The estimated total value of the products is around $750,000. In addition, cash was also seized, police said.

The Northern Ireland operation was carried out by the PSNI’s Organised Crime Unit.

Police warn that such counterfeit goods often fund organized crime. In most cases they are produced in factories where “a vulnerable group of people work tirelessly in appalling conditions and are paid a pittance”, said Detective Sergeant Mason of the PSNI (Police Service of Northern Ireland).

No specific charges have yet been laid in the case. According to media reports, a 24-year-old man was arrested in Portadown on suspicion of immigration offenses.

Details are yet to be clarified.

Bankman-Freed, also known as the “Crypto King” who masterminded the biggest crypto meltdown in history, received his sentence in a Manhattan federal court from the U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan, who presided over Bankman-Freed’s trial last fall.

Before the verdict was announced, he expressed regret for his actions, admitting that he made several “bad decisions” as head of FTX, according to CNN.

Despite attempts by his lawyers to present him in a more positive light, even pointing out that he had trained fellow inmates while in prison, the judge was adamant about his decision. He noted that the defendant had perjured himself and manipulated witnesses. According to Judge Lewis Kaplan, the motive for the crimes committed was a strong desire for influence and power in the country by the crypto kingpin.

Bankman-Freed himself began his career in the financial world as an intern at Jane Street Capital and later co-founded Alameda Research and FTX.

The reason for Trump’s first tweet since January 8, 2021, is his arrest in Atlanta on 13 felony charges related to election interference in the state of Georgia.

The former president, who is seeking re-election in 2024, tweeted shortly after his arrest photo went viral on social media.

Here’s what Trump wrote:

“I was ARRESTED today in the notoriously violent Fulton County Jail in Georgia, even though I have committed NO CRIME. If you can, please make a contribution to get Crooked Joe Biden out of the White House and SAVE AMERICA during this dark chapter in our nation’s history.”

Trump matched the call to action with the words “ELECTION INTERFERENCE, NEVER GIVE UP!” and a photo of himself that caused a furor on social media yesterday.

Musk, a day after promoting Trump’s interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, retweeted Trump with the words “Next Level”.

Musk’s endorsement has led consumers to question what the entrepreneur’s next move will be and whether he has any intentions of going into politics.

The song Glory to Hong Kong can’t even be found in Meta’s Instagram audio pictures. For now, the song is only available on YouTube.

Is the performance a mistake?
Authorities in Hong Kong are trying to ban the pro-democracy song after organisers of several international sporting events “mistakenly” performed it instead of China’s national anthem. However, the removal of the song from music platforms comes about a month before the Supreme Court is due to rule on 21 July – a possible example of pre-emptive self-censorship that could set a new precedent.

The reason?
The band DGX Music, which is also the creator of the song, announced that it had encountered technical issues unrelated to the streaming platforms and apologized for the temporary service disruption.

Clues to the crime?
“Glory to Hong Kong” was the unofficial anthem of protesters during the mass demonstrations in 2019. However, after a court found that the lyrics “Free Hong Kong, revolution of our time” could incite a crime under Beijing’s imposed national security law the song became illegal.

Are human rights being violated?
Activist groups said banning the song violates international human rights law and further undermines freedom of expression in the former British colony, which has already blocked access to several websites deemed a threat to national security. The reduction of space for free expression is seen as undermining Hong Kong’s reputation as an international business hub.

“If big platforms like Google decide to leave Hong Kong due to regulatory concerns, it will certainly give Hong Kong a big hit in terms of global investors’ confidence,”

said George Chen, managing director for The Asia Group, a Washington-headquartered business and policy consulting firm.

Charles Mok, a visiting scholar at Stanford University’s Cyber Policy Center and a former legislator in Hong Kong, said tech platforms have to take into account geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China. Avoiding potential repercussions from U.S. politicians would be one major factor, he added.

In mainland China, the government maintains complete control over the internet and censorship is widespread.