The country has been known as a hub for the trade in illegal wildlife. But it has been stepping up enforcement as concerns grow about the depletion of certain species and the growing role of international crime groups in animal trafficking.
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Sadistic Online Gangs Pose ‘Unprecedented Risk’ to Teens, Says UK NCA
Violent online groups are recruiting teenagers in Britain, according to the National Crime Agency, which warned that young men were being targeted with misogynistic material.
Online Harm Groups Pose ‘Unprecedented Risk’ to Teens, Says U.K. Crime Agency
Sadistic online gangs are recruiting teenagers in Britain, according to the National Crime Agency, which warned that young men were being targeted with misogynistic material.
In Mexico, a Grisly Discovery of Piles of Shoes, Ovens and Human Remains
The authorities are investigating the discovery of cremation ovens, human remains, piles of shoes and other personal effects at an abandoned ranch outside Guadalajara.
Why Scam Centers in Southeast Asia Keep Flourishing
A China-led crackdown on online fraud rescued thousands from Myanmar this month. But this massive business of grift keeps growing.
Electric Shocks and Tied Crucifixion-Style: The Life of a Scam-Mill Worker
Tens of thousands of people from dozens of nations have been trafficked to cyberfraud hubs in Myanmar, where they must con victims or endure brutal punishment.
Italian Police Arrest 181 in ‘Important Blow’ to Cosa Nostra
Scores of people suspected of being affiliated with the resurgent mob were arrested Tuesday during overnight raids in Palermo and the surrounding area.
Ecuador’s Leader Has Had a Year of Chaos. He Is Still Favored to Win Sunday’s Election.
President Daniel Noboa is favored to win Sunday’s presidential election as many voters embrace his heavy-handed tactics to fight violence and corruption.
The Dark Side of Canada’s Fight Over Lobster
As Canada wrangles an epic, decades-long saga of who can fish for lobster, and when, emerging threats are heating up the conflict in Nova Scotia.
Trump Calls Canada a Big Player in the Fentanyl Trade. Is It?
President Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Canada over drug trafficking, equating it with Mexico. U.S. government reports do not support the claim.