Illicit Trade

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…

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. Across the country, meth overdose death…

The ‘fourth wave’ of the opioid crisis: Feds warn of a rise in meth use  The OlympianFederal drug enforcement agents are alarmed that the opioid epidemic is fueling a spike in methamphetamine use. Across the country, meth overdose deaths …

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…