trafficking

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The wall is intended to curb illegal immigration and narcotics trafficking from Mexico, which have declined, according to official indicators.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

TN Trawlers had denied any allegation of modern slavery or human trafficking and said its workers were well-treated and well-paid.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

"We can expect displacement sites and cities to flood. Every gap in our response is a gap that armed groups, trafficking networks and despair will fill," Goodstein said.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

For years, the U.S. refrained from investigating sitting politicians in its fight against drug trafficking, preferring to target cartel leaders.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

In light of new evidence, Matthias Benedik Helvar is granted full and immediate pardon for all charges of slave trafficking.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo