Nearly 162K counterfeit US ‘forever’ stamps from China seized in Chicago
Signed, sealed, arrested. Authorities said that “eternal” “eternal” stamps shipped from China and shipped from China were recently seized at a postal facility in Chicago. An anti-terrorism smuggling agent posted to the Chicago International Postal Branch last weekend intercepted eight shipments containing 161,860 fraudulent stamps that violated trademark laws. According to US customs and border […]
Zelensky proposes swap of seized territory with Russia
Ukrainian President Voldymir Zelensky proposes exchange of seized territory with Russia as part of potential negotiations to end the war. Ukraine controls a small pocket of Russian territory, part of the Kursk Oblast, captured during the surprising invasion of August. Zelensky, In an interview with the Guardiansaid he planned to provide Russian Kursk control in […]
Dozens of live beetles disguised as snacks seized at LAX
Over 30 live beetles have been discovered smuggled into the US hidden in Japanese snacks. Thirty-seven insects were found inside potato chips, chocolate and other snacks during the search. US customs and border security said Wednesday. Crawly contraband is expected from collectors and is probably worth around $1,500, the agency says. Dozens of live beetles […]
Rats in police evidence lockers are getting high on seized drugs — and putting cases in jeopardy
these rats are broken into the Police Branch — Getting high on drugs. Drug-addicted rodents in Texas are reportedly devouring marijuana and magic mushrooms kept as evidence at a police station, potentially putting hundreds of cases at risk. Kou Reported. “Just to give you an example, we have 400,000 pounds of marijuana in a warehouse […]
2nd Homeland Security agent in Utah arrested on charges of selling illicit drugs that were seized as evidence
A second Utah Department of Homeland Security official has been arrested and charged in federal court with using a confidential informant to sell illegal drugs that were seized as evidence. Special Agent Nicholas Kindle, who investigates illegal drug trafficking, was arrested three weeks after his alleged co-conspirator, Special Agent David Cole, was arrested. The two […]
IDF Reveals Massive Stockpile of Weapoons Seized from Hezbollah in Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Wednesday that it had seized more than 85,000 weapons collected by the Iranian-backed terrorist organization Hezbollah along Israel's southern border in Lebanon. Weapons ranged from light rifles to rocket launchers and anti-aircraft missiles. The IDF said in a statement: In early October 2024, the IDF launched limited, localized, […]
Three Arrested, Cars Seized in Connection to Deadly Hague Explosion
Dutch police announced on Tuesday that they had arrested three suspects in connection with a massive explosion that rocked a residential area in The Hague on Saturday. Late on Monday evening, police arrested three suspects in connection with an apartment explosion in The Hague's Talwekamp district that left at least six people dead and four […]
US loans Ukraine $20B from seized Russian assets
The Treasury Department on Tuesday extended a $20 billion loan to Ukraine funded by seized Russian assets as part of a broader Group of Seven (G7) effort to strengthen Ukraine's defense. The money will be transferred to Ukraine on Tuesday morning through the World Bank, which received a loan from the United States. The loan […]
Record 2.3 Tons of Cocaine Seized, 13 Arrested
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Australian police seized a record 2.3 tonnes of cocaine and arrested 13 people in a raid after a suspect's boat broke down off the coast of Queensland, authorities said Monday. did. Federal police said in a statement that sales of the drug amounted to A$760 million ($494 million), which would […]
$18M in fake Gibson guitars seized in California
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced Tuesday that $18 million worth of fake Gibson guitars have been seized in California. agency called “The largest seizure of counterfeit instruments in history” CBP said in a press release that its office working with Gibson representatives and local authorities seized 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars. If these counterfeits […]