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Wiretapped conversations between Kinahan Cartel ally Raffaele Imperiale and one of his lieutenants have revealed how the crime boss hoped to import a last shipment of 30 tons of cocaine before “retiring”. ....
Kinahan gang associate Raffaele Imperiale has been arrested in his Italian prison cell following a massive anti-mafia operation that led to the seizure of more than four tonnes of cocaine worth more than €800 million. ....
Leading animal protection organisations urge European Commission to recognise wildlife crime as a serious offense Humane Society International / Europe Tikki Hywood Trust BRUSSELS At an online event on the revision of the EU Environmental Crime Directive organised in collaboration with MEPs for Wildlife Humane Society International/Europe and International Fund for Animal Welfare issued a call for wildlife crime to be recognised as a serious criminal activity. Dr. Joanna Swabe, senior director of public affairs for HSI/Europe, said: “Tragically, wildlife trafficking is often seen as a low-risk and highly profitable activity which makes it highly attractive to transnational organised crime networks, especially those with smuggling capabilities. Many law enforcement agencies treat wildlife trafficking and other forms of wildlife crime as a low priority and many EU Member States still only invoke relatively weak penalties. In its EU Biodiversity Strategy, the Eu ....