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Teenagers from Central America were smuggled into the U.S. under false promises, only to be forced into labor slavery on an Ohio farm.
Two men stowed away in the wheel-well of a commercial jet to enter the UK, prompting a filmmaker's global search for their identities and motivations.
3,000 rosewood logs have been seized in Madagascar in recent weeks as illegal logging threatens the country's forests and the livelihoods of local communities.
280 elite police officers in Ecuador's GIR unit conduct all-terrain patrols to combat smuggling along rivers and estuaries.
A total of 16.42 kilos of cocaine is seized by customs officers during inspections at a U.S. port of entry.
Bureau 39, a clandestine organization in North Korea, employs illicit methods like drug trafficking and counterfeiting to fund Kim Jong-un's nuclear ambitions.
Children dig in Gaza Tunnels for Hamas, risking their lives in a dangerous conflict.
In Pattaya, Thailand, journalist Tir Dhondy investigates British gangs recruiting young women to smuggle cannabis back to the UK.
Emerging black markets for legal marijuana are thriving as smugglers transport cannabis from California to New York, highlighting the complexities of legalization.
Crossing the U.S.-Canada border costs $900 for entry into Canada and $2,500 for entry into the U.S., reflecting the risks involved in human trafficking.
Over 12 million Africans were sold into slavery during the Transatlantic slave trade, a legacy that continues as traffickers exploit young migrants today.
Colombian drug traffickers innovate by constructing homemade submarines to smuggle cocaine, significantly escalating the stakes in the drug trade.
An estimated 70% of Egypt's antiquities remain buried, complicating efforts to combat the theft and smuggling of cultural heritage.
Migrants risking everything to cross the U.S.-Mexico border face life-threatening obstacles, revealing the harsh realities of their search for a better life.
Following a breakout at Yarl's Wood immigration removal centre, police conduct a manhunt for eight Albanian men linked to a cannabis drug gang network.
Surfers in Southwest France transformed from counterculture icons to drug traffickers, shaping a vibrant yet tumultuous coastal scene that led to mass arrests.
In Chihuahua City, residents of a makeshift camp face dire living conditions while working as fruit pickers, amidst local tensions and rising crime rates.
In Chihuahua, Mexico, a camp of fruit pickers faces dire living conditions and local resentment, as residents struggle with low wages and rising crime.
Félix Michaud spent nine years in prison for the murder of Rose Gagné, convicted solely on the testimony of a drug addict with no direct evidence.
Brian O'Dea and Pat Nee, two notorious figures in organized crime, reveal how trauma and circumstance propelled them into a life of drug trafficking and violence.
Thai women are trafficked and exploited in South Africa's sex trade, enduring severe abuse while forced to repay their smuggling costs.
British American Tobacco faces allegations of smuggling cigarettes into Vietnam, challenging the state monopoly and contributing to a looming public health crisis.
Smuggling people from East to West Germany in 1978 has become a lucrative yet perilous trade, as escape organizers navigate ethical dilemmas and secret police infiltration.
Rampant smuggling from Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland is undermining the economy, particularly affecting pubs and petrol stations due to cheap imports.
Six baby chimpanzees and four monkeys were rescued from a crate on a flight from Cairo in January 2005, after being deprived of food and water for days.
A drone pilot explains how easy it is to smuggle contraband into prison using fishing line and a simple remote control setup.
A sophisticated 2,000-foot drug tunnel linking Mexico to California has been discovered, resulting in a $45 million cocaine seizure and four arrests.
Kim Jong-un's missile launch raises concerns about North Korea's nuclear capabilities.
Smuggling is a violent crime that exploits vulnerable migrants and drug mules for profit.
Angola produced about $700 million in diamonds last year, with the vast majority smuggled out of the country, depriving its people of vital resources.
In Colombia, rival anti-government narco-militias have reignited conflict over coca production, displacing thousands and drawing youth into violence.
Authorities face a breaking point in the Mediterranean migrant trade crisis.
According to a 2023 study, up to 185,000 people work directly or indirectly in the Mexican drug trade, which could account for 2% of the country's GDP.
3.3 million stolen vehicle files amount to over nine billion dollars in stolen vehicles leaving North America, impacting insurance rates for honest consumers.
NGO boats in Libya help thousands of refugees but face scrutiny from Frontex.
In the border town of Mong Cai, Ben Bland from the Financial Times examines the rise of smuggling activities amid increasing trade between China and Vietnam.
At least 3,000 terrorists from various groups have established a base on the Philippine island of Sulu, posing a significant security threat in the region.
Israel says that its gaza airstrikes target Hamas tunnels used for smuggling weapons.
Increasing numbers of Pakistani refugees, like Ali, risk perilous journeys through Iran, Turkey, and Libya, driven by economic crises and political instability.
Teens from Guatemala face labor trafficking after being promised a better life in America.
Turkey's multi million dollar black market threatens its ancient artifacts and heritage.
10,000 people were arrested in Serbia's largest police operation, targeting organized crime and the Mafia's influence following the assassination of Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic.
Israeli criminal gangs and Bedouin smugglers exploit thousands of women from the former Soviet Union, forcing them into prostitution in Tel Aviv's brothels.
Thirty-eight Stasi listening devices were hidden in one person's home, creating an oppressive atmosphere of surveillance in East Germany.
