Tag: smuggling
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Dead Town on the Kelantan-Thailand Border: Malaysia’s Drug War Unsettles Residents and Businesses
Introduction: A border where walls meet whispers of disruption The Kelantan-Thailand border, once a quiet seam along Malaysia’s northeast, is becoming a focal point of a national effort to curb drug trafficking and smuggling. As Kuala Lumpur increases security measures, residents describe a town once alive with cross-border trade that now feels largely cut off.…
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Inside the 9,000km Smuggling Route: Rhino Horns from South Africa to Singapore
Revealing a high-stakes crime corridor The investigation into the illicit traffic of rhino horn reveals a meticulously organized route that spans thousands of kilometers, crossing continents and challenging border controls. From the dense savannas of South Africa to the bustling hubs of Southeast Asia, smugglers have crafted a supply chain that exploits gaps in enforcement,…
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Inside the 9,000km rhino horn smuggling route from South Africa to Singapore
Overview: A 9,000km trafficking corridor The investigation into rhino horn trafficking reveals a sprawling, transcontinental route that begins in Africa’s wildlife heartlands and ends in the urban hubs of Southeast Asia. Across continents, criminal networks exploit legal loopholes, transport corridors, and the high demand for rhino horn to move contraband worth millions of dollars. At…
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Indonesia Seizes 250 Tons of Thai Rice Smuggled Through Sabang Free Trade Zone
Overview of the Seizure In a bold move to enforce trade rules and protect the domestic market, the Indonesian government announced the seizure of 250 tons of rice from a warehouse in Sabang, Aceh. Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman confirmed on Sunday that the shipment, declared as legal imports, was found to have entered Indonesia…
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FBR Foils Bid to Smuggle 79.18kg Silver Through Karachi Mail Office
Dubai-bound smuggling attempt thwarted at Karachi’s International Mail Office The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has stopped a substantial silver smuggling bid at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, highlighting rising vigilance at Pakistan’s mail and cargo channels. Officials at the International Mail Office (IMO) in Karachi detected irregularities during a routine inspection of incoming consignments and…
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FBR Foils 79.18kg Silver Smuggling Bid at Karachi’s IMO Hub
Summary: A Bold Smuggling Attempt Uncovered at Karachi In a high-stakes interception, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) customs officials at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, thwarted an attempt to smuggle a substantial quantity of silver into Pakistan via the International Mail Office (IMO). The discovery underscores the ongoing vigilance of customs authorities at major entry…
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Sinking of Migrant Boat Out of Malaysia: Six Rescued from a 90-Passenger Vessel
Overview of the incident A vessel carrying around 90 migrants sank near Malaysian waters, triggering an urgent rescue operation that resulted in six survivors being pulled from the water. The incident underscores the ongoing dangers faced by people attempting perilous journeys across seas, often coordinated by smuggling networks that operate across international borders. Local authorities…
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Sinking of Migrant Boat in Malaysian Waters: 6 Rescued from a 90-Passenger Vessel
Overview of the Incident A migrant boat carrying approximately 90 people sank while navigating near Malaysian waters, triggering a rescue operation that led to six survivors. Kedah police chief Adzli Abu Shah confirmed the incident and noted that the migrants were believed to be part of a larger group of about 300 people who were…
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Lineman Electrocuted in Escalante City Energizing Transformer
Tragedy in Escalante City A 24-year-old lineman was fatally electrocuted while working to energize a transformer in Barangay Balintawak, Escalante City, Negros Occidental, on Saturday, Oct. 11. The victim, identified by police as Orly, was employed by a private contractor and resided in Victorias City, Negros Occidental. The loss stunned family, colleagues, and residents, underscoring…
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Lineman Electrocuted in Escalante City: Incident Details
Tragedy in Escalante City A 24-year-old lineman died after a fatal electric shock while working to energize a transformer in Barangay Balintawak, Escalante City, Negros Occidental, on Saturday, Oct. 11. Police identified the victim as Orly, an employee of a private contractor and a resident of Victorias City, Negros Occidental. The incident underscores the inherent…