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Two men accused of kidnapping woman in extortion plot

Two men accused of kidnapping woman in extortion plot

A woman was kidnapped by two men in an extortion plot before a "significant" amount of drugs were discovered in a major operation, police say.

Ex-Roosters skipper spared more jail for drug offences

Ex-Roosters skipper spared more jail for drug offences

Ex-Roosters skipper spared more jail for drug offences

Ex-Roosters skipper spared more jail for drug offences

A former rugby league player jailed for attempting to collect more than a tonne of cocaine from ships and home-made submarines has admitted more drug offences.

Underworld boss wins legal fight over prison conditions

Underworld boss wins legal fight over prison conditions

Underworld boss wins legal fight over prison conditions

Underworld boss wins legal fight over prison conditions

Crime boss and murderer George Marrogi has successfully argued in court his right to access open air in prison has been breached.

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Previously jailed driver loses fresh bid for release

Previously jailed driver loses fresh bid for release

A Supreme Court judge has refused bail for a driver previously jailed for hitting a cyclist and leaving him for dead.

Previously jailed driver's 'hauntingly similar' charges

Previously jailed driver's 'hauntingly similar' charges

A driver jailed for hitting a cyclist, leaving him with life-altering injuries, has returned to court charged with dozens of "hauntingly similar" new offences.

Bitcoin vendor who took 'drug' money posed NDIS risk

Bitcoin vendor who took 'drug' money posed NDIS risk

A woman convicted of laundering "drug" money via cryptocurrency after a police sting has been denied NDIS clearance for posing a risk to vulnerable residents.

Socialite Brynne Edelsten charged with drug trafficking

Socialite Brynne Edelsten charged with drug trafficking

The former wife of late businessman Geoffrey Edelsten has fronted court after being charged with drug trafficking and possession offences.

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Maduro due in court as loyalists send message to Trump

Maduro due in court as loyalists send message to Trump

Maduro due in court as loyalists send message to Trump

Maduro due in court as loyalists send message to Trump

Deep uncertainty surrounds the future of oil-rich Venezuela as its president Nicolas Maduro faces a US trial after being captured in a military operation.

Maduro open to US talks to combat drug trafficking

Maduro open to US talks to combat drug trafficking

Maduro open to US talks to combat drug trafficking

Maduro open to US talks to combat drug trafficking

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has used a state TV interview to say he wants to "start talking seriously" with the US on issues such as drug trafficking.

US strikes more alleged drug boats, killing eight

US strikes more alleged drug boats, killing eight

US strikes more alleged drug boats, killing eight

US strikes more alleged drug boats, killing eight

Eight people have been killed in the latest strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats, the US military says.

US says two killed in strike on suspected drug vessel

US says two killed in strike on suspected drug vessel

US says two killed in strike on suspected drug vessel

US says two killed in strike on suspected drug vessel

The US Southern Command says it has struck another boat allegedly linked to drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific.

US 'hit' drug boat loading facility in Venezuela: Trump

US 'hit' drug boat loading facility in Venezuela: Trump

US 'hit' drug boat loading facility in Venezuela: Trump

US 'hit' drug boat loading facility in Venezuela: Trump

US President Donald Trump has confirmed a military attack on a facility allegedly used for drug-smuggling operations in Venezuela.

Trio jailed over gruesome fatal assault and mutilation

Trio jailed over gruesome fatal assault and mutilation

Trio jailed over gruesome fatal assault and mutilation

Trio jailed over gruesome fatal assault and mutilation

A couple and their friend have been sentenced for their roles in the gruesome killing of a man, whose body was mutilated and dumped along train tracks.

Mokbel 'sorry saga' drags on as retrial left in limbo

Mokbel 'sorry saga' drags on as retrial left in limbo

Mokbel 'sorry saga' drags on as retrial left in limbo

Mokbel 'sorry saga' drags on as retrial left in limbo

Underworld identity Tony Mokbel is still facing the possibility of another trial over alleged drug importation offending dating back to 2005.

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Stuart MacGill hires 'heavy hitter' in cocaine appeal

Ex-spin bowler Stuart MacGill has enlisted some top legal help as he tries to quash a conviction and sentence over a cocaine deal that led to his assault.

No bail for bikie accused over shooting and record bust

A man arrested over a record-setting cocaine bust had allegedly used group chats to organise a drive-by shooting where toddlers were present, a judge has heard.

Half a tonne of cocaine found floating in the ocean

Four men have been charged over a failed bid to illegally smuggle 525 kilograms of cocaine into Australia using a livestock ship.

No bail for man after revenge hit on meth cook's wife

A man accused of luring an innocent women to be tied up, kidnapped and murdered over her husband's alleged meth theft has lost a court bid for bail.

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Dodgy traveller admits to having large package in pants

A traveller could be settling in for a serious stint in jail after customs officers noticed a suspicious bulge in his trousers when he arrived in Australia.

Underworld kingpin Mokbel avoids a return to prison

Drug kingpin Tony Mokbel has been sentenced to time already served after losing a bid to have one of his trafficking convictions quashed.

Trump trims China tariffs after 'amazing' Xi meeting

US President Donald Trump is raving about his talks with Xi Jinping, saying he'll cut tariffs on China while Beijing makes promises on rare earths and fentanyl.

Ex-cricketer's assailants avoid jail after coke theft

Three men who beat up former spin bowler Stuart MacGill after two bricks of cocaine were stolen have been given community sentences for their violent acts.

Drug dogs and strip searches to stay at music festivals

Calls to wind back the use of sniffer dogs and strip searches have been knocked back after a major state review of drug policies.

'Black flight' smugglers jailed over $17m drug plot

Two men have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms over a plot to import methamphetamine into Australia hidden on a secret "black flight".

Colombian president a 'drug leader', says Trump

President Donald Trump accused Colombian President Gustavo Petro of being an "illegal drug leader", saying the US will halt payments to the country.

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