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Two American tourists who killed Italian policeman found guilty and sentenced to LIFE in prison

Posted on May 8, 2021May 8, 2021By Editor

An Italian court has convicted two US tourists for fatally stabbing a Carabinieri officer during a botched drug buy on their Roman holiday. One of them admitted to the act but claimed self-defense. Both received a life sentence. … Read More >Two American tourists who killed Italian policeman found guilty and sentenced to LIFE in prison

French police investigating Paris firework incidents after vigilantes reportedly target drug users (VIDEOS)

Posted on May 6, 2021May 6, 2021By Editor

Police in Paris have launched an investigation to identify people who let off fireworks over the weekend in what was reported to be an attack on drug users and dealers by local vigilantes. … Read More >French police investigating Paris firework incidents after vigilantes reportedly target drug users (VIDEOS)

World

Australian police seize over HALF A TON of liquid meth disguised as cooking oil from Mexico

Posted on May 1, 2021May 1, 2021By Editor

Police in the Australian state of Victoria have opened an investigation after they seized 540kg of liquid methamphetamine hidden among more than 9,000 canola oil bottles imported from Mexico. … Read More >Australian police seize over HALF A TON of liquid meth disguised as cooking oil from Mexico

‘Black Axe’ bust: Italian police arrest 30 suspected members of Nigerian mafia gang

Posted on April 28, 2021April 28, 2021By Editor

Dozens of people suspected to be members of a Nigerian mafia group, including the gang’s alleged leader, have been detained in Italy after a series of raids around the country, police have said. … Read More >‘Black Axe’ bust: Italian police arrest 30 suspected members of Nigerian mafia gang

Asia & Pacific

Singapore anti-drugs agents make largest drugs seizure in decades with $1.7 million haul

Posted on April 19, 2021April 19, 2021By Editor

Singapore’s anti-drugs authority announced on Monday that it has seized the nation’s largest haul of illegal substances in 25 years, after busting an attempt to distribute around US$1.7 million worth of narcotics. … Read More >Singapore anti-drugs agents make largest drugs seizure in decades with $1.7 million haul

Shows

George Floyd trial a test for ‘racist US justice system’ – Black Lives Matter’s Hawk Newsome

Posted on March 29, 2021March 29, 2021By Editor

We speak to Hawk Newsome, the co-founder of Black Lives Matter Greater New York. He discusses the trial of Derek Chauvin, the police officer accused of killing George Floyd, how the trial is a test for a “racist and biased” judicial system, the racist history of the police in the US, the connection between drug use and poverty that … Read More >George Floyd trial a test for ‘racist US justice system’ – Black Lives Matter’s Hawk Newsome

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‘Green New Deal can only happen with end of US interventions in Middle East!’ (Sunrise Movement spokesman)

Posted on March 15, 2021March 15, 2021By Editor

Firstly, we speak to John Paul Mejia of the Sunrise Movement. He discusses why environmentalists and progressives are demanding the Line 3 pipeline be shut down, the encroachment of many of these fossil fuel pipelines on indigenous peoples’ rights, why all future permits for oil and gas pipelines should be denied, why the Line 3 pipeline … Read More >‘Green New Deal can only happen with end of US interventions in Middle East!’ (Sunrise Movement spokesman)

Narco-busting nan: Italian grandmother helps police bust mafia cocaine ring after grandson’s drug addiction

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021By Editor

A grandmother’s tip-off over fears for her drug-addicted grandson has led anti-mafia police in Italy to arrest 33 people for alleged drug trafficking and for possession of illegal weapons in the southern region of Calabria. … Read More >Narco-busting nan: Italian grandmother helps police bust mafia cocaine ring after grandson’s drug addiction

1,500 Belgian police swoop in 200 dawn raids in a major operation against cocaine-smuggling gangs

Posted on March 10, 2021March 10, 2021By Editor

Belgian police conducted some 200 raids simultaneously on Tuesday morning in a coordinated strike against cocaine- and drug-smuggling gangs focused on the port of Antwerp. … Read More >1,500 Belgian police swoop in 200 dawn raids in a major operation against cocaine-smuggling gangs

Dutch police announce 23 tons of cocaine seized by authorities in record haul

Posted on February 27, 2021February 27, 2021By Editor

A record-setting 23 tons (16,174 kilos) of cocaine destined for the Netherlands has been seized at ports in Germany and Belgium, Dutch authorities announced after a joint operation involving law enforcement in the three countries. … Read More >Dutch police announce 23 tons of cocaine seized by authorities in record haul