11 h. ago Drug dealer armed with hammer caught in unmarked police car sting

A drug dealer armed with a hammer was caught following a failed moped getaway in the London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham on 11 June, newly-released video shows.

Events

29 h. ago Trump defense official led thinktank that spread lies about Tren de Aragua

Under Joseph Humire, the thinktank tracked alleged crimes by the Venezuelan gang in the US. A non-profit found multiple false entriesA senior official appointed to the defense department led a thinktank that promoted fake news about the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang, according to InSight Crime, a non-profit analyzing organized crime.Joseph Humire was appointed this summer to be the head of policy focusing on the western hemisphere within the office of the under secretary of defense for policy. He was previously the executive director of a conservative thinktank focused on global security. Humire’s appointment comes as the Trump administration is ramping up its aggressive strategy against organized crime in Latin America and the Venezuelan government, which it accuses of working with TdA. Continue reading...

Politics

37 h. ago Dumfries House bring Fun Dog Show forward to help keep pups cool in summer sun

The annual Fun Dog Show at Dumfries House will start an hour earlier today at 10 am due to the hot weather forecast.

Events

51 h. ago Gang who squirted sauce on victims to distract them as they stole thousands are jailed after months

Members of a ruthless organised crime gang who robbed people by squirting them with bottled sauces have been jailed.

Events

3 d. ago Colombian presidential candidate dies after shooting at rally caught on video

Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, a favourite to become president of Colombia, has died after being shot in the head at a campaign rally, with his mum also assassinated by Pablo Escobar's cartel

Events

3 d. ago How sinister new crime gang Tamo Junto unleashed terror on streets of Scotland

The Daily Record reveals how a sinister new street gang named Tamo Junto has unleashed terror on the streets of Scotland this year

Events

6 d. ago Jet ski heist gang carry out second hit in days as owners left thousands out of pocket

Gilbert Naismith has been left devastated because of an "organised crime gang on the prowl for jet skis.”

Events

6 d. ago Trump puts $50 million bounty on Venezuelan president for helping terrorists bring 'deadly violence' to US

The Trump administration is now offering a $50 million reward to anyone who can provide information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro.

Events

7 d. ago Fire chief Peter Alt yells ‘Shut the f*** up’ at distressed girl, 10

A New York Volunteer Fire Company chief has been suspended from his duties after he was caught on video using inappropriate language to a young girl in distress

Events

7 d. ago Talking parrot brings down Blackpool drugs ring after revealing secrets to police

A talking parrot has helped bring down an organised crime gang, after a member taught the bird how to say the drug-dealing phrase “two for 25”.

Events

7 d. ago Drugs gang smashed after parrot taught to speak like a dealer and 'repeat price list'

A pet parrot was taught to repeat drug dealing phrases by a gang selling heroin, crack cocaine, ketamine and cannabis

Economics

8 d. ago Talking parrot helps bring down crime gang after it is caught on video repeating drug

Mango the parrot was found when officers raided homes in Blackpool, where they seized large amounts of cocaine and heroin.

Events

8 d. ago Smirking drug gang leader to pay £28,000 despite making £570,000

Jamie Webber, 35, led an organised crime gang which trafficked nearly three kilograms of cocaine in a nine-month period

Economics

9 d. ago Corrupt airport security manager who helped couple 'smuggle' £2m worth of cocaine into the UK from Colombia is jailed

Junaed Dar turned up at Heathrow Airport three hours before his shift to meet Michael Williams, 39, and Jessica Waldron, 38, to help them bring in the 22 kilos of drugs.

Events

1 week ago Moment British drug runner brags 'there's zero f*****g risk' in cocaine smuggling... days after his associates crashed boat into beach while trying to outrun Border Force

Alex Fowlie, 35, helped engineer a plan to bring the vast quantity of drugs from South America on a cargo vessel across the Atlantic before dumping them in water tight bales into the English Channel.

Events

1 week ago Costa Blanca gang war fears as crime boss shot dead in tourist hotspot in broad daylight

Gangster Caner Kocer is said to have made threats online before he was shot by two gunmen in the popular Spanish resort of Torrevieja in front of a terrified mum with her baby

Events

1 week ago Suspected hit man 'linked to London gang' arrested after police chase in Costa del Sol

An investigation is ongoing to determine the man's alleged links with organised crime

Events

3 w. ago DWP to bring back Pensions Commission to help people save enough money for retirement

DWP analysis suggested 15 million people were under-saving for retirement.

Economics

3 w. ago How Constance Marten and Mark Gordon employed 'covert tactics' like an 'organised crime gang' to evade police for 53 days

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon used covert tactics 'consistent with an organised crime group' to stay ahead of a nationwide manhunt lasting 53 days, claim police officers involved in their case.

Events

3 w. ago 'I spent £1K on a wedding dress I hated and common health problem is to blame'

Hormones can affect everything from mood to decision-making, but learning to manage them can help bring balance back to your life, as Tinisha Graham discovered

Economics