National Crime Agency5 days agoEx-soldier who got involved in drug crime jailedA former soldier from Watford who got involved in drug crime is starting a six-year jail sentence.5 days ago24 Feb 2026Smugglers guilty of trafficking people in lorriesInvestigators say the gang hid migrants in vehicles entering the UK from Europe.24 Feb 202624 Feb 2026Gun converter who planned crystal meth lab jailedDudley Brennan pleads guilty to gun and drug offences and is jailed at Bolton Crown Court.24 Feb 202618 Feb 2026Trio re-arrested after people smuggling probeThe NCA confirmed two additional people were arrested suspected of trafficking migrants to the UK18 Feb 202617 Feb 2026'Key figures' in people smuggling network arrestedMen from Rotherham, Liverpool and Birmingham are arrested, suspected of moving migrants to the UK.17 Feb 202612 Feb 2026Concern over deadly drug more potent than heroinThe Well says it is seeing an alarming increase in people taking a synthetic opioid.12 Feb 202612 Feb 2026'His loss is massive': Inquests show spread of deadly synthetic drugsA BBC investigation shows how nitazene deaths have risen and the illegal drug market is changing.12 Feb 20264 Feb 2026Man charged over alleged people-smuggling plotKamal Chowdhury is one of six men who have been charged after a lorry was stopped in Dover.4 Feb 202628 Jan 2026Suspected people-smuggling gang charged after Dover arrestsFive men, including three taxi drivers and a lorry driver, were arrested and £30,000 in cash seized.28 Jan 2026...
