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🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

How the Authorities Traced Tsangarakis: The Phone Call that 'Burned' Him - What His Lawyer Says about the Gospel

A major art forgery and antiquities smuggling operation has been uncovered in Greece, leading to the arrest of well-known gallery owner George Tsangarakis.

Mar 22 • 07:14 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Five arrested and 1.9 tons of drugs seized: the impressive operation by the United States and Ecuador against drug boats in the Pacific

A joint operation by Ecuador and the U.S. led to the arrest of five individuals and the seizure of 1.9 tons of drugs from narco boats in the Pacific.

Mar 21 • 18:49 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

How G. Tsagkarakis Operated: The Method of Deception with Fake Artworks and Antiquities

A major operation by the Hellenic Police has uncovered an extensive network trafficking in fake artworks and antiquities, leading to the arrest of renowned gallerist George Tsagkarakis and one of his employees.

Mar 21 • 17:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

One of the Most Wanted Gang Leaders from MT is Arrested in SC

Rafael Germano Gil dos Santos, a major gang leader from Mato Grosso, was arrested in Santa Catarina during a police operation targeting drug distribution in Cuiabá.

Mar 21 • 00:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation arrests 11 suspects of drug trafficking in five locations in downtown Boa Vista

A police operation in Boa Vista, Brazil, led to the arrest of 11 suspects involved in drug trafficking across multiple locations in the city.

Mar 20 • 22:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Europol Strikes - Over 370,000 Dark Web Pages Shutdown

Europol's large-scale operation led to the shutdown of over 370,000 dark web pages related to child exploitation and the arrest of a 35-year-old operator.

Mar 20 • 18:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police operation seizes weapons and drugs in the home of a city councilor in MA

A police operation in Maranhão led to the arrest of a city councilor and the seizure of weapons and drugs from her home.

Mar 20 • 18:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Police opens investigation into death during PM action in Ilicínea; three police officers are arrested

The Civil Police in Brazil has launched an investigation into the fatal shooting of a man during a military police operation, leading to the arrest of three officers involved.

Mar 20 • 17:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MotoGP Tickets: Police Arrest Suspect of Diverting and Reselling Tickets at Prices Up to Three Times Higher

The police in Goiás arrested a suspect involved in the illegal diversion and resale of MotoGP tickets at inflated prices as part of an ongoing operation.

Mar 20 • 13:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Two people arrested in operation against drug trafficking and money laundering in southern Bahia

A joint security operation led to the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of assets in Ilhéus, Bahia, and São Paulo, targeting a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking and money laundering.

Mar 20 • 13:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police arrest suspects in illegal mining and seize machinery in Rondônia

An operation in Rondônia led to the arrest of suspects involved in illegal cassiterite extraction with machinery also confiscated by authorities.

Mar 20 • 12:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation against criminal organization in Alto Oeste of RN

A police operation in Rio Grande do Norte led to the arrest of eight individuals and the apprehension of a minor suspected of being involved with a criminal organization in the Alto Oeste region.

Mar 20 • 12:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police carry out operation and arrest suspects of vulnerable rape and child abuse in Maceió

Police in Maceió have arrested suspects linked to the sexual abuse of minors during an operation focused on preventing child exploitation.

Mar 20 • 10:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Record operation against drug trafficking in Huelva: eight arrested, one million euros, and 5,000 kilos of cocaine on a farm in Gibraleón

A significant drug bust in Huelva led to the arrest of eight individuals and the seizure of 5,000 kilos of cocaine, marking the largest cocaine operation in the province's history.

Mar 20 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation against drug trafficking and money laundering arrests 7 people in Pirapora

A police operation in Pirapora, Brazil, led to the arrest of seven individuals involved in drug trafficking and money laundering.

Mar 19 • 17:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police arrest man after report of drug delivery in Macapá

A 23-year-old man was arrested in Macapá on suspicion of drug trafficking during an operation by the local Civil Police.

Mar 19 • 15:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation 'Luxury Watch': Police arrest man suspected of shooting businessman in attempted robbery in the interior of SP

A 20-year-old man has been arrested in São Paulo, suspected of attempting to rob and shoot a businessman for a luxury watch worth R$ 120,000 in Piracicaba.

Mar 19 • 11:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Advisor of the Civil House of Pará is dismissed after being arrested by the Federal Police in operation regarding R$ 500,000 withdrawal in Belém

Michel Silva Ribeiro, advisor to the Civil House of Pará, was dismissed following his arrest by the Federal Police tied to a money laundering investigation.

Mar 19 • 03:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police rescue two kidnapped cocoa farmers, arrest suspects

The Oyo State Police have rescued two kidnapped cocoa farmers and arrested their abductors in a swift operation following the kidnapping at a cocoa research facility in Ibadan.

Mar 18 • 20:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Journal of Lunch Florianópolis from Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Multiple incidents of violence in Rio de Janeiro, including a police operation resulting in casualties among criminals and the arrest of a military officer suspected of murder, were reported alongside local government actions regarding tax exemption on diesel.

Mar 18 • 17:31 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Neighbors on the record large grenade find – right in the residential idyll of Alingsås

Residents in Alingsås express shock and relief after over fifty grenades were discovered in their neighborhood following a police operation that led to the arrest of two men.

Mar 18 • 16:10 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Homan blasts ‘agitators’ accused of helping rape suspect evade ICE: 'They're just idiots'

The article discusses Tom Homan's criticism of activists who allegedly helped a child rape suspect avoid arrest by alerting him about an ICE operation.

Mar 18 • 15:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Criminal organization targeted in operation promoted raffles of weapons in RS, points to PF; 11 were arrested in the state

A criminal organization engaged in weapon raffles was targeted by Brazilian Federal Police operations in Rio Grande do Sul, leading to the arrest of 11 suspects amidst a broader crackdown on organized crime across 15 states.

Mar 18 • 15:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Seizure of nearly 100kg of drugs led to operation that arrested employees and former employees of Manaus airport

A federal operation in Brazil resulted in the arrest of airport employees linked to a significant drug trafficking investigation.

Mar 18 • 14:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation against illegal raffles promoted by digital influencers arrests 4 people in RN; Justice blocks R$ 14.8 million

An operation in Rio Grande do Norte led to the arrest of four individuals involved in illegal raffles promoted by digital influencers, with authorities blocking R$ 14.8 million linked to their activities.

Mar 18 • 14:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

One ton of marijuana is seized after discovery of plantations in the Jequitinhonha Valley

The Civil Police of Minas Gerais seized over one ton of marijuana during operations in the Jequitinhonha Valley, leading to the arrest of two individuals involved in the illegal activities.

Mar 18 • 13:52 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Breakdown of 111 Intelligence Cells, 4 Spies Arrested... A Major Action by Iran on Spy Networks

Iran has launched a significant operation against espionage networks following the recent assassination of a senior official, resulting in the arrest of four spies.

Mar 18 • 11:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police and PM execute warrants against drug trafficking and illegal arms trade in the interior of SP

Brazil's Federal Police and Military Police have executed multiple search and arrest warrants targeting drug trafficking and illegal arms trade across several states.

Mar 18 • 11:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation by Federal Police against drug trafficking, arms sales, and violent crimes targets Nova Odessa, Limeira, and Santa Bárbara

A joint operation by the Federal Police and Military Police targeting drug trafficking and illegal arms sales led to multiple search and arrest warrants in Brazil's Piracicaba region.

Mar 18 • 11:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PRF seizes more than 1 ton of skunk in Balsas in the largest drug operation in MA

The Federal Highway Police seized over 1 ton of skunk during a major drug operation in Balsas, Maranhão, leading to the arrest of a driver.

Mar 18 • 10:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Seventeen people arrested in police action against drug trafficking in Lapa, downtown Rio

Seventeen people were arrested in a police operation against drug trafficking in the historic neighborhood of Lapa in Rio de Janeiro.

Mar 18 • 01:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Two brothers are arrested suspected of commanding illegal mining in MT

Two brothers were arrested in Brazil for allegedly running an illegal mining operation, with heavy machinery confiscated at the site.

Mar 17 • 21:12 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

'Deeply disturbing' animal cruelty operation involving baby monkeys busted by ICE investigation

A disturbing case of animal cruelty involving baby monkeys led to the arrest of U.S. citizen Francisco Javier Ravelo, who pleaded guilty to distributing videos of their torture.

Mar 17 • 20:58 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Arrest of partner of suspected hitman chief of Los Tiguerones in Guayas

A military operation in the Guayas province led to the arrest of Gabriela M., partner of Bryan M., a suspected member of the criminal gang Los Tiguerones.

Mar 17 • 18:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation arrests suspects of holding family hostage during robbery in Niterói

A police operation in Niterói, Brazil has led to the arrest of four men suspected of holding a family hostage during a home invasion.

Mar 17 • 16:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police operation seizes about 4.5 tons of drugs in Amazonas

A police operation in Amazonas led to the seizure of approximately 4.5 tons of skunk cannabis being transported by boat, resulting in one arrest.

Mar 17 • 15:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation seizes R$ 150,000 stored in plastic bags and a shoebox and arrests a man in southwestern Bahia

The Bahian Civil Police executed Operation Pecten, leading to the seizure of over R$ 150,000 in cash and the arrest of an individual linked to organized crime activities.

Mar 17 • 14:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

App driver rescued by the police after kidnapping in São Luís; four suspects were arrested in the act

An app driver was rescued by the Maranhão State Military Police after being kidnapped in São Luís, leading to the arrest of four suspects, one of whom was shot during the operation.

Mar 17 • 14:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

More than 10 arrested in operation against drug delivery and arms sales in Porto Alegre

A police operation in Porto Alegre resulted in the arrest of at least 11 individuals involved in a drug delivery and arms sales scheme.

Mar 17 • 13:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation against drug trafficking arrests nine people in Guarus, Campos

A police operation in Guarus, Campos dos Goytacazes, has led to the arrest of nine individuals involved in drug trafficking.

Mar 17 • 12:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation Beehive: Civil and Military Police Target Drug Trafficking in Lapa and Arrest 11

Security forces in Rio de Janeiro launched Operation Beehive, leading to the arrest of 11 individuals involved in drug trafficking in the Lapa neighborhood.

Mar 17 • 10:18 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Anti-ICE agitators blow cover in Boston, allowing child rape suspect to evade arrest for weeks

Activists in Boston obstructed an ICE operation, allowing a wanted child rape suspect to evade capture for over a month.

Mar 17 • 00:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police seize half a ton of cocaine and arrest five men in São Luís

The Federal Police seized half a ton of cocaine and arrested five men during an operation in São Luís, Brazil.

Mar 16 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police dismantle group linked to drug trafficking between Manaus and Parintins and arrest three suspects

Three individuals were arrested during an operation by the Civil Police of Amazonas that dismantled a drug trafficking organization between Manaus and Parintins.

Mar 16 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation against drug trafficking and money laundering arrests 11 people in 5 states; gang moved over R$ 90 million

A police operation led to the arrest of 11 individuals across five Brazilian states for drug trafficking and money laundering, involving over R$ 90 million.

Mar 16 • 19:21 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Florida, feds arrest 15 illegal immigrants with criminal records in ‘targeted’ operation

Fifteen illegal immigrants with criminal records were arrested in Key Largo, Florida, during a coordinated operation involving state and federal authorities.

Mar 16 • 18:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police seize two grenades during anti-trafficking operation in Arraial do Cabo

Police in Arraial do Cabo seized two grenades during a drug trafficking operation, which also led to one arrest and the seizure of various drugs and cash.

Mar 16 • 15:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police arrest suspected Nasarawa kidnapper, seize AK-47

Nasarawa State Police have arrested a suspected kidnapper and seized firearms during an operation in Gidan Akuya Village.

Mar 16 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation Occupation X: PM arrests suspect of theft and recovers stolen goods in Juruti

A suspect of a series of thefts in Juruti, Brazil, was arrested by the police during Operation Occupation X and was found to have an outstanding arrest warrant for homicide.

Mar 15 • 20:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police arrest suspected kidnapper, recover AK-47 rifle in Nasarawa

Authorities in Nasarawa State have arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered an AK-47 rifle during a police operation.

Mar 15 • 18:56 UTC

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