Month: November 2025
Industry News
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AI-Driven Narcotics Detection
Narcotics trafficking across borders is a growing global challenge, with criminals constantly adapting their methods to evade detection. A... Read More
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Smuggling
In Romania, over 186 million contraband cigarettes seized by authorities in 2025 – over three times more than in 2024
In the first 10 months of 2025, Romanian authorities seized over 186 million contraband cigarettes, with an estimated black... Read More
Drugs
Maritime
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The Spanish Civil Guard has arrested three people and seized 4,200 kilograms of hashish seized in Alicante
The Spanish Civil Guard, as part of Operation “Marathon25,” has arrested three people caught attempting to smuggle 4,200 kilograms... Read More
Drugs
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US CBP officers seize record-setting $13M in heroin at San Ysidro Port of Entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a Mexican citizen who is a U.S. lawful permanent resident on Oct.... Read More
Cross Border Crime
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Criminals producing devices that unlock cars arrested in international operation
Five suspects were arrested during an international operation targeting a network of car thieves. The group manufactured reprogrammed speakers... Read More
Drugs
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Man caught red-handed by border police with over 3.7 kilograms of methamphetamine
A 61-year-old Bulgarian citizen is being investigated for committing the crimes of high-risk international drug trafficking and high-risk domestic... Read More
Cross Border Crime
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Smuggling
First-of-its-kind global Customs operation uncovers dual threat of illicit trafficking of nuclear and other radioactive material
The World Customs Organization (WCO) demonstrated the important role Customs play in protecting society from the illicit movement of... Read More
Cross Border Crime
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Document fraud – Over 100 false or forged documents discovered by border police at Otopeni Airport, Romania
In the first nine months of 2025, Romanian border police detected 789 crimes of forgery and use of forgery, in... Read More
Drugs
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US CBP officers seize over $816K in narcotics at Eagle Pass Port of Entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Eagle Pass Port of Entry seized more than... Read More