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fromTheregister
4 weeks ago

$1 billion in Nvidia chips found their way to China: FT

$1 billion worth of smuggled Nvidia AI processors have entered the Chinese black market, despite US export restrictions.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Nearly 300 pounds of meth hidden in fake solar panels nabbed at LAX

Customs officers intercepted nearly 300 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in fake solar panels at LAX, headed for export to New Zealand.
#uk-germany-relations
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Germany to tighten people-smuggling law as chancellor visits UK

Germany is set to tighten its laws to crack down on gangs smuggling migrants to the UK by the end of the year, marking significant changes in legislation.
Europe news
#customs
fromeuronews
1 month ago

German customs officials find 1,500 tarantulas hidden in cake boxes

Customs officials in Germany seized approximately 1,500 young tarantulas hidden inside chocolate sponge cake boxes shipped from Vietnam to Cologne Bonn airport. The discovery was made after officials noticed a 'noticeable smell' that was not consistent with the confectionery treats.
Europe news
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Malaysia will require trade permits for U.S. AI chips | TechCrunch

Malaysia's Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry has enforced new export restrictions on U.S. AI chips, requiring a 30-day notification for exporting or transshipping.
US politics
fromGrub Street
1 month ago

He's Not the Milkman. He's the Milk Guy.

The Milk Guy delivers raw, unpasteurized milk and other health-food items from a mobile van to enthusiasts in New York City.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Like outlaws from the Old West: Sinaloa Cartel accused of robbing US trains

Criminal groups are robbing freight trains in Arizona, targeting high-value goods like sneakers and electronics, with connections to the Sinaloa Cartel.
#harvard-university
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Two Brentwood men involved in 18.4million plot to bring cocaine into Cornwall

A failed drug trafficking attempt led to the arrest of seven men after a dramatic boat chase in Penzance.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 months ago

London-based gang convicted of smuggling children in sealed lorries

A significant smuggling operation moving migrants from the UK to France was dismantled, resulting in multiple convictions.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Coast Guard intercepts suspected smuggling boat 22 miles off California coast

The Coast Guard intercepted a boat smuggling 11 undocumented immigrants near La Jolla.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US arrests another Chinese scientist for allegedly smuggling biological material

A Chinese scientist was arrested at Detroit airport for allegedly smuggling biological materials into the US, raising concerns over security and legitimate research.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Potential agroterrorism weapon' fungus smuggled into US by Chinese scientists, FBI alleges

Two Chinese scientists have been charged for smuggling a toxic fungus into the U.S. for research.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Driver arrested after two men found hiding in truck at Rosslare port

Gardaí in Wexford have launched an investigation after two males were found concealed in a truck during an immigration check at dawn.
UK news
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Thailand vows to tighten control of cannabis as smuggling cases soar

The Thai government aims to implement stricter cannabis regulations amid rising incidents of tourists smuggling the drug, amidst concerns over public safety and addiction.
Cannabis
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Two people die attempting to cross Channel in dinghy

Two more people have died attempting to cross the Channel, highlighting the ongoing tragedy and inadequacy of current refugee policies.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Trump has imposed a lot of tariffs. But here's why collecting them can be hard

Higher tariffs have led to increased smuggling incentives, complicating tax collection on imports.
UK news
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Harvard Russian scientist being held by ICE, charged with smuggling frog embryos into US

A Russian scientist at Harvard has been charged with smuggling frog embryos into the US, facing possible deportation and prison time.
UK news
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Travel agent and husband allegedly caught smuggling 340k out of Ireland for crime organisation

Two Ukrainian nationals were arrested at Dublin Airport for attempting to smuggle €340,000.
The arrests raise concerns over organized crime in Ireland.
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