Illicit Trade

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 …

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 …

Weak Oversight, Strong Demand From China Drives Illicit Wildlife Trade in Myanmar Border Town  Radio Free AsiaWeak implementation of the law and strong demand in neighboring China are fueling the illicit trade of endangered wildlife in Myanma…

[ Press Release ] Fitch Rtgs: Significant Challenges to Remain for Brazil Post Pension Reform  Fitch RatingsLink to Fitch Ratings’ Report(s): Significant Challenges Will Remain for Brazil Post Pension Reform Fitch Ratings-New York-08 August 2…

U.S. Border Patrol heightens coastal waters presence on Penobscot Bay  PenBayPilot.comROCKLAND — The U.S. Border Patrol, which for Mainers usually consider an agency encountered when crossing the Calais or Houlton border to Canada, …

EU should expand maritime activity in Southeast Asia as China looms  Nikkei Asian ReviewOn August 5, there was a sign of blossoming international relations even as global hostilities in trade, currency and diplomacy intensified: the EU and Vi…

Organized crime drug bust nets largest fentanyl seizure: York police  NewmarketToday.caA sophisticated, synthetic drug network primarily funded through the illicit cultivation and sale of cannabis, along with the criminal organizations behind…

Brazilian police again arrest Eike Batista, once Brazil’s richest man  Thomson Reuters Foundation(Adds comment from Batista’s lawyer). By Gram Slattery and Rodrigo Viga Gaier. RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 8 (Reuters) – Police in Brazil on Thursday arr…

Why Colombia’s estimated cocaine exports went up 13% in 2018  Colombia ReportsColombia’s potential cocaine production went up while less drugs were seized in 2018, resulting in a 13% increase in potential cocaine exports. According to the …

Flip-flop  manilastandard.netIt wasn’t too long ago when President Rodrigo Duterte said: “My only sin is EJKs.” He must have been referring to what happened in Davao City when he was …

Drug gang war behind surge in street shootings and stabbings  Liverpool EchoSenior police officer blames ‘competing crime groups’ for spate of street shootings and serious stabbings across south Sefton.

Large quantity of counterfeit night vision binoculars seized  Estevan MercuryU.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations officers at the Portal Port of Entry recently seized a large quantity of counterfeit goods.

Narcotic drugs being sold to children as cookies – police  Daily MonitorPolice have detected a new way in which drug cartels supply narcotic drugs to children in schools by preparing it as an ingredient in cookies and later sell them …

Art Industry News: Who Are New York City’s Most ‘Toxic’ Museum Trustees? + Other Stories  artnet NewsPlus, a man is arrested for threatening the Aichi Triennale organizers and Europe executes an epic sting on antiquity smugglers.

Packages of cocaine worth NZ$3 million found washed up on New Zealand beach  Illicit TradePolice in New Zealand were called out after members of the public found packages that later turned out to contain cocaine worth an estimated NZ$3 millio…

SEC Data In Insider Trading Investigations – Corporate/Commercial Law – United States  Mondaq News AlertsRecent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement actions charging senior lawyers at Apple and SeaWorld United States Corporate/…

Brazilian police again arrest Eike Batista, once Brazil’s richest man  ReutersRIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Police in Brazil on Thursday arrested Eike Batista, the charismatic mining and oil magnate who was once the country’s richest man, …

Brazilian police again arrest Eike Batista, once Brazil’s richest man  KFGO NewsBy Gram Slattery and Rodrigo Viga Gaier RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Police in Brazil on Thursday arrested Eike Batista, the charismatic mining and oil …

Brazilian police again arrest Eike Batista, once Brazil’s richest man  KDAL NewsBy Gram Slattery and Rodrigo Viga Gaier RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Police in Brazil on Thursday arrested Eike Batista, the charismatic mining and oil …

Brazilian police again arrest Eike Batista, once Brazil’s richest man  KFGO NewsBy Gram Slattery and Rodrigo Viga Gaier RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Police in Brazil on Thursday arrested Eike Batista, the charismatic mining and oil …

China’s Wildlife Conservation List To Undergo Historic Revision  Sixth ToneChina’s top conservation authority is set to release the first exhaustive revision of the country’s list of protected wildlife since the document was first released 30…

Ethiopia Kick Starts National Plan to Curb Contraband, Illicit Trade  2merkato – Ethiopian Business PortalThe Ethiopian government said it is embarking on a national plan to curb contraband and illicit trade. Demeke Mekonnen, Deputy Prime Min…

The most bizarre banker holiday story of the summer  eFinancialCareersThis is weird. We won’t mention names here, because it’s quite possible that the whole story will turn out to be rubbish, but if you want to check out who’s …

News Daily: Female knife possession up and the brand that changed fashion  BBC NewsIf you want to get this briefing by email, sign-up here. A protester at an anti-knife crime march in London in April 2019 Image copyright Getty Images …

News Daily: Female knife possession up and the brand that changed fashion  BBC NewsIf you want to get this briefing by email, sign-up here. A protester at an anti-knife crime march in London in April 2019 Image copyright Getty Images …

Times Online – Daily Online Edition of The Sunday Times Sri Lanka  The Sunday Times Sri LankaAfter a moratorium of 43 years, the gallows were getting ready in Sri Lanka. Two executioners with ‘excellent moral character’ and ‘mental strength’ …

National security wrap  The StrategistThe beat. German police use AI to combat child pornography. Authorities in North Rhine-Westphalia—Germany’s most populous state—are working with …

From Africa to Vietnam: the flow of ivory is relentless  Sustainability TimesIn March, 3.5 tons of trafficked ivory was discovered in a shipping container at Vietnam’s northern port of Hui Phong. In June, over 9 tons of ivory was seized in …

Texas Regulator Knocks NY Forex And Crypto Co. For Fraud  Law360A New York-based cryptocurrency and foreign currency trading firm promising 900% returns within weeks was ordered to stop soliciting Texas customers, the …

What’s wrong with buying a dinosaur?  BBC NewsFossils are in fashion, with private buyers snapping up prehistoric remains online and at auction but the trend is raising concerns within the scientific community.

What’s wrong with buying a dinosaur?  BBC NewsFossils are in fashion, with private buyers snapping up prehistoric remains online and at auction but the trend is raising concerns within the scientific community.

Trump’s Venezuela strategy has failed. Forcing talks could be the only option.  The Washington PostIN CONCERT with European and Latin American nations, the Trump administration embarked on a new strategy for change in Venezuela earlier this y…