More than 15,000 illegal cigarettes seized in Grimsby during week-long crackdown Grimsby LiveNorth East Lincolnshire Council’s trading standards team seized counterfeit tobacco from shops and takeaways.
More than 15,000 illegal cigarettes seized in Grimsby during week-long crackdown Grimsby LiveNorth East Lincolnshire Council’s trading standards team seized counterfeit tobacco from shops and takeaways.
Doing the ‘tramadol dance’: What this latest music craze says about Africa’s pill addiction BhekisisaThe illicit trade in this prescription pain killer has become the stuff of ballads and dance halls but its abuse is threatening to condemn t…
S. Korea, China, Japan likely to hold foreign ministers’ meeting this month: Seoul official Yonhap NewsBy Song Sang-ho SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) — South Korea, China and Japan are likely to ho…
Special Briefing: Has Justice Died With Jeffrey Epstein? OZYThis is an OZY Special Briefing, an extension of the Presidential Daily Brief. The Special Briefing tells you what you need to know about an important issue, …
Facebook and other social media a boon for drug dealers, study finds Bangkok PostOnline social networks are now popular channels for the sale of illicit drugs, a forum heard last week.
No form of tobacco is safe, WHO warns The Star, KenyaTobacco is harmful in all forms, the World Health Organisation has warned. WHO county representative Rudi Eggers said efforts to control tobacco use have …
Singapore steps up scrutiny of shell firms to combat money laundering KDAL NewsBy Anshuman Daga SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore’s central bank is raising its guard against money launderers increasingly using onshore shell …
Singapore steps up scrutiny of shell firms to combat money laundering Midwest CommunicationBy Anshuman Daga SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore’s central bank is raising its guard against money launderers increasingly using onshore shell …
Singapore steps up scrutiny of shell firms to combat money laundering KDAL NewsBy Anshuman Daga SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore’s central bank is raising its guard against money launderers increasingly using onshore shell …
Singapore steps up scrutiny of shell firms to combat money laundering Midwest CommunicationBy Anshuman Daga SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore’s central bank is raising its guard against money launderers increasingly using onshore shell …
Singapore steps up scrutiny of shell firms to combat money laundering WSAU NewsBy Anshuman Daga SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore’s central bank is raising its guard against money launderers increasingly using onshore shell …
CFTC’s $103M Yukom Fraud Suit Follows Exec’s Conviction Law360The Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed a $103 million fraud suit against Yukom Communications Ltd. and several associated entities and individuals …
CFTC’s $103M Yukom Fraud Suit Follows Exec’s Conviction Law360The Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed a $103 million fraud suit against Yukom Communications Ltd. and several associated entities and individuals …
CFTC’s $103M Yukom Fraud Suit Follows Exec’s Conviction Law360The Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed a $103 million fraud suit against Yukom Communications Ltd. and several associated entities and individuals …
CFTC’s $103M Yukom Fraud Suit Follows Exec’s Conviction Law360The Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed a $103 million fraud suit against Yukom Communications Ltd. and several associated entities and individuals …
Campaigners push for reform of outdated CITES wildlife trade system Mongabay.comCITES, the international treaty that regulates the trade in wildlife products, dates back to 1975, but some of the systems it uses have not changed in that time.
Senate asked to probe sale of fake drugs INQUIRER.netMANILA, Philippines — Now it’s not only the prevalence of illegal drugs that put the Filipinos’ life at risk, but the proliferation of fake drugs as well. Senate …
Senate asked to probe sale of fake drugs INQUIRER.netMANILA, Philippines — Now it’s not only the prevalence of illegal drugs that put the Filipinos’ life at risk, but the proliferation of fake drugs as well. Senate …
Singapore to ban domestic trade of ivory from 2021 The Straits TimesSingapore will ban the domestic trade of elephant ivory from Sept 1, 2021, the National Parks Board (NParks) said yesterday.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
CS Yattani urges taxman to foster collaborations The StandardOf interest to KRA, Muthaura said, is the simplification of tax through predictable policies that are easy to comply with.
British drug gangs grooming children to deal for them with free fried chicken, committee is told Illicit TradeA UK Parliamentary committee has been told that drugs gangs across Britain are grooming children in fast food restaurants by buying…
Pan-European crackdown on human trafficking and modern slavery results in 70 arrests Illicit TradeA Europe-wide crackdown on modern slavery and human trafficking supported by Europol and led by Britain’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has resul…
PH a hotspot for fake drugs? Recto seeks Senate probe The Manila TimesSENATE President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto has filed a resolution prodding the Senate to investigate a United Nations report that the Philippines has became …
Senators to probe Dengvaxia issue after PHL named fake drugs hot spot Business MirrorSENATE President Pro Tempore Ralph G. Recto is seeking a deeper inquiry into the Dengvaxia debacle amid reports that the Philippines was found to have the.
Undercover sting takes down endangered turtle smuggler QuartzAn undercover sting operation spanning two continents led to the arrest of an alleged international reptile smuggler last week, who now faces charges in federal …
A Post-Mortem on UN Security Council Resolution 2482 on Organized Crime and Counter-Terrorism Just SecurityA new counter-terrorism resolution with far-reaching implications for the protection and promotion of human rights, barely mentions th…
PREVIOUS Black market cigarette trade cost €12 million last year Times of MaltaMalta had one of the highest rates of contraband cigarettes in Europe in 2018, despite a decrease over the previous year, a new report has found. The black …
Animal tourism generates five times more revenue than illegal wildlife trade Travel DailyIn 2018, wildlife tourism directly contributed USD 120.1 billion to global GDP, versus the USD 23 billion in revenue attributed to trade on the black ma…
Contraband trade continues to threaten Ethiopia’s financial security Political Analysis South AfricaContraband trade and illicit financial flow continue to be a serious national security threat to Ethiopia, causing shortage of foreign curren…
Global wildlife tourism generates five times more annual revenue than illegal fauna trade Australasian Leisure ManagementIn 2018, wildlife tourism directly contributed US$120.1bn to global GDP, versus the US$23 billion in revenue attributed …
Illegal tobacco seller found guilty Talking RetailRetailer Mohammad Zada has been found guilty of selling illegal cigarettes and hand rolling tobacco at his business, International Express, 27 John William.
The journalist who exposed the Jeffrey Epsteins of Victorian London The Conversation – USW.T. Stead’s 1885 account of the process by which wealthy Londoners procured teenagers for sex became a global news story, but the police refused to …
The journalist who exposed the Jeffrey Epsteins of Victorian London The Conversation USW.T. Stead’s 1885 account of the process by which wealthy Londoners procured teenagers for sex became a global news story, but the police refused to …
Probe fake medicines – Recto Journal OnlineSENATE President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto has formally asked for a Senate probe into the “presence and prevalence” of counterfeit drugs in the Philippines …
Duterte’s China visit to bolster drive vs. illicit cigarettes pna.gov.phMANILA — The Philippine government’s drive against illicit cigarette trade is seen to get a boost from the scheduled visit of President Rodrigo R. Duterte in China …
Probe sought on PH having ‘highest incidence’ of fake drugs Philippine Canadian InquirerOn top of this is the reported market penetration of locally-manufactured counterfeit over-the-counter medicines, Recto said. (Pixabay Photo). MANILA — S…
Lamu OCS arrested for releasing suspected drug trafficker Kenya Broadcasting CorporationThe OCS Lamu Police Station and three junior officers based at Faza Island have been arrested for releasing a drug trafficker from the station.
Autopsy of Epstein performed, but details yet to be released WHP HarrisburgThe details of how Jeffrey Epstein died in his Manhattan jail cell over the weekend have yet to be released, but medical officials have performed an autopsy on …
UK-French Combined Staff assumed command of Naval Newsby Combined Maritime Forces. Through maritime security operations, regional engagements and capacity building activities, CTF 150 works to deter and deny …
Is the rhino horn trade a cartel? Economic analysis suggests it works like one Mongabay.comEconomist Adrian Lopes used data modeling to explore the links between rhino horn suppliers in India and South Africa. His findings suggest a market m…
Probe sought on PH having ‘highest incidence’ of fake drugs pna.gov.phMANILA — Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto has formally asked for a Senate probe on the “presence and prevalence” of counterfeit drugs in the …
Licensing board director says prostitution at massage parlors is pervasive but hard to prevent The Nevada IndependentAnderson believes that among the nearly 1000 licensed establishments in the state, about 25 in the Reno area and 150-200 in …
Autopsy of Jeffrey Epstein performed after his suicide, but details yet to be released KEYE TV CBS AustinNEW YORK (AP) — The details of how Jeffrey Epstein died in his Manhattan jail cell over the weekend have yet to be released, but medical…
Senate probe into ‘falsified’ medicines in Philippines sought Philippine StarSenate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto called for an investigation into the presence and prevalence of fraudulent medicines in the Philippines after a …
IRS Warnings to Bitcoin Traders Offer Clues to Coming Tax Guidance CoinDeskThe Takeaway: The IRS’ recent warning letters to 10,000 traders offer hints at what its forthcoming guidance on crypto taxes might say. While the letters are not …
Elephants are fast going extinct, say experts Hurriyet Daily NewsAn unregulated ivory market, expansion of human settlements and issues of governance in many African countries are hitting the population of elephants.
Elephants are fast going extinct, say experts Hurriyet Daily NewsAn unregulated ivory market, expansion of human settlements and issues of governance in many African countries are hitting the population of elephants.
US identifies 17 Latin American countries as major drug transit and producing areas MercoPressTrump wrote that the administration of president Andrés Manuel López Obrador needs to intensify efforts to eradicate opium poppies and interdict il…
Campaigners push for reform of outdated CITES wildlife trade system Mongabay.comCITES, the international treaty that regulates the trade in wildlife products, dates back to 1975, but some of the systems it uses have not changed in that time.
Health fears as Fife’s beaches plundered by criminal gangs The CourierFears have been raised Fife’s beaches are being targeted by criminal gangs looking to capitalise on the illicit and highly-lucrative trade in shellfish. The Courier …
Cocaine at 14, prison at 20 Times of IndiaThe 26-year-old Chandigarh man still remembers May 10, 2014, the day he went to prison — it was for possession of drug paraphernalia.
World Elephant Day: UK aid supports Myanmar’s endangered elephants Myanmar TimesA major British government-backed initiative has helped over 70000 people and protected hundreds of elephants in Myanmar, supporting local livelihoods, …
York police make major drug bust — 60 alleged criminals arrested The Post MillennialProject Zen focused on the drug trade operating out of Vaughan, Ontario that was producing and distributing fentanyl.
CS Matiang’i warns Coast leaders on drugs links Standard Digital[Gideon Maundu, Standard] Proceeds from the sale of illegal drugs are being used to finance gangs in Mombasa, Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has …
Hodler’s Digest, Aug. 5–11: Naughty North Korea, India’s Bombshell, LTC Flops CointelegraphNaughty North Korea has stolen billions in crypto, India could be missing out on billions in crypto, and Litecoin’s halving disappoints.
Nearly All Of Mexico’s Gun Violence Is Committed With Illegal Firearms Coming From U.S., Officials Says NewsweekAmerican and Mexican law enforcement officials say nearly all of the gun violence in Mexico is fueled by the illicit import and s…
Power vacuum after police smash Kirkstone Riot Squad behind new gang war Liverpool EchoA power vacuum after a successful police operation against a notorious gang is behind the surge in violence across south Sefton, it has been claimed.
Top-5 Crypto Performers: BNB, BTC, XMR, LEO, DASH CointelegraphAbout 15 countries, including the G-7 nations, have agreed to create a new system to share personal data of cryptocurrency users to keep a check on money …
The 2011 Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement Needs To Be Changed The Pavlovic TodayThere are some serious flaws with the 2011 Anti Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, which are preventing the U.S. as well as quite a few other countries from …
Alberta police team says fentanyl, cocaine seizures up dramatically Calgary HeraldSeizures of fentanyl and cocaine by a joint Alberta police force more than doubled in 2018-2019 over the previous year.Alberta Law Enforcement Response …
Weaker Yuan Tests China’s Ability to Prevent Capital Flight The Wall Street JournalChina’s biggest experiment with the yuan since a botched devaluation in 2015 suggests Beijing believes it can stem a flood of money fleeing its borders.
Contraband trade, illicit financial flow threaten Ethiopia’s security: Official Journalducameroun.com – EnglishPublished on 11.08.2019 at 10h21 by APA News. Share. Contraband trade and illicit financial flow continue to be serious national s…
More than 70,000 illegal cigarettes found in Huddersfield town centre shop ExaminerLiveA Huddersfield town centre shopkeeper had more than 70,000 dodgy cigarettes and 8kg of illicit tobacco ready to sell at his John William Street shop.
Sh41bn tax evasion case lifts lid on hidden business life of nation.co.keHumphrey Kariuki, a former CBK employee and one of the country’s richest men is in trouble.
Sh41bn tax evasion case lifts lid on the hidden business life of city billionaire Daily NationHumphrey Kariuki, a former CBK employee and one of the country’s richest men is in trouble.
Why the Philippine economy is trading call centres for casinos South China Morning PostBusiness process outsourcing, a little known backbone of the country’s prosperity, is under threat from Chinese online gambling, efforts to spread the wea…
Mexico says drug trade a regional problem after Trump issues threat Mexico News DailyMexico has responded to a threat to cut off aid by asserting that the production, transport and distribution of narcotics is a regional problem.
Lawmakers circle the airport while crypto innovators move offshore VentureBeatWhile the U.S. continues to stumble over how to regulate cryptocurrencies, innovators aren’t waiting around. They’re moving their businesses overseas.
Lawmakers circle the airport while crypto innovators move offshore VentureBeatWhile the U.S. continues to stumble over how to regulate cryptocurrencies, innovators aren’t waiting around. They’re moving their businesses overseas.
‘Massive’ raid at ladies bar in Mira Road yields just Rs 2,500 Yahoo India NewsBhayandar: The Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of the Thane (rural) police raided a ladies bar in Mira Road late on Friday night, rescued four women and …
From wristwatches to gold: smuggling and a community Kuensel, Buhutan’s National NewspaperCalm has returned to Tsento gewog in Paro again. Law enforcement agents do not frequent the community much and there are no talks of arrests. This retu…
Woman confesses to ordering hit on mum Bangkok PostA young woman charged with attempted murder has confessed to being the mastermind of a shooting attack on her mother to collect insurance and land worth …
‘Take a stand to save our lions’ Randfontein HeraldLions in South Africa have never faced such intense animal welfare issues as they do today, according to international animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS …
Ethiopia: Task Force Emerges to Tackle Illicit Trade AllAfrica.comChaired by Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonnen, the task force has 28 members.
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…
High Tobacco Taxes Drive Illicit Cigarette Trade, Report Says Law360High tobacco taxes drive the demand for illegally smuggled cigarettes by driving a “price wedge” compared to legal tobacco, according to a study by the …
Digital Yuan: Weapon in US Trade War or Attempt to Manipulate Bitcoin? CointelegraphAfter a short stay in the red zone, Bitcoin (BTC) has recovered toward $12,000, with traders turning bullish as ever. Experts call the United States-China tr…
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OFAC Continues to Demonstrate Greater Interest in Cryptocurrency Regulation and Enforcement JD SupraWith the widespread arrival of Initial Coin Offerings (“ICOs”) over the last several years, U.S. authorities have made deliberate progress to…
Trump warns Mexico over anti-drug efforts mySAWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is warning he may take action against Mexico if it doesn’t do more against drug trafficking. México is among the …
Trump warns Mexico over anti-drug efforts Yahoo FinancePresident Donald Trump is warning he may take action against Mexico if it doesn’t do more against drug trafficking. México is among the 22 major drug transit …
Binance Considering Support for 30 Tokens for US Customers CointelegraphMajor cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced that it is considering 30 different cryptocurrencies for trading on its platform for U.S.-based clients.
Mexico Considers Banning Cash for Gasoline Purchases, Highway Tolls Yahoo News(Bloomberg) — Mexico is considering a ban on the use of cash for purchasing gasoline and to pay for tolls as a way to fight tax evasion and money laundering, …
Mexico Considers Banning Cash for Gasoline Purchases, Highway Tolls BloombergMexico is considering a ban on the use of cash for purchasing gasoline and to pay for tolls as a way to fight tax evasion and money laundering, according to …
More than 250 lbs. of pot seized at the Peace Bridge WGRZ.comBUFFALO, N.Y. — More than 250 pounds of marijuana was seized at the Peace Bridge. The marijuana was packed in boxes stacked on a pallet. U.S. Customs …
Customs brokers see role in combating counterfeit goods FreightWavesWith their vast knowledge of imports, customs brokers see themselves playing an important role in the battle against counterfeit goods.
Trump warns Mexico over anti-drug efforts Minneapolis Star TribunePresident Donald Trump is warning he may take action against Mexico if it doesn’t do more against drug trafficking.
Trump warns Mexico over anti-drug efforts KSL.comPresident Donald Trump is warning he may take action against Mexico if it doesn’t do more against drug trafficking.
The stiff consequences and hard times that can face users of fake Viagra Illicit TradeSince it was first approved for use back in 1998, erectile dysfunction treatment Viagra has become one of the most iconic prescription drugs of modern times.
Remarks by Vice President Pence at Operation Coal Country Innovative Readiness Training | Manchester, KY Whitehouse.govEastern Kentucky University Manchester, Kentucky. 1:32 P.M. EDT. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, hello, Kentucky! (Applause.) Th…
Once Brazil’s richest man, Batista is again arrested on money laundering suspicion MercoPressPolice in Brazil on Thursday arrested Eike Batista, the charismatic mining and oil magnate who was once the country’s richest man, on suspicion of m…
Champion Media Group : News List Champion NewspapersPOLICE have admitted that south Sefton is enduring a “challenging time” for gun and knife crime – but they have told worried residents that they will continue to …
CollectionsWhat Key Legal Issues are Affecting the Art World Today? Arts and Collections InternationalHunters Law LLP discuss legal issues affecting the art world today such as Brexit, implications of the Ivory Act for collectors and restitu…
With VeChainThor’s authenticating system for luxury wines, Illicit wine trade might come to an end The Coin Republic
With VeChainThor’s authenticating system for luxury wines, Illicit wine trade might come to an end The Coin Republic
CBP Celebrates 230th Anniversary of US Customs Service The Maritime ExecutiveIn the summer of 1789, Maj. Gen. Benjamin Lincoln faced a delicate situation. He had just begun a te…
Dozens charged, $45M worth of drugs and cash seized as GTA crime ring dismantled CTV NewsTwo large-scale investigations in the Greater Toronto Area have led to the seizure of $45 million worth of illegal drugs, firearms, vehicles and cash an…
Dozens charged, $45M worth of drugs and cash seized as GTA crime ring dismantled The LoopTwo large-scale investigations in the Greater Toronto Area have led to the seizure of $45 million worth of illegal drugs, firearms, vehicles and cash an…
Alcohol products soon to bear tax stamps INQUIRER.netAfter years of delay, the government will finally start affixing internal revenue stamps on alcohol products to discourage tax cheats once higher excise taxes kick …