statement on …
S. Korea Rebukes Japan’s Claims of ‘Insufficient’ Export Control System KBS WORLD Radio NewsAnchor: A Seoul delegation at an international arms control treaty conference has defended its export-control system following Japanese accusations t…
Exclusive: Fake-branded bars slip dirty gold into world markets ReutersA forgery crisis is quietly roiling the world’s gold industry.
Exclusive: Fake-branded bars slip dirty gold into world markets ReutersLONDON (Reuters) – A forgery crisis is quietly roiling the world’s gold industry. Gold bars fraudulently stamped with the logos of major refineries are being …
What happened after Kenya banned plastic bags? Myjoyonline.comTwo years ago, Kenya introduced a ban on plastic carrier bags.
General Statement by HE Ambassador Li Song at the Fifth Conference of State Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty MFA China(Geneva, 26 August 2019). Mr President, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen,. At the outset, on behalf of the Chi…
Has Kenya’s plastic bag ban worked? BBC NewsTwo years ago, Kenya introduced a ban on plastic carrier bags. Has it worked? Tens of millions of plastic bags were handed out in supermarkets every year in …
Has Kenya’s plastic bag ban worked? BBC NewsPlastic carrier bags were made illegal, so how has the government enforced the ban?
No easy fix for Vancouver’s addiction crisis, but Swiss model worth examining Vancouver CourierVancouver’s Downtown Eastside and other drug-ravaged communities across the province could benefit from Switzerland’s experiences tackling the pro…
Fiji’s Latest News and Sports website FijivillageIn a bid to prevent drug trafficking and other illicit cross‑border activities, a workshop on Container Control Program is currently underway at the World Customs …
Prescription drug poses new threat to youths Mail and GuardianIn KwaZulu-Natal, underhand sales by those working at pharmacies and hospitals appear to be a major source of illicit prescription drugs. (AFP) · Comments.
Online trade fuels killing of hornbills Bangkok PostHornbills are being killed in large numbers due to demand from online traders in Thailand, according to a study prepared by Traffic, an international wildlife trade …
China Pushes Back at Trump in War of Words Over Opioid Flows BloombergNarcotics regulator says the U.S. is politicizing the issue and calls for calm.
Conference highlights Pacific’s struggle to cope with drug trade Loop PNGThe need for networking, sharing of information, and capacity building to fight the illicit drug trade has been underscored at the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police …
Treating the addiction disease Ceylon Daily NewsDrug trafficking is a global illicit trade involving the cultivation, manufacturing, distribution and sale which are subject to drug prohibition laws. Many countries in …
Firms should (want to) pay for data movement – AEI American Enterprise InstituteView related *content*: Digital Trade, Economics, Technology and Innovation. “Big data” is supposed to be a crucial factor in corporate- and state-level …
Jamaican police seize millions in counterfeit shoes Nation NewsKINGSTON – Jamaica police say they have seized several counterfeit goods as students prepare to return to school early next month. The Counter Terrorism …
Aaron Shamo: A timeline of the alleged Utah drug kingpin’s legal case Deseret NewsUtahn Aaron Shamo is accused of masterminding an international drug ring that led to at least one overdose death. The pill-pressing operation at Shamo’s …
HSBC Is First Bank to Finance Transaction Via Hyperledger on We.trade CointelegraphGlobal banking giant HSBC becomes the first bank to finance a transaction on European blockchain trade platform we.trade.
Cartels running gambling businesses put on notice HivisasaKisii County police commander Martin Kibet has put on notice cartels operating gambling businesses. Kibet said cartels have opted to use residential buildings …
Canada’s cannabis legalization has not eliminated the illicit market: Dutch police lecturer The GrowthOpNorth Americans tend to view Holland as a mecca of legal marijuana, so many are surprised to discover that weed isn’t actually legal.
Migrant drowns attempting to swim English Channel to UK wearing flipper and plastic bottle jacket Illicit TradeAuthorities in Belgium have recovered the body of a migrant who is thought to have been attempting to swim to the UK at a wind far…
A new approach to criminalisation could end Cape Town’s drug wars The Conversation – AfricaAt present South Africa is simply placing a potentially dangerous market into the hands of criminal syndicates and international traffickers.
A new approach to criminalisation could end Cape Town’s drug wars The Conversation AfricaAt present South Africa is simply placing a potentially dangerous market into the hands of criminal syndicates and international traffickers.
Only 8% of Mixed Crypto Coins Tied to Illicit Activity: Report Investing.comStolen funds represent only 8.1% of all funds sent to cryptocurrency mixers, according to New York-based blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. According to a …
IFHC launches campaign to warn against illegal Houbara trade Emirates 24|7The International Fund for Houbara Conservation, IFHC, today launched its ‘Fear’ campaign to warn the worldwide falconry community of the dangers of the …
Four suspects arrested for Esigodini slaying which left six dead The South AfricanThe South African Police Services have arrested four suspects who were involved in a killing spree that took six lives in the Esigodini area.
Pet Trade Puts Pressure on Rare and Endangered Species Modern GhanaRare and endangered lizards, much prized by the international pet trade, did not receive the full an…
As multilateral relations break down, the Arms Trade Treaty offers hope to those facing war ǀ View Euronews104 countries have now ratified the ATT, and they will meet this week in Geneva […]. This annual meeting is the main mechanism for t…
Illicit cryptocurrency trades cause of the US Opioid Epidemic, claims government CryptopolitanThe Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) in the US has recently revealed that illicit cryptocurrency trades are contributing to the count…
WISeKey registers strategic patents in the US for an anti-counterfeiting NFC IoT Chip specially designed to protect against counterfeiting of pharmaceutical products NasdaqWISeKey registers strategic patents in the U.S. for an anti-counterfe…
News Workshop aims to prevent drug trafficking FBC NewsThe program is aimed to assist countries in establishing effective container selections and controls to prevent drug trafficking and other illicit cross-border …
Why Local Experiences Are the Key to Challenging the Arms Trade – World ReliefWebIn March 2019, two Cameroonian girls on their way to school were attacked and kidnapped by men armed with rifles. The easy access to small arms and light …
Conference highlights Pacific’s struggle to cope with drug trade RNZThe need for networking, sharing of information, and capacity building to fight the illicit drug trade has been underscored at the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police …
Blowing smoke DAWN.comNEWS of what could be the first-ever vaping-related death comes as a shock to many. The Illinois patient had contracted an unexplained respiratory illness, with …
Blowing smoke DAWN.comNEWS of what could be the first-ever vaping-related death comes as a shock to many. The Illinois patient had contracted an unexplained respiratory illness, with …
How The U.S.-China Trade War Is Affecting The Global Economy SDPB RadioMARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: A landmark ruling has been delivered in the legal fight over who should pay the costs of the country’s opioid epidemic. A.
C-TOC Clamping Down On Counterfeit Goods rjrnewsonline.comWith back to school shopping now in high gear, the Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigation Branch (C-TOC) is reporting an increase in the sale of …
C-TOC Clamping Down On Counterfeit Goods rjrnewsonline.comWith back to school shopping now in high gear, the Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigation Branch (C-TOC) is reporting an increase in the sale of …
Albanian gangs mock British justice with laughing social media posts from behind bars amid spate of violent The SunALBANIAN gangsters’ contempt for British justice has been laid bare in a series of social media posts showing criminals living…
CoinFlex Receives $10 Million Funding for Bitcoin Futures Settlements CointelegraphPhysical Bitcoin futures settlement exchange CoinFlex has received $10 million in funding from Roger Ver, Polychain Capitals and other investors.
How The U.S.-China Trade War Is Affecting The Global Economy 90.5 WESAMARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: A landmark ruling has been delivered in the legal fight over who should pay the costs of the country’s opioid epidemic. A.
Privacy Experts Say The Trade-Offs Of Tech To Track Kids In School Aren’t Worth It WCAIMARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: A landmark ruling has been delivered in the legal fight over who should pay the costs of the country’s opioid epidemic. A.
Privacy Experts Say The Trade-Offs Of Tech To Track Kids In School Aren’t Worth It Public Radio TulsaMARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: A landmark ruling has been delivered in the legal fight over who should pay the costs of the country’s opioid epide…
Privacy Experts Say The Trade-Offs Of Tech To Track Kids In School Aren’t Worth It Valley Public RadioMARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: A landmark ruling has been delivered in the legal fight over who should pay the costs of the country’s opioid epid…
Sh10b contested oil imports haunt Munya, standards body The StandardLocal manufacturers are also accusing Munya of double standards and favouring imported goods over locally produced items.
Out of Africa: Capital Flight Global Financial Integrity–Raymond Baker, Founding President, GFI. Africa is typically portrayed as a continent dependent on foreign aid and private investment, with money flowing from …
PALS OF THE PRINCE: Andrew’s cast of dodgy friends Canada.comPrince Andrew is a walking, talking billboard for getting rid of the monarchy. In a lifetime of spectacular gaffes and poorly-chosen pals, the “dim” Duke of York has …
PALS OF THE PRINCE: Andrew’s cast of dodgy friends Toronto SunPrince Andrew is a walking, talking billboard for getting rid of the monarchy.In a lifetime of spectacular gaffes and poorly-chosen pals, the “dim” Duke of York has …
Special drive on to prevent illicit liquor trade in Alappuzha The HinduThe Excise Department has launched a special drive to prevent the brewing and sale of illicit liquor and drug trafficking during Onam season in the district.
US Legal Sports Betting Passes $10 Billion In Handle US BetsThe legal sports betting industry is about to be active in 13 states, and nationwide handle has already passed $10 billion since PASPA fell.
Police arrest girl, 13, recover cash Sh47,000 in chang’aa raid Standard DigitalHe revealed that 770 people have been arrested between January and May for selling illicit brews.
How Drug Traffickers Became Masters of Honduras’ Forests Insightcrime.orgIllegal timber and drug trafficking are closely linked in northeastern Honduras, a major cocaine corridor in this region. There, criminal groups have savvily …
Illicit cigarette trade study funded by tobacco industry New Straits TimesI AM responding to the article, “Illegal cigarette trade ‘beyond crisis point’, says Japan Tobacco International Bhd (JTI) Malaysia” (NST, Aug 6). JTI claimed …
Illicit cigarette trade study funded by tobacco industry New Straits Times OnlineI AM responding to the article, “Illegal cigarette trade ‘beyond crisis point’, says Japan Tobacco International Bhd (JTI) Malaysia” (NST, Aug 6). JTI claimed ….
African nations agree greater protection for giraffes from poachers and wildlife traffickers Illicit TradeSix African nations have pledged to crack down on the poaching of giraffes in a vote at the CITES 18th Conference of the Parties (CoP18…
US prosecutors charge 80 alleged members of $46 million online fraud and romance scam gang Illicit TradeProsecutors in the US have charged 80 members of a mainly Nigerian fraud and romance scam gang with scores of offences. Members of the ne…
Aluminium Association of Canada Lauds Move To Limit Aluminiun Transshipment Aluminium InsiderCanada’s aluminium industry is applauding Ottawa for its recent announcement that aluminium will be added to the government’s Import Control List sy…
IOM launches skills initiative in the Gambia to prevent illegal migration Illicit TradeThe UN’s International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has launched a vocational training programme in the Gambia intended to cut rates of illegal migrat…
ePlata Announces Distinguished Global Board of Directors Yahoo FinanceePlata – the only app to offer all of the capabilities of worldwide banking without the need for a traditional bank account – today introduced its diverse global …
Illegal Activity of Western Special Services in Syria Modern DiplomacyIn late June 2019, Fox News Channel published a video material, taken in Al-Hol refugee camp in northwestern Syria. On the footage, we can see a group of …
Lagos vows to go tough on land grabbers P.M. NewsThe Lagos State Government has vowed to go tough on land grabbers, popularly known as ‘Omonile’ who specialised in seizing people’s properties.
CBP provides update on US Virgin Islands cargo automation process Homeland Preparedness NewsU.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is continuing its efforts to incorporate the U.S. Virgin Islands into the Automated Commercial Environment (…
Drug barons can run but cannot hide, says Elung’ata Kenya News AgencyThe on-going crackdown against drug barons and drug abuse in the coast region is bearing fruit as police arrest more key suspects. Coast Regional …
IPR protection in the ASEAN BusinessWorld OnlineThe fastest-growing sub-sector in the Philippine economy over the past 5-1/2 years — 2014 to the first half of 2019 — is intellectual property products, under …
The China factor: Why should “enemy” Xi help Trump’s pet North Korea project? NK NewsAfter a very rocky start on his North Korea diplomacy, including a bombastic speech before the UN General Assembly in September 2017 where he declared that …
China says U.S. can do more to reduce fentanyl demand KDAL NewsBEIJING (Reuters) – The U.S. government can do more to reduce demand for fentanyl and should stop shifting the blame onto others, China said on Monday, …
China says U.S. can do more to reduce fentanyl demand Midwest CommunicationBEIJING (Reuters) – The U.S. government can do more to reduce demand for fentanyl and should stop shifting the blame onto others, China said on Monday, …
China says U.S. can do more to reduce fentanyl demand ReutersThe U.S. government can do more to reduce demand for fentanyl and should stop shifting the blame onto others, China said on Monday, in another riposte to …
China says U.S. can do more to reduce fentanyl demand ReutersThe U.S. government can do more to reduce demand for fentanyl and should stop shifting the blame onto others, China said on Monday, in another riposte to …
I am not wanted by Interpol or the US — Sonko HivisasaNairobi Governor Mike Sonko has rubbished claims that he is being sought by international police over allegations of engaging in drug trade.This follows recent …
China Says U.S. Is Using Fentanyl Feud as Political Weapon Yahoo News Canada(Bloomberg) — In the shadow of the broader trade war between China and the U.S., a parallel battle is heating up between the two countries over America’s …
Illegal border imports threatening SMEs Mizzima NewsMyanmar has exposed illegal import worth of 12.99 billion kyats (8.65 million U.S. dollars) from September 2018 to July 2019, Xinhua reported quoting the …
Illegal border imports threatening SMEs Mizzima NewsMyanmar has exposed illegal import worth of 12.99 billion kyats (8.65 million U.S. dollars) from September 2018 to July 2019, Xinhua reported quoting the …
Illegal border imports threatening SMEs Mizzima NewsMyanmar has exposed illegal import worth of 12.99 billion kyats (8.65 million U.S. dollars) from September 2018 to July 2019, Xinhua reported quoting the …
Kenya weak in war on drugs? No sweat, Big Brother got your back Daily NationKenya should have been involved in the prosecution of the Akashas, but alas!
Lagos asks property owners to perfect documents The PunchSamson Folarin The Lagos State Government has advised legitimate land and property owners in the state to perfect their legal documents for easy a…
Colombia’s former child rebels try to rebuild their lives BBC NewsThe number of children recruited to fight for Colombia’s rebel groups is rising, despite a peace deal.
Police confiscate drugs worth Sh18m in raid Daily NationSeven suspects, among them an AP officer, have also been arrested.
The Illegal cannabis market is causing problems in California Golden Casino NewsCannabis market with its derivatives will reach $3.1 billion by 2019, but illegitimate competition will also climb to $8.7 billion. Different reasons explain the…
Breaking the Black Market New Cannabis VenturesThis is a copy of the August 25th edition of our weekly Newsletter, which we have been publishing since October 2015. Friends,. On Wednesday, WeedMaps …