Crime

12 Brits arrested in Spain for smuggling cocaine in speedboats to sell to Magaluf clubbers

12 Brits arrested in Spain for smuggling cocaine in speedboats to sell to Magaluf clubbers

14 people including 12 British nationals were arrested in Magaluf for drug dealing. Police seized 3kg of cocaine as well as methamphetamine and cannabis, over 100,000 euro in cash and four vehicles. The dealers reportedly smuggled the drugs to the holiday resort in speedboats. The suspects were working for local bars and clubs and are predominantly from Liverpool and Manchester. Sep 3, 2017
Search for missing French girl continues as suspects are freed

Search for missing French girl continues as suspects are freed

The search for 9-year-old Maëlys de Araujo continues in the French Alps. Maëlys went missing during a wedding in the early hours of 27 August. She was last seen at the car park of the wedding venue around 3 am. Two men were arrested in connection with her disappearance but were released again without charge. Hundreds of volunteers gathered to help authorities with the search. Sep 2, 2017
Man encounters shark while swimming from police

Man encounters shark while swimming from police

A man who was stopped by North Carolina police for carrying illegal contraband in his car on August 30, fled from authorities on foot before diving into the ocean, where he was trailed by a large shark.  Sep 1, 2017
Amazing animals rescues during storm Harvey

Amazing animals rescues during storm Harvey

Storm Harvey caused severe flooding in Texas, leaving thousands of animals stranded when their owners fled the water. Luckily, some volunteers and courageous passer-byes managed to rescue some of the pets. But the flooding also brought unwelcome animal visitors like alligators to peoples backyards. Sep 1, 2017
Police hunt for suspected acid attacker in London

Police hunt for suspected acid attacker in London

Detectives in Tower Hamlets have released CCTV of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an attack with a corrosive substance in Bow. The incident happened at approximately 18:20hrs on Tuesday, 2 May as the victim, a delivery driver of a nearby takeaway, entered details into a Sat-nav in his car. The suspect approached him on a pedal cycle and demanded money. When the victim said that he did not have any, he was squirted in the face with a chemical that smelt of ammonia. Sep 1, 2017
Dashcam footage shows Georgia cop saying we only kill black people

Dashcam footage shows Georgia cop saying we only kill black people

An enquiry has been set up against a police officer from the US state of Georgia after a dash cam video showed him making inappropriate racial comments. In the dashcam footage released by Cobb County Police Department, Lt. Greg Abbott can be heard saying to a woman driver that we only kill black people after she expresses concern for her safety when she is instructed by him to reach down and use her mobile phone. On 31 August, Abbott announced his intention to retire after he was told he would be fired. Sep 1, 2017
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