Mining Marshals: Nigeria Apprehends Over 300 Illegal Miners

FG arrests two over illegal mining in Osun 

The Federal Government says intensified efforts to curb illegal mining nationwide have led to the arrest of two suspected illegal miners at a mining site in Osun. The enforcement operation, led by the Southwest Zonal Mines Officer, Mr Ajibade Ganiyu, was carried out by officials of the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development in Ogun, The post FG arrests two over illegal mining in Osun appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

Why smuggling persists across Nigeria’s borders

As Customs seizes 870 smuggled vehicles worth N3.88bn in 15 months By Efe Onodjae Stakeholders in the automobile and maritime sectors have identified delays and high clearing costs as major reasons Nigerian car importers patronise neighbouring countries’ ports and also resort to smuggling. Data from the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) show that no fewer than 870 [] The post Why smuggling persists across Nigeria’s borders appeared first on Vanguard News.

NDLEA arraigns drug baron, three Mexican nationals over illicit drugs

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arraigned an alleged drug kingpin, Anochili Innocent, three Mexican nationals and six other Nigerians before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos over the operation of a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Mowe Forest, Ogun State. The defendants face an 11-count charge, including conspiracy, operating a drug trafficking [] NDLEA arraigns drug baron, three Mexican nationals over illicit drugs

PICS | Over 150 suspected illegal miners arrested at Kloof Mine in Gauteng

PICS | Over 150 suspected illegal miners arrested at Kloof Mine in Gauteng

Customs officers seize $72M in methamphetamine from vehicles entering Texas from Mexico

Federal customs officers at a border crossing in South Texas uncovered more than 72 million worth of methamphetamine that drivers attempted to smuggle into the United States from Mexico last weekend. U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced late Sunday that Operations of Field Operations officers assigned to bridges where cars and commercial trucks are inspected []...Click to read more

Massive Illegal Mining Crackdown in Randfontein Nets 121 Suspects

MOHLAKENG, Randfontein — A massive illegal mining crackdown in Randfontein has resulted in the arrest of 121 suspects after a joint law enforcement operation targeted a key base in Mohlakeng, west of Johannesburg. The early Friday raid by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) highlights the escalating []

Anti-Galamsey task force seizes excavators near Adansi Asokwa hospital after tip-off

The Anti-Illegal Mining Task Force has impounded two excavators and a pickup truck following a raid on an alleged illegal mining site near the Adansi Asokwa Hospital in the Ashanti Region. According to the Ashanti Regional Minister, the operation was launched after authorities received reports on Wednesday morning about illegal mining activities around the hospital. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, the Minister said the suspects fled the area upon realising that the authorities had been alerted.

Customs officers in Texas find $72 million worth of methamphetamine in two vehicles

Federal customs officers at a border crossing in South Texas uncovered more than 72 million worth of methamphetamine that drivers attempted to smuggle into the United States from Mexico last weekend. U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced late Sunday that Operations of Field Operations officers assigned to bridges where cars and commercial trucks are inspected []

Nigerian Customs Hands Over Illegal Items to Agencies

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting public health, strengthening border security and combating transnational organised crime. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi stated this at Apapa Area Command during a handover of seized narcotic drugs, counterfeit medicines and expired pharmaceutical products valued at 53.3 billion to the National Drug [] The post Nigerian Customs Hands Over Illegal Items to Agencies appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Collective Mining receives new mining titles in Colombia

Collective Mining receives new mining titles in Colombia

Exploitation minière illégale : le parquet général de la cour d’appel de Kankan déclenche une vaste offensive judiciaire

Face à la recrudescence des atteintes à l’environnement liées à l’exploitation minière artisanale et semi-industrielle, le Parquet général près la Cour d’appel de Kankan a ordonné l’ouverture d’enquêtes judiciaires dans plusieurs préfectures de la Haute-Guinée. Cette décision vise à identifier et poursuivre les auteurs de dégradations environnementales, de pollution des cours d’eau et d’autres infractions [] The post Exploitation minière illégale : le parquet général de la cour d’appel de Kankan déclenche une vaste offensive judiciaire first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Massive ‘Operation Fly City’ Sweep Pulls 176 Guns And Kilos Of Drugs Off Ohio Streets; 47 Charged

A massive multi-agency law enforcement operation targeting gun violence and drug trafficking in the Dayton area has led to federal charges against 47 people. U.S. Attorney Dominick S. Gerace II announced the results of the eight-week initiative, dubbed “Operation Fly City,” alongside local and federal law enforcement partners on Monday. The operation began on April [] Massive ‘Operation Fly City’ Sweep Pulls 176 Guns And Kilos Of Drugs Off Ohio Streets; 47 Charged

10 arrested in trafficking sweep on Figueroa Corridor

Federal authorities arrested 10 people Wednesday, including the manager of a South Los Angeles motel, in the latest crackdown on an alleged human trafficking operation along the Figueroa Corridor, officials announced. https://ktla.com/news/local-news/10-arrested-in-federal-human-trafficking-sweep-targeting-l-a-s-figueroa-corridor/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Collective Mining: A Strong Discovery Waiting For Its First Real Test

Collective Mining: A Strong Discovery Waiting For Its First Real Test

​30 arrested, ₱5.5-M in gold ore and equipment seized in Davao de Oro illegal mining raid

AUTHORITIES arrested 30 individuals and seized an estimated 5.54 million worth of gold ore and equipment during a joint anti-illegal mining operation in Barangay Araibo, Pantukan, Davao de Oro, on

KPDN Perlis sita jersi, seluar cap dagangan palsu berjumlah RM169,000

PADANG BESAR: Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup (KPDN) negeri menumpaskan aktiviti penjualan barangan berjenama menggunakan cap dagangan palsu di lima premis di sekitar kawasan Padang Besar, di sini, Selasa lalu. Operasi yang dijalankan sekitar pukul 2 petang itu melibatkan anggota penguatkuasa seramai 17 orang dengan turut disertai oleh wakil cap dagangan terlibat. ... Read more The post KPDN Perlis sita jersi, seluar cap dagangan palsu berjumlah RM169,000 appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Border Agents Just Made a Massive Drug Bust in Texas

Border Agents Just Made a Massive Drug Bust in Texas

Caribbean Cargo & Illegal Meds (Full Episode) | To Catch a Smuggler

In this episode of To Catch a Smuggler, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) pursues multiple cases of cocaine smuggled from the Caribbean via maritime vessels. Meanwhile, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intercept and execute large-scale seizures of medications without a prescription. To Catch a Smuggler | S3 E12 #ToCatchASmuggler #FullEpisode #Airport Drug Boat Bust (Full Episode) | To Catch a Smuggler https://youtu.be/RpLov3Jo6Ds

Federal judge in California bars courthouse immigration arrests nationwide

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents can no longer arrest undocumented immigrants at courthouses solely for civil immigration violations under an order issued Tuesday by a federal judge in San Jose. The order by ...