Photographer Rory Carnegie, said: What I really wanted for this image, was to depict how women are used as commodities, the complete control slavery has over them the helplessness of having to sit and wait for man after man, until no more men arrive. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@bbc.co.uk. Six men and a woman, aged between 21 and 38, were arrested on suspicion of cannabis production and released under investigation. Appleton was sentenced to a minimum jail term of 26 and a half years. Third major takedown of drug trafficking ring nets 14 arrests Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? Information for Victims of 1st Million Dollars, LLC, Indictment Includes Allegations of Murder, a Shootout Where an Unarmed Bystander was Shot, and a Planned Robbery, Download antoinejustinetalssindictment.pdf. The Franklin County Prosecutor's Office announced late Friday afternoon the indictments of 79 people and the seizure of nearly $6 million in drugs in what they're calling the county's largest. The Netherlands' National Police said that users began to throw away their phones once the company became aware that messages were being intercepted - "but it was too late". contact the editor here. Dame Cressida said: "These people are in business to make enormous amounts of money. The two Mexican leaders of the drug smuggling operation remain at large, authorities said. William Cairns, 64, Ashley Cairns, 32 and Phillip Gibson, 19, all of Surrey Road, along with Jordan Bourton, 20, of Edgar Road, Cliftonville, and a 17-year-old boy from Margate have been charged with two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs, one count of being concerned in the supply of class B drugs and possession of criminal property. Feds announce indictments against 41 people in major drug bust. 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A person was arrested for drug dealing and 100 wraps of crack cocaine and cash were seized. Four people found at the sites have been referred to specialist support services as potential victims of modern slavery. Video, 00:00:29Footage shows moped's near miss at level crossing, Voters to be polled on 1,304 seats in May election, Five teens released on bail after fatal stabbing, Adults offered free numeracy skills lessons, Body found in search for actor's sister-in-law, Island fishing ban set to be dropped after outcry. Follow BBC South East on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Following this, drugs warrants were carried out at nine other addresses. With new homes, offices and buildings being constructed or upgraded in great quantity, labour exploitation is the second most common type of modern slavery, after sexual exploitation. We can see how dire his situation is. A man who bludgeoned his wife and a 76-year-old woman to death with a walking stick has been jailed for life. The defendants allegedly changed cell phones frequently to prevent the interception of their communications by law enforcement, and possessed firearms in furtherance of their drug trafficking activities. The exhibition comprises a series of large, freestanding cubes displaying images capturing snapshots of life within different types of modern slavery - in agriculture, construction, maritime, cannabis farming and food processing, child trafficking for sexual exploitation and forced prostitution. A police presence were seen outside of a house on St Mary's Drive in Crawley, Seven people were arrested on suspicion of cannabis cultivation. Major crime figures were among over 800 Europe-wide arrests after messages on EncroChat were intercepted and decoded. Unable to read, they are offered a job, given papers to sign and begin working on a trial-basis, only to be told they have failed and owe money, and have to work more to settle the debt. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. ONE hundred wraps of cocaine and cash have been seized by police in Crawley. Many of those arrested are said to form the "middle tier" of crime gangs while some are described as the "Mr and Mrs Bigs" of the underworld. More than two tonnes of drugs, several dozen guns and 54m in suspect cash have been seized, says the NCA. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Eryica Davis, a/k/a Miss Cookie, age 45; The broken floats and the entire decaying environment around him, I saw as a metaphor for his existence., Each year, women from across Eastern Europe and West Africa are lured to the UK by the dream of a better life. More than 1,400 plants were found at 10 properties, sparking seven arrests and the discovery of four potential modern slaves. I wanted the image to show how lonely and eventually numbing that experience is, and for that ugliness to be contrasted against the bright blue of the wig a fancy dress item that we would usually associate with a fun event but here is used as a disguise, perhaps of her own identity to herself - to further emphasise how unjust the situation is., The cannabis industry hides a dark secret in the house next door. Cannabis plants seized by police in Sussex raid - the Guardian There was also panic wipe, where all the data on the device could be deleted by entering a four-digit code from the lock-screen. Davon Boykin, age 33; On 2 February, police were called to a report of intruders at an address in Crawley. Gangs bring young boys to the UK from countries like Vietnam and deliver them to a house where, once in, they wont be able to leave. On 6 February, 110 plants were found in Cowfold Close, Crawley, and four days later 150 plants were discovered in Three Bridges and another 100 in Worth. Home Secretary Priti Patel said: This operation demonstrates that criminals will not get away with using encrypted devices to plot vile crimes under the radar. Australian Federal Police and FBI nab criminal underworld figures in The Mexico-based drug trafficking organization brought hundreds of kilograms of heroin and methamphetamine into the Portland area with a wholesale value of more than $15 million, prosecutors said. The haul of 1,410 plants is thought to be worth about 1.2m. Paterson NJ drug raid: Developer helps take down his tenants Two of the 19 were federally indicted and the other 17 were charged with various drug . It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Antoine also faces a maximum of 40 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute heroin and cocaine; Lewis faces a maximum of life in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm; and Robert Williams faces a maximum of three years in prison for selling and offering to sell drug paraphernalia.