Smuggling

Sydney man jailed for mailing reptiles in popcorn bags

The reptiles were posted in 15 packages between 2018 and 2023.

US military says it struck a vessel in Caribbean, killing three

(Left) The US Navy's USS Cincinnati (LCS-20) littoral combat ship. President Donald Trump’s administration has touted its success at taking out suspected drug trafficking vessels in the area.

Indonesia seals Tiffany stores on suspicion of illegal imports

Indonesia has sealed three Tiffany & Co stores in Jakarta on suspicion of import violations.

Animal smuggling in Singapore falls 33% to 28 cases in 2025

One of three puppies found hidden in a backpack at Tuas Checkpoint in March 2025.

Man arrested in Thailand for smuggling rhino horn inside meat

Airport authorities and police seized six pieces of rhinoceros horn and around 12kg of unidentified meat.

20 million illicit cigarettes seized in Hat Yai raid

Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the operation targeted the illegal sale of cigarettes in central Hat Yai and was part of the government’s policy to crack down on wrongdoing and illicit goods.

Authorities prevent attempted smuggling of wildlife to Thailand

Most of the animals seized were birds.

Estonia detains ship heading for Russia suspected of smuggling

Transnational wildlife smuggling ring foiled in Bangkok at Suvarnabhumi Airport

Officers uncovered a monitor lizard and a giant forest rat.

Egypt seeks release of four citizens detained on tanker seized by Iran

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