Tag: smuggling
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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…
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Met Police Crack Down on Global Phone Theft Ring Smuggling 40,000 iPhones to China
Major crackdown disrupts international phone theft network The Metropolitan Police have announced a sweeping crackdown on a criminal network suspected of smuggling up to 40,000 stolen mobile devices from the United Kingdom to China. In two weeks of targeted activity, 46 people have been arrested, and investigators say the operation disrupted a complex, well-funded scheme…
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Thousands of Illegal Vaping Devices Found Hidden in Van at Singapore Checkpoint
What happened at the checkpoint? In late August, authorities at a Singapore checkpoint examined a Malaysian-registered van that was said to be transporting air-conditioning equipment. A first inspection revealed e-vapes tucked away in boxes, and further checks uncovered additional devices hidden inside an air‑conditioning unit and other parts of the vehicle. The investigation led to…
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Seven Million Cigarettes a Day: Italy’s Police Uncover Massive Illegal Factory
Historic Find: Italy’s Largest Illegal Cigarette Factory Italy’s Guardia di Finanza announced a historic discovery in Cassino, at the foot of Montecassino. The underground production facility spanned about 1,600 square meters and could churn out more than seven million cigarettes per day. Authorities also seized more than 150 tons of cigarettes, a figure that underscores…
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Italy Uncovers Largest Illegal Cigarette Factory in Cassino
Introduction: A Hidden Empire Beneath an Ordinary Warehouse In what authorities call the largest illegal tobacco operation unearthed in Italy, the Guardia di Finanza uncovered a sprawling underground factory beneath a seemingly empty warehouse in Cassino, a town at the foot of the historic Monte Cassino. The discovery exposed a self-contained production complex that turned…