TRAFFIC

Apr 01 2026CRIME

Bali Binds a Scottish Crime Boss for Return to Spain

A 45‑year‑old man named Steven Lyons, known in criminal circles as a high‑level organizer of drug smuggling and money laundering, was taken into custody on Indonesia’s popular island of Bali. He had been fleeing law enforcement for months after a murder in Spain put him on the country’s wanted list.

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Mar 27 2026CRIME

Young Driver Accused of Intentional Crash and Drug Charges

A 22‑year‑old man from North Charleston is now in court on several serious accusations. Police say he deliberately hit another car with the goal of harming its passengers. The incident happened early Friday on International Boulevard. The driver, named Joseph Gordon Jr. , was arrested after officer

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Mar 27 2026CRIME

Online Scams Linked to $20 Billion Black Market Face Global Pushback

A shadowy online marketplace handling cryptocurrency just got hit with sanctions that could freeze its operations. The UK government named Xinbi Guarantee, a platform that lets users trade in stolen data, money-laundering tools, and even tech used for running scams. This isn’t just a small operation

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Mar 27 2026CRIME

UK Takes Action Against Crypto Scams Tied to Trafficking

The UK government recently froze assets linked to a major Southeast Asian scam network, including properties in London. The crackdown targets a crypto marketplace called Xinbi, accused of selling stolen personal data and helping launder money for North Korean hackers. Over $19 billion in crypto has

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Mar 24 2026CRIME

Behind the Midnight Crash at LaGuardia

A deadly crash at LaGuardia Airport last Sunday night involved an Air Canada Express jet colliding with a fire truck, killing both pilots and injuring nine others. Investigators now want to speak with the air traffic controller who handled multiple emergencies at once. The controller was working dur

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Mar 19 2026CRIME

The Arrest of a Notorious Drug Gang Boss

A key member of one of Ecuador’s largest drug trafficking groups has been taken into custody in Mexico City, marking a major step for law‑enforcement agencies across the region. The suspect, known by the nickname “Little Wolf, ” was previously wanted for his role in the 2023 murder of a president

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Mar 18 2026CRIME

Power Struggles: Why Cutting Off Cartel Leaders Fails

Trump’s call for a “military coalition” against drug cartels in Latin America has sparked debate. The idea of eliminating cartel bosses—an approach likened to cutting off a Hydra’s heads—seems simple, but history shows it often backfires. When one leader dies, others step up, and the power vacuum ca

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Mar 15 2026OPINION

The Hidden Reality of Abuse in Our Own Backyards

Trafficking and abuse are not only distant scandals; they happen right next door. In many places, a few hundred people fall victim to sex trafficking each year, and local centers often help dozens of survivors. These numbers hide a more subtle truth: the violence is usually hidden in everyday

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Mar 15 2026CRIME

City Downtown Traffic Drops as Crime Concerns Grow

Traffic speed data from major city roads shows that fewer people moved through downtown and the Over-the-Rhine area in summer 2025 than in the previous year. A study by a data firm found that cars traveled faster on key streets, indicating lighter traffic flows. Bus and streetcar ridership also fell

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Planes Must Get New Radar Tech to Stop Deadly Midair Crashes

The House is set to vote on a bill that would force every aircraft near busy airports to carry two kinds of radar tools: one that tells the world where it is, and another that lets pilots see other planes around them. The change comes after a 2023 collision near Washington, D. C. , that killed 67 pe

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