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The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Watch as cops seize cat with crack cocaine taped to it after gang tried to smuggle drugs into prison using cute kitty
HILARIOUS footage has emerged showing the moment cops seized a cute cat trying to enter a prison with crack cocaine taped to its body. The grey and white moggy was spotted climbing over a fence into a jail in Costa Rica, with the drugs wrapped around its belly. Advertisement 5 This moment the cat was caught by prison guards trying to smuggle drugs inside Credit: @MinisteriodeJusticiayPaz/Clipzilla/NX 5 Officers found 235g of marijuana and nearly 70g of crack cocaine paste inside the packet Credit: Clipzilla 5 It is believed to be an inmate's plot to smuggle drugs into jail. Credit: @MinisteriodeJusticiayPaz/Clipzilla/NX Footage released by the sun-drenched country's Ministry of Justice and Peace shows two prison guards stopping the cat, thwarting an inmate's plot to smuggle drugs into jail. While one holds it firmly but gently, the other uses scissors to cut the two packages of drugs loose-wrapped in black plastic and stuck fast with industrial tape. Inside the packets, officers found 235g of The package also included sheets of paper for rolling joints. Advertisement read more world news It is understood that inmates had befriended and fed the cat with scraps so it would return to their cell. A drug dealer is understood to have tapped the package outside the prison before sending the moggy inside. Prison officials and police are investigating the case and say the cat has been handed over to the National Animal Health Service. A Justice Ministry spokesperson said: "This is a new method that shows the creativity and cruelty of those trying to break the law ." Advertisement Most read in The US Sun It is just one of the unique ways criminals and drug dealers try to smuggle narcotics inside prison. Local media reports that since 2015, prison officials in Costa Rica have intercepted at least seven attempts to traffic contraband into prisons using cats, dogs and carrier pigeons. Moment raccoon with METH PIPE is found in car during drug bust traffic stop A few years ago, a Cops tracked the bent bird as it flew from neighbouring Iraq and swooped as it crossed the border. Advertisement Amazingly, it was wearing a tiny pouch that appears to have been taped or sewed onto its back and contained 178 pills, reports It wasn't immediately clear exactly what kind of pills the feathered fiend was packing. In 2015, guards at a Costa Rican prison caught a pigeon flying drugs into the slammer. The bird, carrying 14 grams of cocaine and cannabis , was spotted Advertisement Police in San Jose, Costa Rica, captured the bird on a patio outside and hauled it in before it made it over the medium-security prison's walls. A picture of the bird with a cable strapped to its leg to stop it escaping was posted by officers appealing for information about the incident. 5 A drug dealer is understood to have tapped the package outside the prison before sending the moggy inside Credit: @MinisteriodeJusticiayPaz/Clipzilla/NX 5 The cat has been handed over to the National Animal Health Service Credit: @MinisteriodeJusticiayPaz/Clipzilla/NX Advertisement
Scottish Sun
20-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Watch as cops seize cat with crack cocaine taped to it after gang tried to smuggle drugs into prison using cute kitty
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HILARIOUS footage has emerged showing the moment cops seized a cute cat trying to enter a prison with crack cocaine taped to its body. The grey and white moggy was spotted climbing over a fence into a jail in Costa Rica, with the drugs wrapped around its belly. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 This moment the cat was caught by prison guards trying to smuggle drugs inside Credit: @MinisteriodeJusticiayPaz/Clipzilla/NX 5 Officers found 235g of marijuana and nearly 70g of crack cocaine paste inside the packet Credit: Clipzilla 5 It is believed to be an inmate's plot to smuggle drugs into jail. Credit: @MinisteriodeJusticiayPaz/Clipzilla/NX Footage released by the state's Ministry of Justice and Peace shows two prison guards stopping the cat, thwarting an inmate's plot to smuggle drugs into jail. While one holds it firmly but gently, the other uses scissors to cut the two packages of drugs loose-wrapped in black plastic and stuck fast with industrial tape. Inside the packets, officers found 235g of marijuana and nearly 70g of crack cocaine paste. The package also included sheets of paper for rolling joints. read more world news TEEN'S TERROR Brit teen left 'shaken' over possible life in jail after drugs arrest It is understood that inmates had befriended and fed the cat with scraps so it would return to their cell. A drug dealer is understood to have tapped the package outside the prison before sending the moggy inside. Prison officials and police are investigating the case and say the cat has been handed over to the National Animal Health Service. A Justice Ministry spokesperson said: "This is a new method that shows the creativity and cruelty of those trying to break the law." It is just one of the unique ways criminals and drug dealers try to smuggle narcotics inside prison. Local media reports that since 2015, prison officials in Costa Rica have intercepted at least seven attempts to traffic contraband into prisons using cats, dogs and carrier pigeons. A few years ago, a pigeon was caught smuggling 178 ecstasy pills to a prison in Kuwait in a tiny backpack that was taped to its body. Cops tracked the bent bird as it flew from neighbouring Iraq and swooped as it crossed the border. Amazingly, it was wearing a tiny pouch that appears to have been taped or sewed onto its back and contained 178 pills, reports Al Arabiya. It wasn't immediately clear exactly what kind of pills the feathered fiend was packing. In 2015, guards at a Costa Rican prison caught a pigeon flying drugs into the slammer. The bird, carrying 14 grams of cocaine and cannabis, was spotted flying close to the jail in a bid by smugglers to sneak the drugs in. Police in San Jose, Costa Rica, captured the bird on a patio outside and hauled it in before it made it over the medium-security prison's walls. A picture of the bird with a cable strapped to its leg to stop it escaping was posted by officers appealing for information about the incident. 5 A drug dealer is understood to have tapped the package outside the prison before sending the moggy inside Credit: @MinisteriodeJusticiayPaz/Clipzilla/NX
The Irish Sun
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
The smallest Lexus ever made is loaded with luxury but doesn't cost a lot
LEXUS used to make large luxury saloons with big, silky-smooth V8s. But customers don't want cars anymore — they want SUVs and Lexus has ditched all but one of its saloon car range, now only selling the ES model. Advertisement It has invested heavily in SUVs and Lexus now has a comprehensive line-up available, starting with the baby of the bunch and this week's test drive, the LBX. Then the rest of the Lexus SUV range consists of the UX and UX Electric, the NX, RZ and range-topping RX that are all hybrids. 4 LEXUS BABY SUV: The LBX is the smallest SUV in the Lexus line-up but it isn't lacking in style or luxury and is powered by a 1.5-litre engine and self-charging hybrid system Credit: Lexus UK But in keeping with Japanese quirkiness it also produces the LM people carrier, which comes in a seven-seater or a super luxurious four-seater version that brings a whole new meaning to comfort and travelling in style. But back to the LBX, the smallest Lexus ever. Advertisement It's based on the Toyota Yaris Cross, so they share the same chassis, engine and hybrid system. The LBX compact SUV may be small in dimensions but it's not lacking in luxury — it's as plush and as well-built as you'd expect a Lexus to be. 4 LAP OF LUXURY: Super-soft heated seats and loads of soft leather trim throughout the cabin Credit: Lexus UK Key Facts: Lexus LBX Cost: From €39,440 (From £29,995 in the UK) Engine: 1.5-litre, three cylinder petrol hybrid Power: 120bhp Torque: 136Nm 0-100kph: 9.2 seconds Top Speed: 170kph Economy: 52.3mpg Rea world economy: 44mpg Emissions: 103g/km Rivals: Audi Q2, Mercedes GLA, BMW X2, Volvo XC40 4 BOOT SIZE: LBX boot is 332 litres and that rises to 994 litres with the rear seats down Credit: Lexus UK Advertisement The seats are super-sumptuous, but quite figure-hugging, heated of course and there's loads of soft leather trim throughout the cabin. It's quite compact in the back, and although some bigger Lexus models are like a limo for rear-seat passengers, there's not many creature comforts back there in this one bar a USB-C charging port and electric rear windows. Most read in Motors The 9.8-inch central screen is a decent size but the infotainment could use more functionality as there are limited settings compared to some brands like BMW, who have too many apps. There are plenty of physical buttons and even though the heated seats are operated via the display, if you use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto there's a permanent menu bar at the bottom of the screen so you can always adjust the important functions, even when your phone is connected. Advertisement Power comes from a 1.5-litre, three-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol engine, so no turbo, and along with the hybrid system the combined output is only 136bhp. But it makes up for it with torque as the engine produces 129Nm and the electric motor adds a further 185Nm — so its good for a 9.2-second sprint to 100kph and a top speed of 170kph. 4 HYBRID SYSTEM: The LBX uses Lexus' famed self-charging hybrid system so you never need to plug it in Credit: Lexus UK The CVT gearbox can be a bit vocal under heavy acceleration, but it performs really well. Alas, there's no sport mode. Advertisement It's a self-charging hybrid so you don't need to plug it in to charge and the official combined fuel economy figure is 52.3mpg. And I averaged 44mpg during mixed driving conditions, so that could easily be bettered on a long run. It's a brilliant little SUV, benefitting from Lexus build quality and reliability and it starts from €39,440.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
CASE Construction aims to make India plant its global hub
CASE Construction Equipment , a brand of CNH Industrial , has outlined plans to position its Pithampur facility in Madhya Pradesh as the company's global hub for construction equipment production. Speaking during a recent media interaction, Emre Karazli , Vice President, Construction Segment, APAC & AME, said, 'India is becoming a major global supplier for CNH, both for construction equipment and agricultural machinery. About 80 per cent of CNH's requirements for the Asia Pacific region come from our plant in Pithampur.' He further added, 'India is one of the strongest in the global picture supplier base for the rest of CNH.' Currently, the Pithampur plant accounts for nearly half of CASE Construction Equipment's revenue from exports, with machines shipped to more than 120 countries. To date, over 20,000 units have been exported from the facility, a testament to its growing strategic importance. The plant, one of CNH's largest globally by volume, is noted for its high level of operational efficiency. It can manufacture one machine every 16 minutes, producing up to 18 backhoe loaders and six compactors daily. The plant is also expanding its product range to serve both domestic and international markets. Focus on localisation, inventory strength and expanding product portfolio CASE is working to localise more components and supply chains to boost cost competitiveness without compromising quality. The company sees India's lower labour costs, strong talent pool, and evolving regulatory landscape—now aligned with global emission standards—as critical advantages for expanding its global competitiveness. Shalabh Chaturvedi , Managing Director, CASE India & SAARC, highlighted the company's preparedness to meet demand, noting that the Pithampur plant holds around ₹100 crore worth of inventory to ensure consistent supply and faster customer deliveries. He also emphasised CASE's broader market development approach, stating, 'CASE is expanding its dealer network in India, especially in areas with new infrastructure projects like the Bharat Mala project.' The company is preparing for shifts in market demand, with plans to manufacture mini excavators in India aimed at APAC and North American markets. Increased investment in workforce training is also underway to equip technicians with skills necessary for handling the advanced electronic systems and sensors now incorporated in Stage V-compliant machinery. Launch of BS (CEV) stage V-compliant machines CASE also announced the rollout of its first BS (CEV) Stage V-compliant machine for the Indian market from the Pithampur facility. This marks the start of local manufacturing for an upgraded portfolio that includes the newly launched 952 NX and 450 NX vibratory compactors, as well as the refreshed 1107 NX compactor. Advanced backhoe loader models, including the 770 NX, 770 NX Magnum, and 851 NX, have also been introduced. The backhoe loaders and compactors are powered by the FPT F28 engine, meeting the latest emission norms while offering improved fuel efficiency and reduced environmental impact. Operator-focused enhancements, such as digital instrument clusters, ergonomic controls, and integrated telematics via the myCASE Construction platform, have been incorporated into the new models. 'With the rollout of BS (CEV) Stage V-compliant equipment from our Pithampur facility, we are bringing globally benchmarked, sustainable technologies to India while reinforcing our global supply chain. This milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to advancing environmental stewardship, engineering excellence, and localisation aligned with India's long-term infrastructure goals,' Karazli said. India's role CASE Construction Equipment has been present in India since 1989 and is widely recognised for its vibratory compactors and backhoe loaders. As the company sharpens its focus on making the Indian facility its number one construction equipment manufacturing plant globally, the Pithampur unit is set to play an increasingly central role in CNH's international strategy.
Miami Herald
26-04-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Shopping for a 2025 Lexus NX? Here's What Experts Say You Should Look at Too
The Lexus NX crossover SUV has remained popular since its 2014 (2015 model year) launch, with trademark attributes like a compact size, comfortable ride, and varied powertrains. The 2025 Lexus NX comes in six trims for its internal combustion engine (ICE) model and five trims for its hybrid version, which includes traditional and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powertrains. The 2025 NX ICE variants start at $42,140 and go up to a base price of $50,510, while the hybrid options begin at $46,600 and cap their starting costs at $63,505. You'll get 203 horsepower with an NX250, 275 horsepower with the NX350, 240 net combined horsepower with the NX350h (hybrid), and 304 net combined horsepower with an NX450h+ PHEV. All-wheel drive (AWD) is standard on each trim except the NX250 and NX250 Premium, and fuel economy is competitive at between 24 and 39 combined MPG. New additions for the 2025 model year consist of minor updates like a Copper Crest finish, Macadamia interior color, wireless charging compatibility on any trim, and new standard features such as rain-sensing wipers and a power liftgate. While the 2025 Lexus NX is more conservative in its styling than the brand's RX, LX, and RZ, its upscale presence and comfort help compensate for a somewhat vanilla design. However, a few expert-recommended competitors are worth evaluating before scheduling your NX test drive, which we'll explore below. The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 is a compact SUV rivaling the Lexus NX with comfortable seats, a smooth ride, and a slightly larger advanced infotainment system that's available at a nearly equivalent base price of $43,000. This Mercedes-Benz is less versatile in its powertrain offerings than the NX, with a mild-hybrid system and a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine producing 221 horsepower across its two front-wheel drive (FWD) and AWD models. Fuel economy peaks at 29 combined MPG, and the AWD version starts at $45,000. The GLA 250's exterior styling is more aggressive than the Lexus NX, which matches its sportier handling. You'll get more cargo space behind the rear row with the Lexus NX at 22.7 cu. ft. compared to the GLA 250's 19 cu. ft. that grows by 3.6 cu. ft. with the rear seats folded. Regarding warranties, the NX gives drivers 4 years or 50,000 miles of basic coverage, whichever comes first, and 6 years or 70,000 miles of powertrain protection, just edging out the GLA 250's 4-year/50,000-mile basic and powertrain warranties. Both competitors' seats are well-received regarding comfort, but those prioritizing legroom and hip room for rear passengers will find slightly more space with the GLA 250. While the 2025 GLA 250's standard infotainment display is 0.45 inches larger at 10.25 inches, you can opt for the NX's larger available 14-inch touchscreen. The IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) hasn't yet evaluated the 2025 GLA 250, but they named the 2025 NX a Top Safety Pick, so buyers focusing on safety may feel more secure with the Lexus. Acura's 2025 RDX holds a slightly higher base price than Lexus' NX at $44,700-with the peak trim level starting at $54,450. This model also doesn't offer any hybrid powertrains, unlike its Lexus NX counterpart, and horsepower is consistent across the board at 272. Still, each trim provides standard AWD, which is optional in the NX 250. You'll get worse fuel economy in the 2025 RDX at a combined 23 MPG, but this Acura handily beats its Lexus competitor in rear cargo space with 6.8 additional cu. ft. when the rear seats are folded, along with comfort specs like more front headroom, front/rear legroom, and front/rear shoulder room. You'll have to opt for a more expensive RDX trim like the Advance Package or A-Spec Advance Package to get a higher-end cabin, though, as ventilated front seats aren't in the first two trims, and neither are heated rear outboard seats in the first three grades. Both models are equally competitive in safety, each earning an IIHS Top Safety Pick designation. While the RDX has a larger 10.2-inch standard infotainment display compared to the NX's 9.8-inch display, it doesn't offer an optional upgrade like the NX's available 14" touchscreen, and its infotainment touchpad can be unreliable-a feature that its Lexus rival doesn't have. You'll find more horsepower in the NX's peak NX450h+ at 304 combined, but the RDX is more of a premium sport crossover than the Lexus with its athletic performance. Both competitors offer 4-year/50,000-mile basic and 6-year/70,000-mile powertrain warranties. The 2025 Volvo XC40 is a comparable compact SUV with the most competitive base price on this list at $40,650, and its peak trim reaching a starting MSRP of $50,595. The middle trim starts at $46,795. Each grade, Core, Plus, and Ultra, is powered by a mild-hybrid system producing 247 horsepower and a combined fuel economy of up to 26 MPG, which lags a bit behind the NX, but all XC40 variants come with standard AWD. The XC40 and the NX are relatively neck-and-neck regarding interior dimensions, but the XC40 takes a slight lead with better front/rear headroom, front/rear shoulder room, and cargo volume with the seats down. Volvo's XC40 doesn't match the NX in central touchscreen sizes with a single 9" display, and it didn't earn a Top Safety Pick designation from the IIHS. Its powertrain warranty is also two years shorter and covers 20,000 fewer miles than the NX's. You'll get a more composed ride with the NX but lighter steering in the XC40. While the NX is a respectable competitor in the compact SUV segment, its neutral leanings in design and driving dynamics draw more attention to competitors. The GLA 250 has a sportier exterior that reflects its driving dynamics, but the RDX holds the advantage in curb appeal with its style that's more dynamic than the NX with its line placements. The RDX's powertrain has greater responsiveness, which I prioritize for daily drives, and its interior offers eye-catching red/black upholstery patterns like the NX. I'm somewhat ambivalent toward the XC40's exterior since it's what I've come to expect from Volvo, and you'll get more horsepower and cargo space from an RDX. The 2025 Lexus NX remains a quality choice with its competitive entry price and versatile lineup, but I'd prefer to buy an RDX, even if this Acura has downsides like a touchpad known for being unreliable and lower fuel economy. You'll have to opt for a pricier NX350h that's over $4,000 more than the base model to receive the peak combined fuel economy rating of 38 MPG, and this Lexus's milquetoast exterior is an accurate reflection of its driving dynamics. You'll also get more front-seat comfort with an RDX thanks to the model's 12- or 16-way power-adjustable seats with lumbar, thigh, and side bolster adjusters. If you're prioritizing a more comprehensive trim lineup and higher-quality interior finishes, the NX may better suit your driving needs. Regardless, you should test-drive every model from this list if possible before committing one way or the other. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
