Egypt: Hamas tried to smuggle millions into Gaza

This says it all. " Official says Hamas delegation to Cairo meant to discuss ceasefire terms stopped at Rafah crossing upon its return to Gaza with nine million US dollars and two million euro in cash hidden in their luggage. Meanwhile, Israel's Amos Gilad is heading to Egypt...

Iran renews efforts to supply Hamas

Iran is still a danger and even as we celebrate president Obama we mustremember that unless there is someinternational watchdogs present inGaza Iran will rearm Hamas and another war will result. " According...

Richmond BC Luxury Dealership run by Convicted Drug Trafficker

Barry Artiste Op/Ed In late 1999 International Heroin Drug Trafficker Diven Nair is arrested in Los Angeles for trying to smuggle Heroin, he pleads guilty in a US court and is sentenced to 9 years in a US Federal...

NYC sues Indian reservation over tax-free cigarettes

New York City has decided to crack down -on smuggling, and sue smoke shops on an Indian reservation in Mastic.  Eight shops are accused of selling tax-free cigarettes to bootleggers.  Only 279 people...

Liquid restrictions to remain at UK airports

Following a jury's decision yesterday that the government's case against the men accused of planning to use liquids on planes as explosives could not be substantiated, the UK government says it will still continue to forbid passengers to take liquids on...

The cars that Saddam’s son used to own are unearthed

Iraqi police displayed five cars that belonged to Odai Hussein, the eldest son of Saddam Hussein, today. The display featured two Rolls Royces and several vintage classics. The fate of these classy cars was by no...

China smugglers disguise rice as road chips

In relation to the asian rice crisis story: http://www.nowpublic.com/health/asian-rice-crisis  people in China are trying to smuggle rice into other countries. 280 tonnes of sumuggled grains have been blocked...

After 7 years of Fire: Gaza ceasefire takes effect

 In Israel it is now 06.19.08, 06:41 local time. Two hours ago truce takes hold on both sides of the Israeli Gaza borders. Yitai Levi, a member of "Nativ Haassara" says "that no matter who declared ...

Sydney police boss 'in drug ring'

A police chief in Syndey has been accused of some very serious conspiracy charges."A senior Australian police officer has been charged in connection with an alleged international plot to import half a tonne of drug-making chemicals.Mark Standen is accused of conspiracy to...

Public using ladders at night to smuggle drugs inside prison

Here's a story that made me laugh.  It's about the British prison system's weaknesses and  how inmates could escape if they wanted to, but the quality of life for them is way to good to leave."Citing the...

Indonesian customs detain two Taiwanese for carrying drugs

"Tangerang (ANTARA News) - Customs and Excise officers at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Tangerang, Banten Province, have detained two Taiwanese for trying to smuggle in 4.782 kg of crystal methamphetamine...

Surabaya customs detain two Taiwanese for carrying drugs

"Customs and excise officers at Surabaya`s Juanda international airport on Sunday evening detained two Taiwanese nationals for trying to smuggle in 7.215 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine worth around Rp8.55...

Maoists Captured Smuggled Weapons

The government-owned Gorkhapatra daily of Nepal reported on 25 March that Maoist leaders and cadres have captured three Indian weapon-loaded trucks at Shankarnagar in Rupandehi district. The plate numbers of the two trucks have been identified as UP-53-AP-2811 and...

RI customs foil attempt to smuggle out 23,000 dried seahorses

"Tangerang (ANTARA News) - Indonesian customs and excise officers at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport have foiled an attempt to smuggle around 23,000 dried seahorses (hyppocampus) to South Korea. The merchandise, packaged in six bales, was sent by a company identified...

Alleged 'Merchant of Death' caught in Thailand

One of the world's most wanted arms traffickers has apparently been arrested by police."BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — A Russian dubbed the "Merchant of Death" for allegedly supplying weapons to Africa's bloody conflicts over power and diamonds was arrested Thursday in Thailand...

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