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The police in South Korea have initiated a special crackdown on crimes affecting livelihood prices, including housing price collusion and ticket scalping.

The use of drones in highway patrol by the São Paulo Military Police enhances traffic monitoring and crime prevention during the summer season.

A Brazilian police report reveals that a social project aimed at combating drug abuse in Palmas misappropriated all public funds intended for its operation shortly after the funds were transferred.

Recent statistics from the Swedish Crime Prevention Council reveal a significant decrease in assault crimes and sexual offenses in Sweden, despite a rise in fraud cases.

Naantali, a popular summer city in Finland, will be increasing surveillance with new cameras to enhance public safety and prevent crime.

The South Korean government has announced the establishment of a National Safety Secretary position under the Office of Civil Affairs to enhance public safety and crime prevention.

Claudia Sheinbaum has launched new programs aimed at preventing youth crime through her initiative, Youth Transforming Mexico.

The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau is investigating potential misuse of office by officials in the Daugavpils municipal planning and construction department.

Duksung Women's University President Shin Min-jae met with Dobong Police Chief Yoon Chang-ki to discuss collaboration on crime prevention and community safety.

A collaboration between Segura EP and the Ministry of Interior has resulted in the prevention of 130 crimes and the execution of 650 police patrols within a week of the ministry's intervention.

Stockholm is implementing a tracking program for six-year-olds deemed at risk of future criminality, investing 55 million kronor in a family-centered approach.

The article discusses a wide consensus in Iceland about the necessity for actions to combat crime gangs.

A new police operation in Sweden targets the recruitment of minors into violent crime following a rise in youth involvement in shootings and bombings.

A recent police report reveals that while most residents of Luleå and Boden feel safe, there are challenges associated with societal changes and disorder in city centers.

The article discusses the increasing violence committed by migrants in Germany, emphasizing the need to address the root causes to improve public safety.

Youth crime in Oslo has decreased by five percent in 2025, according to statistics from the Oslo police district.

The Ecuadorian Air Force implemented a unique strategy in Manta by distributing flyers designed to look like $100 bills to encourage public cooperation in crime prevention.

Fraud is set to become the most common crime in Sweden as the number of thefts has significantly decreased over the past 20 years due to fewer easily stealable items and new police measures against organized crime.

A woman and her uncle were arrested in Rio de Janeiro while attempting to withdraw over R$ 1 million from a dormant bank account belonging to an Australian resident.

Danish Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard announced plans for a report investigating the infiltration of criminal networks into societal institutions as part of a larger effort to combat gang crime.

Police in Monte Azul, Brazil confiscated 34 replica firearms after an anonymous tip indicated their sale in a local business.

Estonia's Ministry of Finance is proposing a law to allow banks to halt money transfers suspected of fraud to prevent phone scams.

The Finnish Criminal Policy Council warns that the potential cutback of essential crime statistics poses a threat to the transparency and development of the country's criminal justice system.

The UK government has unveiled a new plan aimed at preventing young people from engaging in knife crime by requiring mandatory intervention programs for those caught carrying blades.

The Ogun State Government has launched a CCTV control room initiative to enhance security and crime prevention in the state.

The Anambra State Police Command has launched a security awareness program aimed at educating students on safety, vigilance, and crime prevention in schools.

Mexican authorities are introducing robot dogs to enhance security for fans at the 2026 World Cup.

Governor Salomón Jara Cruz reviews cultural and sports initiatives in Oaxaca City aimed at reducing crime and violence through community involvement.

In an interview, anti-bullying coach Carsten Stahl discusses the murder case of a twelve-year-old and advocates for lowering the age of criminal responsibility and increased prevention efforts in schools.

A new fleet of 41 buses equipped with facial recognition cameras has been launched in Cuiabá to enhance public transportation and combat crime.

Christophe Balet, the current public safety officer for the municipality of Crans-Montana, lacks a fire prevention certificate and is under investigation related to the New Year's fire at Le Constellation bar.

V. Matijošaitis faces scrutiny from the Supreme Commission for the Prevention of Corruption after a court decision revealed conflicts of interest in his role as chairman of a municipal commission.

The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has handed a criminal case to the prosecutor's office, revealing evidence that two employees of AS "Rīgas Centrāltirgus" accepted bribes from individuals to secure trading spots in the renovated Root Pavilion at the Riga Central Market.

Aivo Adamson, a top executive, shared a shocking story of how telephone scammers targeted his 91-year-old mother, emptying her personal savings and a dance school's account, raising concerns about the effectiveness of telecom and banking fraud prevention measures.

Justice Minister Rita Tamašunienė will meet with NGOs to discuss human trafficking prevention, victim protection, and improving legal regulations for better combating these crimes.

A joint survey by Asahi Shimbun and the University of Tokyo found that 90% of candidates from the Liberal Democratic Party support a proposed Spy Prevention Law, with even stronger support from candidates of other parties, predicting significant opposition in the National Diet following the upcoming general elections.

Police officers in Lithuania prevented a potential tragedy by alertly responding to smoke emanating from a poorly maintained stove during a safety inspection.

Investigators suspect that officials at the Ogre district hospital and Liepāja regional hospital may have overpaid more than 300,000 euros due to potentially criminal activities involving contracts with medical supply providers, according to the announcement from the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB).

Lithuanian Minister V. Kondratovičius announced upcoming amendments aimed at simplifying law enforcement work and enhancing the identification of illegal enrichment and crime prevention.

Bunnings has been granted the right to use AI facial recognition technology for crime prevention, as the tribunal ruled it did not violate privacy laws, although it could improve customer notification about data collection.

The article discusses various current issues in Brazil, including a suspected femicide case, political corruption, a rise in measles, and challenges in cancer prevention and diagnosis.

Omar García Harfuch and the governor of Sinaloa, Rubén Rocha Moya, led a state security meeting in Culiacán to assess the implemented security strategies and coordinate efforts in crime prevention.

Hamburg's police are shifting their prevention efforts online with new digital initiatives and a unique citizen campaign aimed at stopping fraud, burglary, and theft before they lead to severe consequences.

The Municipal Force is set to begin its operations in strategic areas of Rio de Janeiro starting in March, focusing on crime hotspots as identified by criminal analysis.

A renewal of the agreement between the Department of Public Security and Fiera Milano was signed in Rome to prevent and combat cyber crimes targeting Italy's main exhibition center.

The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has interrogated over 60 individuals in connection with the criminal investigation of the "Rail Baltica" railway project implementation.

Two employees resigned from Human Rights Watch after the organization retracted a report describing Israel's prevention of Palestinian refugees from returning home as a "crime against humanity," sparking controversy and backlash.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and the Eagle Crime Awareness and Prevention Initiative plan to intensify the seizure of properties associated with drug trafficking in Lagos State.

The Tax Administration Service (SAT) is conducting virtual and in-person meetings with obligated subjects involved in 'vulnerable activities' to train them on compliance with the Federal Law for the Prevention and Identification of Operations with Illicitly Acquired Resources, starting from June 2025.

A 24-year-old woman is suspected of preparing a dangerous knife attack on a school in Turku, which is now under legal consideration for serious intent to commit a crime against life and health.