Sex trafficking plagues Filipino city where typhoon wrought havoc
A humanitarian crisis provided fertile ground for traffickers in the hard-hit Eastern Visayas region.
Fri Nov 10 2023
Indonesian police crack down on traffickers who sent 122 people to sell their kidneys in Cambodia
Indonesian authorities arrested 12 people, including a police officer and an immigration officer, who were accused of helping traffickers.
Wed Jul 26 2023
Singapore chides billionaire Branson over call to spare cannabis trafficker
Singapore govt accused Richard Branson of peddling falsehoods and disrespecting its justice system.
Wed Apr 26 2023
Malaysian extradited to US for alleged wildlife trafficking
The US extradited an alleged Malaysian wildlife trafficker Teo Boon Ching for illegal wildlife parts operations and money laundering.
Sun Oct 09 2022
From PM to prison: Malaysia's Najib feels alone and overwhelmed by 'betrayal'
Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak will now count convicted murderers and drug traffickers as neighbours.
Wed Aug 24 2022
Guatemala receives bodies of 15 migrants killed in Mexico trailer accident
In all, 56 people were killed when a truck packed with migrants flipped over in the state of Chiapas earlier this month.
Fri Dec 31 2021
Colombia's most wanted drug lord captured in jungle raid
President Ivan Duque likened the arrest Saturday of Dairo Antonio Usuga to the capture three decades ago of Pablo Escobar.
Sun Oct 24 2021
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Tue Sep 21 2021
Police arrest 20 drug traffickers in Johor
Johor police detained 20 drug traffickers in a special operation in the state from July 16 to 22.
Sat Jul 24 2021
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Drug traffickers in East and Southeast Asia found ways to evade COVID-19 curbs to boost trade and diversify production.
Thu Jun 10 2021
Two attempts to smuggle drugs on Raya night foiled
Drug traffickers who thought Raya night was an opportune time to smuggle drugs were surprised to find the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and Marine Police (PPM) patrol was as just as tight.
Thu May 13 2021
25 killed in deadliest Rio police raid since 2005
At least 25 people were killed in a shootout between suspected drug traffickers and police in Rio de Janeiro.
Thu May 06 2021
Poachers face up to RM1 mln fine under proposed amendments - Shamsul Anuar
Wildlife traffickers in the country, especially poachers, will face fines of up to RM1 million once amendments to existing laws are passed and implemented by the government.
Mon Apr 05 2021
Arrest in Thailand of second drug kingpin tightens dragnet on huge syndicate
It is rare for suspected senior drug traffickers to be arrested and successfully prosecuted in the Asia-Pacific region.
Sat Feb 06 2021
Jokowi hopes Malaysia will further protect Indonesian migrant workers
President Joko Widodo hopes to ink a new memorandum of understanding with Malaysia to protect Indonesian workers in Malaysia from falling victim to human traffickers.
Fri Feb 05 2021