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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
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Images show Adilsinho escaping operation to arrest him in Itanhangá

Videos reveal Adilson Oliveira Coutinho Filho, also known as Adilsinho, escaping a police operation aimed at his arrest nearly a year ago, while he was apprehended last week in Cabo Frio, Brazil.

Feb 27 • 22:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Adilsinho is transferred to federal prison in Brasília

Adilson Oliveira Coutinho, known as Adilsinho, was transferred to a federal prison in Brasília following his arrest in a joint operation by federal and civil police.

Feb 27 • 21:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspects of killing young man by gunfire in public street are arrested in Bahia

Six suspects involved in the murder of a 22-year-old man were arrested in the Recôncavo and interior of Bahia during a police operation.

Feb 27 • 19:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation against faction linked to baby’s death arrests 8 people in southeastern Pará

A police operation in Brazil led to the arrest of eight individuals suspected of being part of the criminal faction PCC, in response to the death of a baby last year.

Feb 27 • 19:39 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Police arrest three people and seize 1.4 tons of cocaine in Alborada, northern Guayaquil

Ecuadorian police seized 1.4 tons of cocaine in a raid in the northern part of Guayaquil and arrested three suspects connected to the operation.

Feb 27 • 17:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation against poaching results in seven arrests and 19 weapons seized in Northern Minas

A police operation in Northern Minas resulted in the arrest of seven individuals and the seizure of 19 firearms as part of an effort to combat poaching.

Feb 27 • 15:14 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Harfuch lands 'another blow'... but to the Gulf Cartel: 9 people arrested; one was sought by the US

A security operation in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, led to the arrest of nine individuals linked to the Gulf Cartel, including a prominent figure wanted in the United States.

Feb 27 • 14:21 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: Police Officer Dresses as a Pharmacist in Operation to Arrest 'Money Mules'

In February, Latvian police apprehended ten 'money mules' collaborating with phone scammers, utilizing strategic tactics including dressing as a pharmacist for a covert operation.

Feb 27 • 11:35 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Police, Other Security Agencies Arrest 113 Suspected Kidnappers in Edo

In a coordinated operation, Edo State police and security agencies arrested 113 suspected kidnappers in a crackdown across the Edo Central Senatorial District.

Feb 27 • 11:05 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Bomb protection in place in Huskvarna – one arrested

A police operation is underway in Huskvarna, Sweden, after a suspected dangerous object was found, leading to the arrest of a man.

Feb 27 • 09:55 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Police operation in Huskvarna – suspected object assessed not to be live

A police operation in Huskvarna led to the discovery of a suspected dangerous object that turned out to be a replica, resulting in one arrest for drug-related offenses.

Feb 27 • 09:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Arrest of 'megatrafficker', blocking of R$ 100 million and contract with city hall: understand operation against interstate drug trafficking scheme

The Operation Argos led to the arrest of a major cocaine supplier and the blocking of R$ 104 million connected to a sophisticated interstate drug trafficking and money laundering network in Brazil.

Feb 27 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation 'Hurricane' arrests eight people and targets criminal organization linked to drug trafficking in Formiga

The Brazilian police operation 'Hurricane' led to the arrest of eight individuals connected to a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking in Formiga.

Feb 26 • 22:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Police arrest six people and seize R$ 42 thousand during operation against trafficking in the interior of SP

The Civil Police arrested six individuals and seized R$ 42,000 in a drug trafficking operation in Taquarituba and Itaí, São Paulo.

Feb 26 • 20:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police arrest criminals and block R$ 80,000 from gang specialized in vehicle theft

The Civil Police of Pernambuco arrested three suspects involved in a vehicle theft gang and blocked R$ 80,000 in financial assets.

Feb 26 • 19:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Doctor arrested in operation against drug trafficking in MT and three other states

A 38-year-old doctor was arrested in Brazil as part of a large drug trafficking and money laundering operation involving multiple states.

Feb 26 • 19:42 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Escape from Puerto Vallarta Prison due to operation against ‘El Mencho’: 4 inmates recaptured, says García Harfuch

Four individuals were recaptured after escaping from the Puerto Vallarta State Prison, coinciding with an arrest operation against the notorious drug lord ‘El Mencho’.

Feb 26 • 16:20 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police arrest 113 suspects in Edo forest raid

The Edo State Police have arrested 113 suspected kidnappers during a coordinated raid in Edo North and Central regions.

Feb 26 • 14:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation seizes 12 million smuggled cigarettes from Paraguay in Arapiraca

A joint police operation has seized 12 million smuggled cigarettes from Paraguay in Arapiraca, Brazil, leading to the arrest of a driver involved in the transport.

Feb 26 • 13:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation by PM and PF arrests 17 fugitives of feminicide, homicide, rape, and trafficking in MG and ES

A joint operation by Brazilian law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrest of 17 fugitives wanted for serious crimes in Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.

Feb 26 • 13:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO shows the moment of the arrest of a trafficker identified as the biggest drug supplier to Paraíba in a luxury house in SP

Police arrested Jamilton Alves Franco, known as 'Chocô', in a luxury home in São Paulo, identified as the largest cocaine supplier to the state of Paraíba.

Feb 26 • 13:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

See images of the mansion where Adilsinho, the most wanted gambler in Rio, was arrested in Cabo Frio

Adilsinho, a prominent figure in Rio's illegal gambling scene, was arrested at a mansion in Cabo Frio during a police operation.

Feb 26 • 13:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning Goiás on Thursday, February 26, 2026

A series of incidents in Brazil including sexual abuse allegations against a judge, an arrest in a counterfeit cigarette operation, and increased fatalities due to heavy rainfall in Minas Gerais were reported.

Feb 26 • 12:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Environmental Police seizes eight guns during operation against illegal hunting in Northern Minas

The Environmental Police in Brazil seized eight firearms during an operation aimed at combating illegal hunting in Northern Minas Gerais, resulting in one arrest.

Feb 26 • 12:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation carries out more than 40 arrest warrants against a drug trafficking organization in four states

The Paraíba Civil Police have initiated a large-scale operation against drug trafficking, executing over 40 arrest warrants across several Brazilian states.

Feb 26 • 11:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police arrest 28 individuals and identify inmate as leader of organization operating in MS and PR

The Civil Police of Mato Grosso do Sul arrested 28 people as part of an operation investigating a drug trafficking and money laundering organization, allegedly run by an inmate from a maximum-security prison.

Feb 25 • 19:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

IS: Police operation at a shopping center in Helsinki

A police operation took place at the Redi shopping center in Helsinki, leading to one arrest after a report of a person wielding a weapon.

Feb 25 • 16:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man arrested with skunk and cocaine in the western zone of Boa Vista

A 35-year-old man was arrested for possession of skunk and cocaine during a police operation in Boa Vista, Brazil.

Feb 25 • 14:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police seize 241 kg of marijuana in abandoned warehouse and arrest two suspects for trafficking in Caruaru

Military police in Caruaru, Brazil, seized 241 kilograms of marijuana and arrested two suspects in a drug trafficking operation.

Feb 25 • 12:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Police arrest 5 in operation against Comando Vermelho group that blew up ATMs and robbed luxury homes

The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro captured five individuals linked to a faction of Comando Vermelho involved in ATM explosions and luxury home robberies.

Feb 25 • 10:17 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police arrest two, recover 197 Tramadol sachets in Adamawa

The Adamawa State Police arrested two suspects involved in drug smuggling and seized 197 sachets of Tramadol during a border operation.

Feb 25 • 10:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation arrests 13 suspects who applied scams via cell phone; scheme may have moved over R$ 100 million

A police operation in São Paulo led to the arrest of 13 individuals involved in a mobile phone scam estimated to have defrauded over R$ 100 million.

Feb 25 • 01:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation Karma: Police arrest suspects linked to a criminal faction in Greater Belém

Five people were arrested during the second phase of Operation Karma conducted by the Civil Police in the Greater Belém area, targeting members of a criminal association linked to the Comando Vermelho faction.

Feb 24 • 23:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Action against drugs in Barra do Piraí results in two arrests and one teen apprehended

A drug operation in Barra do Piraí led to the arrest of two men and the apprehension of a teenager.

Feb 24 • 22:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Who is MC Negão Original, funk artist targeted by arrest warrant in operation against digital scams in SP

MC Negão Original, a Brazilian funk artist, is one of the targets of a temporary arrest warrant in São Paulo linked to a police operation against a criminal organization involved in digital scams and money laundering.

Feb 24 • 21:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video shows location used to hide weapons used in illegal hunting in Northern MG

A video reveals a site in Bonito de Minas, Brazil, where environmental police seized weapons during an operation against illegal hunting, leading to the arrest of three men.

Feb 24 • 20:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police arrest suspects in operation against drug trafficking in Coroados

The Civil Police arrested nine individuals during an operation against drug trafficking in Coroados, São Paulo.

Feb 24 • 16:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation by PF combats clandestine radio transmission in Northern Minas

The Federal Police launched Operation Alternative Tuning to tackle illegal radio broadcasting in Ninheira, Northern Minas, resulting in a search warrant execution and the arrest of a repeat offender.

Feb 24 • 14:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Action results in the arrest of those investigated for homicides and drug trafficking in Amapá

A police operation in Amapá led to multiple arrests for involvement in homicides and drug trafficking, with significant evidence seized from various locations.

Feb 24 • 14:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Police arrest con artist posing as doctor and scamming elderly tourists in Belém

The Civil Police of Pará arrested a 69-year-old man who posed as a doctor to scam elderly tourists in Belém as part of Operation Mirage.

Feb 24 • 13:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mayor of Manaus speaks about the arrest of former chief of staff and questions investigation into 'political core' of CV in AM

The Mayor of Manaus, David Almeida, addresses the arrest of his former chief of staff in connection with an investigation into the Comando Vermelho's political connections in Amazonas, expressing skepticism about the effectiveness of the operation.

Feb 23 • 17:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Operation against Hells Angels in Åkarp

Police conducted a joint operation against the Hells Angels locales in Åkarp, resulting in one arrest for money laundering.

Feb 23 • 11:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police operation against attempted extortion of businessman in SP; three people are targets of arrest warrants

The Sao Paulo Civil Police conducted an operation against an attempted extortion involving a businessman from the security sector, issuing three arrest warrants.

Feb 23 • 10:20 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Phillipi East Massacre Suspect in Court - South African News Briefs - February 23, 2026

A suspect in the tragic Phillipi East massacre, which resulted in nine fatalities, is set to appear in court following his arrest during a police operation.

Feb 23 • 05:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police arrest four and seize over R$ 13,000 at drug sales point in Rorainópolis

Four people were arrested in Rorainópolis, Brazil, in connection to a drug trafficking operation where over R$ 13,000 and various drugs were seized.

Feb 22 • 20:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Traffic leadership in Vila Kennedy arrested during police action on beach in Arraial do Cabo

A suspected leader of drug trafficking from Vila Kennedy was arrested in Arraial do Cabo during a police operation.

Feb 22 • 17:56 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police arrest six suspected car thieves in Kano

The Kano State Police have arrested six individuals suspected of being involved in car theft and recovered three stolen vehicles during their operation.

Feb 22 • 15:39 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Man arrested in armed action

A man in his early 20s was arrested in an armed operation in downtown Trondheim after threatening another person with a knife.

Feb 22 • 01:33 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Troops arrest gunrunner, seize rifles, 969 rounds in Taraba operation

Nigerian troops arrested a suspected gunrunner and recovered 969 rounds of ammunition during an operation in Taraba State.

Feb 21 • 20:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Katsina receives 21 kidnap victims, arrests four suspects

Katsina State in Nigeria announced the rescue of 21 kidnapped individuals and the arrest of four suspects following a security operation.

Feb 21 • 19:42 UTC

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