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  • FILE: Protesters hold signs reading “Save Serge Atlaoui” on 25 April, 2015 during a rally near the city hall and cathedral of Metz, eastern France, in support of French national Serge Atlaoui, on death row in Indonesia for drug trafficking. Picture: AFP.

    Nine await mass execution in Indonesia

    The death penalties imposed on eight foreigners and an Indonesian have been condemned by the UN.

    2577 days ago
  • FILE: Security has been heightened on Friday at the prison island of Nusakambangan off the Javanese port of Cilacap. Picture: AFP.

    10 foreign drug convicts face firing squad in Indonesia

    Security has been heightened on Friday at the prison island of Nusakambangan off the Javanese port of Cilacap.

    2581 days ago
  • FILE: Eastern Cape police have arrested an 18-year-old girl for the possession of mandrax tablets worth over R8,000. Picture: Stock.XCHNG.

    Eastern Cape cops arrest teenager for drug possession

    Police were patrolling the Parkside area known for drug territory at the time of the arrest.

    2599 days ago
  • FILE: Drugs found in the luggage of a passenger. Picture: Supplied.

    Alleged drug mule arrested in Cape Town

    The 31-year-old woman allegedly had R300,000 worth of tik stashed in her luggage.

    2620 days ago
  • FILE: The criminal justice system has is being questioned yet again after it emerged that officers have arrested the same man for the fourth time in just two years. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Cops nab perp for the fourth time in two years

    The criminal justice system is being questioned after the offender was allowed to re-offend.

    2626 days ago
  • Drugs. Picture: Stock.XCHNG

    Latest CT drug bust suspect released on bail

    The woman has been granted bail after she was nabbed collecting a consignment of drugs worth R7m.

    2701 days ago
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    Global human trafficking

    Global human trafficking

    2731 days ago
  • Authorities receive the two kids who were repatriated from Brazil after their mother was arrested in Portugal for drug trafficking. Picture: Nomsa Mdhluli/EWN.

    SA boys were allegedly stranded in Brazil since December

    The two boys have apparently been stranded in Sao Paulo since their mother's arrest in December.

    2750 days ago
  • FILE IMAGE: Homeless camping outside the City Hall in Sao Paulo. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Two SA kids repatriated from Brazil

    The children were found abandoned after their mother was arrested for alleged drug trafficking.

    2750 days ago
  • Jackie Chan's son Jaycee. Picture: Facebook.

    Chan takes bow of apology after son's drug bust

    Chan's son was arrested on Monday after police found 100 grams of marijuana in his apartment.

    2827 days ago
  • South African Revenue Service. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    SARS show more successes

    The revneue service continue seizing contraband, counterfeit goods and other illegal items.

    2954 days ago
  • The woman was arrested last week after airport security in Bangkok found her in possession of 7kg of cocaine. Picture: Stock.XCHNG

    SA drug mule won't speak to officials

    The woman was arrested after airport security in Bangkok found her in possession of 7kg of cocaine.

    2961 days ago
  • Officials say a thorough check will be conducted to confirm if the woman is a South African citizen. Picture: Stock.XCHNG.

    SA official to visit drug mule in Bangkok

    Officials say a check will be conducted to confirm if the woman is a SA citizen.

    2963 days ago
  • Amendments to legislation will strengthen the fight against drugs such as Nyaope. Picture: EWN.

    Tougher stance on 'designer drugs'

    Amendments to legislation will strengthen the fight against drugs such as Nyaope.

    2968 days ago
  • Tessa Beetge, who is back on South African soil, being interviewed by the SABC’s Special Assignment. Picture: via YouTube.

    Beetge arrives home a free woman

    The convicted drug mule spent six years in Brazilian custody.

    2974 days ago
  • A screenshot of Tessa Beegte being interviewed on SABC’s Special Assignment. Picture: via YouTube.

    Beetge expected home today

    The woman convicted in Brazil of acting as a drug mule for Sheryl Cwele will land in SA this morning.

    2974 days ago
  • Reports have emerged that SA prisoners are being treated as sex slaves in Mozambique. Picture: Stock.xchng.

    'SA inmates used as sex slaves in Moz'

    Reports have emerged that SA prisoners are being treated as sex slaves in Mozambique.

    2991 days ago
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