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US places sanctions on Australian man over alleged global narcotics trafficking role

David Jonathan Thackray, who was jailed in New Zealand in 2014, is one of three Australians now subject to such measures

The Guardian - AU · Jan 1, 2025

Faced with Trump’s tariffs − and crackdowns on migration and narcotrafficking − Mexico is weighing retaliatory options

Donald Trump has made clear his intent to supercharge his “America First” approach to foreign policy in his second term – and Mexico looks set to be at the tip of the spear.

The Conversation · Dec 31, 2024

New Generation of Mexican Cartel Leaders Are Much More Violent Than Their Predecessors, Specialist Says

The new wave of drug lords is allegedly prioritizing endeavors with short-term profits such as extortion, human trafficking and illegal mining and logging.

International Business Times · Dec 31, 2024

Man charged with drug trafficking at music festival hosting Victoria’s first mobile pill testing service

Police allegedly seized MDMA, cocaine and other pills from patron at Beyond the Valley music festival

The Guardian - AU · Dec 30, 2024

Indians Pay Up to £81K Each to Be Smuggled into the US from Canada After Arriving as International Students

India probes Canadian colleges in human trafficking ring, allegedly charging over £80K per person for illegal US entry.

International Business Times UK · Dec 29, 2024

Brazil Views Labor Violations At BYD Site As Human 'Trafficking'

Authorities in Brazil said Friday they are probing Chinese auto giant BYD and one of its contractors for suspected "trafficking" of Chinese workers building a factory in the South American country.

International Business Times · Dec 27, 2024

AP PHOTOS: A river route for food and crime: The dual nature of a major South American waterway

From its headwaters in Brazil, the Paraguay River flows hundreds of miles south to where it joins the Parana River to form a single 2,100-mile waterway that carries much of the agricultural and mineral wealth of South America to the Atlantic

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024

ED probes role of several Canadian colleges in trafficking of Indians

As per the ED, it's investigation in a case revealed that "around 112 colleges based in Canada have entered into agreement with one entity and more than 150 with another entity." Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 26, 2024

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Accused Of Sex Trafficking Alleges He Has Dementia To Avoid Trial

Mike Jeffries, who led Abercrombie & Fitch from 1992 to 2014, allegedly used his wealth and power to orchestrate an international sex trafficking operation between 2008 and 2015

Latin Times · Dec 25, 2024

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO’s dementia may leave him incompetent to face sex charges, lawyers say

Mike Jeffries has pleaded not guilty to one count of sex trafficking and 15 counts of interstate prostitution

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2024