Drug cartels use 'cocaine cows' to smuggle billions into Europe
Exclusive: Cartels exploit foul-smelling cattle ships to move £450m cocaine hauls, evading sniffer dogs and border patrols in a major security loophole. Read the full investigation.
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Hunting Spain's cocaine smugglers in the Strait
Sky News joins Spanish police on a midnight chase against narco-boats in the Strait of Gibraltar, a key gateway for cocaine flooding UK streets. Witness the dangerous cat-and-mouse game.
Europe's Drug War: High-Speed Chases in Gibraltar
An exclusive report from a midnight police chase in the Strait of Gibraltar reveals the high-stakes battle against drug gangs flooding Europe with cocaine and hashish. Read the full story.
Taxi drivers paid £25 per migrant in smuggling plot
A smuggling kingpin who made £287,000 using London taxi drivers to transport migrants to Kent for illegal Channel crossings has been jailed for nearly 11 years. Read the full investigation.
Prison officer admits affair with inmate and smuggling
A 19-year-old prison officer has pleaded guilty to misconduct after having a sexual relationship with an inmate and smuggling cannabis and phones into HMP Five Wells. Both are due for sentencing in January.
Taxi driver smuggling ring boss jailed for 11 years
Madjid Belabes sentenced to nearly 11 years for running criminal network that smuggled migrants to France using taxi drivers. Read the full investigation details.
NGO Worker on Trial for People Smuggling in Lesbos
A humanitarian worker stands trial in Greece for people smuggling charges while rescuing migrants. Explore the case that questions aid work boundaries. Read the full investigation.
Men jailed for smuggling 49 migrants to France
Two Romanian nationals sentenced for attempting to smuggle nearly 50 migrants out of the UK in lorries. Read the full investigation details from the National Crime Agency.
$10.3m Meth Found Hidden in Lettuce Shipment
US border officials intercepted 1,153lbs of methamphetamine concealed within a lettuce shipment valued at $10.3m. Discover how drug cartels are evolving smuggling techniques.
G20 summit ends with US-South Africa diplomatic row
South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa closes G20 summit after rejecting US handover proposal. The Johannesburg gathering faced US boycott over disputed discrimination claims.
Duo jailed for £20m heroin smuggling plot
A father and son were part of a crime group that attempted to import £20 million of heroin concealed in pomegranate juice bottles. Read the full story of the NCA's major bust.
South Africa Declares Gender Violence a National Disaster
South Africa declares gender-based violence a national disaster following massive protests. Activists staged a powerful shutdown ahead of the G20 summit in Johannesburg.
FBI's $15m hunt for ex-Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding
Former Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding, accused of running a billion-dollar cocaine empire and ordering witness murders, is on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list. A $15 million reward is offered.
Bird smuggler faces prison after parakeets in pants
A man who claimed his suspicious bulge was 'all him' faces 20 years in prison after border agents found two rare sedated parakeets hidden in his trousers. Read the full bizarre smuggling story.
EU immigration crackdown fuels smuggling gangs after decade
A decade after Europe's migrant crisis began, tougher border policies are forcing migrants onto dangerous routes and empowering smuggling networks. Explore the consequences.
US kills 3 in latest Pacific drug boat strike
The US military has killed three people in its 21st strike on alleged drug smuggling vessels since early September, raising legal questions from allies and human rights groups.
Brothers jailed for £26.5m cocaine smuggling plot
Two brothers who posed as fishermen have been sentenced for attempting to smuggle £26.5 million of cocaine into the UK via a boat. Discover the full story of the NCA's major bust.
Prison officer faces jail for inmate affairs
Isabelle Dale, 23, sobbed in court after being convicted for affairs with two inmates and smuggling synthetic cannabis into HMP Coldingley. She faces a substantial jail sentence.
Prison officer faces jail for inmate affairs and drug smuggling
Isabelle Dale, 23, sobbed in court after being convicted for affairs with two inmates and smuggling synthetic cannabis into HMP Coldingley. She now faces a substantial prison sentence.
Palestinian Rights Group Sanctioned by Trump
Al-Haq, a leading Palestinian human rights organisation, faces severe consequences after US sanctions. Its director calls for international solidarity against political targeting.
Scientist pleads guilty in US pathogen smuggling case
Chinese researcher Yunqing Jian admits smuggling a crop pathogen into the US. Sentenced to time served and deportation in a case the judge called 'very strange'.
West Bank settler violence surges, 1,001 Palestinians killed
Masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages, destroying property and injuring four. UN reports 260 attacks in October alone amid growing international concern over escalating violence.
Beijing Court Rules on Journalist Dong's Espionage Appeal
Beijing court decides appeal of journalist Dong Yuyu, jailed for 7 years on espionage charges. Case draws international criticism and raises press freedom concerns in China.
Venezuelans tortured in Salvadoran prison after US deportation
Shocking report exposes systematic torture of Venezuelan deportees in El Salvador's Cecot prison. Over 250 detainees suffered abuse after Trump administration deportations. Read the full investigation.
Libya loses $20bn in state-sanctioned fuel smuggling
Shocking report reveals how Libyan officials smuggled $20bn worth of fuel, funding Sudan's civil war. Demand international action and sanctions now.
China's Pressure on UK Universities Over Research
Exclusive investigation reveals how Chinese government pressure led Sheffield Hallam University to remove critical human rights research. Discover the UK's academic entanglement with China.
Football fans campaign against UAE sportswashing links
Mancunian activist calls for fan action against Manchester City's UAE owners over Sudan war crimes links. Discover how supporters can campaign while staying loyal to their club.
UK Government Sued Over Gaza Evacuation Promises
British fathers take legal action against UK government for failing to evacuate families from Gaza despite promises. Read about the human rights breach and ongoing crisis.
Olympians demand Iran stop boxer's execution
Over 20 Olympic medallists including Martina Navratilova call for immediate action to save Iranian boxing champion Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani from execution. Join the protest.
US pays $7.5m to Equatorial Guinea for deportees
The US has transferred $7.5m to Equatorial Guinea's repressive regime to accept noncitizen deportees, raising serious human rights concerns. Discover the controversial deal.
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