SUSPECTED DRUG TRAFFICKER ‘SPY’ GUNNED DOWN IN DAYLIGHT AMBUSH Suspected Bahamian drug trafficker Warren “Spy” Ellis, 51, has been shot dead in a broad-daylight ambush outside a business in Marsh Harbour, Abaco. Witnesses reported a barrage of gunfire, with at least 25 shell casings reportedly recovered at the scene. A 14-year-old boy was also shot in the leg during the attack and airlifted to New Providence. Ellis had previously survived a 2017 shooting which killed an associate. His death has reportedly become the 52nd homicide recorded in The Bahamas this year. Police are investigating the killing, with reports suggesting it may have been a retaliatory attack.

7.6 TONNES OF COCAINE SEIZED IN COLOMBIA’S BIGGEST PORT BUST IN A DECADE! Colombian police seized 7.6 tonnes of cocaine at the port of Cartagena in what authorities describe as the biggest seizure there in 10 years. The drugs were allegedly mixed with powdered panela, a raw cane sugar product, in an attempt to evade detection. Authorities say the seizure represents a major blow to criminal finances, preventing an estimated 19 million doses from reaching the streets.

JAILED FOR LIFE AFTER DRAGGING MAN TO HIS DEATH Muhammad Haarith, 23, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering Matthew Weller, 44, in Accrington town centre. Haarith drove off with Matthew on the bonnet before he fell beneath the car and was dragged along the road. He left the scene without stopping. A jury found Haarith guilty of murder at Preston Crown Court. He must serve a minimum of 16 years and six months before he can apply for parole.

DANGEROUS DRIVER RAMS POLICE CAR BEFORE CRASHING INTO LAMPPOST! Ricky Patmore, 30, rammed a police vehicle while trying to evade arrest in Essex. He later attempted to escape officers again in Colchester, driving dangerously before crashing into a lamppost. Patmore admitted two counts of dangerous driving, assaulting an emergency worker and driving without a licence or insurance. He’s back behind bars — with an extra 21 months added to his sentence.

SECRET SHELF HIDES STASH OF ILLEGAL CIGARETTES! Another corner shop. Another hidden stash. A secret shelf tucked away at the back of a shop, concealing a stash of illegal cigarettes away from public view. These hidden compartments are becoming a familiar feature in raids on shops suspected of selling illegal tobacco. What’s really going on behind the counter?

DRUG DRIVER SPED DOWN WRONG WAY OF ONE-WAY STREET TO ESCAPE POLICE Wayne Shepherd, 31, from Stone, has been handed a 10-MONTH SUSPENDED PRISON SENTENCE after a dangerous attempt to avoid being caught. Shepherd was stopped after driving the wrong way down a one-way street while disqualified. He admitted four offences: 🚨 Driving while unfit through drugs 🚨 Dangerous driving 🚨 Driving while disqualified 🚨 Driving without third-party insurance He was sentenced at Stafford Crown Court on 24 September. His sentence was suspended for two years, and he was banned from driving for a further TWO YEARS.

10KG OF CANNABIS HIDDEN IN SHAMPOO & TINNED FOOD Turkish narcotics officers have arrested a 29-year-old foreign woman at Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport after discovering 9.76KG OF CANNABIS concealed inside her suitcase. The drugs were hidden in capsules inside shampoo bottles and pressed into tomato paste and canned food containers, with the packaging left looking untouched. Police reportedly watched as the woman wandered around the airport before blending in with other passengers to collect her luggage. 🚨 She was arrested during a narcotics operation, brought before a court and REMANDED IN PRISON.

3.6KG OF COKE HIDDEN IN SHAMPOO BOTTLES — WOMAN ARRESTED IN BALI A 36-year-old Brazilian woman has been arrested in Bali after allegedly attempting to smuggle 3.6KG OF LIQUID COCAINE into Indonesia hidden inside shampoo and personal care products. Customs officers and police arrested the woman, identified by her initials TCDS, at Bali’s international airport on 6 October after she arrived from Brazil. 🚨 THE HAUL: * 3.66kg of liquid cocaine * 7 bottles of shampoo and personal care products used to conceal the drugs Investigators say she claimed she had been promised $50,000 to deliver the cocaine to someone in Bali. Police are investigating the wider supply network. ⚖️ INDONESIA’S BRUTAL DRUG LAWS Indonesia has some of the harshest drug-trafficking penalties in the world. Depending on the charge and circumstances, penalties can include life imprisonment or the death penalty. Authorities have specifically warned that she risks life imprisonment if convicted. The death penalty is legally available for certain serious narcotics offences, although it has not been carried out in Indonesia since 2016. She remains in custody while the investigation continues. She has not been convicted.

3-TONNE-A-MONTH COKE KINGPIN ‘EL SEÑOR’ CAPTURED Daneiro Correa Vega, known as “EL SEÑOR” or “FERMAN”, has been arrested in Cúcuta in a joint operation involving Colombian police, prosecutors and the US DEA. Authorities allege he headed a transnational trafficking network capable of moving UP TO THREE TONNES OF COCAINE EVERY MONTH towards the Caribbean and the United States. 🚨 Investigators say the network used: Cocaine hidden inside shipping containers High-speed “Go Fast” boats Processing laboratories in the Catatumbo region Authorities also allege he maintained alliances with the ELN guerrilla group, paying for protection for laboratories in rural areas. HE IS WANTED FOR EXTRADITION TO THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS over alleged drug-trafficking and criminal-conspiracy offences. The extradition process is now underway.

3 TONNES OF HASH SEIZED AFTER HIGH-SPEED BOAT CHASE Spain’s Guardia Civil has intercepted a narco-boat carrying 3,040KG OF HASHISH off the coast of Huelva. The high-speed rigid inflatable boat attempted to escape, carrying out dangerous manoeuvres as officers gave chase. Its crew also threw fuel containers into the sea. The Guardia Civil patrol boat Río Tiétar eventually caught up with the vessel. 🚨 SEIZED: * 3,040kg of hashish * 76 bales of drugs * 1 high-speed boat fitted with four powerful engines * Fuel containers ALL EIGHT CREW MEMBERS WERE ARRESTED. They face alleged offences including drug trafficking, smuggling, serious disobedience and offences relating to the handling of fuel for drug-running operations.

TEENAGE HITMAN WITH 20 BODIES?! Court hearings have begun against alias “JULITO”, an 18-year-old accused of involvement in around 20 homicides in Bucaramanga and the surrounding area. Authorities allege he was part of the hitman network linked to the criminal group Los del Sur. Among the cases under investigation are a massacre that left four people dead in Villa Esperanza and the killing of his former girlfriend, a 17-year-old girl, in January 2026. 🚨 HE ESCAPED CUSTODY AND SPENT MONTHS ON THE RUN. Julito reportedly escaped from a juvenile detention facility in Bogotá in April while being taken for a medical appointment. He was recaptured on 16 October in a rural area of Floridablanca during a police operation. The operation also resulted in the arrest of four other men and the apprehension of a teenager. Police seized firearms, ammunition, drugs, cash and mobile phones. Julito has not been convicted of all the killings attributed to him; the allegations remain subject to the legal process.

3.5 TONNES OF COCAINE SEIZED AFTER CARIBBEAN SEA CHASE 🇨🇴🚨 Colombian naval forces, working alongside the Air Force, have seized MORE THAN 3.5 TONNES OF COCAINE from a high-speed “Go Fast” boat in the Caribbean. Coast Guard units intercepted the vessel after a maritime pursuit, stopping those on board from escaping. 🚨 SEIZED: More than 3.5 tonnes of cocaine 140 packages of cocaine 5 Colombian nationals arrested Authorities say the operation prevented more than 9.2 MILLION DOSES from reaching illegal markets and dealt criminal organisations an estimated $170 MILLION BLOW.

SECRET SHELF HIDES 600+ PACKETS OF ILLEGAL TOBACCO — SHOP SHUT DOWN! A shop in Barnoldswick has been ordered to close for THREE MONTHS after police uncovered a hidden stash of illegal tobacco and cigarettes. Officers found a secret compartment operated by a hidden fob concealed inside a sponge, raising a shelf from the floor to reveal the stash. 🚨 SEIZED: * 479 packets of cigarettes * 143 packets of hand-rolling tobacco * 2 packets of Viagra Sandy Lane Mini Market, on Albert Road, was closed under a Closure Order granted at Burnley Magistrates’ Court following years of failed inspections and test purchases. The order runs until 14 January 2027. Anyone entering the premises without a reasonable excuse could face a fine and/or imprisonment.

ONE TONNE OF MARIJUANA SEIZED Colombian police have seized ONE TONNE OF MARIJUANA from a truck travelling along the Pan-American Highway in Mondomo, Cauca. The vehicle was travelling from Cali to Neiva when officers intercepted the shipment. 🚨 SEIZED: * 1 tonne of marijuana * 1 truck The driver was arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking. Police say the operation dealt a financial blow to the Western Bloc Jacobo Arenas criminal organisation.

113KG OF COKE FOUND IN SECRET CAR COMPARTMENTS Ecuadorian police have seized 113.6KG OF COCAINE after intercepting a vehicle in the Camarones area of Esmeraldas province. Officers discovered 116 blocks of cocaine hydrochloride concealed inside specially adapted compartments in the vehicle’s floor. 🚨 SEIZED: * 113.655kg of cocaine * 116 blocks of cocaine * 1 vehicle * 1 mobile phone One person was detained in connection with the operation. Authorities estimate the seizure represents an economic impact of more than $258,000 on drug trafficking operations.

GRENADE LAUNCHER & 27 RIFLES SEIZED FROM CRIMINAL GROUP Colombian National Police, working alongside the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), have seized a major weapons stash in Santa Marta, Magdalena. The weapons were allegedly hidden at a location belonging to the Conquistadoras de la Sierra Self-Defence Forces. The haul included: 🔫 27 rifles 💣 1 grenade launcher 🔹 19 magazines 🔹 728 rounds of ammunition The operation targeted the group’s weapons supplies as Colombian authorities continue their crackdown on organised criminal networks.

SINALOA CARTEL HIT SQUAD ARRESTED IN SPAIN 🇲🇽🇪🇸 Four more men have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a 46-year-old man in Catalonia in 2024, in a case linked to a criminal network associated with Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel. The victim had travelled from Italy to meet members of the organisation before being kidnapped. His family were allegedly ordered to pay €240,000 for his release, but his body was later discovered in woodland near Botarell, Tarragona. The latest arrests took place in Barcelona, Sant Vicenç de Montalt and Sant Boi de Llobregat. The investigation has uncovered alleged links to international drug trafficking, money laundering and organised crime. Police previously arrested 14 people during the initial operation in November 2024. A fifth suspect is also under investigation while serving a prison sentence in Madrid. The investigation into the deadly kidnapping and the criminal network behind it continues.

1.3 TONNES OF METH SEIZED FROM CLANDESTINE DRUG LAB 🇲🇽 Mexican authorities have dismantled a clandestine drug laboratory in Durango, seizing approximately 1.3 TONNES OF METHAMPHETAMINE. Personnel from the Mexican Navy, the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection, and the Attorney General’s Office took part in the operation. Another major hit against Mexico’s illegal drug production industry.

3 TONNE A MONTH COCAINE LAB BUSTED! Colombian National Police and the army have dismantled a cocaine production laboratory linked to the ELN guerrilla group in Sardinata, Norte de Santander. The facility had the capacity to produce THREE TONNES OF COCAINE EVERY MONTH. Officers seized: * 859KG of cocaine * 130KG of coca base * 660 gallons of cocaine in suspension * 3,656 gallons of liquid chemicals * 620KG of solid substances The operation targeted the ELN’s Juan Fernando Porras Martínez Front, disrupting its cocaine production capabilities and illicit revenue.