Smugglers
Multimillion-dollar whale vomit plot foiled by police
A massive haul of ambergris, often referred to as whale vomit because it orginates inside whales' intestines, was seized from smugglers by Indian authorities.
Mexico warns smugglers are using Title 42 to lure migrants to U.S. border
An immigration expert tells Newsweek that the United States is "in unknown territory" due to the expiration of the Title 42 policy this week.
Man Shows Off North Korean Money He Smuggled Out in His Sock
"I would probably not take the note if given the opportunity to redo," the man admitted.
Homeowner Shares 'Smugglers Window' in His 500-Year-Old House
"I find it amazing that there is a 500-year-old man made structure that's still liveable," one TikToker said.
Man Who Escaped From Traffickers Kidnapped When He Asked for Help
The victim wandered around South Texas for several days before approaching a person at a gas station who subsequently handed him over to their relatives.
Juárez Smugglers Create Camouflaged Rebar Ladders to Scale Border Wall
Mexican smugglers are illegally entering the U.S. by using inexpensive camouflaged rebar ladders that hook over the top of the border wall, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Trump Admits His Border Wall is Not Impenetrable
Smuggling gangs have reportedly used commercial power tools to cut through the new parts of Trump's controversial wall along the Mexican border.
Sudanese Refugees Released From Libya Kidnap Gang
El Sadiq Ahmed fled Darfur with dreams of a better life in Europe, but now he faces prison or, worse, death at home.
Erik Prince Seeks Private Army To Solve Libya Crisis
The proposal, he said, would be a more humanitarian option for the European Union.
Museum Stores Rare Buddha Statues in Trash Heap Outside
The National Museum director said his department did nothing wrong.
Libya's Smugglers Are Selling Off Migrants for $400
A shocking investigation has revealed how men are sold for manual labor in the North African country.
How a Speedboat With Two Tons of Cocaine Was Stopped
Agents learned a Colombian drug cartel that sent cocaine around the world was planning a big shipment in a small boat known as a "go-fast."
Children Smuggle iPhones Into China for Ice Cream
Customs officials found $148,000 worth of goods in their school backpacks.
African Migrants 'Being Sold for Their Organs'
Smugglers are selling migrants on to organ harvesters if they cannot pay their fare across to Europe.
Europe: Smugglers Made $1 Billion Off Migrants in 2015
William Lacy Swing, the head of the International Organization for Migration, cited the figure on Tuesday.
Refugees Risk Death Traveling Through European Winter
Despite the dangers of the European winter, refugees are still coming, and many will die.
Poll: Should America Be Taking More Syrian Refugees?
Republicans are more worried than Democrats about jihadists entering among legitimate refugees.
European Union Begins Boat Patrols to Tackle People Smugglers
The EU ships get new powers to board, search, seize and divert vessels in the Mediterranean.
EU Approves Military Action Against Mediterranean Smuggler Boats: Report
The EU's anti-smuggling operation enters its second phase.
Why Syrian Refugees Are Resorting to People Smugglers
Displaced Syrians recognize that hospitality for them in Lebanon, Jordan and Turkey has maxed out.